Welcome to the last episode of the season... and the last podcast episode of 2024! In this solo episode, I share that I am currently pregnant and getting ready to welcome a second baby girl to our family. With the transition from 1 to 2 kids, I've decided to take the rest of the year off to focus on motherhood and my family. In this episode, I share how and why I'm structuring my maternity leave differently this time around, when we'll be back, ways to continue following and supporting MBOm, ways to keep in touch and more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Being due for a second baby in June Wrapping up this season of MBOm and heading on maternity leave How I did maternity leave last time vs. how I’m doing it this time What’s next for MBOm

This week on the podcast I am joined by Manu Molina. Manu is originally from Andalusia, Spain but has lived in many places and spent most of his life as a globetrotter. He is on a mission to help yoga and wellness professionals to radically transform their marketing and biz game so that they can navigate the industry fearlessly, with clarity, and achieve sustained success. A big part of Manu's focus is on retreats, both organizing and running his own, as well as supporting other retreat leaders who need logistics, marketing, and organizational support, and this is what we dive into in today's episode. Manu shares his top tips for running successful retreats, including how to choose a length of retreat, a destination, a theme, as well as how to price so that you are profitable, marketing and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Manu’s yoga story and how he was first introduced to yoga Manu’s career in yoga and when he made the decision to teach yoga Top tips for running successful retreats How to choose the length, destination, and theme of a retreat Making your pricing profitable Other business lessons from Manu Guest links: Website: https://yogabizmentor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoga.biz.mentor/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Amy Ippoliti. Amy is the co-author of The Art & Business of Teaching Yoga and cofounder of Vesselify (formerly 90 Monkeys), an online resource for yoga professionals. She teaches on YogaInternational.com and has been a presenter at the Omega Institute, Esalen, and Kripalu, as well as the Telluride Yoga Festival and Hanuman Festival. In this episode of the podcast, we're diving into Amy's background with yoga, how she has grown a thriving career in yoga, and what inspired her to write The Art & Business of Teaching Yoga. She also shares some of the major updates to the book that were released in 2024, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: How Amy first got into yoga, and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher Making the decision to do a yoga teacher training after college Becoming a new yoga teacher at 26 and how Amy’s yoga career evolved over time Whether or not the yoga industry has had “waves” over the years Where the inspiration to write The Art & Business of Teaching Yoga came from Major updates to Amy’s book that were released in 2024 Tips on how to flourish as a yoga teacher Guest links: Visit Amy online at www.amyippoliti.com and www.vesselify.com.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Maria Waag. Maria is a yoga, meditation and mindfulness teacher with more than 19 years of experience with yoga, and 11 years of mindfulness. She decided to change her career path and become a teacher after almost losing her life. Now, she runs her own yoga and mindfulness business, and loves to bring yoga out of the studios, to where people are, and has been teaching in a variety of settings such as teaching for FENDI in Rome, to Wanderlust 108 in Milan and the Buddhist Temple in Oslo. With a very thorough education and many specializations she is focusing on helping 1-on-1 clients learn to use yoga and mindfulness to help with specific needs, such as pain, trauma, concussions and much more, and uses her deep understanding of anatomy and biomechanics to help her students with injuries and challenges. In this episode of the podcast, Maria shares how she got into yoga and what inspired her to start teaching, as well as how she started specializing and working with students 1-on-1. She share her top 10 tips for specializing in yoga for anyone who is looking to dive deeper in their business and support their students on a personalized level! This episode is jam packed with goodness. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: How Maria got into yoga, and what inspired her to become a teacher An overview of Maria’s seven years of teaching experience Finding private clients who are interested in what you have to offer Tips for specializing and working with students one on one Other important yoga business lessons from Maria Guest links: Website: https://www.mariawaag.com/ Download these 10 tips as a PDF here: http://www.mariawaag.com/mbom 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Renee Clair. Reneé takes woman-owned businesses from chaos to clarity using her holistic 3-pronged approach: Streamlined Business, Motivational Mindset, and Clear Purpose. With a Masters Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and decades of experience across marketing, sales, operations, and wellness, Reneé brings a diverse skill set to her work. Drawing from expertise in recruiting, project management, marketing strategy, and human resources, Reneé empowers entrepreneurs and their teams to thrive and serves as a consultant for small businesses and a coach for service providers, fostering growth and resilience. In this episode of the podcast, we are talking all about how to empower yourself through self-care. Renee shares 4 non-conventional ways that you can do this is in your life and business, including time management, goal setting, self belief, and networking, plus her top tips for implementing these into your life. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: What Reneé has been up to since we last talked in 2022 Defining self-care and how it can be used in your business Using time management as a form of self-care Using goal setting to empower yourself The importance of belief as a tool for self-care Networking as a self-care strategy Tips to implement these strategies Guest links: Reneé’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneeclair/ Website: https://www.renee-clair.com/

This week on the podcast I am talking all about the process of self-publishing my book "How to Master the Business of Yoga". I released my book in September of 2023 and wanted to share the entire process from idea to creation to actually publishing it. In this episode, I talk about what the writing process was like, why having help was key for me to actually getting this project done, editing the book, finding someone who could format and design the cover, releasing and marketing the book, and everything that I learned along the way. Writing and publishing a book is a goal for many people, but the idea of publishing a book can be really daunting. I hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered to turn your idea into reality! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Where the idea for the book came from Why I decided to self-publish right from the get go The writing process Why help was so important for me to actually get the book published The editing process Formatting and title page design Putting it all together Publishing the book and sharing it with the world

This week on the podcast I am joined by Brett Larkin. Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga and the author of Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Her training has set the standard for quality online certification since 2015 and has matriculated thousands of yoga teachers. Brett’s award-winning YouTube channel with over half a million subscribers and Uplifted Yoga Podcast empowers listeners to actively design their lives using yoga’s ancient wisdom. Yoga enthusiasts love her courses on Kundalini, Prenatal Yoga, and the Uplifted Yoga Academy. In this episode, Brett updates us on what she's been up to since she came on the podcast in the fall of 2020, including the shifts and updates that she's made to her business and programs. We also discuss the changing online yoga industry and how that's impacted her business, as well as what it was like to write and publish a book while being a business entrepreneur and mom, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Catching up since we last spoke with Brett in Fall 2020 Setting yourself apart in an online space and establishing a business prior to the pandemic How the online yoga industry has evolved over the last few years, and how that’s impacted Brett’s business The power of valuing yourself as a yoga teacher and your product Tips for executing quality online yoga training Harnessing the skill of creating content online Writing and publishing a book while being a mother and business entrepreneur Guest links: Website: https://www.brettlarkin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrettLarkinYoga Mentioned by Brett - Uplifted Yoga Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-an-agent-write-your-wellness-book-and/id1097989571?i=1000637658621

This week on the podcast I am joined by Mary Bugg. Mary is an accomplished Yoga teacher, neuro-muscular therapist and reiki master. She is mum, wife, friend and sister. Having spent 25 years in the film industry as a producer Mary brings her rich experience to all her teaching. She understands we may all come from different directions, but ultimately we are all aiming for the same outcome, happiness with acceptance. Mary has run multiple trainings and workshops in the Middle East and is one of the owners and studio director at the The Path Yoga Studio, Bali. In this episode of the podcast, Mary shares a bit about her journey as a yoga teacher, what brought her to Bali and how she became a co-owner in The Path. She shares what it's like to run a business in a foreign country, as well as her top tips for marketing your own business and growing a company, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Mary’s yoga story and history working in the film industry Making the shift from being a producer to an accomplished yoga teacher Moving to Bali and opening up a yoga studio Operating in a foreign industry and understanding how to run your business differently Growing a yoga studio in a small town Mary’s top tips for marketing your own business and growing a company Guest links: The Path Yoga Center: https://www.thepathyogacenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundance_therapies/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Amanda Hughes. Amanda is a brand photographer based in Scotland, UK. She works with all types of small businesses, including yoga teachers. In this episode, we're talking about why it's important to have great brand photos for your yoga business and the benefits of hiring a photographer. Amanda also shares some of her top tips for getting great photos for the yoga teachers just starting out who can't afford a professional photographer just yet. We talk about equipment, lighting, selfies and more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Amanda’s background and career history How Amanda shifted to working jobs in photography Why it’s important to have great brand photos for a yoga business Taking your own photos over using stock photos online The two different ways to create your brand photos and how to approach both methods The benefits of hiring a professional photographer Tips for creating great photos yourself or from someone that isn’t a professional photographer Amanda’s top business lessons over her experience with branding and photography Guest links: Shot by Amanda: https://www.amandahughes.uk/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Michelle Leotta. Michelle is a yoga teacher turned health coach! She’s spent the past 13 years as a practicing, certified health coach while acting as a mentor for health coaches, a presenter at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and partner of Primal Health Coach Institute. In this episode of the podcast, we're talking about Michelle's journey as a yoga teacher, why she pivoted from teaching yoga to being a health coach, how she's built her business over the last decade, and why becoming a health coach can be a great addition to a yoga teaching career. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: How Michelle got into yoga and her initial journey Michelle’s introduction to teaching yoga while working in advertising Making the pivot from teaching yoga to being a health coach Running a yoga coaching business while pregnant and raising a child Going back to practicing yoga after having a child Operating an online business prior to the pandemic Why becoming a health coach can be a great option for your yoga career Guest links: Website: https://healthcoachpower.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kaya Mindlin. Kaya is a trusted teacher guiding many of today’s yoga teachers and longtime practitioners. Yogic seekers from around the world resonate with her authentic and mothering approach that threads the mystical and practical. She integrates the full-spectrum of the Vedic tradition in her work including Therapeutic Yoga, Mysticism and Philosophy, Storytelling, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology and Vedic Counseling to reveal the body and life as a vehicle for spiritual awakening. In this episode of the podcast we are diving into all things dharma! We discuss what dharma is, how we know what our purpose in teaching is, what the "friends" and "enemies" to dharma are, advice for someone who is just starting out and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also sponsored by MagicMind. MagicMind is the shot of productivity that everyone should need to get their day started, without all the caffeine. MagicMind has adaptogens and a mixture of twelve ingredients that help to boost your energy and focus, crush procrastination, and elevate your mental clarity. Head over to magicmind.com and use code MBOM20 for 20% off. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: What Kaya has been up to since we last had her on the podcast How Kaya’s business has continued to shift since the days of the pandemic Preventing burnout while running your business online Knowing what your purpose is in teaching Defining dharma, and the “friends” and “enemies” to dharma Determining what you want to teach or offer based on information from your dharma Navigating purpose and balance between work and life outside of work Guest links: https://yogawithkaya.com/online-programs/ and code MBOM20 to get a discount off any online programs!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Alexandra Charles. Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Alexandra has been a professional dancer her whole life, with her performance career bringing her to the USA in 2014. Alexandra found yoga early on to help heal some injuries, and meditation to assist in centering and finding balance. Her approach to both is with wholistic real world tools and practices, and most of all to make things enjoyable and accessible for any body. She opened her studio, Soul Tribes Yoga and Meditation, in Houston Texas in 2019, where she strives to help people cultivate self awareness, strength, stability, mind and body balance, a heart centered yoga practice, compassion, tools for breath work, and mindfulness. In this episode of the podcast, we're talking about what it was like to open a yoga studio just months before the pandemic, how Alexandra and her team were able to keep the studio afloat, what her experience as a studio owner has been like, especially running a studio that offers the gentler forms of yoga, as well as her tips for running a yoga business and a yoga studio, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also sponsored by MagicMind. MagicMind is the shot of productivity that everyone should need to get their day started, without all the caffeine. MagicMind has adaptogens and a mixture of twelve ingredients that help to boost your energy and focus, crush procrastination, and elevate your mental clarity. Head over to magicmind.com and use code MBOM20 for 20% off. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Alexandra’s yoga journey and background The inspiration to open Alexandra’s very own yoga studio Opening a business in 2019 and surviving the impact of the pandemic Embracing hybrid classes in the yoga studio Finding success with gentler and slower forms of yoga Tips for those trying to open their own studio Biggest business lessons Alexandra has learned as a teacher

Welcome back to another season of M.B.Om! We're kicking off 2024 and this new season by doing some goal setting and manifestation work for the year. We start with a series of prompts to help you brainstorm your goals in various areas of your life and business before diving into brainstorming a word that can act as your theme or intention for the year. Finally, we end this episode with various tips for how to actually achieve your goals, including staying organized, staying motivated, reviewing your goals regularly, and making sure that you are setting clear and tangible goals for yourself. I hope this helps you start the year off strong! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also sponsored by MagicMind. MagicMind is the shot of productivity that everyone should need to get their day started, without all the caffeine. MagicMind has adaptogens and a mixture of twelve ingredients that help to boost your energy and focus, crush procrastination, and elevate your mental clarity. Head over to magicmind.com and use code MBOM20 for 20% off. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Reflecting on the past year, the challenges we faced, and what we learned from them Improving on areas of personal development, health and wellness, and more Meeting financial milestones that you set for yourself Reflecting on your values and principles Tips to help you achieve your goals for this year

It's that time of year again! I'm sitting down to reflect on 2023! In this episode, we cover this year on the podcast, including the new format of the show and that went. I also share some career updates, what I worked on this year, what went well in my business, and things that I let go of. I share where I spent this year and how my travels went, what it was like self-publishing my first book, as well as a bit about what to expect from the show in 2024! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Reflecting on this year on the podcast, and using a different format for episodes Career updates and what I’ve been working on throughout 2023 What went well in my business, and what I let go of What it was life self-publishing my first book Things to expect in 2024

This week on the podcast I am joined by Eddie Arpin. Eddie has been helping people achieve their goals through technology for over 15 years. He is currently helping thousands of wellness and fitness business owners as a co-founder of OfferingTree. OfferingTree is an all-in-one software platform that takes the headache out of running your business. Eddie loves to help people who are new to OfferingTree solve their tech problems and set them up for success so they can focus on growing professionally and helping their students and clients. In this episode, Eddie shares the journey of creating OfferingTree and what it has been like to build a software company over the years, why it's important for yoga teachers to have a comprehensive, functional software, how OfferingTree is supporting yoga teachers and wellness entrepreneurs, business lessons he's learned through his career, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Being the CEO of a small company Where the idea for OfferingTree originated from The process of building a software company Breaking into studio software and what OfferingTree has to offer The power of niching and how OfferingTree can benefit over larger businesses Making great software and how it benefits individuals and their businesses Eddie’s important business lessons and tips What’s next for OfferingTree Guest links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiearpin/ Website: offeringtree.com/mbom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfferingTree/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jaffer Hussain. Jaffer is a yoga teacher based out of Toronto, Canada who teaches in person classes and has his own online membership. Jaffer came on the podcast in June 2021 to share how he created a unique yoga membership offering audio classes, and now more than 2 years later he's back to share what he's been up to and how his business has evolved. One of the biggest additions that Jaffer has made to his offerings over the last few years has been to provide mentorship to other yoga teachers. In this episode, we talk about yoga teacher mentorship and why having a mentor can benefit both the quality of your teaching and your business, as well as tips to avoid burnout, business lessons and more. Enjoy! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: What Jaffer has been up to since we last spoke with him in 2021 The silver linings that have come out of the pandemic for yoga businesses How mentorship has benefitted Jaffer in his life and business Building a network and community of yoga teachers Avoiding burnout as a yoga teacher Other tips and strategies to avoiding burnout Guest links: Jaffer’s Website: https://www.jafferyoga.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dania Valladares. Dania is the co-founder and CEO of CoachPals. Dania's love for science and yoga led her to discover her passion of using technology to make an impact on people's health and wellbeing. As a computer scientist, mother, and human being, Dania is committed to developing innovative features and leverage cutting-edge technology to support an environment that focuses on empowering valuable connections, on making wellness services and products available and discoverable to those who need it, and rewarding supportive and inspiring communities of individuals. This is what CoachPals is all about! In this episode of the podcast, Dania shares where the idea for CoachPals came from, what it's been like building a software platform that is essentially a social media platform and what she's learned through the process. We also discuss the importance of networking in the yoga industry, why it's important as an entrepreneur, how CoachPals is changing the game for yoga teachers who want to network, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Dania’s background and early career The birth of CoachPals and where the original business idea came from The current iteration of CoachPals and what they’re working on now Tips for someone brand new to CoachPals Why networking is important as an entrepreneur What it’s like building a software platform similar to social media Things on the horizon for CoachPals in the future Dania’s top business lessons Guest links: CoachPals: https://www.coachpals.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Tad Hargrave. Tad is a hippy who developed a knack for marketing (and then learned to be a hippy again). Over the last 10+ years, Tad has become one of the first, full-time ‘conscious business’ marketing coaches (for hippies) and created a business where he could share that marketing can feel good. You don't have to choose between marketing that works but feels awful, or marketing that feels good, but doesn't work! In this episode of the podcast, Tad shares his philosophies around marketing and how we can develop marketing strategies and pricing in our business that truly feel good. We also talk about point of view marketing genius, how to achieve this in our business, some of the biggest business lessons that Tad has learned throughout his career, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Tad’s history with yoga Tad’s background in marketing and why he got into Marketing for Hippies specifically How we make ourselves accessible as yoga business owners How marketing can feel good and how you implement that into your business Point of view marketing and how it works Guest links: Marking for Hippies: https://marketingforhippies.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Crystal Gray. Crystal supports women in developing a daily yoga and spiritual practice to help them navigate transitional times of life. She's been teaching yoga for almost 18 years and has owned a yoga studio, but now focuses on supporting women with online courses and group coaching as well as in-person events on her 20 acre organic vegetable farm and retreats! In this episode of the podcast, we're talking about why our personal yoga practice is the foundation of any successful yoga business, and how having this daily practice, in whatever form that it shows up in, can help yoga teachers gain confidence and teach from a more authentic place. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Crystal’s yoga story and background How Crystal transitioned back into doing in-person classes after the pandemic Helping new yoga teachers to gain confidence and teach from a more authentic place Cultivating a daily yoga practice, even with a crazy schedule Having a dedicated room for yoga isn’t necessary Distinguishing the difference between personal practice versus class prep and how to manage them Crystal’s other business tips for you and your yoga business, and building confidence Guest links: Website: https://www.crystalgrayyoga.com/

This week on the podcast I'm joined by Denise Vernieri. Denise is a former educator with a Masters in English Literature and Writing, turned multi-6- figure business coach helping other soul-driven entrepreneurs, like coaches, yoga teachers, and wellness practitioners, create businesses in alignment with their purpose and vision of impact while working with their soul-aligned clients. She's wildly passionate about helping soulful entrepreneurs build real wealth, lead movements and create legacies while living a lifestyle that makes them feel wildly fulfilled. In this episode of the podcast, Denise shares her journey creating a successful business, including the business lessons that she's learned as an entrepreneur. We also discuss the power of word of mouth marketing, including what it is and how you can use it in your yoga business to get more clients and make more revenue, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Denise’s background and how she got into yoga Choosing the jumping off point and knowing what you need to start your business The silver lining of the pandemic in the yoga world Thinking outside the box, leveraging your zone of genius and restructuring your business Understanding the power of word of mouth marketing Denise’s tips for creating part of your business online The top business lessons Denise has learned as an entrepreneur Guest links: Website: https://denisevernieri.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisevernieri/ Denise’s Podcast: https://denisevernieri.com/podcast

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ali Reina. Ali's yoga journey began in 2014 when she took a yoga class to help prepare her body physically for a half marathon but was amazed how yoga provided her the mind-body-soul connection that alleviated any worries and anxieties that she brought to the mat. A chronic health diagnosis a year later limited her physically as she was unable to exercise in the same way. Gentle yoga classes were the only types of exercise that she was able to do, and for her, yoga became a critical part of her healing journey and lifestyle change. A classroom teacher for 11 years, Ali decided to follow a new path in teaching others about the mind-body connection yoga has to offer. She received her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and is also certified in Yin Yoga, Chair Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. She created her business, Gentle Waves Yoga, in 2021 to educate others on the awareness of and experience the benefits of the gentler styles of yoga, especially for those with chronic health conditions. In this episode of the podcast, Ali shares about her journey with yoga and chronic illness, the benefits of the gentler styles of yoga and why we should consider offering them to our students, as well as the process of creating her business and some of the biggest business lessons that she's learned through the journey. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: How Ali first got into yoga Getting diagnosed with a chronic illness and how that changed the path of Ali’s yoga journey The journey to becoming a yoga teacher and understanding how the body communicates The good things that have come out of the COVID pandemic that would’ve been unheard of ten years ago Distinguishing between different gentler forms of yoga and other self-care methods Why teachers should consider gentler forms of yoga and how you can educate your students on the benefits of gentle yoga What Ali offers and what she has been creating over the last few years Ali’s biggest business lessons learned so far Guest links: Gentle Waves Yoga: https://www.gentlewavesyoga.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Helen Johnson. Helen is a Yoga teacher, studio owner and Registered Nurse. She creates specialized programs to support people through pregnancy, birth and the early years of being a parent, drawing on her experience as a health professional and a mom. Helen is passionate about designing and delivering meaningful programs that are based on experiential and scientific evidence. In this episode of the podcast, we are talking all about program trials and how to use them to create amazing yoga programs. Helen shares what a program trial is, how to use it to create successful and full yoga programs, the benefits of doing programs vs. drop-in classes, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. My new yoga book is out now: www.mbomyoga.com/book In this episode: Helen’s yoga story and inspiration for teaching yoga Helen’s history with teaching yoga, including prenatal and postnatal Studio life and what Helen has learned from that experience so far Addressing the scarcity mindset in the yoga industry The evolution of Helen’s yoga business model Quality over quantity experience with clients Program design - Ideas, scheduling, executing, marketing, etc. Advertising a yoga program trial to your clients Guest links: Nurture Yoga and Meditation: https://nurtureyogameditation.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Clare Hudson. Clare is a mom of two and London-based personal yoga and meditation teacher with an intuitive approach to guiding individuals on their yoga journeys. With extensive training in London and India in various yoga styles and a specialization in one-to-one sessions, Clare creates a nurturing space for self-exploration. She also offers a unique program called 'The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga One-to-One,' empowering yoga teachers to share their skills with authenticity and purpose. Clare ultimately aims to inspire others to embrace yoga as a transformative tool for self-acceptance. In this episode of the podcast, Clare shares why she's passionate about one-to-one yoga, her top tips for people wanting to get started with one-to-one yoga, including getting started and finding clients, setting prices and creating packages, creating a great class experience for your client, getting referrals and marketing your services, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Clare started her yoga journey The inspiration to become a yoga teacher Getting a first client and how it evolved to be a specialty for Claire Finding specific clients for one to one yoga The specifics of one to one yoga, and the top tips for getting started with your clients Pricing for one to one clients Tips for creating the class experience for your clients Claire’s course catered around teaching one to one yoga Guest links: Use promo code AMANDA25 to get 25% off Clare’s course: https://learn.clarehudson.yoga/courses/TheArtandBusinessofTeachingYogaOnetoOne?ref=eb4342 Claire’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ClareHudson Claire’s Website: https://clarehudson.yoga/

This week on the podcast we are joined by Nyk Danu! Nyk is a certified Yoga therapist, who's specialty is back pain and anxiety relief. She is a Yin Yoga teacher trainer and Yoga business mentor with a mission to help Yoga teachers thrive and be of service while impacting their community. Nyk is back on M.B.Om to talk all about niching! Her approach to niching is a bit different than what you may have heard before, as she approaches niching from a heart-centered perspective. In this episode, Nyk shares with us why her approach to niching is unique, how we can approach niching from a heart-centered perspective, how to implement this in our yoga businesses, why it's important, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: What Nyk has been up to since we last talked with her Managing a balance between in-person and online yoga classes Nyk’s journey and evolution into niching The biggest roadblocks, struggles, and misconceptions when niching in your business The philosophy of the head vs heart business mindsets and how to manage them effectively Questions to guide yourself to your niche Guest links: Connect with Nyk: https://nykdanu.com/teachers/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jackie Murphy. A decade before she was the host of the Yoga Boss podcast, Jackie learned the hard way that being a talented yoga teacher wasn’t enough to build a lifelong profitable business. Using her 10 years experience teaching, opening studios, and leading teacher trainings, Jackie now helps yoga teachers become profitable CEOs by offering them effective marketing, sales and business foundation strategy. In this episode, we're diving into studio ownership and what Jackie learned through her years as a yoga studio owner, as well as tips for how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset that will help you thrive in your yoga business. Jackie also shares the top business lessons that she's learned in her career and more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: What inspired Jackie to become a yoga teacher and her yoga origin story Overview of yoga studio ownership life Prioritizing in your yoga business and studio Knowing what to sell and who you’re selling to What influenced Jackie to shift into business coaching Knowing when to change and shift gears in your yoga and business journey Jackie’s business lessons and takeaways Guest links: Connect with Jackie: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jackieg.murphy/ Jackie’s Podcast: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/podcastepisode

This week on the podcast I am joined by Andrea Liebross. Andrea is an author, certified business and life coach, and host of the Time to Level Up podcast. She’s known for helping high-achieving entrepreneurs make the shift from overwhelm to freedom so they stop thinking small and start thinking big. Through her work, she guides her clients to create their own secret sauce for success by combining two ingredients - the right mindset and solid systems. In this episode of the podcast we are talking about tips for shifting from overwhelm to freedom, how to let go of the hustle mindset in a world that praises being busy, Andrea's secret sauce for shifting your mindset and finding success without overwhelm, business lessons that she's learned in her career and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Andrea shares the 3 most valuable resources for entrepreneurs Andrea’s career background and how she ended up with business and life coaching The 4 guideposts for business owners How to shift away from a “hustle” mentality and mindset Questioning what we consider urgent and important and how to approach it Making time for larger projects Making the shift from overwhelmed to freedom Guest links: Connect with Andrea: https://andrealiebross.com/links/

We're back for a brand new season of the podcast! I'm kicking off the new season with a life update and Q&A episode. I'm sharing what I've been up to over the last couple of months, how things have been going personally and professionally, and then diving into some of the most common questions that I've been getting asked recently. We're talking about how to find great people to work with, how to manage a team, money mindset and how to ask for more money, how to get more people into your yoga classes, and much more. I'm also giving you an overview of what to expect in this upcoming season of the show! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Summer travels and how things have been going How to find great people to work with Working with people on your team Navigating money mindset and increasing prices How to get more people coming to your classes What to expect for the upcoming season

This week on the podcast we are talking about boundaries! Setting boundaries and sticking to them can be so challenging as yoga teachers and yoga business owners, but it's also one of the most important things that we need to do to create sustainable yoga businesses. In this episode, we discuss what a boundary is, what types of boundaries show up in our businesses, how to go about setting boundaries and sticking to them, why they are important for us, and much more.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. *This episode originally aired April 2022

This week on the podcast I am joined by Amy Roeher from The Yoga Hut! Amy is a yoga teacher with a small backyard yoga studio and an online membership platform, an Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant, and an AirBnb host.   In this episode, Amy shares how she has been building her business over the last few years, and then how she pivoted and diversified her yoga business when the pandemic hit. She talks about how having multiple income streams has benefited her over the last year, how she's been able to juggle it all, what she's learned through the process, and much more!   Enjoy! --- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.    *This episode originally aired in May 2021

This week on the podcast I am joined by Stephanie Mitchell from The Rolling Mat! Stephanie is a corporate yoga teacher who creates corporate wellness programs in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, Stephanie shares her story as a yoga teacher, why she decided to focus her niche on corporate yoga and wellness, business lessons she's learned about corporate yoga, and how you can get started with your own corporate yoga business! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting, especially right now when you are trying to take your offerings online as fast as possible! OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in. They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Forget spending all your time and energy just trying to remember what account does what and what your login information is! To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. *This episode originally aired in June 2020

This week on the podcast I am joined by Katie Arnold. Katie is an RYT-200 vinyasa and restorative-based yoga and meditation instructor helping women reconnect with themselves and stress less through movement and mindset practices. After years of burning the candle at both ends, she discovered the five habits that helped her reconnect with herself every single time. These 5 components of connection are mindful movement. meditation, self-care, journaling, and community. In this episode of the podcast, we are diving into these 5 components of connection, and talking practically about how to apply them to life and business.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. *This episode originally aired in May 2022

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mado Hesselink from the Yoga Teacher Resource. This is Mado's second time on the podcast and it was so fun to have her back on to talk all about workshops! In this episode, Mado shares her 3 keys to a stellar workshop that will actually sell out, as well as her top tips for how to create workshops that sell out and wow your students! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom *This episode originally aired in August 2021 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nyk Danu. Nyk is a yoga business consultant, a yin yoga trainer, and a yoga therapist. She is also equally as passionate as I am about yoga teachers having websites that are functional and efficient! This week on the podcast we are diving into 5 mistakes yoga teachers make on their websites, and what to do instead. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to create a website that stands out, speaks to your target audience, and gets people to take action and book a class with you. Enjoy! ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. *This episode originally aired in November 2020

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ashley Zuberi from Inhale Thrive. Ashley trains and mentors yoga teachers to create thriving independent yoga businesses. As a full-time yoga teacher with a former professional career in marketing for yoga companies and experience developing and leading teacher trainings across the US, Ashley uniquely understands how to blend the spirit of yoga with the realities of business.   In this week's episode, Ashley shares some of the online platforms teachers can use to offer their classes online, as well as what you need to film your classes and why it’s important to keep things simple and match your knowledge level with your technology.   Enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.   *This episode originally aired in April 2021 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Brit Kolo from Marketing Personalities. After spending years working as a marketing coach, Brit created her own business where she studied the 16 Myers-Briggs (MBTI) personality types and determined what the best marketing strategy is for each of them. On this episode, Brit and I talk about Marketing Personalities, including why this important, how we can use our individual marketing personality to our benefit in our businesses, and how to start saying "no" to the things we think we should be doing in our businesses but aren't serving us. Brit also goes through my MBTI personality type - ENJF - and gives some examples of the type of marketing that ENFJ's (like me!) should be doing in their businesses. This was a really eye opening episode for me, and since implementing the strategies of my marketing personality into my business, I've seen a ton of shifts away from the things I think I should be doing and towards the marketing strategies that excite and light me up most. Enjoy! *This episode originally aired in June 2019

This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Claudia Azula. Claudia is a yoga teacher, best-selling author, and YouTuber who is passionate about the ways in which yoga helps with a lot more than just the body. Claudia joined me on the podcast in 2022 and one of the things that we briefly touched on was self-publishing a book. I wanted to dive deeper into what it's like to self-publish a book so Claudia joined me for a second episode to talk about this more in depth. In this episode, Claudia shares the writing process and what it was like to actually get her ideas on paper, editing the book, finding people to format, design and help her upload the book to Amazon, the challenges and obstacles that she faced along the way, the price breakdown, marketing her book, and much more. If you're interested in writing and self-publishing a book, this episode is packed with info! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: What Claudia’s been up to over the past 6 months The process of putting ideas on paper and making space for it in your life 600 hours of writing and what Claudia’s writing process looks like Claudia’s thoughts on self-publishing The editing process of writing and what that looked like for Claudia’ The cost breakdown of publishing a book Claudia’s experience and tips with creating an audiobook The marketing process of your book Final steps and tips for publishing your work Guest links: https://www.claudiayoga.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jaimee Campanella. Jaimee is a time strategist and productivity consultant who mentors and guides parents, professionals, and entrepreneurs to take control of their time. She is the creator and principal facilitator of the Time Power program that gives people the essential tools and strategies to avoid overwhelm and tame chaos so that they can regain control of their time for good. In this episode, Jaimee shares how she became a time strategist, her philosophies on time management and productivity, what the Time Power program is and how we can start utilizing these principles in our businesses, tips for managing overwhelming and how to get back into good routines when we've fallen out of them, and much more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Jaimee’s background and how she got into her current career Time Power and the philosophy of time management and productivity Tips and starting points for shifting your mindset Tips for managing that overwhelmed and frustrated feeling Quickly getting back into the right mindset after holidays or breaks Jaimee’s important business lessons learned through her career

This week on the podcast I am joined by Meg Sangimino. Meg is a yoga teacher, meditation facilitator, and business expert who helps yoga teachers learn to design and build businesses that nourish their lives without spinning their wheels on social media or having constant technology headaches. Meg believes that with the right tools, you can build a business that nourishes, supports and fulfills the lifestyle that you want! In this episode of the show, Meg shares her journey with yoga and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher. She shares tips for leaving a full-time job to pursue yoga, as well as some of her top tips for getting started as a new yoga teacher wanting to create a sustainable yoga business. We also discuss the current yoga landscape and how we think the industry will shift with regards to studios, online vs. in person offerings, and more. Meg is a wealth of knowledge and has some amazing business lessons to share! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Meg got into yoga and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher Leaving a full-time engineering job to pursue yoga Getting started with a sustainable yoga business How the yoga landscape has shifted since the pandemic and discussing the direction that it’s heading in the future The future of online vs. in-person yoga businesses The process of building a website for your yoga business The different aspects of Meg’s yoga business Other significant business lessons Guest links: Website: https://www.megsangimino.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Sarah Harvie. Sarah has been leading people on their inner and outer journeys internationally for over fifteen years. Seeking the road less travelled, Sarah has discovered great healing and wisdom from extended journeys through the wilderness and from her own deep inner practices of yoga and meditation. As she continues on her path of healing and awakening, she shares her practice with others through CranioSacral & Massage Therapy, Yoga Asana & Nidra, and Wilderness Yoga Retreats across the globe. In this episode, Sarah shares how she got into yoga, massage therapy, and running wilderness retreats. She talks about how she runs an international, multi-passionate business, including how she manages her schedule and all the moving parts of her business, as well as what she's learned through running her business. We also dive into Yoga Nidra, talking about what she loves about Yoga Nidra and why this practice is so beneficial for us and our students. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Sarah’s yoga backstory and history Leading 1-3 month wilderness expeditions Making the decision to teach in a yoga studio specifically Doing body work with CranioSacral and Message Therapy Managing and balancing retreats, clients, and yoga classes How far ahead Sarah plans for psychedelic retreats Scheduling recovery and meditation days between trips and retreats The decision to start offering a teacher training option Sarah’s top business lessons and takeaways Guest links: Website: http://www.sarahharvie.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jessica Cross. Jessica is a corporate marketing dropout turned yoga business coach and the host of the Marketing Off the Mat podcast. She spent 15 years working for Fortune 500 companies all over the US honing her expertise in digital marketing & live events, and now she is passionate about helping yoga teachers stop the constant hustle and build the businesses of their dreams. In this episode of the podcast, Jessica shares how she got into yoga and teaching yoga, what inspired her to leave her corporate job to teach full-time, and then what inspired her to start working with yoga teachers on their events, retreats and businesses. Jessica also shares some of her top tips for yoga teachers who want to create yoga events and retreats, as well as some of the business lessons she's learned through her career. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Jessica’s backstory and journey into yoga Letting go of a full-time corporate event career and diving into a career in yoga Bringing knowledge from a corporate job into the yoga space and how Jessica began working yoga events The starting point for those that want to have yoga events or retreats Coming up with an idea or focus for yoga events Planning for the actual execution of a great yoga event Tips for choosing destinations and accommodations for yoga retreats Longer yoga retreats, managing your energy, and Jessica’s top business tips Guest links: Website: https://www.jessicacross.co/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Pamela Crane. Pamela is a yoga teacher with an MS in Yoga Therapy and over 35 years of experience. She runs an online yoga business supporting athletes, dancers, yogis, and other high performers through the practice of Yoga Therapy. She is also the host of The Yoga Pro Podcast. In this episode of the podcast, Pamela shares her journey with yoga, including getting her masters in Yoga Therapy and how that shifted her teaching. She also shares what it's been like to run an online yoga business well before the pandemic, how she supports her clients through yoga therapy, business lessons she's learned through her career, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Pamela’s backstory and history with yoga The journey from training to teaching yoga A high level overview of Pamela’s career so far and what she’s doing now How Pamela has managed her business and career while moving around What it was like taking a business online prior to the pandemic What yoga therapy is, how it works, and how it’s taught to clients Important business lessons learned along the way Guest links: Website: https://www.interoceptiveperformance.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ali Temple. Ali is a yoga teacher and a digital nomad who is traveling full-time and running a remote yoga business. In this episode, Ali shares her journey from teaching yoga full-time in person to shifting everything online. She talks about what that journey was like, where her revenue comes from, where she's been traveling over the last few years, how she chooses places, and how she decides what to offer online and in person. Ali also shares tips for anyone who is interested in starting their own location independent yoga business and business lessons that she's learned along the way. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Ali’s yoga journey and how she got into yoga The point in Ali’s coaching career where she decided to teach yoga A high level overview of Ali’s journey prior to starting her first business Common limiting beliefs around starting your own business and how Ali dealt with that to make her dream come true What Ali’s business started as and what she does now while traveling full-time Bringing in revenue with a remote business and traveling while working How Ali chooses where she works from, and where she has gone over the last 2 years Important business and travel lessons learned over the years, and setting boundaries for yourself Guest links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alitempleyoga/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Deb Flashenberg. Deb is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two and self proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek”. For the past 7 years, Deb has also greatly enjoyed being the host of the podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world’s leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood. In this week's episode, we are talking all things prenatal and postnatal! Deb shares where her passion for perinatal support came from, what inspired her to open the Prenatal Yoga Center, why getting a prenatal yoga teacher training is a great idea for all yoga teachers, why prenatal and postnatal yoga is a great niche, business lessons she's learned through her career, and more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Deb’s yoga journey and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher How Deb first became interested in prenatal yoga and the birth world Deb’s advice for new yoga teachers How Deb created her business and where the idea for Prenatal Yoga Center originated from The differences of prenatal yoga in both Mexico and Canada The niche of pre and postnatal yoga specifically and why the certification is worth it Deb’s recommendation for yoga teacher training Top business lessons Deb has learned through her career Guest links: Prenatal Yoga Center: https://prenatalyogacenter.com/ Yoga | Birth | Babies: https://prenatalyogacenter.com/blog/category/podcast/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Saskia Seeling. Saskia is a yoga teacher who supports soulpreneurs like yoga teachers to set up their Soul Biz and share their unique magic with ease. After 4 years as a self-employed yoga and meditation teacher, Saskia found that she was getting asked the same questions over and over again and shifted to working as a coach and consulting other soulpreneurs with their businesses. In this episode, Saskia shares her journey as a yoga teacher, what it's been like to shift gears into coaching, as well as 3 myths about starting your soul biz and why they aren't true! This episode is jam packed with goodness and wisdom! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Saskia’s story and how she got into yoga An overview of what Saskia has been accomplishing with her business over the last 5 years Opening a yoga studio right before the pandemic and learning to pivot to an online environment The 3 myths of starting your Soul Biz Tips for getting yourself out there as a beginner yoga teacher Marketing tools and ways to connect with your audience through social media Other business lessons that Saskia has learned throughout her career Guest links: Website: https://saskiaseeling.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saskiaseeling LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saskia-seeling/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kim Weeks. Kim has an unshakable belief in the modern necessity of high-quality mindfulness professions and industries. As a yoga teacher of more than 20 years, she's an E-RYT 500 and has taught more than 10,000 people and trained hundreds of teachers. She has devoted the last several years to centering the growing body of work on the scientific research on yoga for teachers, students, and the public. She's also the host of the new podcast Practicing Well, which aims to help you be your best self! In this episode, Kim shares how she came to yoga from a busy corporate job, what it was like owning a yoga studio for 12 years, what it was like shifting to running an online yoga business and a podcast, and much more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Kim become a yoga teacher from a busy corporate job Owning a yoga studio for over a decade The top business lessons that Kim has learned over the years Shifting to an online business and running a podcast Helping you be your best self Guest links: Website: https://weekswell.com/ Kim’s Podcast: https://weekswell.com/podcast

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ashley Hagen. Ashley is an online yoga teacher and business coach who helps other yoga teachers transform into confident online entrepreneurs. She went from teaching 15+ yoga classes per week and owning a local studio to running a thriving yoga business 100% online. With a background in marketing & graphic design, she's learned to combine her skills in technology with her passion of yoga to help yoga teachers navigate the world of online yoga teaching and business building. In this episode, Ashley shares how she created her online business and how she first started making revenue online, how she shifted and found a niche that she loves, as well as some of her top tips for getting started with teaching online, creating a successful YouTube channel, creating courses and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Ashley’s yoga journey and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher Teaching yoga online before the pandemic How Ashley’s online business is framed and structured, and where she brings revenue in from Advice to those to want to grow their brand or business in an online environment Deciding what topics to do online courses on Growing a yoga audience on YouTube and how to be more strategic about it Giving out knowledge for free vs having a paid offering or revenue stream Guest links: Website: https://ashleyrosehagen.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyHagen

We're kicking off the new season of M.B.Om with an interview with Kaisa Keranen. Kaisa is a personal trainer, fitness educator and social media influencer known for her fun and innovative ways to get people moving. As owner of KaisaFit, she has developed her own method of movement which she shares daily with her clients and social media followers world wide. She lives and teaches by the motto that health is a feeling not a look and believes whole-heartedly in her mission to get people around the world up and moving! In this episode of the podcast, Kaisa shares how she started KaisaFit on Instagram, what it's been like to grow an online fitness brand and launch her new brand Just Move, navigating being a social media influencer, business lessons she's learned through her career, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Kaisa’s background and how she got into fitness and personal training How Kaisa started her business and using social media to grow her own brand Some of the key ways Kaisa was able to grow and maintain her following on social media The different aspects of a successful fitness business Difficulties with selling your product to your audience Building a fitness program that allows people to start without any equipment Business lessons that Kaisa has learned throughout her career thus far Guest links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaisafit Start Moving: https://startmoving.com/ Just Move: https://justmove.com/mbom/ Kaisa’s Podcast: https://podcast.kaisafit.com/

The new season of M.B.Om is here! It’s been 4.5 months since I released a new episode of the podcast so I wanted to kick things off by sharing what I’ve been up to behind the scenes as well as give you a little bit of an update about what to expect for the new season of the podcast! In this episode, I share what I've been up to in my life and business over the last 4.5 months, as well as give you a little teaser for what to expect from the new episode of M.B.Om. It's safe to say that I'm stoked! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Spending January in Panama and Columbia Returning from 6 weeks of travel Changes with clients over the last few months Other key changes in my life since last season What to expect during this upcoming season of the podcast

This week on the podcast I am joined by Amanda McKinney. Amanda is a yoga business coach and the host of the Marketing Yoga with Confidence podcast. She is an expert in marketing, and after working for many years in the corporate world, she transitioned to working with yoga teachers to help them market their products and services, and get more students in classes. On this episode, we talk about how to discover who your dream client is, how to find out where they hang out online and offline, and then how to market to them in an authentic way to get them into your classes. Amanda speaks to how we can market ourselves and our services authentically, as well as shares business lessons she's learned along the way. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast I am sharing how to set up a powerful workflow in your business by walking you through my workflow and giving you tips for how you can set up a workflow that will allow you to be a successful yoga teacher, partner, parent, friend, and business owner! In this episode, we talk about how to set up a workflow that works, the importance of a calendar system, how to choose a great task list manager and why that's important, how to manage your energy with the tasks you are doing, and the importance of setting boundaries and having self-care time in your business. We also talk about how to balance completing projects on top of running a business, and I share my top tips for moving my business forward each month! Enjoy! Download the free guide to managing your workflow at https://www.mbomyoga.com/managing-your-workflow/

This week on the podcast I am joined by PJ Taei who is the founder of Uscreen--a simple video platform home to YOGA with Adrienne, SarahBeth Yoga, Wanderlust, and more. This episode could not have come at a better time! As yoga teachers and studios around the world work towards taking their businesses online, this episode will support you in understanding how to start creating videos for an audience on YouTube, Vimeo or another like platform, and then start to build a paid audience as a membership. PJ and I talk about how to get started, how to build your audience, what you need to know about filming online, how to create a membership for your students, and more. Enjoy! *This podcast originally aired in 2020

This week on the podcast I am thrilled to be joined by Kari Russell. Kari is an energetic business coach that uses human design, emotional intelligence and mindset to help her clients align with their purposes and their businesses. In this episode, Kari and I dive into human design, including what it is, what the different human design types are, what they mean and how to use them in your business to become more aligned with the work that you are doing. Enjoy! *This episode originally aired November 2020

This week on the podcast I am joined by Leslie Lyons! Leslie is the Founder of Bombshell Movement Studio in Chicago, host of the Beyond the Pole: Tales from the CEO podcast, and a sales and leadership coach for female entrepreneurs. With a background in corporate sales, youth ministry, and as a leader for studio owners throughout the US, Leslie has spent her life pouring into women emotionally and spiritually. Through the work that Leslie does, she uses the Enneagram tool to help people learn to lead & sell with their heads and their hearts. In this week's episode, we are diving into how to use your Enneagram to understand your personality and use it to your advantage in your business. Enjoy! *This episode originally aired in March 2021

This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Renee Clair from The Productive Wellnesspreneur. Renee is a fellow yoga teacher and an expert on time management and productivity. In this episode, Renee takes us through her top tips for time management and productivity to help you stay focused and on track in your business! Her method has a focus on self-care and making time for you outside of your business, which is one of the reasons I love working with her. If you've been craving a reset with your schedule, time management and productivity in your yoga business, this episode is for you! Enjoy! *This episode originally aired in June 2021

This week on the podcast I am joined by Danait Berhe! Danait is a brand and marketing strategist and the founder of The Asmara Agency. In this episode, Danait shares how she got started with branding, she breaks down what branding is vs. what we think it is, and she shares why your copy and messaging are so important! Danait has so much goodness to share when it comes to elevating your yoga business and brand, so I hope that you enjoy this episode. *This episode originally aired in the spring of 2021

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nancy Gerstein. Nancy is a yoga and meditation teacher, author, and the founder of Motivational Yoga, a practice that helps empower and clarify one’s life decisions, goals, and results. Her classes feed body and mind, encouraging students to make conscious choices about how they direct thoughts, energy, and focus to live the best life they can. In this episode, Nancy and I dive into discussing how to plan and promote a workshop both in-person and online. Nancy shares her top tips for deciding your workshop idea, planning for your workshop, marketing your workshop, and then executing and delivering. Enjoy! *This episode originally aired in June 2021

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Michelle Knight. Michelle Knight is a branding and marketing strategist and founder of Brandmerry, where she helps female entrepreneurs create a captivating and money-making brand through the power of story! Michelle has helped countless yoga teachers master their own stories to attract more long-term clients, and that's what we're diving into today! Michelle shares how we can use storytelling on our websites, our bios, and our social media to help people get to know who we are and what we offer. She also shares how to decide what stories to tell, what boundaries to set when it comes to storytelling, how to repurpose your stories and content across multiple platforms, and much more. Enjoy! *This episode originally aired in July 2021

This week on the podcast I am joined by Angela Sealy. Angela is a fellow yoga teacher, web designer, brand strategist and the founder of Good Karma Works! In this episode of the show, Angela shares how she went from teaching yoga to supporting yoga teachers and wellness entrepreneurs with their websites and businesses, what yoga teachers need to know about web design and branding, her top tips for DIYing your website and business, and how to know when to hire help and who to hire. Enjoy! *This episode originally aired in August 2021

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Nate Guadagni. Nate is the founder of Bo Yoga®, an accessible blend of gentle yoga, qi gong (Chee Gong) and meditation. He is the inventor of the new Balance Bar prop; a flexible, padded lightweight staff which helps with balance, alignment and mobility making yoga safer and more approachable. Nate Guadagni has taught yoga, qi gong and meditation full time for over thirteen years and has managed six successful wellness centers in three major US cities. On top of that, Nate is a business badass, and on this episode we talk about the importance of having an email list and how to grow your email subscribers to 1,000 or more engaged people!  On this episode, we talk about how to identify your target market, how to determine your irresistible gift for your audience, how to get people to sign up for your email list, creating great automated emails, how to choose an email software, and how to nurture your email list once people are on it. Nate shares how to decide how often to send email campaigns, what to include in your email newsletters, and much more.   This episode is jam packed with information so make sure you have a pen and paper ready to take some notes! Enjoy! *This episode originally aired in April 2018

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Kristie Nichol. Kristie is a 500-hour RYT and a registered CPA based in Canmore, Alberta. In this week's episode of the show, Kristie talks about how to get prepared for this year's tax season, as well as some of her top tips for getting organized and staying on top of your financials to help make tax season less of a burden. She also shares the importance of having a relationship with your finances and how working with an accountant, a bookkeeper, or using software can help you with this.  Enjoy!  In this episode: Transitioning from corporate finance to yoga instructing Exercising a gift for accounting in the world of yoga 2022 tax planning tips Keeping track of deductibles and receipts Using tax tech tools to automate your tax prep The benefits of choosing to pay attention to how money works in your business Keeping your business and personal accounts separate Guest Links: Website: knicholcpa.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftclarity/ Mentioned Links: https://www.hubdoc.com https://www.xero.com/us/ *This episode originally aired in January 2022

It's the most wonderful time of the year! As the end of 2022 approaches, it's time to sit down and reflect on the last year and to share what's to come in 2023. This is one of my favorite podcast traditions and I'm excited to share with you how 2022 went for me, including what it was like being on maternity leave, how work has shifted for me since having a baby, the juggling act of mothering and running a business, some of the highlights of 2022, as well as the the biggest challenges and struggles that I faced. I also look ahead to 2023 to share some of the plans I'm most excited about, as well as some big changes happening with the podcast and in my business. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Stats on the podcast in 2022 Being on maternity leave and how work has shifted for me since having a baby Juggling between mothering and running a business The biggest struggles and challenges of the year Plans and changes for 2023

This week on the podcast I am joined by Claudia Azula. Claudia is a yoga teacher, best-selling author, and YouTuber. Claudia is passionate about the ways in which yoga helps with a lot more than just the body. She was born in Buenos Aires and teaches in English and Spanish. In this episode of the podcast, Claudia shares her journey with yoga and what inspired her to focus on teaching via YouTube and private classes, as well as her process for self-publishing her latest book, How to Have a Yoga Body. Claudia shares some of her top tips for anyone who is interested in teaching on YouTube or teaching private clients, as well as what she learned through writing her books and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Claudia’s yoga story and background What inspired Claudia to become a yoga teacher and the type of classes she taught first Making videos on YouTube and focusing on private clients Claudia’s tips for those who may be interested in making content on YouTube Tips for finding clients and learning to work one on one with people Discussing Claudia’s book “How to Have a Yoga Body” and how it came into fruition The process of self-publishing a book Guest links: Website: https://www.claudiayoga.com/

This week on the podcast we are talking about yoga teacher resumes! We'll dive into why you need a resume and how a yoga resume is different from any other resume, as well as how to design an eye catching yoga resume, what to include on your resume, tips for setting yourself apart through your resume and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Why you still need a resume How a yoga resume differs from any other resume Designing an eye catching resume that stands out Skills and other relevant things to include in your resume Tips to set yourself apart from everyone else through your resume

This week on the podcast I am joined by Sarah Walton. Sarah is an intuitive business mentor and sales expert. She's the face of Sarah Uncut on YouTube and the voice behind the Game on Girlfriend Podcast. Her specialty is teaching heart-centered business owners how to make more money by selling with love and joy, and that's exactly what we're talking about on this episode! Sarah shares how to figure out how much money you want to make in your business and then how to reach the people you want to sell to, how to shift your view on selling to offering your services to those who need them, how to breakdown your story's around money so that you can bring more abundance in, as well as her top business lessons that she's learned in her career and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Sarah’s backstory and how she ended up in her line of work Transitioning from a corporate job to a business mentor How we actually trust ourselves when trying to turn our ideas into something marketable Having a heart-centered perspective when offering something as a yoga teacher Knowing how to approach money, what to charge, what to accept, and more Tips for yoga teachers with little to no experience selling Knowing when to increase your prices

This week on the podcast I am joined by Gregory Ormson. Gregory is a yoga teacher, an author, and a passionate biker. His yoga writing is published in 23 national and international magazines, journals, and online sites with over 5 million dedicated readers. Some of his articles have logged nearly 400,000 views and shared over 7000 times. Known as #motorcyclingyogig, Gregory has taught yoga for bikers since 2017 at Superstition Harley Davidson, the only dealership in the country to hold yoga classes in its facility. Gregory first came on the podcast back in 2017 to share his business and unique niche with listeners, and is back today to share how things have been going, what he's learned through his career, as well as a little bit about his new book, Yoga Song. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Offering yoga in a Harley Davidson store for over 5 years How Gregory markets his classes to other people Aiming for an inspirational teaching strategy in yoga Learning to relax in the midst of stressful situations Important business lessons Gregory has learned over the years Having a genuine desire to get to know people and understand them Learning more about Gregory’s book “Yoga Song” Guest links: Website: https://gregoryormson.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Annie Dunhof. Annie is the founder of Enga Unite, English teacher, yoga teacher and teacher trainer for yogis who want to build an international career in the world of yoga and wellness. At Enga, she helps non-native English speaking yoga teachers build confidence, find their voice, develop language, communication, teaching and business skills to build a solid foundation for a sustainable and long-lasting career. It’s her mission to help multilingual yogis fill the gaps in skills, knowledge, and experience by providing continuing education and help overcome the obstacles that hold them back from thriving in the career that they most desire. In this episode, Annie shares how she blended her passion for English teaching with her passion for yoga to create Enga Unite, how to build confidence and hone your voice as an English second language yoga teacher or as a yoga teacher teaching in any second language, the business lessons Annie's learned through her career, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Annie got into yoga to begin with Learning to teach in a second language and Annie’s language learning journey Where Annie started teaching English prior to her starting a business An overview of how Annie’s business functions and how she teaches English to others Why teaching in a second language is important, even if you are a native English speaker Annie’s recommendations for building your confidence as a language teacher Top tips for yoga teachers when it comes to finding your voice, building confidence, and business skills Useful business lessons that Annie has learned firsthand Guest links: Website: https://engaunite.com/

As we approach the end of 2022 and head into holiday season, it can be harder than ever to stay motivated. This is exactly where I'm at in my life and with my business right now and I've brainstormed a few tools and tips that can help maintain motivation during the holiday season. These range from my finding your why and getting clear on your goals for the end of the year, to making sure that you schedule holidays for yourself! We also discuss how to plan ahead with holiday events and work to make sure that you don't burnout. Hopefully you will leave this episode feeling ready to plan out the rest of your year and feeling motivation as we head into the final two months of the year! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Getting in touch with your “why” and using vision boards Getting clear and knowing your goals for the end of the year Taking time off for the holidays Giving yourself time to get into a festive mood and incorporating that into your work Spending time to reflect on how the year went and getting excited about the year ahead before you go offline for the holidays Other ways to keep your motivation levels high

This week on the podcast I am joined by Di-Di Hoffman. Di-Di is a seasoned horticulturist and serial entrepreneur who slowly transmuted into a modern-day Rainmaking geek. He works with wellness professionals who are tired of being the best-kept secret in their field. Di-Di is the founder of The Herb Academy (est. 2004), the founder of The BadassPreneurs Academy (est. 2020), creator of the Perpetual Rainmaking Machine for Wellness Professionals, and host of The Badass Wellness Coach Show. In this episode, we are talking about how to use podcast guesting as a marketing strategy in your yoga business. Di-Di shares why podcast guesting is a great marketing strategy, the return on investment from being a podcast guest, as well as his top tips for pitching podcasts in a way that hosts will say yes! This episode is jam packed with information so I hope that you enjoy it! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: What Di-Di does for a living Defining what a rainmaker is and what modern day rainmaking entails Why podcast guesting is a great strategy for wellness professionals Why it would be beneficial for someone to think about podcast guesting in terms of return on investment Useful strategies for actually getting on podcasts and how to get people to say “yes” Working with guest and picking ones that work well for your specific podcast Guest links: Website: https://badasspreneurs.com/mbom

This week on the podcast I am joined by Erinn Bridgman. Erinn is a strategic money mastery coach who helps women step into financial clarity and change the world! Erinn teaches people how to own their value in a strategic way, capitalize on their time and streamline their businesses to work smarter, not harder. In this episode, Erinn shares the importance of money mindset, how to shift your mindset around money to allow abundance into your life, managing money and tips for getting clear on how much is coming in and out, how to make more money without working more hours and much more. This is a really powerful episode, so I hope you enjoy! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Erinn fell into her current career and how she got started Erinn’s previous beliefs and background with money and financial knowledge Why money and having a good relationship with money is important Where to start if you’re new to the idea of money management or mindset Looking at your money every day and managing your money differently Organizing your income and expenses, and splitting your profits Making more money with your business without adding more hours Guest links: Website: https://www.erinnbridgman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinn_bridgman/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Lisa Princic. Lisa is a trained Business Strategist Membership Expert and the host of the Scaling Deep Podcast. She supports her clients with membership growth and she's here on the show to talk all about memberships! Lisa shares what a membership is, how to know if it's right for your business, how to market your membership when you have a small audience, overcoming negative self talk, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: What a membership is and examples of what a membership could look like How the yoga industry and other industries have opened doors for people coming out of the pandemic How do you know if starting a membership is right for you and your business? Knowing what you’re offering your clients and what they should have to pay for your membership Should you still pursue a membership if you have a smaller audience? Getting members to stay for longer and rewarding them for being subscribed longer Tips for marketing your membership to other people Overcoming negative self talk and pushing through those human experiences and feelings Guest links: Scaling Deep: https://scalingdeep.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/membershipsitemasterywithlisa

This week on the podcast I am joined by Heather Ivany. Heather is a holistic practitioner and teacher of yoga, meditation, and Akashic reading. For over 20 years, she's led teacher training, mentorship programs and retreats. In this episode, Heather shares her background with yoga, meditation and Akashic records and how her practices have led her to teaching others. She also shares what a sacred space is, how to set one up, the importance of having sacred habits in your life, as well as how to make time and space in your life for your habits. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Heather’s story, background, and how she got into yoga Transitioning into a career of teaching yoga to others Heather’s background with Akashic records and how that comes into play with her practice An explanation and overview of Akashic records and why it’s a beautiful and practical tool to use Creating a calm, serene, and sacred space without the need of certain physical aspects or limited resources More traditional alter spaces and how you can create one for your space Forming good habits to show up to these yoga spaces Guest links: Website: https://www.heatherivany.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather_ivany/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nyk Danu. Nyk is a yin yoga teacher, a yoga business mentor, and the founder of Yoga for Misfits. In this episode of the show, Nyk shares 7 ways to market your yoga business that aren't social media. While social media is a great tool for your yoga business, it's not the only one! Nyk has some amazing (and mostly free or low cost) tips to share, as well as how to implement them effectively in your business. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: What Nyk has been up to since her last episode with us in the Spring of 2021 Nyk’s journey with social media and marketing off of it How social media apps such as Instagram have changed and evolved over time Teaching prior to social media and how to market without the use of social media The value of using your personal website or blog to gain an audience Other methods of marketing and growing your yoga business without the need for social media marketing Guest links: Referenced Episode: https://www.mbomyoga.com/5-mistakes-yoga-teachers-make-on-their-websites-with-nyk-danu/ Website: https://nykdanu.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Victoria Albina. Victoria is a Master Certified Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers, so that they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim your joy. In this episode of the podcast we dive into why Victoria decided to pursue a career of helping people with breathwork and somatics, we talk about what somatics is and how it benefits the nervous system, as well as how to incorporate these practices into our own lives and how to share them with our students. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Victoria found a passion for breathwork and somatics Defining somatics and everything involved with it How using somatics can help heal people Having a better understanding of how the nervous system functions Bringing somatic practices into the yoga studio How to give ourselves space to conduct these practices How healthy conflict can help children develop their nervous systems at an early age Examples of what somatic practices can look like Guest links: Website: https://victoriaalbina.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jessica Hastings-Lesperance. Jessica is a yoga teacher, fitness enthusiast, as well as an advocate for mental health. She is also the owner of Cedar Wellness Studio. In this week's episode of the podcast, Jessica shares how the loss of a family member and grief led to her becoming a yoga teacher, what it was like to start a fitness business facility with 200+ members and instructors, and why she ultimately decided to close that business. She also shares what it was like to open her yoga studio, Cedar Wellness Studio, and some of her top tips that she's learned through running businesses and owning a yoga studio. This episode is jam packed with golden nuggets, advice, and words of wisdom from Jessica's experience as a business owner! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How the loss of a family member and grief led Jessica to become a yoga teacher Jessica’s journey opening a fitness facility Opening a yoga studio in the midst of a pandemic Jessica’s top tips for owning a business or yoga studio Tackling the fear of succeeding and stepping out of your own way Building rapport with clients and customers who are coming to your business Other things Jessica has done that worked well for her studio Guest links: Website: https://cedarwellnessstudio.ca/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Erin Wimert. Erin is a yoga teacher and the founder of Panacea Retreats. Erin has been teaching yoga for 13 years and after years of teaching 15-20 classes per week, Erin started teaching retreats. She found that teaching retreats gave her financial freedom to drop classes and has been running retreats for the last 8 years. She created Panacea Retreats to help others lead retreats, experience more financial freedom in their yoga business, and uplevel through retreat offerings. She shares her top tips for leading successful retreats, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Erin was first introduced to yoga, and how she became a teacher Starting a retreat planning business for other teachers Avoiding getting burned out on teaching and how Erin got past that feeling Livestreaming donation-based yoga classes during quarantine as an extra stream of income Erin’s advice for those interested in leading or participating in a retreat The main themes that Erin focuses her retreats around The method of choosing a location for a retreat Knowing what price to charge students for a retreat The benefits of using a retreat service Guest links: Website: https://www.panacearetreats.co/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Shannon Crow. Shannon is a yoga teacher, the host of The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast, and the founder of Pelvic Health Professionals. Shannon is passionate about pelvic health and how important this is for any individual with a pelvis. In this episode, Shannon shares her own journey with pelvic health, and how her healing led to her specializing in helping other individuals with their pelvic health. We dive into why pelvic health is important, how to take care of your pelvis, as well as how to heal from pelvic girdle pain. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Why pelvic health is something that can’t be overlooked or brushed aside What is pelvic girdle pain and why is it often mistaken for hip pain? The mental and spiritual side that contributes to pelvic pain Why going and seeing a pelvic health physical therapist is important if you’re experiencing pain What can you add to your movement practice to support your pelvic health Shannon’s rolling over sequence for pelvic health Understanding Mula Bandha and Kegel: some people have challenges with pelvic health because they’re holding too much tension and the common activities we’re recommended (like Kegel’s) could be making it worse Why pelvic health is also important to consider for men and not only a concern for women Guest links: Website: pelvichealthprofessionals.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pelvichealthprofessionals

This week on the podcast I am joined by Finka Jerkovic. Finka is an author, international speaker, workshop leader and coach. She consults with clients in areas of personal branding, leadership, sales, client experience and employee engagement. Finka believes when you bring authentic leadership and a mission-based mindset to business, you can achieve inner fulfillment, outer success, and leave a transformational impact. In this episode, Finka shares the importance of sales in our businesses and how we can approach sales from a place of love to reach more clients and feel good about our offerings. She provides tips, tools, and approaches for how to sell with love! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Finka operates a business and a farm at the same time Finka shares her history with sales and how she approaches it today The three important “pillars” for growing your business and how to apply them Changing your perspective to focus more on the customer, rather than just what you get out of your business How to get yourself in a position where your business can become profitable Valuable tips for those who are new to starting a business The two major ways to think about selling your products or services to an audience Guest links: Website: https://sellfromlove.com/

Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with Kristin Zucaro! We actually had this conversation at the start of 2020 and since this conversation, Kristin has shifted from focusing on teaching yoga towards empowerment and life coaching. Despite that change, I think this episode will be very valuable for all new yoga teachers. Kristin talks about her experiences with transitioning into a career as a yoga teacher and all the ups and downs that come with it, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Kristin first found yoga and after a long self-practice decided to become a yoga teacher When yoga studios can become intimidating What inspired Kristin to become a yoga teacher How perfectionism holds us back Being diagnosed with cancer and having a realization about what she wanted out of her career Deciding to move on from a lucrative corporate career What has life been like as a new yoga teacher Continuing to grow as a yoga teacher and never getting too comfortable The challenge of keeping your spirits up when you're not getting many students in class What is Kristin's tip for yoga teachers just coming out of yoga teacher training Guest links: Website: https://www.kristinzucaro.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Racheal Cook. Racheal is a business strategist on a mission to help entrepreneurs build businesses without the hustle and burnout. She's the founder of The CEO Collective, a podcast host, and a best selling author. In this episode, Racheal shares her background with entrepreneurship, how she helped yoga entrepreneurs with their businesses, why she pivoted her business to focus on CEO's, and how we as yoga business owners can step out of entrepreneurial poverty and into our power as CEO's. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: How Racheal got involved in the world of entrepreneurship The main problems Racheal addressed and solved when working with yoga teachers How the pandemic has shifted the perspectives of entrepreneurs and business owners Redefining what it means to be a CEO Entrepreneurial poverty and how a business owner can escape from it Embracing the “math” of your business using The Get Paid Calculator Guest links: Get Paid Calculator: https://theceocollective.com/calculator/ Promote Yourself to CEO Podcast: https://theceocollective.com/podcast/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Leya Van Doren. Leya is a creativity coach, podcast host, seeker, and collector of stories and seashells. She hosts creativity workshops to help creatives nurture their inner artist, break free of their creative blocks, and be in community and connection. In this episode of the show, Leya share hers journey with yoga, becoming a yoga teacher and then shifting her focus, how to bring more creativity into your day-to-day life as well as your yoga practice and business. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Leya’s introduction to yoga and the beginning of her yoga journey Her early career and experiences with theatre and creative performing arts The link between spirituality and creativity and finding ways to be creative in our personal lives Understanding what you can define as a creative activity Tips for squeezing creative endeavors into your schedule Perspective on creative activities with intangible value How to channel your creativity as a yoga teacher Leya’s business lessons learned through her career Guest links: Website: https://leyavandoren.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leyavandoren

This week on the podcast I am joined by Lisa Haggis. Lisa helps service-based entrepreneurs position their businesses as one-of-a-kind in their field for higher visibility, impact, and earning potential. Leveraging 18 years of experience in marketing and business strategy, she is committed to cracking the code on what makes a business innately interesting and worth mentioning. She is the founder of Realize Your Brand, a high-touch business consultancy, and the creator of the Substantial Branding Method -- an approach that transforms your growing business into the legacy-level brand that you uniquely are meant to create. In this episode, Lisa shares how she got into brand strategy, what she's learned from her own rebranding experience, how to create a brand that you're students can't ignore, the Substantial Branding Method and how to use it, and more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: The importance of branding from the perspective of small business owners Lisa’s personal methodology on branding and its three core components Asking yourself the right questions when branding or advertising Getting your brand started on a lower budget Setting yourself apart from other brands and businesses Understanding where your values lie with your community Lisa’s top business lessons learned through her journey Guest links: Website: https://realizeyourbrand.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realizeyourbrand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realizeyourbrand/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Carolyn Boldt. Carolyn has been working in the commercial interior industry for 40 years and has a passion for holistic health and wellness, and is an outspoken advocate that the environment of your space impacts your success. In this week's episode, we are talking about how to set up a yoga space - whether it be a brick and mortar yoga studio, an online space or even your desk space - to help you attract your target market, create the atmosphere you want, and feel good teaching and work there. Carolyn shares some great tips for designing a great space and what to consider when setting up your yoga space. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Designing your yoga space and attracting your desired target audience The difference that lighting can make in your studio or space Understanding your business goals Creating a balance of interior design and hospitality The usefulness of making a vision board Proportioning color correctly in your space Creating a good background for an online yoga environment Guest links: Chiropractic Office Design: https://www.chiropracticofficedesign.com/yoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Laura Munkholm. Laura is the president and co-founder of Walla Software, an all-in-one business management platform for boutique fitness studios. As one of only two female executive leaders in FitTech, Laura is highly unique in that she deeply understands the Walla user. Not only has Laura taught yoga herself, she's also led a boutique studio chain in doubling their revenue within 12 months, consulted for hundreds of studios around the world, built communities around fitness software, and spoken at dozens of conferences on sales, retention, and customer success - and what your software has to do with it. In this week's episode, we are talking about Laura's journey with yoga and how she came to work with boutique yoga studios doing management and consulting. She shares some of the top business lessons she's learned, the challenges that yoga studios are facing, and how a great software can help to improve your yoga studio and business. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by MagicMind. As yoga teachers and business owners, we are often juggling a million things at once so productivity and efficiency are super important! That’s why I am very excited to be partnering with MagicMind. MagicMind is a productivity drink that is made of all-natural ingredients and has adaptogens to help decrease stress, nootropics that boost blood flow, and Matcha to help keep you focused. I am super sensitive to caffeine, which means that I can’t pound coffee all day to stay energized and productive and that’s one of the reasons that I love MagicMind. There is minimal caffeine so you can get energized without getting the caffeine jitters and then the caffeine crash. Whether you are someone that needs a boost of productivity in the mornings or the afternoons, MagicMind is the perfect drink! I love to use MagicMind for a quick pick-me-up during the afternoon lag and I love to make it as a Matcha Latte! It’s healthy, it tastes great, and it helps me get into my flow state. If you’d like to experience the benefits of increased productivity and mental energy, you can get MagicMind at www.magicmind.co/yoga and use code yoga20 for 20% off. In this episode: Laura’s yoga journey The rewards and challenges of running your own yoga studio Lessons learned managing and consulting for multiple yoga studios The value of non-competitive yoga business communities Spotting opportunities in the yoga/health industry Giving yourself permission to make imperfect decisions Current yoga business challenges How to invest in the consistent practice of marketing Building an all-in-one business management platform for boutique fitness studios How Walla addresses fitness studio pain points Guest Links: Website: https://www.hellowalla.com/business-of-yoga Email: [email protected]

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Danielle Hayden from Kickstart Accounting. This short and sweet episode originally aired on MBOm: Behind the Scenes and I am very excited to be sharing it with you today. In this episode, Danielle and I are talking about money, money mindset, how to start thriving and accepting money, and why it's super important to know your numbers, including profits, losses, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Know your numbers Think about the investment that you've made for people to be able to come together in community and gather There has always been an exchange for services and it is no different today - we need to receive monetary payment for the work that we do so that we can support ourselves Your energy and training is creating an experience and that is worthy of getting paid Always come back to your mission and why you're doing what you're doing Understanding profit and loss will help you to understand where to direct your efforts Keep your personal accounts and your business accounts separate - this is key to understanding how much you are making and how much you are spending and adjusting from there Guest Links: Website: profitplannerbookkeeping.com

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ashley Sondergaard. Ashley is a self-care coach, yoga teacher, astrologer, and host of the Yoga Magic podcast. For over 10 years, she has studied yoga, meditation, astrology and mindfulness practices that prioritize self-care and self-discovery. In this week's episode of the show, Ashley shares how we can use our astrological birth charts to help us add an aligned self-care practice to our lives, choose what we do in our businesses based on who we truly are, and start leaning into trusting our intuition in all things that we do. Enjoy! In this episode: Ashley’s Yoga journey Crafting the cosmic self-care niche How to tell when it’s time to pivot your business How does cosmic self-care work? Applying astrology and self-knowledge to your business Using astrology and personality research for collaboration Ashely’s top business lessons Guest Links: Website: https://www.ashleysondergaard.com Cosmic Self-Care Mini-Course: https://tremendous-leader-9896.ck.page/33dadd138f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.sondergaard/?hl=en References: Chani Nicholas Astrology: https://chaninicholas.com

This week on the podcast I am rejoined by Alex Haley. Alex is the co-founder of OfferingTree and in this episode, we are talking all about the OfferingTree platform. Alex shares OfferingTree's origin story, how the platform started out as a simple website tool for yoga teachers and how it's expanded to be a one-stop-shop for all things yoga business, including website, scheduling, payments, video on demand, courses, memberships and more. Alex shares the additions that they made to the platform to help yoga teachers take their yoga businesses online, as well as the recent additions for yoga studio owners. If you've been considering OfferingTree or want to hear more about the company, this episode is for you! Enjoy! In this episode: The origin story of OfferingTree The first iteration of OfferingTree Growing your business by listening to customers and solving problems OfferingTree’s features OfferingTree’s support for online yoga studios Growing OfferingTree’s features to support larger studios OfferingTree pricing Comparable platforms OfferingTree’s community support options Guest Links: OfferingTree Course: https://www.offeringtree.com/how-to-scale-your-business-with-video-on-demand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfferingTree/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/305313347560398/about/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Iszabel, an Ecstatic Dance DJ, Movement Medicine Teacher, Sound Technician and Sound Therapist. She holds classes, workshops, retreats and ceremonies around the world and hosts a monthly radio show on OpenLab, ‘Music Medicine’, and runs an online DJ course – ‘DJ Mystery To Mastery’ is a heart-based approach to the art of mixing music. In this episode, we are talking about the power of music and how to use music effectively in your yoga classes. Music can help your students get deeper into their yoga practice when used effectively and Iszabel has some great tips for how to get started with this, what to consider when making a playlist, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by Magic Mind, the little magical elixir which makes your body humm. Magic Mind is the world’s first productivity drink that not only gives you the alertness that coffee and other energy drinks do, but also has ingredients to support memory, increase creativity and boost focus. Magic Mind contains minimal caffeine, and the caffeine it does have comes from the matcha tea. It also has all natural ingredients, adaptogens to help decrease stress and nootropics to boost blood flow and cognition. Magic Mind has all natural ingredients, including ceremonial grade Matcha and Lion’s Mane mushrooms to extend your morning energy. It also contains turmeric, ashwagandha, vitamin C, Echinacea and much more. It helps me with procrastination and brain fog, but doesn’t give me the jitters and crashes the way that coffee does. Since having a baby, my mind has been all over the place. That’s why I love starting my day with Magic Mind! Magic Mind gave me a 20% off code to share with you guys! It’s YOGA. Go to magicmind.co/yoga  and use the code YOGA to get 20% off your first order. With Magic Mind’s money-back guarantee, any first purchase will be refunded no questions asked if it doesn’t meet your expectations. In this episode: Iszabel’s journey with yoga and music The healing power of music Music’s relationship to yoga Tips for creating beautiful music experiences for your yoga students Using music to change the atmosphere and set the vibe for your class Tips for incorporating music into online classes Iszabel’s top business lessons Guest Links: Website: https://www.djmysterytomastery.com Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/Riseinmovement/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iszabel.x/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iszabel.x/ Music Medicine Radio Show: https://openlab.fm/radio/shows/music-medicine References: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 DJ Software: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/dj-software/traktor-pro-3/ Browser BPM/Key Finder Site: https://tunebat.com

This week on the podcast I am joined by Brit Kolo from Marketing Personalities. Brit first joined me on the podcast back in 2019 to talk about how to use your Myers Briggs personality type to decide what type of marketing to do in your business. In this episode, we're taking it one step further to talk about how to make strategic business decisions that feel aligned. Often times when we're not making decisions that feel aligned, we can feel burnout or resentful towards our work and our business and we share tools and strategies to fall back in love with your business and feel aligned with the work you're doing and the clients that you're working with.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Catching up with Brit and Marketing Personalities How to fall back in love with your business after taking time off Eliminating and delegating the parts of your business that don’t align with your personality Building a business that prioritizes both stability and flexibility Giving yourself and your business permission to change and evolve Dealing with the fear that comes with pursuing alignment Giving yourself permission to lean into business practices that align with your personality Giving yourself permission to pause and reflect Guest Links: Website: https://www.marketingpersonalities.com/ideal-client-avatar/

This week on the podcast we are talking about burnout, boundaries, and the importance of rest in your yoga business. Burnout often happens when we aren't setting boundaries and aren't making time for rest, so in this episode, we talk about how to identify burnout and how to elevate it by setting boundaries, making time for daily self-care practices and adding in more rest to our days. I share some of my favorite ways to get more rest in each day and how resting more and making more time for rest has benefited me personally and in my business.  Enjoy!  In this episode: Why hustle culture and mentality isn’t working for me  Checking in with ourselves and our business and identifying what’s working and what isn’t before we hit burnout  Acknowledging when we’ve hit burnout and making changes  Setting boundaries in our businesses that allow us to take time for ourselves  Self-care vs. rest Definition of rest: cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength Why rest is important for ourselves and our businesses and ways that we can add in moments of rest to our days  What truly resting is - ie. disconnecting from screens, social media and truly giving ourselves time to rejuvenating physically, mentally and emotionally  How I add a few minutes of rest to my days    This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by MagicMind. As yoga teachers and business owners, we are often juggling a million things at once so productivity and efficiency are super important! That’s why I am very excited to be partnering with MagicMind.  MagicMind is a productivity drink that is made of all-natural ingredients and has adaptogens to help decrease stress, nootropics that boost blood flow, and Matcha to help keep you focused.  I am super sensitive to caffeine, which means that I can’t pound coffee all day to stay energized and productive and that’s one of the reasons that I love MagicMind. There is minimal caffeine so you can get energized without getting the caffeine jitters and then the caffeine crash.  Whether you are someone that needs a boost of productivity in the mornings or the afternoons, MagicMind is the perfect drink! I love to use MagicMind for a quick pick-me-up during the afternoon lag and I love to make it as a Matcha Latte! It’s healthy, it tastes great, and it helps me get into my flow state. If you’d like to experience the benefits of increased productivity and mental energy, you can get MagicMind at www.magicmind.co/yoga and use code yoga20 for 20% off. 

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Joanna Sapir. Joanna is a sales expert who works with entrepreneurs to help them with their businesses. This episode originally aired on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes, and in it, Joanna is teaching us how to get out of the mindset of freelancer or contractor and start considering ourselves business owners and entrepreneurs. As yoga teachers who work for themselves, this can be a super challenging shift to make and Joanna has some awesome tips for how to do that.  Enjoy!  In this episode:  - Come back to your why as a yoga teacher - Is offering people a class going to create the transformation that you want it to? - You want to set your prices so that you can be profitable - How many client facing hours do you want to have in your life? - What is my ideal schedule? - You take that number against how much money you want to make per month and that gives you a "base hourly rate" - This can shift you from trading time for dollars, which makes it really hard to make a sustainable living - Clients feel good when they invest in themselves and in a program vs. just purchasing a one-off class - Talking about your pricing and your packages will become more comfortable the more that you do it - When you feel uncomfortable, it means that you are growing!   Learn more about Joanna at joannasapir.com! Join Joanna’s Practictioner Business Roundtable here: https://joannasapir.com/roundtable/   Join MBOM: Behind the Scenes!  Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level.  If you enjoy M.B.Om, and have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business.   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Katie Arnold. Katie is an RYT-200 vinyasa and restorative-based yoga and meditation instructor helping women reconnect with themselves and stress less through movement and mindset practices. After years of burning the candle at both ends, she discovered the five habits that helped her reconnect with herself every single time. These 5 components of connection are mindful movement. meditation, self-care, journaling, and community. In this episode of the podcast, we are diving into these 5 components of connection, and talking practically about how to apply them to life and business.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by MagicMind. As yoga teachers and business owners, we are often juggling a million things at once so productivity and efficiency are super important! That’s why I am very excited to be partnering with MagicMind.  MagicMind is a productivity drink that is made of all-natural ingredients and has adaptogens to help decrease stress, nootropics that boost blood flow, and Matcha to help keep you focused.  I am super sensitive to caffeine, which means that I can’t pound coffee all day to stay energized and productive and that’s one of the reasons that I love MagicMind. There is minimal caffeine so you can get energized without getting the caffeine jitters and then the caffeine crash.  Whether you are someone that needs a boost of productivity in the mornings or the afternoons, MagicMind is the perfect drink! I love to use MagicMind for a quick pick-me-up during the afternoon lag and I love to make it as a Matcha Latte! It’s healthy, it tastes great, and it helps me get into my flow state. If you’d like to experience the benefits of increased productivity and mental energy, you can get MagicMind at www.magicmind.co/yoga and use code yoga20 for 20% off.  In this episode: Katie’s Yoga journey; burning out in the music industry Finding the balance between working, Yoga teaching, and personal/professional boundaries Practicing mindful movement, meditation, self-care, journaling, and community Starting small and building positive routines Katie’s favorite self-care practices Practical tips for journaling as an adult Katie’s top yoga business lessons Guest Links: Website: https://iamkatiearnold.com Podcast: https://iamkatiearnold.com/category/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiearnold/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KatieArnoldTLSM Episode References:  Setting Boundaries in Your Yoga Business: https://traffic.libsyn.com/mbomyoga/MBOm_Boundries_Solo_Episode.mp3

This week on the podcast I am joined by Patti Montella. Patti is a yoga and meditation teacher and a best-selling author of the book "Becoming Unshakeable: Wisdom Learned on the Journey to Inner Freedom". In this episode, we talk about Patti's journey and career with yoga over the last 3 decades, what her own practice has taught her about being unshakeable, and how we can use our practice to be unshakeable in life and business (even during hard times). Patti also shares what it was like to write and publish a book, as well as some of the business lessons that she's learned throughout her career. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Patti’s Yoga journey; corporate executive to yoga teacher Evolving perspectives on Yoga. 90s vs today What does it mean to become unshakeable? The power of your breath  The power of human connection Patti’s tips for practicing the discipline of Yoga Patti’s book writing and publishing process Business lessons from Patti’s career Guest Links: Website: https://pattimontella.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Unshakeable-Learned-Journey-Freedom-ebook/dp/B07SQH1CW3

This week on the podcast I am joined by Joy Ravelli. Joy is a yoga teacher, as well as the owner of an accredited IAYT Yoga Therapy School called Purusha Yoga School where they run 200 and 300-hour yoga teacher training programs. Joy also runs her own online business offering yoga therapy, mentoring and more. In this episode of the podcast, Joy shares her journey and career with yoga, including what it's been like to run a yoga school during the pandemic and how they've pivoted. She also shares what it means to find your dharma and allow that to truly help you lead a heart-centered and aligned yoga business.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by Magic Mind, the little magical elixir which makes your body humm. Magic Mind is the world’s first productivity drink that not only gives you the alertness that coffee and other energy drinks do, but also has ingredients to support memory, increase creativity and boost focus.    Magic Mind contains minimal caffeine, and the caffeine it does have comes from the matcha tea. It also has all natural ingredients, adaptogens to help decrease stress and nootropics to boost blood flow and cognition.    Magic Mind has all natural ingredients, including ceremonial grade Matcha and Lion’s Mane mushrooms to extend your morning energy. It also contains turmeric, ashwagandha, vitamin C, Echinacea and much more.  It helps me with procrastination and brain fog, but doesn’t give me the jitters and crashes the way that coffee does.  Since having a baby, my mind has been all over the place. That’s why I love starting my day with Magic Mind!  Magic Mind gave me a 20% off code to share with you guys! It’s YOGA. Go to magicmind.co/yoga  and use the code YOGA to get 20% off your first order. With Magic Mind’s money-back guarantee, any first purchase will be refunded no questions asked if it doesn’t meet your expectations. In this episode: Joy’s Yoga journey Starting Parusha Yoga School Pivoting a Yoga Therapy School online during a pandemic How to find your people to serve How to practically act on your vision and ideas The relationship between Karma and Dharma Practicing Yoga by serving your community Joy’s top Yoga business lessons   Guest Links: Website: https://purushayoga.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purushayogaschool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purushayogaschool/ Email: [email protected]

This week on the podcast I am joined by Renee Clair from the Productive Wellnesspreneur. Renee is a yoga and meditation teacher, as well as a project manager who supports yoga teachers with their productivity. This episode originally aired on MBOm: Behind the Scenes and is a short and sweet episode where we'll be talking about how to automate and batch in your business. Automation and batching are two huge productivity and time-saving tips that have been hugely helpful in my business!  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Automation is used to set up systems in your business so that you don't have to do each individual piece of the task yourself Use a scheduling software so that you can stop the back and forth for things like private yoga sessions, etc. Schedule your social media! I recommend using Hootsuite to schedule everything. Automate a freebie for your business so that you can get people on your email list! You can even set up a sequence of emails to stay in touch with the people who sign up for your email list Batching is doing a bunch of your work all in one sitting Batch your social media! Look at your business and see what you can sit down and do all at once! I love to batch my podcast episodes and production. :) You can get free resources from Renee at renee-clair.com or find Renee on Instagram @theproductivewp!

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Dagmar Spremberg. Dagmar is a 500 hr E-RYT and the founder of Montezuma Yoga in Costa Rica. In this episode, Dagmar shares what brought her to Costa Rica 20 years ago, what it was like starting Montezuma Yoga, how she pivoted her business and her studio during the pandemic, and ultimately what has lead to closing down the studio. Dagmar also shares some of the biggest business lessons that she's learned through her career as a yoga teacher and studio owner.  Enjoy!    This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by Magic Mind, the little magical elixir which makes your body humm. Magic Mind is the world’s first productivity drink that not only gives you the alertness that coffee and other energy drinks do, but also has ingredients to support memory, increase creativity and boost focus.  Magic Mind contains minimal caffeine, and the caffeine it does have comes from the matcha tea. It also has all natural ingredients, adaptogens to help decrease stress and nootropics to boost blood flow and cognition.  Magic Mind has all natural ingredients, including ceremonial grade Matcha and Lion’s Mane mushrooms to extend your morning energy. It also contains turmeric, ashwagandha, vitamin C, Echinacea and much more.  It helps me with procrastination and brain fog, but doesn’t give me the jitters and crashes the way that coffee does.  Since having a baby, my mind has been all over the place. That’s why I love starting my day with Magic Mind!  Magic Mind gave me a 20% off code to share with you guys! It’s YOGA. Go to magicmind.co/yoga  and use the code YOGA to get 20% off your first order. With Magic Mind’s money-back guarantee, any first purchase will be refunded no questions asked if it doesn’t meet your expectations. In this episode: Dagmar’s Yoga journey Building a life in Costa Rica and bringing yoga to the community Starting Montezuma Yoga and running a Yoga studio for 20 years What’s special about teaching Yoga in Costa Rica? Pivoting Montezuma Yoga and learning to take a break What’s next for Dagmar? Running a Yoga studio in Costa Rica during the pandemic Lessons from Dagmar’s career Guest Links: Website: https://dagmarspremberg.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montezumayoga/?hl=en Links: https://linktr.ee/montezumayoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Michael Toru. Michael is a 500-hour RYT, YouTuber, and videographer based in Victoria, British Colombia. In this episode, Michael shares his journey as a yoga teacher and how he's gone from teaching full-time in yoga studios to stepping back from teaching and working on his online presence, including his YouTube channel and his media business. We discuss how the pandemic has been a time to dig deep and be honest with ourselves about what is bringing us joy and making changes and pivots from there. Michael also shares what life has been like as a new dad, as well as the business lessons he's learned through his yoga business.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Michael’s Yoga story: Bodybuilder to yoga teacher Finding balance and sustainability in your yoga practice Adapting and pivoting during the pandemic Starting and growing a media business in the health and wellness space How to take a break from something that you love Stepping into fatherhood as an entrepreneur Lessons from a lifestyle consistent content creation The relationship between building a team and organizing your systems Guest Links:Website: https://michaeltoru.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelToru/playlists?app=desktop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeltoru/?hl=en   Episode References:  When & How to Hire Freelancers in Your Yoga Business with Emily Perron How to Hire Great People for Your Yoga Business with Renee Clair Matcha Mornings Podcast

This week on the podcast we are talking about boundaries! Setting boundaries and sticking to them can be so challenging as yoga teachers and yoga business owners, but it's also one of the most important things that we need to do to create sustainable yoga businesses. In this episode, we discuss what a boundary is, what types of boundaries show up in our businesses, how to go about setting boundaries and sticking to them, why they are important for us, and much more.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by Magic Mind, the little magical elixir which makes your body humm. Magic Mind is the world’s first productivity drink that not only gives you the alertness that coffee and other energy drinks do, but also has ingredients to support memory, increase creativity and boost focus.  Magic Mind contains minimal caffeine, and the caffeine it does have comes from the matcha tea. It also has all natural ingredients, adaptogens to help decrease stress and nootropics to boost blood flow and cognition.  Magic Mind has all-natural ingredients, including ceremonial grade Matcha and Lion’s Mane mushrooms to extend your morning energy. It also contains turmeric, ashwagandha, vitamin C, Echinacea and much more.  It helps me with procrastination and brain fog, but doesn’t give me the jitters and crashes the way that coffee does.  Since having a baby, my mind has been all over the place. That’s why I love starting my day with Magic Mind!  Magic Mind gave me a 20% off code to share with you guys! It’s YOGA. Go to magicmind.co/yoga  and use the code YOGA to get 20% off your first order. With Magic Mind’s money-back guarantee, any first purchase will be refunded no questions asked if it doesn’t meet your expectations. In this episode: Boundary is defined as: a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line or a limit of a subject or sphere of activity. A boundary can be thought of kind of like a door or a fence. It gives us space and privacy and even if we love our roommate or we love our neighbor, we still want to create this.  What is a boundary in your business?  Setting work days  Setting work hours  Giving yourself time away from work where you do not answer messages from students or check emails  Setting minimum prices that you will work for and honoring that  How do you set up a schedule with days off when you don’t work a Mon - Friday job?  How do you set hours in your business when you don’t work 9-5  How an email autoresponder can be beneficial to you in your business because it sets clear expectations  Knowing your limits and when it’s time to say no to something  Honoring yourself, your practice, and your self care - setting up non-negotiables in your life    References: Time Management & Productivity 101 with Renee Clair

This week on the podcast I am joined by Allison Rissell. Allison is a yoga teacher and the founder of the Yoga Teacher Conf. This episode originally aired on MBOm: Behind the Scenes, and we are talking about how to cultivate community online! When the pandemic hit, Allison was forced to transition all of her events online and so she has learned a ton about how to cultivate a thriving online community and she is sharing her top tips with you today!  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: We have to be good listeners to cultivate community online Listen, ask questions, and start a dialogue from audience responses A great way to get people to engage is to ask them questions about themselves (like where they went on vacation last or what’s their favorite color) When you ask a question, wait 6 seconds for a response! Someone will usually respond and kick off the discussion! Just because someone isn't engaging back with you in the online space doesn't mean they aren't watching and listening You don't need a massive following to have a successful, engaged community or a successful business Guest Links:  Website: yogateacherconf.com Yogatearcherconf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogateacherconf/?hl=en Allison’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonrissel/ Referenced Links: Join the BTS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Pamela Seelig. Pamela is a yoga teacher and the author of Threads of Yoga: Themes, Reflections, and Meditations to Weave into Your Practice. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about how yoga studios and yoga teachers can begin to expand their offerings from just the physical asana and bring in more meditation, breathwork, and yoga philosophy to their classes and offerings, and how to do it in a way that feels accessible and interesting to students. Enjoy! In this episode: Pamela’s Yoga journey through Bell’s palsy Studying Yoga, becoming a teacher, and starting a studio Communicating the value of Yoga philosophy beyond physical postures Weaving themes from Yoga philosophy into regular Yoga classes The benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone as a Yoga teacher The inspiration behind Pamela’s book Threads of Yoga Yoga business tips from Pamela’s career Guest Links: Website:https://pamelaseelig.com Threads of Yoga (Book): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1611808790 Pamela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamseelig/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamelaseeligauthor

This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Angela Sealy. Angela is a yoga teacher, web designer and the founder of Good Karma Works. Angela came on the podcast in August 2021 to share tips for creating a DIY website and how to know when to hire someone to help you with your website. In this episode, we build off of that to discuss the steps that come next in your business after you have a website. Once you've put all of the hardwork into creating your website, what comes next? Angela shares her top tips for branding and marketing yourself and your business once you've created your website and how to utilize your website to the best of your ability to help you drive clients, and much more.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: When do you need a website and what to figure out before you get started What’s the next step after building your website? Spreading the word and collecting client testimonials How to plan out your website growth in stages Being mindful of momentum and sustainability as you grow your website with content production Growing your online presence with collaborations Best approach to Search Engine Optimization Best approach to web analytics Staying organized and working web maintenance into your “CEO time” The benefits of a business accountability partner Guest Links: Website: https://www.goodkarmaworks.com/about/ GoodKarmaWorks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodkarmaworksagency/?hl=en Angela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilayogamassage/?hl=en   References: MBOM Episode - How to Create an Amazing DIY Yoga Website & Brand with Angela Sealy https://traffic.libsyn.com/mbomyoga/MBOM_-_Angela_Sealy.mp3

This week on the podcast we are talking about values and why they are important in our yoga businesses. We discuss what values are, how they relate to our "why" as yoga teachers, and why it is so important to have clear values. We also work through an exercise where we outline our top 5 core values so at the end of this episode, you will not only be clear on why having values that you stick to is important for your business, but you will also be clear on what yours are.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom In this episode: Value is defined as: A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life. The key to heart-centered business is to have values in your life and business that you stick to no matter what!  Determine your core values  Before we can do that, we have to understand our “why” as a yoga teacher  Why did you start practicing yoga?  Why did you decide to take teacher training?  What is your reason for teaching yoga?  Why do you show up for classes and for your students? What gets you up in the morning to do the work that you do? When you are clear on your why and you understand why is that you do what you do, you can dive into your core values Start by writing down all of the words that come to mind for you when you think about what you value Once you’ve got a long list of values, start to group them together and put like values with like values - create 5 groups of values at the maximum Once you’ve got your groups of values look at the list and decide which word stands out most to you. This will help you identify your top 5 values. These are your core values. Core values will help guide you when it comes to deciding how to run your business, big decisions, setting prices, who to work with, whether or not you want to say yes to a new partnership  You should pass each business decision through your heart space and also make sure that they align with your values 

This week on the podcast I am joined by my dear friend Chelsey Breta Orth. Breta and I met in our first yoga teacher training program in Bali back in 2015 and she was one of my very first podcast guests. Since then I have watched her discover her niche and create a business that she loves called Moon Rise Ritual. In this episode, Breta shares her journey of teaching at yoga studios, stepping back to work on her own practices, discovering her passion for moon cycles and syncing to the rhythms of nature and our bodies, and how this has led her to develop a business that helps others connect to their own rhythms and moon cycles, as well as all the business lessons she's learned along the way.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Catching up with Breta Learning to manage your life according to cycles Starting Moonrise Ritual and building a niched down yoga practice Cycle-based living in contrast to the modern grind Practical ways to find cycle-honoring work/life balance Making space for creativity Fighting the social media scarcity mindset Practicing what you preach Guest Links: Website: https://www.yogamoonrise.com/a-b-o-u-t Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogamoonrise/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrise.ritual/ Conscious Uplevel Summit (March) - https://www.consciousuplevelsummit.com/coming-soon/   References: Matcha Mornings Episode - Moon Cycles & Menstrual Cycles with Chelsey Beta: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11468954/chelsey-breta-matcha-mornings?utm_campaign=episode-title&utm_medium=app&utm_source=widget Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060881909/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3 Woman Code by Alisa Vitti: https://www.amazon.com/WomanCode-Perfect-Amplify-Fertility-Supercharge/dp/006213079X In the Flo by Alisa Vitti: https://www.amazon.com/Female-Advantage-Biochemistry-Productivity-Happiness-ebook/dp/B07CRKXNQC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=153ZQXGH9THRW&keywords=in+the+flow+alisa+vitti&qid=1645734552&s=books&sprefix=in+the+flow+%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1 Wild Power: Discover the Magic of Your Menstrual Cycle and Awaken the Feminine Path to Power by AlexandraPope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer - https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Power-Discover-Menstrual-Feminine/dp/1781807582/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1645734622&sr=8-1

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Jen Corley. Jen heads the Wellness Travel division at WeTravel, and she is also the mom of two little boys. In this episode, Jen shares how she prepared for both of her maternity leaves including, how much time she took off, how she prepared to be covered when she works on a small team, how she's transitioned back into working, childcare, and more. Jen shares some great tips for motherhood and maternity leave in this episode!  Enjoy!    This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.   In this episode Catching up with Jen Planning for a maternity leave when working for a company Mapping out responsibilities for pausing and delegating Communicating with coworkers and team members Financially planning for maternity leave Working mom’s perspective on child care How to actually go offline Getting back into work and everyday life with baby Reaching out to your community for mothering wisdom   Guest Links Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/retreatleaderhub/ Email: mailto:[email protected] Website: wetravel.com   References The First Forty Days by Heng Ou

This week on the podcast I am joined on the podcast by Kelly Smith. Kelly is an E-RYT 500 / YACEP yoga and meditation teacher, founder of Yoga For You, and host of the iTunes chart-topping podcasts, Mindful in Minutes and Meditation Mama. Kelly is also mom to a beautiful little boy, and in this episode, we are discussing all things motherhood and maternity leave! As a yoga teacher and solopreneur, it can be hard to navigate planning for a maternity leave so I picked Kelly's brain on how she planned her time off, how long she took off, what the transition coming back to work was like, and much more. Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Catching up with Kelly. Running a business and being pregnant during a pandemic Trying to find balance as a mom and a business owner Grief and gratitude. Experiencing simultaneous conflicting emotions Creating a maternity leave as an entrepreneur Building and managing a maternity to-do list What’s the right amount of maternity leave? Fielding and processing parenting advice Guest Links Podcasts: mindfulinminutes - https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/podcast Meditationmomma - https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/meditation-mama Website: https://www.yogaforyouonline.com

This week on the podcast we are talking about software! When you start teaching yoga, you may not realize how much software you need to run your yoga business and it can be overwhelming with all of the different options out there. In this week's episode, I walk you through some of my favorite software programs, what they are used for, and why I like them. We discuss everything from websites, to design, to batching, automation and organization, to the best platforms for running livestream classes, memberships, video-on-demand, and more.  Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode:  Favorite website designing, hosting, and management software Favorite software for live-streaming  Favorite design software Favorite booking, payment, and scheduling software The benefits of simplicity and using all-in-one software  Favorite video-on-demand software platforms Favorite online course software Favorite email newsletter software Favorite social media batching and automation software Favorite organization business tool software Favorite analog organization tools Favorite tax/accounting software Website:  Wordpress  Wix  OfferingTree    Livestreaming:     Zoom  Design:  Canva  Booking/Payments/Scheduling:  Acuity  OfferingTree - offeringtree.com/mbom   Schedulicity  Live Classes/Video on Demand/Memberships/Studios:  Interval - https://interval.com/j/mbom  Great for video on demand and live classes  Specialize in memberships  Momence (formally Ribbon) - https://momence.com/?ref=mbomyoga  Great for studios  Uscreen Specialize in video on demand  Arketa (formally Sutra) - https://sutrapro.com/invite?ref=F27zew8rzROuuObFgqHKdiiPHGn2  Great for studios  Courses:  OfferingTree  Teachable Thinkific  Kajabi  Email Newsletter Software: Mailchimp ConvertKit  If you use Wix or OfferingTree, this stuff is built right in  Batching & Automation:  Facebook Business Suite Hootsuite Organization:  Trello/Asana/Todist  Passion Planner  Gmail/Google Workspace  Google Drive  Taxes/Accounting:  QuickBooks TurboTax 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Tim Green. Tim is the Head of Marketing for TeamUp, the most recommended fitness management system for gyms, studios, and personal trainers. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and helping fitness business owners run their businesses, he has a unique perspective on how to achieve success and thrive in the ever-evolving fitness industry. In this episode, Tim and I discuss best marketing practices for yoga studios and yoga teachers, as well as trends he is seeing for 2022. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: Tim’s story; transitioning from the cosmetics industry to starting a business helping fitness studio owners. Joining TeamUp as an early-stage startup. Top admin responsibilities that studio owners need help with Tracing the yoga business client journey Using administration to attract and cultivate great students Studio admin trends over the last two years during the pandemic Hybrid studios and the future of yoga/fitness classes Guest Links: Website: https://goteamup.com

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Kristie Nichol. Kristie is a 500-hour RYT and a registered CPA based in Canmore, Alberta. In this week's episode of the show, Kristie talks about how to get prepared for this year's tax season, as well as some of her top tips for getting organized and staying on top of your financials to help make tax season less of a burden. She also shares the importance of having a relationship with your finances and how working with an accountant, a bookkeeper, or using software can help you with this.  Enjoy!    This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by MagicMind. As yoga teachers and business owners, we are often juggling a million things at once so productivity and efficiency are super important! That’s why I am very excited to be partnering with MagicMind.  MagicMind is a productivity drink that is made of all-natural ingredients and has adaptogens to help decrease stress, nootropics that boost blood flow, and Matcha to help keep you focused.  I am super sensitive to caffeine, which means that I can’t pound coffee all day to stay energized and productive and that’s one of the reasons that I love MagicMind. There is minimal caffeine so you can get energized without getting the caffeine jitters and then the caffeine crash.  Whether you are someone that needs a boost of productivity in the mornings or the afternoons, MagicMind is the perfect drink! I love to use MagicMind for a quick pick-me-up during the afternoon lag and I love to make it as a Matcha Latte! It’s healthy, it tastes great, and it helps me get into my flow state. If you’d like to experience the benefits of increased productivity and mental energy, you can get MagicMind at www.magicmind.co/yoga and use code yoga20 for 20% off. In this episode: Transitioning from corporate finance to yoga instructing Exercising a gift for accounting in the world of yoga 2022 tax planning tips Keeping track of deductibles and receipts Using tax tech tools to automate your tax prep The benefits of choosing to pay attention to how money works in your business Keeping your business and personal accounts separate Guest Links: Website: knicholcpa.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftclarity/   Mentioned Links: https://www.hubdoc.com https://www.xero.com/us/

This week on the podcast I am re-joined on the podcast by Renee Clair. Renee is a yoga and meditation teacher, as well as the founder of the Productive Wellnesspreneur. In this week's episode of the show, Renee and I are diving into how to set SMART goals for the year, how to break them down by quarter, and then how to schedule time in to actually achieve them. Renee also shares some of her top tips for sticking to your timeblocks, dealing with unexpected situations that come up in life and business and throw off our schedules, how to get back to your schedule after that happens, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by MagicMind. As yoga teachers and business owners, we are often juggling a million things at once so productivity and efficiency are super important! That’s why I am very excited to be partnering with MagicMind.  MagicMind is a productivity drink that is made of all-natural ingredients and has adaptogens to help decrease stress, nootropics that boost blood flow, and Matcha to help keep you focused.  I am super sensitive to caffeine, which means that I can’t pound coffee all day to stay energized and productive and that’s one of the reasons that I love MagicMind. There is minimal caffeine so you can get energized without getting the caffeine jitters and then the caffeine crash.  Whether you are someone that needs a boost of productivity in the mornings or the afternoons, MagicMind is the perfect drink! I love to use MagicMind for a quick pick-me-up during the afternoon lag and I love to make it as a Matcha Latte! It’s healthy, it tastes great, and it helps me get into my flow state. If you’d like to experience the benefits of increased productivity and mental energy, you can get MagicMind at www.magicmind.co/yoga and use code yoga20 for 20% off. Once again, that’s magicmind.co/yoga and use the code yoga20 for 20%.  In this episode: How to navigate cycles of life in your business What is energy management and how do we utilize it? How to manage your energy when coming out of a busy season Breaking down goals by quarter How to set goals for the year How to sharpen your goals from vague to specific smart goals Learning the difference between annual goals, quarterly goals, projects, and tasks How to block your time and stick to your time blocks Remember the why behind your schedule Giving yourself permission to ease back into your routine after time off Guest Links: Website: https://www.renee-clair.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductivewp/?hl=en

Hello, 2022! Happy New Year, everyone! I am so excited to be kicking off 2022 by diving into goal setting. Setting goals for both my year and each quarter has been such a beneficial practice for me and I am excited to share with you some of the tips and techniques that I use to decide on my goals, break them down quarterly, and make them tangible and actionable. You'll come away with a framework for setting your own Q1 and 2022 goals! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode is also brought to you by MagicMind. As yoga teachers and business owners, we are often juggling a million things at once so productivity and efficiency are super important! That’s why I am very excited to be partnering with MagicMind.  MagicMind is a productivity drink that is made of all-natural ingredients and has adaptogens to help decrease stress, nootropics that boost blood flow, and Matcha to help keep you focused.  I am super sensitive to caffeine, which means that I can’t pound coffee all day to stay energized and productive and that’s one of the reasons that I love MagicMind. There is minimal caffeine so you can get energized without getting the caffeine jitters and then the caffeine crash.  Whether you are someone that needs a boost of productivity in the mornings or the afternoons, MagicMind is the perfect drink! I love to use MagicMind for a quick pick-me-up during the afternoon lag and I love to make it as a Matcha Latte! It’s healthy, it tastes great, and it helps me get into my flow state. If you’d like to experience the benefits of increased productivity and mental energy, you can get MagicMind at www.magicmind.co/yoga and use code yoga20 for 20% off. Once again, that’s magicmind.co/yoga and use the code yoga20 for 20%.    In this episode: Self-grounding exercise  Reflecting on 2021 overview What are you letting go of from 2021? What are you carrying forward into 2022? What do you want to accomplish this year? Reflecting on 2021 goals What went well in 2021? What didn’t go well? What is one word that you want to use to define 2022? What is the biggest goal that you’d like to achieve for 2022? Planning out Q1 of 2022

This week's episode of the podcast is the final podcast episode of 2021! In this week's solo episode, I am looking back on 2021, including where I spent the year, how things went with the podcast, what went well in my business and what was challenging. I also talk about one of my biggest changes over this past, getting pregnant, what it's been like to navigate running a business and planning for maternity leave while pregnant, as well as what to expect from 2022.  Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. In this episode: 51 Episodes of MBOm, 20 episodes of Matcha Mornings and 27 episodes of TWW  Started the year in Campeche, Mexico and finishing in Queretaro, Mexico  Got pregnant in May and will be welcoming a baby girl into the family in February  Navigating running a business while pregnant  Planning for a maternity leave as a solopreneur  What went well  Continuing to have great guests on the show Continuing to work with amazing clients  Supporting yoga studios and keeping them afloat  Teaching in a teacher training program  Took a year-long Ayurveda course  What was challenging  I didn’t see as much podcast growth as I would have liked to in 2021  I had a goal to get out my courses revamped and out and I am still working hard to try to make that happen before my maternity leave  What to expect for 2022  Links:  theworldwanderers.com/podcast/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Emily Perron. Emily helps yoga teachers and online entrepreneurs expand and improve their teams with talented freelancers. Her number one goal is to align the right person with the right role, so business owners and freelancers alike feel empowered to work within their individual skill sets and strengths. Her expertise lies in hiring and managing in your Zone of Genius.  In this episode of the podcast, Emily shares how we know when we're ready to hire, how to identify what to hire for, including what is in our Zone of Genius and what isn't, as well as her top tips for putting together an awesome job posting that will help you get the right person into your business. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Annie Schuessler. Annie is a business coach and the founder of Rebel Therapist. In this episode, Annie shares how 1-on-1 and group programs can be great ways for yoga teachers to diversify their income and how to create programs that are successful! There is nothing more challenging than pouring your heart and soul into a program that you are super excited about and then seeing it flop, so she shares her top tips for creating a program that will succeed, how to get over perfectionism mentality when it comes to creating programs, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Steff Gallante. Steff is a mental health and trauma-informed yoga teacher, mindfulness & meditation coach, and Ayurveda wellness guide. She teaches weekly yoga, meditation, and Zumba classes and she uses all of these practices to improve daily wellness and promote long-lasting well-being for herself and her clients. In this week's episode of the podcast, we are talking about Steff's journey with yoga and how she weaved yoga in with her passion for fitness and Ayurveda to create a business with diverse offerings that come together to serve the purpose of helping people feel better in their bodies. Steff shares what it was like starting her online business just months before the pandemic started, as well as what she's learned through her business journey! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Lily Allen-Duenas. Lily is an international yoga teacher, meditation guide, and holistic health and wellness coach. Lily is also the founder of the Wild Yoga Tribe and is the host of the Wild Yoga Tribe podcast, and she also works with individuals to help them with their marketing, graphic design, and branding. In this episode of the podcast, Lily shares her journey as a yoga teacher and how she had built a business teaching across the globe. When the pandemic hit, Lily was forced to slow down and stay put, which allowed her to focus on other areas of her business, including supporting her clients with their businesses. One aspect of this is social media, and Lily and I discuss the importance of social media, how to use social media effectively in your yoga business, as well as some of her top tips for social media, batching, Reels, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Stephanie Fowler. Stephanie is a yoga teacher who works with middle-aged women to help them feel good in their bodies and minds. In this episode of the podcast, Stephanie shares her journey going from high school teacher to yoga teacher, and how she prepared to retire from one career and move into another. She also shares the process of creating her business, discovering her niche and how she's found a niche that she loves, as well as what she's learned through her journey! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Joanna Sapir. Joanna works with wellness entrepreneurs to help them with their sales processes, streamlining their systems, and setting up businesses that really work for them, their schedules and their goals. In this episode of the podcast, Joanna shares her top tips for improving your sales process so that you can start getting long-term clients that you love working with! Joanna shares how to use free consultations effectively in your business, as well as some of the biggest mistakes that yoga teachers make in their sales processes, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Juzbi Walia. Juzbi is a yoga teacher from India who recently moved from Abu Dhabi to Ontario, Canada. During the pandemic she went through a big career change, leaving her corporate career to start her yoga business. Juzbi shares how starting a yoga business during a global pandemic has gone for her, especially with a big move in the middle. We also discuss burnout and how yoga teachers can cope with their own burnout, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Bruce Mackay. Bruce is a meditation and yoga teacher, the founder of The Yoga Shop, as well as the co-founder of Yoga Alliance Professionals.   In this episode, Bruce shares how he got into yoga, what inspired him to become a yoga teacher, and his career as a yoga teacher over the last 30 years. Bruce also shares what inspired the creation of Yoga Alliance Professionals and how they are helping to set higher standards in the yoga industry. We also discuss some of the most important ways that yoga teachers thrive in their careers, and much more.   Enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Alex Haley. Alex is the co-founder of OfferingTree, as well as a mindfulness and meditation teacher. In this episode, Alex shares his journey with yoga and meditation, and what inspired the idea and creation of OfferingTree. We also talk about what trends he's seen that have been working well for yoga teachers and studio owners over the past year, including the importance of community and how we as yoga teachers get to influence our communities in a big way, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jivana Heyman. Jivana is a E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association. He's also the co-founder of the Accessible Yoga Training School and the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body, as well as his forthcoming book Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion. In this episode of the show, Jivana shares his yoga story, what drew him to creating accessible yoga classes and ultimately creating the Accessible Yoga Association. We discuss what accessible yoga is and how teachers and studios can run classes that are accessible to more people. Finally, we discuss his books, including his upcoming book that will be released in November 2021! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Alicia "ACE" Easter. Alicia is a yoga and meditation instructor, brand ambassador, and master Reiki practitioner on a mission to empower others by helping them work through emotions physically. As owner and founder of ACE Enterprises, LLC, she created the I AM FREE workshops—featuring yoga, meditation, and intention setting—and has held them throughout California. In summer 2020, she launched the I AM candle collection, pairing some of her favorite scents with her daily affirmations. In this episode, we'll be discussing Alicia's yoga story, what inspired her to create her business and how she balances all of her offerings and being a multi-passionate business owner, all while leading with love and joy! Enjoy!

Running a Yoga Studio, Trainings & Language Immersion Programs in Colombia with Andrew Singer   This week on the podcast, I am joined by Andrew Singer. Andrew is a yoga teacher based in Medellin, Colombia. He is the owner of Flying Tree Yoga and Yoga Internships Colombia.   In this episode, we talk about Andrew's teaching journey and how he ended up owning a yoga studio in Medellin. He shares how he created a unique studio that offers classes in both English and Spanish, teacher training in both languages, Spanish language immersion programs for teachers, as well an internship program.   Andrew talks about how the studio was operating before the pandemic, how they pivoted during the pandemic, and how things are going now, as well as what he's learned through running a yoga business in another country.   Enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.   Andrew & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Andrew, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast we are talking about how to scale your yoga business with on-demand video! Over the last 18 months, I've personally seen how using video-on-demand can help both yoga teachers and studio owners scale their businesses and that's why I'm so excited to be talking about this. In this episode, I share what video-on-demand is, how it can benefit your yoga business, what to include in a video-on-demand library, how to price it and more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Asa from Be Queerful. Asa strives for a world without shame and gives online yoga to people of any gender, sexuality, colour and size at Europe's first LGBTQ+ yoga business Be Queerful. Having lived and studied in The Netherlands, the UK, Japan, Belgium and even the city of Boston, while teaching yoga in English, Dutch and Japanese at 10+ studios, Asa uses these experiences to educate and inspire others to be curious, cheerful and confident. In this episode, Asa and I discuss the importance of creating inclusive and diverse yoga spaces, and how we get started doing that. Asa gives some great tips and pieces of advice for how to truly be an ally in your yoga space and create a space where anyone feels welcome. Enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. Asa & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Asa, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

In this week's episode, I am joined by Ariadne Vickers-Davis. Ariadne is a full-time yoga teacher based out of LA! When the pandemic hit, Ariadne lost most of her yoga classes and was forced to pivot online. Not only did she start teaching virtual classes, but she also created an online membership and on-demand videos. In this episode, Ariadne shares what it was like to pivot, how she's been able to build up a following online, and what she's learned by taking her yoga business online. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Angela Sealy. Angela is a fellow yoga teacher, web designer, brand strategist and the founder of Good Karma Works! In this episode of the show, Angela shares how she went from teaching yoga to supporting yoga teachers and wellness entrepreneurs with their websites and businesses, what yoga teachers need to know about web design and branding, her top tips for DIYing your website and business, and how to know when to hire help and who to hire. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. Angela & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Angela, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Josh Allen. Josh is a yoga teacher who travels the world teaching, and the founder of Align 432 Yoga! In this episode, Josh shares how he got started with traveling and working online and how he was able to fit yoga into that. He shares the teaching opportunities that he's had around the world, what led him to being in Turkey, how he has built up his online business, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. Josh & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Josh, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Franciska Bray-Mezey. Franciska is a yoga teacher, a mom, and the founder of Aura7 Activewear! Aura7 Activewear is revolutionary activewear where sexy meets sustainability. Their super soft and stretchy fabrics are made with recycled fibers from fishing nets and other ocean waste and their mission is to clean more seas! In this episode, Franciska shares her yoga story, what inspired her to create Aura7, and how she actually went about creating an activewear brand. We also discuss launching a brand during the pandemic, what she's learned through her journey, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. Franciska & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Franciska, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mark Breadner. Mark is a yoga teacher and the founder of Yoga Coach Academy. Mark has been teaching for 40 years and is one of Australia's most educated yoga teachers. He has shifted his business online and works with yoga teachers to provide them with step-by-step support to shift online and make more impact, more service and more money that aligns with their brand. Mark specializes in something called the "inner" and "outer" game and teaches yoga teachers how to match the internal mindset to overcome the external obstacles of tech overwhelm and marketing, amongst much more. In this episode, we dive into Mark's yoga journey, how he supports yoga teachers with his step-by-step method and what it actually means to master the "inner" and the "outer" game. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mado Hesselink from the Yoga Teacher Resource. This is Mado's second time on the podcast and it was so fun to have her back on to talk all about workshops! In this episode, Mado shares her 3 keys to a stellar workshop that will actually sell out, as well as her top tips for how to create workshops that sell out and wow your students! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Berenice Miles. Berenice is a yoga teacher based in France, and after having her own personal healing journey with yoga, she decided that she wanted to help other people heal too. When the pandemic hit, Berenice pivoted her yoga business online and created a YouTube channel teaching yoga for beginners. In this episode, Berenice shares how she was able to overcome her fears of going online, learn the tech, and set up her YouTube channel, as well as what she's learned along the way, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Kyle Sanok from Interval (interval.com). Kyle is a fitness instructor with a passion for technology and helping yoga teachers and wellness entrepreneurs be able to run great businesses without the struggles of using tech. That's where Interval comes in! Interval has everything you need to run your yoga business, both in-person and virtual, they give you an on-demand video library that will stand out, they record HD content directly to the platform with the ability to add music that students can adjust, and much more. In this episode of the show, Kyle shares where his passion for fitness and wellness technology came from, how he ended up at Interval, and how Interval is changing the game for yoga teachers. We also discuss how we think the online yoga world is here to stay and how a great software can really help you enjoy the process, and much more! Enjoy!

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Crystal Gray! Crystal came on the podcast back in 2018 and it was so fun to have her back on the show.   In this episode, Crystal shares how her business has shifted over the last 3 years, including a shift in her niche. She also shares her top tips for how yoga teachers can teach amazing classes, as well as how to run a great online yoga teacher training program.   This episode is jam-packed with goodness! Enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.   For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you can get access to M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Gary Leinwand, who is an insurance broker with Arthur J. Gallagher. Arthur J. Gallagher is the company that I've used for my own personal insurance for years and they are one of my top recommendations for insurance for Canadian yoga teachers.   In this episode, Gary talks about insurance for Canadian yoga teachers, including why insurance is important, what to look for as a yoga teacher getting insured, what to look for as a yoga studio getting insured, and what yoga teachers need to know about teaching online and how it impacts their yoga business.   Enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.   For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you can get access to M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Michelle Knight. Michelle Knight is a branding and marketing strategist and founder of Brandmerry, where she helps female entrepreneurs create a captivating and money-making brand through the power of story! Michelle has helped countless yoga teachers master their own stories to attract more long-term clients, and that's what we're diving into today! Michelle shares how we can use storytelling on our websites, our bios, and our social media to help people get to know who we are and what we offer. She also shares how to decide what stories to tell, what boundaries to set when it comes to storytelling, how to repurpose your stories and content across multiple platforms, and much more. Enjoy! ---- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. ----- Michelle & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Michelle, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Michelle Cooper! Michelle is the CEO of Alchemy Accounting & Bookkeeping, and an expert in accounting, profit, and cash flow.   In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about the importance of getting clear on your revenue and expenses, why it's important to separate your business and personal income and expenses and how to get started doing this, as well as Michelle's top tips for having a good relationship with your finances.   Enjoy!       This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.       Michelle & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Michelle, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Jaffer Hussain. Jaffer is a yoga teacher who took his yoga business online over the last year and created a virtual membership program to expand his revenue streams beyond teaching at yoga studios.   Jaffer's virtual membership isn't just like any other yoga membership though! He created his membership based around audio, instead of video. This experience allows him to keep his body safe, while also watching the students to keep them as safe as possible.   In this episode, he shares what it's been like to pivot his business, how he's done it, why he decided to teach audio classes, how it's been going and what he's learned along the way.   Enjoy!     ----   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.   -----   Jennifer & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Jennifer, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Kate Ahl. Kate is the owner and founder of Simple Pin Media where she and her team help manage Pinterest accounts for small businesses nationwide!   Her passion is to help small businesses keep it simple, be authentic and pin with purpose. In this episode, we dive into all things Pinterest, including how Pinterest works, why you should care about it, how to create engaging pins, and how to use Pinterest to market your yoga business.   Enjoy!   ----   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.   -----   Kate & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Kate, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Jennifer Elise. Jennifer is a former studio owner who decided to shut down her physical location due to the pandemic. She pivoted and opened an online yoga and fitness collective called Amate Society!   In this episode of the show, we discuss what inspired Jennifer to open her studio, and then why she decided to close her physical doors. We also discuss the decision to pivot and open a yoga collective, what that has been like, how it's been going and what she's learned throughout the process.   Enjoy! ---- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. ----- Jennifer & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Jennifer, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nancy Gerstein. Nancy is a yoga and meditation teacher, author, and the founder of Motivational Yoga, a practice that helps empower and clarify one’s life decisions, goals, and results. Her classes feed body and mind, encouraging students to make conscious choices about how they direct thoughts, energy, and focus to live the best life they can. In this episode, Nancy and I dive into discussing how to plan and promote a workshop both in-person and online. Nancy shares her top tips for deciding your workshop idea, planning for your workshop, marketing your workshop, and then executing and delivering. Enjoy! ---- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. ----- Nancy & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Nancy, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Laura Burkhart. Laura is an E-RYT 500 international teacher, a retreat leader, and a yoga teacher trainer who offers 300-Hour teacher trainings, as well as mentors teachers in creating successful public and online teaching careers. In this episode, Laura talks about her career as a yoga teacher and how she pivoted from teaching at yoga studios to teaching indepdently, to teaching at retreats, yoga festivals, and trainings to doing all of her work online. Pandemic or no pandemic, it's always important to be growing, shifting and pivoting your business as you grow, and Laura shares what she has learned through the growth and change she's experienced in her career. Enjoy! ----- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. ----- Laura & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Laura, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Matt Barnett. Matt is the CEO of Bonjoro, which is a platform that helps you create short and simple videos to convert more leads and support your customers! In this episode of the podcast, Matt and I discuss the importance of customer service, how sending your new leads short welcome videos can turn them into paying customers, and how making a bit of effort to engage your customers can go a long way to creating long-term relationships, especially in the online world. Enjoy! ----- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. ----- Matt & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Matt, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Amy Roeher from The Yoga Hut! Amy is a yoga teacher with a small backyard yoga studio and an online membership platform, an Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant, and an AirBnb host.   In this episode, Amy shares how she has been building her business over the last few years, and then how she pivoted and diversified her yoga business when the pandemic hit. She talks about how having multiple income streams has benefited her over the last year, how she's been able to juggle it all, what she's learned through the process, and much more!   Enjoy! --- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  --- Amy & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Amy, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nyk Danu! Nyk is a yoga business consultant, a yin yoga trainer, and a yoga therapist. She came on the podcast a few months ago to share her top tips on how to create an effective website, and now she is back to talk about the business of yoga therapy. In this episode, we discuss why Nyk decided to become a yoga therapist, what the difference between being a yoga teacher and a yoga therapist is, how a yoga therapy business can differ from a yoga teacher business, and how Nyk has set up her yoga therapy business. Enjoy! --- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Tara Stiles. Tara is a wellness expert, bestselling author, and the founder of Strala Yoga. The Strala approach combines yoga, tai chi, and Traditional Chinese and Japanese Medicine to help people release stress, heal, let go of negative habits, and move more easily through everyday challenges.    In this episode, Tara shares how she got started with yoga, what inspired her to become a yoga teacher, how she was able to create Strala and grow it to be an internationally recognized brand, as well as the business lessons that she learned along the way.   Enjoy! ----- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. ----- Tara & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Corinne, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Danait Berhe! Danait is a brand and marketing strategist and the founder of The Asmara Agency. In this episode, Danait shares how she got started with branding, she breaks down what branding is vs. what we think it is, and she shares why your copy and messaging are so important! Danait has so much goodness to share when it comes to elevating your yoga business and brand, so I hope that you enjoy this episode. ---- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. ----- Danait & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Corinne, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week we have a special bonus episode that was originally aired on Matcha Mornings! In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Jennifer Kreatsoulas. Jennifer is a certified yoga therapist specializing in eating disorders and body image. She is the founder of Yoga for Eating Disorders, creator and host of Real Body Talk, author of Body Mindful Yoga, an international speaker, and mental health advocate. Jennifer provides yoga therapy via online and in-person and leads yoga therapy groups at Monte Nido Eating Disorder Center of Philadelphia. She also teaches workshops, retreats, and specialized yoga and eating disorder recovery trainings for professionals. In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about Jennifer's journey with health and wellness and how her own eating disorder and eating disorder recovery sent her down the path of discovering yoga and its healing benefits. She shares how yoga can help heal eating disorders, a bit about the work she does, and much more. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ashley Zuberi from Inhale Thrive. Ashley trains and mentors yoga teachers to create thriving independent yoga businesses. As a full-time yoga teacher with a former professional career in marketing for yoga companies and experience developing and leading teacher trainings across the US, Ashley uniquely understands how to blend the spirit of yoga with the realities of business.   In this week's episode, Ashley shares some of the online platforms teachers can use to offer their classes online, as well as what you need to film your classes and why it’s important to keep things simple and match your knowledge level with your technology.   Enjoy!   ---- Ashley & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Corinne, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga ---- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Caitlin Schneider from Caitlin Red Yoga. Caitlin is a corporate wellness provider, where she brings her virtual yoga based programs to companies across the US. She is also a female employee wellness coach, where she offerings her signature wellness program to women who are mistreated in the workplace.   In this episode, Caitlin shares how she got into yoga, what inspired her to become a yoga teacher, how she found her niche in corporate wellness, what it was like to shift from in-person to online corporate wellness, as well as some of her top tips for anyone who wants to start an online corporate wellness yoga business.   Enjoy!   ----   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.   ---- Caitlin & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Corinne, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Renee Clair from The Productive Wellnesspreneur. Renee is a fellow yoga teacher and an expert on time management and productivity. In this episode, Renee takes us through her top tips for time management and productivity to help you stay focused and on track in your business! Her method has a focus on self-care and making time for you outside of your business, which is one of the reasons I love working with her. If you've been craving a reset with your schedule, time management and productivity in your yoga business, this episode is for you! Enjoy! ---- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. ---- Renee & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Corinne, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Corinne McNally. Corinne is a yoga teacher with a passion for women's health and wellness! In 2017, Corinne was certified by Dinah Rodrigues in Hormone Yoga Therapy (HYT) and began offering workshops in Edmonton, Alberta. She began gaining traction with her workshops right as the world shut down in 2020 and had to pivot her entire business online! In this week's episode, we dive into Corinne's career, how she got introduced to HYT and why she decided to specialize in it. We also talk about how she pivoted her business right as she was gaining traction with the work that she was going, what she learned along the way, and much more! Enjoy! ---- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.   ----- Corinne & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Corinne, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dawn Deguire. Dawn is a 200-hour RYT and the co-founder of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Yoga Association (SIYA). Dawn is passionate about bringing the healing powers of yoga to indigenous communities and that is exactly what we are talking about in this episode! Dawn shares her background in yoga and what inspired her to create SIYA. She also talks about what the yoga teacher training program entails and how it weaves in Indigenous traditions with yoga. Dawn shares what benefits they have seen from bringing yoga to Indigenous communities, how we can create more inclusivity for Indigenous communities in yoga, and much more. Enjoy! ---- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. ---- Dawn & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon where we discuss the process of creating a non-profit organization. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Dawn, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Allison Rissel from The Yoga Teacher Conf, which is a conference dedicated to elevating, educating and inspiring yoga teachers around the globe through affordable continuing education, community support and connection. Allison has a passion and inspiration for helping other yoga teachers overcome self-doubt and burnout, and she is dedicated to assisting yoga teachers to connect with their authenticity, enabling them to become powerful leaders of transformation in their yoga communities. In this week's episode of the podcast, Allison shares how she built up an in-person yoga business offering yoga teacher trainings and conferences and how she had to pivot that all over the last year to virtual and online offerings. She shares what it's been like taking a conference online and what she's learned along the way! Enjoy! --- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. --- Allison & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get access to this exclusive episode with Leslie, as well as over 20 never-before-heard episodes that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Leslie Lyons! Leslie is the Founder of Bombshell Movement Studio in Chicago, host of the Beyond the Pole: Tales from the CEO podcast, and a sales and leadership coach for female entrepreneurs. With a background in corporate sales, youth ministry, and as a leader for studio owners throughout the US, Leslie has spent her life pouring into women emotionally and spiritually. Through the work that Leslie does, she uses the Enneagram tool to help people learn to lead & sell with their heads and their hearts. In this week's episode, we are diving into how to use your Enneagram to understand your personality and use it to your advantage in your business. Enjoy! ---- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom --- Leslie & I continue this conversation on M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon, where we talk about the business lessons she's learned through her career as a studio owner and an entrepreneur. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga  

This week on the podcast I am joined by Maryam Sharifzadeh, who is the CEO of Office Yoga! Maryam joined me on the podcast back in the summer of 2019 and we talked all about how to create a successful corporate yoga business. Now that the world has pivoted online, we have to wonder "what is office yoga without an office?". Maryam is back on the show to tell you how she pivoted her business and how she now has more demand than ever! We also discuss how to be a conscious business owner in 2021 and how to use our businesses as a force for good in the world. Enjoy! ------- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Marissa Tolero. Marissa is a compassion-focused therapist and yoga instructor who runs a virtual private practice working with women and the LGBTQIA+ community where she integrates a personalized yoga practice, talk therapy, and guided meditation in every session. In this week's episode, we talk about how Marissa got introduced to yoga, what inspired her to become a yoga teacher, why she decided to start working primarily with women and the LGBTQ+ community. We also discuss how to create inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community in our studios and offerings, as well as some of the biggest business lessons that Marissa has learned throughout her career. Enjoy! ----- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Paul Maskill! Paul is the founder of The Ultimate Freedom Mastermind, and after building his own business from $0 to $500k in 4 years and selling it for a lucrative return, he set out on a new mission. Now, Paul helps other small business owners automate their business so that it can thrive without them, enabling them to leverage their business to build a life that they love. In this week's episode, Paul and I discuss how to turn your customers into raving fans, ie. how to turn your yoga students from anonymous students into your community! He shares his top tips for doing this while creating systems in your business that will help you work smarter not harder. Enjoy! --- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Erin O'Hara from Golden Yogi. Erin is the Golden Yogi Director & Founder, where she runs a number of yoga and meditation practices. In this week's episode, Erin shares how she first got into yoga, what inspired her to become a yoga teacher, what inspired her to create Golden Yogi, and how she's pivoted her yoga studio over the last year during the pandemic. Of course, she also shares the biggest business lessons that she's learned along the way! Enjoy! M.B.Om is 5 years old today! In celebration of the podcast turning 5, I am doing a giveaway of a 1-hour business strategy consultation call with the value of $150! Enter here: https://mbomyoga.ck.page/birthday   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Alex K. & Alex J. from YogaTrail and Ubinidi. In this episode, Alex & Alex share their journey building Yoga Trail, how the pandemic impacted their business and how they pivoted. They talk about the pros and cons of teaching yoga online, the opportunities that are available to yoga teachers teaching online and much more. We also talk about the new software they've created, Ubindi, and how that is supporting yoga teachers with taking their businesses online. Enjoy!   This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Brandon Dawson-Jarvis. Brandon is a Montreal based social entrepreneur, a yoga instructor, and the founder of Grove Campus, an impact-focused company that sells eco-friendly cork yoga mats, and offers donation-based yoga classes to fund community initiatives that they organize and execute themselves. In this episode of the podcast, Brandon shares how he found yoga and why he became a yoga teacher, and what inspired him to create Grove Campus. We also discuss how to create yoga spaces that are move includes supporting BIPOC and marginalized communities. This was a very impactful episode for me, and I hope it is for you too! Enjoy! ----- This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

Hello 2021! Happy New Year to you all! I am so excited to be back behind the microphone and kicking off this new year with you all. On this solo episode of the podcast, I share why I took a 30+ day social media detox in November, how I was able to do it without it impacting my business, and how I've brought social media back into my life and my business. I also share why I took a 2-week vacation around Christmas, how I planned for it, and tips for you to do the same. If you've been eager to take a break from social media or to take a vacation, I've got you covered in this episode! Finally, we're diving into what's next for M.B.Om in 2021 and what you can expect over the next couple of months. I can't wait to dive in and I hope you're eager too!  Enjoy! Find notes and links at www.mbomyoga.com. 

As we wrap up the year, it's that time again for our final episode of the year reflecting on all things 2020! I've got to be honest - I almost skipped this year's review episode because this year has been so wild, but after taking some time to reflect, I decided that this is one of the most important years to reflect on. In this episode, I shared where I've been, what I did, how my business grew and shifted, my podcasting highlights for the year, my biggest challenges both personally and professionally this year, as well as a few of the things that I learned this year. I hope you enjoy it and I'll see you in 2021! ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Danielle Hayden. Danielle is the co-owner of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. where she helps business owners with bookkeeping, financial analysis and educations, and is also the author of the Profit Planner book series! In this episode, we talk all things taxes, accounting & bookkeeping! As the end of the year approaches, now is the time to start getting organized with your taxes, accounting & bookkeeping and Danielle shares why knowing your numbers is empowering, tips for how to get organized, and much more. Enjoy! ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga  

This week on the podcast I am thrilled to be joined by Kari Russell. Kari is an energetic business coach that uses human design, emotional intelligence and mindset to help her clients align with their purposes and their businesses. In this episode, Kari and I dive into human design, including what it is, what the different human design types are, what they mean and how to use them in your business to become more aligned with the work that you are doing. Enjoy! ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga  

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kirbanu Klein. Kirbanu is an Australian musician, voice empowerment coach, and a yoga teacher based in Germany. Kirbanu teaches yoga teachers to find their unique voice and use it with confidence, power, and impact. In this episode, we discuss the importance of the voice, how yoga teachers can use it to convey their unique message, and we cover ways to start to empower yourself and your business through your voice. Enjoy!   This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nyk Danu. Nyk is a yoga business consultant, a yin yoga trainer, and a yoga therapist. She is also equally as passionate as I am about yoga teachers having websites that are functional and efficient! This week on the podcast we are diving into 5 mistakes yoga teachers make on their websites, and what to do instead. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to create a website that stands out, speaks to your target audience, and gets people to take action and book a class with you. Enjoy! ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. ----- I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga  

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Brett Larkin! Brett is a yoga teacher, a yoga teacher trainer, and the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life on and off the mat. She's instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and leads the world's most interactive Online Yoga Teacher Training programs. She teaches to a social media following of over 400K people and her content on YouTube is streamed for 3 million minutes each month. Brett has been teaching online for years now and she's here to share what her career has been like, how she built a successful online business, tips for yoga teachers looking to create online yoga programs, and everything she's learned along the way. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Julie McCoppen! Julie is the co-founder and CEO of MOGA Moms and is an expert in holding space for yoga teachers and the moms they serve with their MOGA businesses. In this episode, we're diving into Julie's journey with yoga and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher, as well as why she decided to niche down into serviving moms and teaching pre and post-natal yoga. We also discuss niching down, why yoga teachers should discover their niche, how yoga teachers can make more money by niching, and much more. Enjoy!   I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga ------ I am so excited to welcome back OfferingTree as our sponsor. You’ve heard me talk about them in the past and many of you are already among their growing community of happy OfferingTree users. With everything that goes into running your yoga business, OfferingTree created a single platform that can solve all your marketing and time management headaches. With a single account, you can create a website in minutes, set up a newsletter, create a blog, schedule classes and take payment. The great part is that all of OfferingTree's features work seamlessly together, so you don't need to pay for and manage five different services ... instead you get it all in one easy, affordable package. And now the big news....OfferingTree makes it easy for you to manage memberships. Annual, semi-annual, tiered offerings. Regardless of types of memberships you offer, you can create them in OfferingTree with the ease of use OfferingTree is becoming famous for. This amazing platform was built by yogis, so you know they get it. OfferingTree also provides helpful tutorials and webinars to keep you growing as a teacher -- it's part of their mission as a public benefit corporation. I love their product and their company. They're providing special pricing for MBOM listeners, so if you want to spend more time teaching and less time managing your digital presence, then check them out at Offeringtree.com forward slash M.B.O.M ... again that's Offeringtree.com forward slam M.B.O.M.

Well, 2020 has been crazy and if I’ve learned anything working in the yoga industry this year, it’s that we need to be designing flexible yoga businesses! On this solo episode, I am discussing what the yoga industry was like before the pandemic, how we pivoted, and how things are shifting now that studios and businesses are beginning to open back up. I am also diving into 5 tips for creating a yoga business that is flexible, can pivot at any point, and can continue to thrive through it all.    Enjoy!    I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga   ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kamini Natarajan! Kamini is a Kirtan singer and a digital marketer. On this episode of the podcast, Kamini and I dive into the business of Kirtan! We talk about her journey as a Kirtan artist, why this is a great niche in the yoga industry, tips for getting gigs and building a following, cultural appropriation in Kirtan, her top pieces of advice for creating a successful Kirtan business, and more. Enjoy! ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom. --- I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga    

This week on the podcast I am joined by Mary Ochsner! Mary started her online yoga business in 2018 and is passionate about teaching new yogis how to start their own yoga practice! She shares beginner-friendly yoga tutorials on Instagram and also has her own yoga app. In this episode, we're diving into Mary's yoga journey and her yoga business. Mary shares how she was able to build a following on Instagram and then turn that into a paying audience through her app. This is a super fun and insightful episode for anyone looking to create to an online business. Enjoy! I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga   ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ana Forrest & Jose Calarco, the founders of Forrest Yoga! Ana is a yoga teacher and emotional healer, and Jose comes from a long history of shamanism, the arts, music, and healing, bringing his decades of experience as an artistic prodigy to Forrest Yoga. Together, these two are a force to be reckoned with! On this episode of the podcast, we are diving into their yoga story, what it has been like growing an internationally recognized business, and how they've been able to remain true to the principles of their practice while growing a brand, as well as business lessons they've learned along the way. Enjoy! ----- I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.      

I am back for Part 2 with Jessica Palmer! Since Jessica and I recorded the first episode, things have changed a lot. Jessica, like other studio owners was forced closer her physical studio and pivot her business model basically over night. On this episode we talk about what she did when the pandemic hit, how she has been keeping her studio alive through online offerings, what it has been like to reopen in a small capacity, and everything that she's learned along the way. Enjoy! -----   I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga ----- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account, you can create a website in minutes with email marketing tools to collect email addresses allowing you to send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Already have your own website? No problem, because OfferingTree can embed seamlessly into your existing website. They're always adding new features to their platform to make it even better. They just recently released a new waiver feature that let's you easily add a waiver to your events and appointments. Adding a waiver protects you as a teacher and it keeps your students informed. If you're looking for a single platform to take care of all your online and in-person teaching needs, then visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jessica Palmer! Jessica is a yoga teacher and a studio owner based out of Philidelphia, PA. She is the owner of The Yogic Body, and on this episode (recorded before the pandemic), we are talking about what her first year of studio ownership has been like! Jessica shares why she decided to open a yoga studio, what the process was to actually open her yoga studio, as well the business lessons she's learned as a studio owner! Next week, we'll catch up on how things have changed during this tumultuous 2020. One note before the episode, I am thrilled to announce that I just launched a bonus podcast called M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes over on Patreon. After releasing hundreds of podcast episodes, I want to create content that dives deeper into helping yoga entrepreneurs thrive and elevate their businesses. This where M.B.Om: Behind the Scenes comes in! Each week you will get bonus content from the weekly guest or me diving deeper into how you can take the teachings and apply them to your business. This podcast is designed for yoga teachers & studio owners who are ready to take it to the next level. If you enjoy M.B.Om, but have been looking for an affordable way to learn more, this is it! For less than the cost of 2 lattes per month, you will get never before heard content that you can't access anywhere else that will give you tangible ways to dive deeper into your yoga business. To learn more and join, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mbomyoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nicholas Herd, more commonly known as Quazzy. Quazzy is a yoga and meditation teacher, the founder of Running River Collective and an advocate for the BIPOC community. On this episode, we talk about his journey as a yoga teacher, why he founded RRC and what they do, as well as how we can make our yoga classes more accessible to the BIPOC community. We discuss equity, diversity, and the importance of yoga being accessible for everyone. This is super informative and impactful episode! Enjoy! ----   This episode is sponsored by OfferingTree. Most yoga teachers struggle with two things: marketing and time management. It can feel overwhelming and scary to try and put yourself out there to get new clients. There's also never enough time to get everything done, like sending a newsletter, emailing your new clients, or updating your website. Fortunately, OfferingTree created a single platform that can solve all your marketing and time management headaches With a single account, you can create a website in minutes, set up a newsletter, create a blog, schedule classes and take payment. The great part is that all of OfferingTree's features work seamlessly together, so you don't need to pay for and manage five different services. Instead, you get it all in one easy, affordable package. OfferingTree also provides helpful tutorials and webinars to keep you growing as a teacher -- it's part of their mission as a public benefit corporation. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for over a year and I love their product and their company. They're providing special pricing for MBOM listeners, so if you're ready to move from overwhelm to confidence with your digital presence, then check them out at www.offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am diving into 4 tips for running a successful at-home and online yoga business! I've been running my business and working from home for 5 years now, and over that time, I have learned a lot. In this episode, I am sharing my top 4 tips for running a yoga business from home and how to do that productivity, while maintaining ease, grace, and boundaries. Enjoy! ------- This episode is sponsored by OfferingTree. Most yoga teachers struggle with two things: marketing and time management. It can feel overwhelming and scary to try and put yourself out there to get new clients. There's also never enough time to get everything done, like sending a newsletter, emailing your new clients, or updating your website. Fortunately, OfferingTree created a single platform that can solve all your marketing and time management headaches With a single account, you can create a website in minutes, set up a newsletter, create a blog, schedule classes and take payment. The great part is that all of OfferingTree's features work seamlessly together, so you don't need to pay for and manage five different services. Instead, you get it all in one easy, affordable package. OfferingTree also provides helpful tutorials and webinars to keep you growing as a teacher -- it's part of their mission as a public benefit corporation. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for over a year and I love their product and their company. They're providing special pricing for MBOM listeners, so if you're ready to move from overwhelm to confidence with your digital presence, then check them out at www.offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kim Sin! Kim is a San Francisco based yoga instructor and entrepreneur whose mission is to bring accessible, effective yoga and mindfulness to the workplace. In this episode, Kim and I talk about her journey as a yoga teacher, what inspired her to teach office yoga, her top tips for creating a successful office yoga business, and much more. Enjoy!   This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Cory Sterling from The Conscious Counsel. Back when the pandemic first hit, Cory and I did an episode all about the legal side of taking your business online. Now that businesses are starting to reopen, we are talking about the legal side of re-opening a yoga studio or yoga business. The legal side of a yoga business is SO important so don't miss this episode if you are in the process of reopening! Enjoy!   This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Peter Sterios! Peter is the founder of Manduka, a pioneer of modern yoga movement and one of the most popular yoga teachers/trainers in the US over the last four decades, and the author of Gravity & Grace: How to Awaken Your Subtle Body and the Healing Power of Yoga. In this episode, Peter and I talk about what it was like to create Manduka, build the company up, and then step away from it. We also talk about how his teaching has evolved over the last four decades, what he's learned, and what the process has been like to write a book. Enjoy! ----- This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Julie Majale! Julie is the Academy and Learning Coordinator for The Africa Yoga Project (AYP). In this episode, Julie and I talk about her journey to yoga and AYP, what AYP does and the programs that they offer, as well as the impact that AYP has on individuals and African communities. We also discuss Black Lives Matter and how we can begin to shift our actions in our lives and in our yoga communities. This was a very impactful episode from me, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. Learn more and connect with the Africa Yoga Project at: https://www.africayogaproject.org/ and https://www.instagram.com/africayogaproject/ Connect with Julie at: https://www.instagram.com/amarepoeta/ ------- This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.  

This week on the podcast I am joined by Christine Lacayo! Christine is a multi-lingual copywriter and content writer for impact entrepreneurs. In this episode, Christine and I dive into her background and why she's passionate about copywriting, as well as how to create a personal brand and how to write copy that aligns with your brand. Christine shares her top tips for writing great website copy, how to integrate storytelling into your website, and much more. Enjoy!   --- This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jesse Johnson! Jesse is a success and mindset coach who works with yoga teachers and spiritual entrepreneurs. On this episode of the show, we are diving into Jesse's journey becoming a success and mindset coach, some of the biggest challenges that she sees yoga teachers facing, the 6 steps that she teaches around sales, how to shift our mindset to accept money and much more! Enjoy! ---- This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Henry Winslow. Henry is a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher, as well as the founder of the Henry Yoga App! In this episode, Henry and I dive into his yoga story, what inspired him to become a yoga teacher, and his career as a yoga teacher. We talk about traveling and teaching, as well as why he decided to build the Henry Yoga app and what he's learned through the process of building his yoga app. Please note that this episode of the podcast was recorded before COVID-19 so if you hear anything strange with regards to traveling, teaching and the yoga industry in general, that is why! Enjoy the episode! ------ This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Kaya Mindlin. Kaya is a yoga therapist and educator who has been teaching the "softer side of yoga" for nearly 20 years. A year ago, Kaya and I chatted on the podcast about how to be profitable with a small business, and this year we are talking about how to take your business online. This has been a popular topic as we have all pivoted our businesses during the global pandemic, however Kaya actually pivoted before the pandemic started. We dive into how she took her in-person business online, what different offerings she has, tips for anyone who would like to expand their online offerings, and everything that she has learned through this process. Enjoy! If you haven’t listened to Kaya’s first appearance on the podcast talking about building her business check it out: https://www.mbomyoga.com/kaya-mindlin-on-building-a-small-successful-yoga-business/ ---- This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Carol Baxter. Carol is a yoga teacher and the founder of Glow Yoga based in Ontario, Canada. On this episode, Carol and I talk about how she first got into yoga, what inspired her to become a yoga teacher, what it was like creating Glow Yoga, how she's been able to grow the business, and what she's done to pivot her business since the start of the pandemic. We also dive into some of the biggest business lessons that Carol's learned through her career. Enjoy! This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia, and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

After 3 months of supporting two different yoga studios with taking their businesses online, I am sharing what I have learned and some of my top takeaways. In many ways, the last few months have felt like a rollercoaster in figuring out how to run a yoga studio online and adapting to all the craziness that has come with that. In this episode, I'll share what life has been like since the pandemic hit, how the studios I work with have adapted, what I've learned as a studio manager, and some of my top tips for you if you are taking your yoga studio online. ------ This episode is also brought to you by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting, especially right now when you are trying to take your offerings online as fast as possible! OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in. They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Forget spending all your time and energy just trying to remember what account does what and what your login information is! On top of that, OfferingTree has an embedded scheduling feature, so if you already have a website that you love, you can use it for online payments and scheduling. OfferingTree also just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jen Corley from WeTravel live in the private Facebook community to talk all about the future of yoga retreat. WeTravel surveyed over 500 yoga teachers to see how they are feeling about the future of travel and the future of yoga retreats. In this conversation, we talk about cancelations, rescheduling, trends for the future, what to consider if you'd like to or are planning to host yoga retreats in the future, and more. Enjoy! ------ Learn more about our  Mastermind Training at https://www.mbomyoga.com/events/ ------ This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Stephanie Mitchell from The Rolling Mat! Stephanie is a corporate yoga teacher who creates corporate wellness programs in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, Stephanie shares her story as a yoga teacher, why she decided to focus her niche on corporate yoga and wellness, business lessons she's learned about corporate yoga, and how you can get started with your own corporate yoga business! Enjoy!   This episode is also brought to you by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting, especially right now when you are trying to take your offerings online as fast as possible! OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in. They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Forget spending all your time and energy just trying to remember what account does what and what your login information is! On top of that, OfferingTree has an embedded scheduling feature, so if you already have a website that you love, you can use it for online payments and scheduling. OfferingTree also just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Joe Fagan from BeYogi. Over the last few months, the biggest question I have received from yoga teachers is regarding insurance, so Joe came on to answer all of those questions! We talk about what type of policy you need as a yoga teacher and a studio owner, what to ask for when it comes to insurance, what add on's you need to consider for online teaching and pre-recorded classes and much more. Although Joe speaks to BeYogi's insurance programs, you can still learn a ton about insurance from this episode. Enjoy! ----- This episode is also brought to you by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting, especially right now when you are trying to take your offerings online as fast as possible! OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in. They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. Forget spending all your time and energy just trying to remember what account does what and what your login information is! On top of that, OfferingTree has an embedded scheduling feature, so if you already have a website that you love, you can use it for online payments and scheduling. OfferingTree also just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

This week on the podcast I am super excited to have Shannon Crow back on the podcast! The last time I talked to Shannon on the podcast was in the fall of 2018! Since then, Shannon has continued to grow The Connected Yoga Teacher and she has also launched a membership called Pelvic Health Professionals. On this episode, we talk about why she created a membership, Shannon's top tips for launching your own membersip, as well as why pelivc health is important for yoga teachers and wellness professionals to know more about. Enjoy! Pelvic Health Professionals is open from June 1-12th! Join here.(https://pelvic-health-professionals.thinkific.com/bundles/pelvic-health-professionals-membership?ref=ed0f99) This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the show we are talking email! Why is an email essential for your business? Because it is one of very few ways left to talk directly to your students. Think about your own experience of scrolling on Instagram or Facebook. When was the last time you stopped and read a long post? When we log onto social media we are inundated with shiny distractions. When trying to share our message, we are competing against notifications, photos, stories, and messages. More than just that, our ability to speak to our students is at the whim of social media companies algorithms. With email, you have a direct method to share a message with the people who need to hear it. So in this episode I am doing a deep dive into building an email list. From what software to use to how to build and grow your list, we’ll cover the basics so you feel confident and conformable starting or growing your email list! Enjoy!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Victoria Lovering who is a Customer Success Specialist at Punchpass! Punchpass is one of my favorite software programs for yoga businesses and over the last few weeks, I've been chatting with the team about how things have been going for the studios that they work with. Well, things have been going great! On this episode, Victoria shares some of the success stories from yoga studios that they work with and shares how these studios have been successful taking their businesses online. As you know, I work with a few yoga studios doing management and digital marketing and I share a bit of insight into the success that these studios have experienced as well. If you are a yoga studio owner feeling nervous about making the jump to online or a yoga teacher curious about how studios are doing, don't miss this episode! Enjoy! ----- This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Renee Clair from Clair de Lune Yoga. Renee is a yoga and meditation teacher who is passionate about helping yoga teachers build their teams in order to offload tasks and accomplish their dream goals. She's a yoga teacher who works for yoga teachers by recruiting multi-talented yogis, and this is exactly what we're going to talk about on this episode of the show! Renee shares how she got into yoga and how she combined her background in recruiting with helping yoga teachers hire great people for their teams. We talk about why it's important to hire, how to figure out who we want to hire, what tasks we want to offload, and much more. Enjoy! -------- This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Barrie Risman. Barrie is a yoga teacher and an author and she has built up a successful business with courses, programs, and an online community. On this week's episode of the podcast, Barrie and I talk about her yoga story, why she decided to become a yoga story, and the journey that got her to where she is today. She shares how she was able to build a successful online yoga business and community, and tips for how you can too. Enjoy!   This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am sharing an episode I did for MBOm's sister podcast, Matcha Mornings, on tools for shifting your mindset with Veronica Thai. If you've listened to M.B.Om for a while, then you've heard Veronica on the podcast before! She's a yoga teacher, a life coach and the host of the Curious Monki podcast. On this episode, Veronica and I dive deep in talking about mindset, and Veronica shares tools for shifting your mindset during challenging times, like the current COVID-19 global pandemic. We talk about the subconscious mind, how shifting your mindset is so important for our overall health and wellbeing, and how we can take baby steps to shift our feelings of fear and anxiety into something more positive. Enjoy! This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. OfferingTree just launched Stripe integration so people from Canada, UK, Australia and 30+ countries can accept payments using OfferingTree.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Emily Sussell. Emily is the founder of Private Yoga Brooklyn and The Abundant Yogi[link]. Emily created a successful private yoga business in Brooklyn, and she now helps other yoga teachers create private yoga businesses! In this episode, we talk about what Emily did to create a successful private yoga business, how she took her business online, tips for a successful online business, how to teach private yoga online, and much more. Enjoy!   This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree and BeYogi! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. If you are in yoga teacher training, a full-time teacher, or a part-time teacher, beYogi has the best-rated yoga liability insurance to keep you covered in the event an injury happens. Teacher training students can get full coverage for just $25, and for the MBOm audience they are offering an exclusive deal for $20 off professional coverage. That’s just $139 if you are part-time. Go to beYogi.com/mbom to make sure you get this discount. That is beYogi dot com slash MBOM. And if you’re not in the market for yoga insurance, they publish 2 articles per week about the business of yoga. I’m on their newsletter because of how great the content is, so I definitely recommend you subscribe. If you are a yoga teacher who is uninsured or considering switching providers, I 100% recommend beYogi. Again, to get the exclusive $20 off MBOM discount go to beYogi.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Amanda McKinney from Marketing Yoga with Confidence. On this episode, Amanda and I are going through the 4 steps plus the pre-step to marketing and launching your online offerings! Once you've created courses, programs or memberships, it's important to make sure that you get them out into the world so that people can purchase them, and Amanda will walk you through a few simple steps to make this happen. As we continue to dive into this crazy online world during the COVID-19 health crisis, I hope that this can help you step back and get more strategic with marketing your offerings to your students. Enjoy! This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree and BeYogi! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. If you are in yoga teacher training, a full-time teacher, or a part-time teacher, beYogi has the best-rated yoga liability insurance to keep you covered in the event an injury happens. Teacher training students can get full coverage for just $25, and for the MBOm audience they are offering an exclusive deal for $20 off professional coverage. That’s just $139 if you are part-time. Go to beYogi.com/mbom to make sure you get this discount. That is beYogi dot com slash MBOM. And if you’re not in the market for yoga insurance, they publish 2 articles per week about the business of yoga. I’m on their newsletter because of how great the content is, so I definitely recommend you subscribe. If you are a yoga teacher who is uninsured or considering switching providers, I 100% recommend beYogi. Again, to get the exclusive $20 off MBOM discount go to beYogi.com/mbom.  

This week on the podcast I am joined by Cory Sterling. Cory is the founder of Conscious Counsel and the author of "The Yoga Law Book: Legal Essentials for Yoga Professionals". On this episode, Cory and I dive into what yoga teachers need to know to run a legally sound business, and particularly what yoga teachers need to know to run a legally sound online business. We dive into liability, waivers, insurance, media releases, and much more! The information discussed in this episode is not legal advice and you should always consult a legal professional to discuss your specific situation (country, state, and other circumstances). This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree and BeYogi! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. If you are in yoga teacher training, a full-time teacher, or a part-time teacher, beYogi has the best-rated yoga liability insurance to keep you covered in the event an injury happens. Teacher training students can get full coverage for just $25, and for the MBOm audience they are offering an exclusive deal for $20 off professional coverage. That’s just $139 if you are part-time. Go to beYogi.com/mbom to make sure you get this discount. That is beYogi dot com slash MBOM. And if you’re not in the market for yoga insurance, they publish 2 articles per week about the business of yoga. I’m on their newsletter because of how great the content is, so I definitely recommend you subscribe. If you are a yoga teacher who is uninsured or considering switching providers, I 100% recommend beYogi. Again, to get the exclusive $20 off MBOM discount go to beYogi.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by PJ Taei who is the founder of Uscreen--a simple video platform home to YOGA with Adrienne, SarahBeth Yoga, Wanderlust, and more. This episode could not have come at a better time! As yoga teachers and studios around the world work towards taking their businesses online, this episode will support you in understanding how to start creating videos for an audience on YouTube, Vimeo or another like platform, and then start to build a paid audience as a membership. PJ and I talk about how to get started, how to build your audience, what you need to know about filming online, how to create a membership for your students, and more. Enjoy! This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree and BeYogi! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. If you are in yoga teacher training, a full-time teacher, or a part-time teacher, beYogi has the best-rated yoga liability insurance to keep you covered in the event an injury happens. Teacher training students can get full coverage for just $25, and for the MBOm audience they are offering an exclusive deal for $20 off professional coverage. That’s just $139 if you are part-time. Go to beYogi.com/mbom to make sure you get this discount. That is beYogi dot com slash MBOM. And if you’re not in the market for yoga insurance, they publish 2 articles per week about the business of yoga. I’m on their newsletter because of how great the content is, so I definitely recommend you subscribe. If you are a yoga teacher who is uninsured or considering switching providers, I 100% recommend beYogi. Again, to get the exclusive $20 off MBOM discount go to beYogi.com/mbom.   Music credit: Scott Holmes

This week on the podcast we are talking about teaching demos! The first time I did a teaching demo, I was terrified. Years later, I've done tons of teaching demos and I am here to share my top 4 tips so that you can crush yours without fear or worry. In this episode, I'll share the story of my first teaching demo and how it went, what I learned from that experience, as well as my top 4 tips for how you can crush yours. We also talk about why this is important for your yoga business and I give you 3 bonus business tips to ensure you land the teaching gig. Don't forget to download your free "Teaching Demo Checklist" after you listen to the episode. Enjoy! This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree and BeYogi! OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. If you are in yoga teacher training, a full-time teacher, or a part-time teacher, beYogi has the best-rated yoga liability insurance to keep you covered in the event an injury happens. Teacher training students can get full coverage for just $25, and for the MBOm audience they are offering an exclusive deal for $20 off professional coverage. That’s just $139 if you are part-time. Go to beYogi.com/mbom to make sure you get this discount. That is beYogi dot com slash MBOM. And if you’re not in the market for yoga insurance, they publish 2 articles per week about the business of yoga. I’m on their newsletter because of how great the content is, so I definitely recommend you subscribe. If you are a yoga teacher who is uninsured or considering switching providers, I 100% recommend beYogi. Again, to get the exclusive $20 off MBOM discount go to beYogi.com/mbom.   Music credit: Scott Holmes

M.B.Om has a new intro, is a part of a new network, and has a new sister podcast hosted by Amanda Kingsmith called Matcha Mornings!  On this bonus episode of M.B.Om, you'll get to hear the 2nd episode of Matcha Mornings on Ayurveda with Kim Fenton from Get Your Life Together Yoga.  Kim and I break down Ayurveda, including talking about what Ayurveda is, why it’s important, and how you can start implementing basic Ayurvedic practices into your life. We also talk about Doshas, how to find out your Dosha, how to balance your Doshas, and how what we’re eating, how we’re sleeping, and the rhythms of the seasons can impact our health and happiness. Hope you enjoy! 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Tyler McCune. Tyler is an email copywriter, and he works a lot in the yoga, wellness and meditation space. Over 5 years ago, Tyler discovered meditation on a 1-month meditation retreat in Taiwan and now he's an email copywriter who has consulted with both brick & mortar and online clients, including yoga teachers and corporate mindfulness trainers. He is also the author of "Email Emperor" where he teaches his simple email system. On this episode, Tyler shares his method for communicating with an audience, including how he tells stories, ways that he connects with his readers, how he makes asks and pitches products and services, and tips for yoga teachers and how they can apply this to their businesses. More and more, social media isn't really truly reaching people and being in someone's email inbox is so much more powerful for really talking with your target audience. --- This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree and FavYogis OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Meghan Pherrill from Balance by Meghan. Meghan and I had the pleasure of co-leading a retreat together in Costa Rica this past fall and we had a BLAST! While we were on retreat, Meghan led an amazing session on social media, and on this episode, she dives into some of the content that she taught. In this episode, we cover Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok and how yoga teachers can use each one to their advantage. Meghan has tips for each platform, how to optimize them, why we should be on them as a yoga teacher, and much more. Enjoy! ----- This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting. First, you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace. Then you need a way to email your students. Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact. But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember. Then you need a way to schedule and register your students. Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember. Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website... Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way. OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in. They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. ------ This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. If you are in yoga teacher training, a full-time teacher, or a part-time teacher, beYogi has the best-rated yoga liability insurance to keep you covered in the event an injury happens. Teacher training students can get full coverage for just $25, and for the MBOm audience, they are offering an exclusive deal for $20 off professional coverage. That’s just $139 if you are part-time. Go to beYogi.com/mbom to make sure you get this discount. That is beYogi dot com slash MBOM. And if you’re not in the market for yoga insurance, they publish 2 articles per week about the business of yoga. I’m on their newsletter because of how great the content is, so I definitely recommend you subscribe. If you are a yoga teacher who is uninsured or considering switching providers, I 100% recommend beYogi. Again, to get the exclusive $20 off MBOM discount go to beYogi.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ariel Garten! Ariel is probably one of the most interesting people you'll ever meet! She is a psychotherapist, a neuroscientist, a mom, a former fashion designer, and the co-founder of Muse. Muse tracks your brain during meditation to give you realtime feedback on your meditation to guide you into the zone! Muse lets you know when your brain waves have gotten to that phase of relaxation and helps you stay there. In this episode, Ariel and I dive into the science of meditation, the major benefits of a regular meditation practice and how tips for how to start practicing meditation regularly. We also dive into the business side of creating Muse. Ariel shares what it has been like to create a tech product, what it was like to market it, how she's been able to be a part of the company's growth and much more. Enjoy! ---- This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. ---- This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. If you are in yoga teacher training, a full-time teacher, or a part-time teacher, beYogi has the best-rated yoga liability insurance to keep you covered in the event an injury happens. Teacher training students can get full coverage for just $25, and for the MBOm audience they are offering an exclusive deal for $20 off professional coverage. That’s just $139 if you are part-time. Go to beYogi.com/mbom to make sure you get this discount. ---- This episode is also brought to you by PunchPass. If you're looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am sharing how to set up a powerful workflow in your business by walking you through my workflow and giving you tips for how you can set up a workflow that will allow you to be a successful yoga teacher, partner, parent, friend, and business owner! In this episode, we talk about how to set up a workflow that works, the importance of a calendar system, how to choose a great task list manager and why that's important, how to manage your energy with the tasks you are doing, and the importance of setting boundaries and having self-care time in your business. We also talk about how to balance completing projects on top of running a business, and I share my top tips for moving my business forward each month! Enjoy! Download the free guide to managing your workflow at https://www.mbomyoga.com/managing-your-workflow/ This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. ----- This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. If you are in yoga teacher training, a full-time teacher, or a part-time teacher, beYogi has the best-rated yoga liability insurance to keep you covered in the event an injury happens. Teacher training students can get full coverage for just $25, and for the MBOm audience they are offering an exclusive deal for $20 off professional coverage. That’s just $139 if you are part-time. Go to beYogi dot com slash MBOm to make sure you get this discount. That is beYogi dot com slash mbom. And if you’re not in the market for yoga insurance, they publish 2 articles per week about the business of yoga. I’m on their newsletter because of how great the content is, so I definitely recommend you subscribe. If you are a yoga teacher who is uninsured or considering switching providers, I 100% recommend beYogi. Again, to get the exclusive $20 off MBOM discount go to beYogi dot com slash mbom. ----- Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford. Their software is simple, yet powerful. So if you’re looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nikki Naab-Levy! Nikki has a fitness background and a passion for online marketing, business, and courses. In this episode, Nikki shares how she began working with yoga teachers and helping them with their launch strategies. We talk about how to decide what to sell online, how to test market your products or services, tips for creating a successful online course, including software, tech, launch, and marketing strategies and so much more! If you have been feeling like you want to take your business online, don't miss this episode. Enjoy! ---- This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. ----- Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford. Their software is simple, yet powerful. So if you’re looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Tess Ball. Tess is a yoga teacher, a former yoga studio owner, and the founder of the Heart Driven Business Academy. On this episode of the podcast, Tess and I dive into her yoga story, why she decided to become a yoga teacher, what it was like to own a yoga studio from her home, and what it was like to have to close that studio down to move to a new place. We also dive into her business, the Heart Driven Business Academy, and talk about what every yoga teacher and solopreneur needs to know about their yoga business and where they can find more accessible resources to help them with their business. Enjoy! -- This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. ------ The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. ----- Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford. Their software is simple, yet powerful. So if you’re looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Noelle Cordeaux. Noelle is a life coach and the co-founder of JRNI. On this episode, we talk about Noelle's journey becoming a life coach, why she decided to create a life coaching business to train other people, why life coaching is an important part of the wellness industry and how it can help yoga teachers (both personally and professionally), as well as business lessons she's learned through creating her business! Enjoy! -- This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. ------ The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. ----- Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford. Their software is simple, yet powerful. So if you’re looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast, I am re-joined by Chioma Njoku from The Mindful Bookkeeper! On this episode, Chioma and I dive deep into the money side of yoga once again. We talk about what Chioma has been up to since we last chatted in October 2018 and dive into why your relationship with money is important, how we can start to understand the emotional side of money and start bringing an abudance mindset into our personal and professional lives, as well as tips for starting to create a better relationship with money. Enjoy! ----- The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. ----- Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford. Their software is simple, yet powerful. So if you’re looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Anastasia Shevchenko. The last time Anastasia and I chatted was May of 2018 before she hosted the first ever Berlin Yoga Conference. Now, over a year and a half later she has successfully hosted the first conference and is planning the second one! On this episode we talk about how the first conference went, what she learned, what she plans to change for the upcoming conference in 2020, and more. Enjoy! ----- The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. ----- Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford. Their software is simple, yet powerful. So if you’re looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Christine Jaureguiberry! Christine is a yoga teacher with a specialization in yoga for scoliosis, based in the UK. In this episode we talk about her own yoga journey, what inspired her to become a yoga teacher and how she found her niche in yoga for scoliosis. Christine also shares tips for making our classes more inclusive to students with back pain and/or scoliosis and tips for how we can learn more as yoga teachers. She also shares some of the biggest business lessons she's learned through her career and her top tips for yoga teachers. Enjoy! -- This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. ------ The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. ----- Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford. Their software is simple, yet powerful. So if you’re looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am reflecting on 2019! This is one of my favorite episodes of the year because I get to look back on where I traveled to, some of my biggest achievements of 2019, all the podcast episodes I recorded, how my business grew and changed, what I learned and so much more. Enjoy!  This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First, you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like Wordpress, Wix, and Squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Stephanie Spence. Stephanie is a yogini, yoga teacher, travel and an author. On this episode, we talk about Stephanie's yoga journey and what inspired her to become a yoga teacher, we delve into her career and everything that she has learned throughout her career. We also dive into her book and talk about what it was like to take her thoughts and ideas and put them down on paper, the process of publishing and marketing a book, and much more! Enjoy! -- This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. ------ The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. ----- Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford. Their software is simple, yet powerful. So if you’re looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nubia Teixeira. Nubia is a Brazilian-born yogini, dancer and author of "Yoga and the Art of Mudras". On this episode, Nubia shares her story of building a yoga and dance business, moving to the United States and beginning to teach there, as well as why she is passionate about the Yoga Mudras. We dive into how to begin learning about the Yoga Mudras, how to integrate them into your personal practice, tips for teaching them correctly in your classes, and more. Enjoy! Check out Nubia's book on Amazon: The Art of the Yoga Mudras by Nubia Teixeira (https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Art-Mudras-Nubia-Teixeira/dp/1683836448/) This week's episode is brought to you by OfferingTree, FavYogis, and PunchPass!  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. If you’re looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Amanda McKinney. Amanda is a yoga business coach and the host of the Marketing Yoga with Confidence podcast. She is an expert in marketing, and after working for many years in the corporate world, she transitioned to working with yoga teachers to help them market their products and services, and get more students in classes. On this episode, we talk about how to discover who your dream client is, how to find out where they hang out online and offline, and then how to market to them in an authentic way to get them into your classes. Amanda speaks to how we can market ourselves and our services authentically, as well as shares business lessons she's learned along the way. Enjoy! ---- This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom. OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. ------ The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. ----- Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford. Their software is simple, yet powerful. So if you’re looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Tiffany Cruikshank. Tiffany is a world-renowned yogi and the founder of Yoga Medicine. Yoga Medicine is a teaching platform to educate yoga teachers in a blend of both eastern and western models of medicine to ultimately help clients/students treat and manage things like chronic pain and depression through yoga and meditation practices. Tiffany has a pre-med bachelor’s degree in medicinal plant biology and nutrition, a master’s degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine, and a specialty in sports medicine and orthopedics. On this episode of the podcast, Tiffany and I talk about how she has worked to combine the eastern and western models of medicine to help serve her clients, how she has expanded her business from just in-person work to online courses and programs, as well as training programs around the world. We also talk about the Seva Foundation that she has founded, and all of the business lessons she's learned throughout her career!  Enjoy! This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First, you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like Wordpress, Wix, and Squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford.  Their software is simple, yet powerful.  Efficient and easy to use. The team at Punchpass knows what it's like to run a small business like yours...because they are a small business too!  Punchpass understands your challenges, and they take pride in delivering great service. When you're with Punchpass, you are not alone.  They lift you up and support the connections you have with your client community.  They listen, they care, and they're here to support you. So if you're looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by John & Chris Yax from Yax Yoga Concepts. John & Chris are brothers, business partners, and yoga teachers from Virginia Beach, VA. They came to yoga from a mixed martial arts background, but quickly fell in love with the practice and decided to become teachers. They soon opened up a yoga studio in their house, and have watched their studio grow and flourish into two locations, teacher training programs, and thousands of students coming through the door.  On this episode, John & Chris share what it has taken for them to be successful yoga teachers, successful studio owners, and to be able to create their own teacher training programs. They share the business tips they've learned through their careers, and much more.  Enjoy! This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First, you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like Wordpress, Wix, and Squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford.  Their software is simple, yet powerful.  Efficient and easy to use. The team at Punchpass knows what it's like to run a small business like yours...because they are a small business too!  Punchpass understands your challenges, and they take pride in delivering great service. When you're with Punchpass, you are not alone.  They lift you up and support the connections you have with your client community.  They listen, they care, and they're here to support you. So if you're looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Theresa Berenato. Theresa is a corporate yoga teacher and the founder of Workspace Yogi, an online membership site. On this episode, Theresa and I talk about how her path as a yoga teacher has been unconventional in that she hasn't taught in yoga studios. Instead, she jumped right into teaching corporate yoga classes. She built her clientele up to a point where they requested that she started offering more classes, and instead of filling her schedule more full of corporate classes, she started building her business online. Now, she offers online classes and has a private membership site for her clients. Theresa breaks down how she was able to build a corporate yoga business and an online yoga business, tips for anyone who is looking to build an online business or membership site, and much more! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First, you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like Wordpress, Wix, and Squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford.  Their software is simple, yet powerful.  Efficient and easy to use. The team at Punchpass knows what it's like to run a small business like yours...because they are a small business too!  Punchpass understands your challenges, and they take pride in delivering great service. When you're with Punchpass, you are not alone.  They lift you up and support the connections you have with your client community.  They listen, they care, and they're here to support you. So if you're looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nicole Lovald. Nicole is a yoga teacher, yoga studio owner, and author who joined me from Minnesota! Nicole started practicing yoga to help relieve her stress from her busy corporate job and fell in love with the practice to the point that she decided to teach. Soon after becoming a yoga teacher, she stepped into the role of studio owner and has since grown her business in terms of in-person and online offerings.  On this episode, Nicole and I talk about the business lessons she's learned a studio owner, as well as how Nicole has been able to grow her business in many "outside of the box ways". We discuss finding your niche, creating products and services that they love to support your business, and much more!  Enjoy! Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford.  Their software is simple, yet powerful.  Efficient and easy to use. The team at Punchpass knows what it's like to run a small business like yours...because they are a small business too!  Punchpass understands your challenges, and they take pride in delivering great service. When you're with Punchpass, you are not alone.  They lift you up and support the connections you have with your client community.  They listen, they care, and they're here to support you. So if you're looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Hope Zvara. Hope is a yoga teacher, a motivational speaker, a best selling author, a yoga studio owner, the CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, and so much more. Hope joined me on the podcast last week to talk about her yoga journey, running a yoga studio, and teaching online, and you can listen to that episode here. This week, we dive into all things yoga teacher training! Hope shares her journey offering yoga teacher training programs, including why she started her own teacher training program, and how she was able to set herself apart from other people in her area. She also shares tips for how to uphold the standards in a teacher training program and how to ensure you are offering a quality program. She talks about strategies for how to fill your programs and other business lessons she's learned throughout her journey as a teacher who trains teachers, amongst so much more. Enjoy! Listen to Part 1 of the podcast with Hope here!  Punchpass has everything you need & nothing you don’t at a price you can afford.  Their software is simple, yet powerful.  Efficient and easy to use. The team at Punchpass knows what it's like to run a small business like yours...because they are a small business too!  Punchpass understands your challenges, and they take pride in delivering great service. When you're with Punchpass, you are not alone.  They lift you up and support the connections you have with your client community.  They listen, they care, and they're here to support you. So if you're looking for support from easy-to-use software with great people behind it, visit punchpass.com/mbom to try Punchpass free for 2 weeks.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Hope Zvara. Hope is a yoga teacher, a motivational speaker, a best selling author, a yoga studio owner, the CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, and so much more. On this episode of the podcast, Hope and I talk about how yoga pulled her out of a dark place personally, how she started teaching yoga, and what inspired her to open a yoga studio. We also dive into knowing your value as a yoga teacher, and why the money side of yoga is important. Of course, Hope and I dive into the business lessons she's learned through owning a yoga studio, as well as how she's been able to take her yoga business online and tips for people who want to do the same.  This episode was super fun to record and is jam-packed with valuable information!  Enjoy! You know the saying, “People won’t remember what you said, but they’ll remember how you made them feel?” That’s true, both in our personal lives AND in our business lives. MINDBODY is a company that knows every customer interaction is a chance for your business to shine and for you to help your customers thrive. With that simple truth in mind, MINDBODY has spent nearly twenty years sweating the details of what it looks like to design and run an extraordinary fitness or wellness business. From offering simple and seamless booking…to being able to greet a new customer by name…to the email that lands in their inbox with a great offer, they obsess over finding ways to allow you to craft a thoughtful, meaningful experience for your customers. Because they know it’s the experience that makes the difference— for you and your customers. Find out more at mindbodyonline.com/pod. This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First, you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like Wordpress, Wix, and Squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

This week on the podcast I am joined once again by Sytera Field. When Sytera joined me on the podcast back in 2016, she was only teaching private yoga. In 2018, she opened her studio, SyteraYoga, and hasn't looked by since then. On this episode, we talk about what has shifted for Sytera's business over the last 1.5 years, what she has learned as a yoga studio owner and more. We also talk about her latest endeavor, which is developing the Nadi Ball and the Nadi & Nice method of body rolling. After many years of teaching yoga with massage balls, Sytera decided to develop her own, and she also shares the long and challenging process of developing your own product, including the business lessons she's learned along the way. Enjoy! You know the saying, “People won’t remember what you said, but they’ll remember how you made them feel?” That’s true, both in our personal lives AND in our business lives. MINDBODY is a company that knows every customer interaction is a chance for your business to shine and for you to help your customers thrive. With that simple truth in mind, MINDBODY has spent nearly twenty years sweating the details of what it looks like to design and run an extraordinary fitness or wellness business. From offering simple and seamless booking…to being able to greet a new customer by name…to the email that lands in their inbox with a great offer, they obsess over finding ways to allow you to craft a thoughtful, meaningful experience for your customers. Because they know it’s the experience that makes the difference— for you and your customers. Find out more at mindbodyonline.com/pod. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First, you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like Wordpress, Wix, and Squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Uma Girish. Uma guides spiritually-minded women who are grieving from loss and helps them cope and hold space for grief. The work she does includes the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, illnesses, empty nest, the loss of a dream, and more.  On this episode, Uma and I talk about the importance of giving yourself space when you are grieving a loss, and how to give yourself that space when you teach yoga or own your own business. As a contractor or self-employed individual, it is so hard to take time off, but when we are grieving, we need to give ourselves time and space to heal.  Uma also shares tips for how we can hold space for students that might be grieving and more.  Enjoy! You know the saying, “People won’t remember what you said, but they’ll remember how you made them feel?” That’s true, both in our personal lives AND in our business lives. MINDBODY is a company that knows every customer interaction is a chance for your business to shine and for you to help your customers thrive. With that simple truth in mind, MINDBODY has spent nearly twenty years sweating the details of what it looks like to design and run an extraordinary fitness or wellness business. From offering simple and seamless booking…to being able to greet a new customer by name…to the email that lands in their inbox with a great offer, they obsess over finding ways to allow you to craft a thoughtful, meaningful experience for your customers. Because they know it’s the experience that makes the difference— for you and your customers. Find out more at mindbodyonline.com/pod. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First, you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like Wordpress, Wix, and Squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Kendrick Shope! Kendrick is the CEO & creator of the Authentic Selling® process, sales expert, speaker, media personality, & momma to a beautiful little girl. On this episode of the podcast, Kendrick and I dive into why sales doesn't have to be icky, and how we can start selling ourselves and our services more authentically. Kendrick shares her authentic sales process, how we can make it about the customer and not ourselves, why knowing how to sell is important as an entrepreneur, and more. Enjoy! You know the saying, “People won’t remember what you said, but they’ll remember how you made them feel?” That’s true, both in our personal lives AND in our business lives. MINDBODY is a company that knows every customer interaction is a chance for your business to shine and for you to help your customers thrive. With that simple truth in mind, MINDBODY has spent nearly twenty years sweating the details of what it looks like to design and run an extraordinary fitness or wellness business. From offering simple and seamless booking…to being able to greet a new customer by name…to the email that lands in their inbox with a great offer, they obsess over finding ways to allow you to craft a thoughtful, meaningful experience for your customers. Because they know it’s the experience that makes the difference— for you and your customers. Find out more at mindbodyonline.com/pod. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like wordpress, wix and squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Meghan Vornholt! Meghan is a yoga teacher based out of my hometown of Cochrane, AB. On this special bonus episode of the podcast, Meghan and I do an on-air consultation and catch up call after many months of finishing working together 1-on-1. Meghan shares what she's been up to in her business, the growth she's experienced, her major business challenges and how she's been working through them, how to get over feelings of not feeling worthy in your business, and more.  Enjoy! I am very excited to announce to be partnered with Punchpass! Punchpass is a booking software that lets you effortlessly manage your customers, the passes they purchase, and the classes they attend. It's the simplest, most flexible tool you'll find, and you get exactly what you need without the headache. They offer three plans so you don't have to pay for features you don't use, and on top of that, they have top-notch customer service -- go ahead & give their free trial a try to see for yourself! With Punchpass, you can focus on the business you enjoy, and let them take the hassle off your hands. One of the things that I love most about Punchpass is that they are a small business just like you, and they are made for you. Head on over to https://punchpass.com/mbom to start your free trial today!

Swami Brahmananda Saraswati is a yoga teacher from India who is now based in Maryland. Swami grew up in the Himalayas and has been surrounded by yoga his whole life. He has been teaching since he was 10 years old! He moved to the United States to study and offer yoga, and he is currently finishing up his business degree (one of many degrees he's received). On this episode, Swami talks about how yoga is different in the west vs in India, the value of being a life long learner, and why it's important to recognize the importance of an energetic and monetary exchange in our businesses. Swami offers a 200-hour online yoga teacher training, and he shares the value of being able to teach and learn online, and why this is a great way to make yoga accessible. Finally, he shares what he has learned through his business and lifetime of teaching yoga, and his top tips for yoga teachers. Enjoy! I am very excited to announce to be partnered with Punchpass! Punchpass is a booking software that lets you effortlessly manage your customers, the passes they purchase, and the classes they attend. It's the simplest, most flexible tool you'll find, and you get exactly what you need without the headache. They offer three plans so you don't have to pay for features you don't use, and on top of that, they have top notch customer service -- go ahead & give their free trial a try to see for yourself! With Punchpass, you can focus on the business you enjoy, and let them take the hassle off your hands. One of the things that I love most about Punchpass is that they are a small business just like you, and they are made for you. Head on over to https://punchpass.com/mbom to start your free trial today! The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like wordpress, wix and squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Megan Mulrine from Yoga Trotter. Megan is a yoga teacher, a yoga teacher trainer, and a digital nomad. Megan joined me from Bali, Indonesia to talk about the Hindu Gods, Goddesses and Deities that are important to the history of yoga and yoga asana.  On this episode, we talk about the importance of learning about the Gods, Godesses and Deities that are a part of yoga history and philosophy, and how we can integrate them into our practice and classes without it coming across as religious practice or cultural appropriation. We also talk about Megan's business, including her 50-hour YTT that she runs on the Gods of Yoga, what digital nomad life is like, how to make our offerings more financially sustainable without making them free, and more.  Enjoy! I am very excited to announce to be partnered with Punchpass! Punchpass is a booking software that lets you effortlessly manage your customers, the passes they purchase, and the classes they attend. It's the simplest, most flexible tool you'll find, and you get exactly what you need without the headache. They offer three plans so you don't have to pay for features you don't use, and on top of that, they have top notch customer service -- go ahead & give their free trial a try to see for yourself! With Punchpass, you can focus on the business you enjoy, and let them take the hassle off your hands. One of the things that I love most about Punchpass is that they are a small business just like you, and they are made for you. Head on over to https://punchpass.com/mbom to start your free trial today! The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business. This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like wordpress, wix and squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kristine Weber from Subtle Yoga. Kristine has been teaching yoga for 25 years, training yoga teachers since 2009, and has begun training health professionals on the importance of a yoga practice for healing.  When Kristine started teaching yoga, she immediately feel in love with the slower, more subtle aspects of the practice. Over the years, she has brought the more subtle, slower aspects of yoga into her teaching.  On this episode, Kristine and I talk about the importance of the subtle practice, why we need to learn more about the nervous system and how yoga impacts that, the importance of slowing down, and all of the business lessons that Kristine has learned throughout her career!  Enjoy!  I am very excited to announce to be partnered with Punchpass! Punchpass is a booking software that lets you effortlessly manage your customers, the passes they purchase, and the classes they attend. It's the simplest, most flexible tool you'll find, and you get exactly what you need without the headache. They offer three plans so you don't have to pay for features you don't use, and on top of that, they have top notch customer service -- go ahead & give their free trial a try to see for yourself! With Punchpass, you can focus on the business you enjoy, and let them take the hassle off your hands. One of the things that I love most about Punchpass is that they are a small business just like you, and they are made for you. Head on over to https://punchpass.com/mbom to start your free trial today! The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business. This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like wordpress, wix and squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Selina Rose. Selina is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, yoga teacher and author. Selina came to yoga while recovering from an eating disorder, and there was something that made her want to keep coming back. Selina’s work focuses on helping people deal with stress so they can be present, focused and productive in their personal and professional lives, and on this episode, we talk about how to manage stress through natural and holistic means, including holistic nutrition, yoga and breathwork. We talk about how how to manage our stress as yoga teachers, as well as how to help our students with managing their stress.  Enjoy! I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Punchpass! Punchpass is a booking software that lets you effortlessly manage your customers, the passes they purchase, and the classes they attend. It's the simplest, most flexible tool you'll find, and you get exactly what you need without the headache. They offer three plans so you don't have to pay for features you don't use, and on top of that, they have top notch customer service -- go ahead & give their free trial a try to see for yourself! With Punchpass, you can focus on the business you enjoy, and let them take the hassle off your hands. One of the things that I love most about Punchpass is that they are a small business just like you, and they are made for you. Head on over to https://punchpass.com/mbom to start your free trial today! The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business. This episode is brought to you in part by OfferingTree. When you’re a yoga teacher and you’re trying to build your digital presence it can be daunting.  First you might need a website. There are a lot of great tools for building websites like wordpress, wix and squarespace.  Then you need a way to email your students.  Again there are tools for that like mail chimp and constant contact.  But that’s another account to pay for and a password to remember.  Then you need a way to schedule and register your students.  Again there are tools for that, but it’s another account to create and pay for and another password to remember.  Oh wait, how do I integrate my scheduling tool with my website… Arghhhh! Instead of putting all of this stuff off for another day because it’s too daunting, let me tell you about a better way.  OfferingTree set out to make creating your digital presence fun, easy and affordable. With one account you can create a website in minutes that has your schedule built right in.  They also have email marketing tools to collect email addresses, send newsletters and automated emails to your subscribers. It all works seamlessly together with one account and one subscription.  To learn more about what OfferingTree can do for your digital presence visit offeringtree.com/mbom.  OfferingTree has been supporting MBOM for close to a year now and I not only love the product, but I also love the people! OfferingTree is providing special pricing for MBOM listeners so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom to receive the discount.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jordan Ashley who is a certifie yoga instructor and the founder of Souljourn Yoga, a non-profit that runs international retreats in developing countries with partner organizations that help support women's education. On this episode, Jordan and I talk about her passion for social activism and how she's been able to combine her love of yoga and travel with her passion for women's education. We talk about the business side of creating a charity / non-profit, as well as the impact of teaching the basics of yoga in underprivileged communities. Jordan shares about the teacher training initiative she has just started, her goals for Souljourn, and much more!  Enjoy! I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Punchpass! Punchpass is a booking software that lets you effortlessly manage your customers, the passes they purchase, and the classes they attend. It's the simplest, most flexible tool you'll find, and you get exactly what you need without the headache. They offer three plans so you don't have to pay for features you don't use, and on top of that, they have top notch customer service -- go ahead & give their free trial a try to see for yourself! With Punchpass, you can focus on the business you enjoy, and let them take the hassle off your hands. One of the things that I love most about Punchpass is that they are a small business just like you, and they are made for you. Head on over to https://punchpass.com/mbom to start your free trial today! The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Shannon Roche. Shannon is the new CEO of Yoga Alliance and she joins the show to talk about how Yoga Alliance is working to improve standards with the goal of providing more value to yoga teachers and yoga students. Since Yoga Alliance released the news about their new standards for teacher trainings there has been some confusion and a lot of questions in the community, so I wanted to take this opportunity to ask your questions, as well as mine. Shannon and I talk about the changes coming down the pipe for Yoga Alliance, what we can expect from Yoga Alliance, what Yoga Alliance does for yoga teachers, how we can help uphold the standards in the yoga community, and more.  Enjoy! ------------ I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Punchpass! Punchpass is a booking software that lets you effortlessly manage your customers, the passes they purchase, and the classes they attend. It's the simplest, most flexible tool you'll find, and you get exactly what you need without the headache. They offer three plans so you don't have to pay for features you don't use, and on top of that, they have top notch customer service -- go ahead & give their free trial a try to see for yourself! With Punchpass, you can focus on the business you enjoy, and let them take the hassle off your hands. One of the things that I love most about Punchpass is that they are a small business just like you, and they are made for you. Head on over to https://punchpass.com/mbom to start your free trial today!  The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at  www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Stacy Dockins. Stacy is a yoga teacher, studio owner, retreat leader, and the author of Embodied Posture.  Stacy has always been fascinated by the science behind musculoskeletal functionality and physical and mental wellness. She has dedicated over 25 years of her life to studying the human body and teaching yoga and now leads wellness retreats in Texas, Thailand, Bali, and Costa Rica, with her husband, Dave. Stacy recently developed her first book, Embodied Posture, which empowers readers to align yoga postures to best suit one’s uniqueness. This innovative approach shows teachers and students how to critically approach postural alignment, lending practical information that can be applied immediately to the mat. In addition to co-owning Yoga Project studios with her husband, Stacy also continues to educate others in mindfulness-based meditation, breath work, and self-inquiry through courses taught on edx.org. On this episode of the podcast, Stacy shares how she has developed a thriving yoga business, tips for leading successful retreats, the process of writing a book, as well as business lessons she's learned throughout her career.  Enjoy! I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Punchpass! Punchpass is a booking software that lets you effortlessly manage your customers, the passes they purchase, and the classes they attend. It's the simplest, most flexible tool you'll find, and you get exactly what you need without the headache. They offer three plans so you don't have to pay for features you don't use, and on top of that, they have top notch customer service -- go ahead & give their free trial a try to see for yourself! With Punchpass, you can focus on the business you enjoy, and let them take the hassle off your hands. One of the things that I love most about Punchpass is that they are a small business just like you, and they are made for you. Head on over to https://punchpass.com/mbom to start your free trial today!  The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That's right, you can have a beautiful mobile responsive website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree's website tools allow teachers to put their class schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online. It also supports one on one appointment booking. Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching. So if you've been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try. To get started on your website today go to `offeringtree.com/mbom` and receive 50% of your first three months. When I created a site with OfferingTree I was pleasantly surprised at really how easy it was. I had a website that really looked professional in less than 30 minutes! Again, check out `offeringtree.com/mbom` to receive 50% off your first three months and create your new website today. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

This week on the podcast I am very excited to be joined by Veronica Thai from the Curious Monki podcast. Veronica is not only a fellow podcast host, but also a fellow yoga teacher and Albertan! Veronica and I met a few years ago and have had the pleasure of spending time together in person, as well as doing some Desire Map coaching together.   One of the things that inspires me the most about Veronica and her business is that she does everything from a feeling perspective, rather than a thinking perspective. On this episode, we talk about her journey as a yoga teacher, starting a podcast, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how she came to run a heart centered business. Of course, she also shares business lessons that she learned along the way!  Enjoy! I am very excited to announce a new partnership with Ana Luisa! Ana Luisa is a quality jewelry brand that uses recycled gold to make their products. As a yoga teacher with a new business, I haven't splurged on myself in years. I always end up buying cheap jewelry that doesn't last, and that's why I am so happy that I discovered Ana Luisa! They make pieces for everyday wear and beautiful pieces for all your events. The best part is that they are offering YOU a discount. Head on over to analuisa.com/mbom and treat yourself (because you're worth it!). The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That's right, you can have a beautiful mobile responsive website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree's website tools allow teachers to put their class schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online. It also supports one on one appointment booking. Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching. So if you've been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try. To get started on your website today go to `offeringtree.com/mbom` and receive 50% of your first three months. When I created a site with OfferingTree I was pleasantly surprised at really how easy it was. I had a website that really looked professional in less than 30 minutes! Again, check out `offeringtree.com/mbom` to receive 50% off your first three months and create your new website today. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.    

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jeremy Pollack. Jeremy is a psychologist/anthropologist and a leading expert in conflict resolution. His passion and mission are to help individuals and groups navigate both intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts, and on this episode we tackle conflict resolution for yoga teachers.    We dive into how to have tough conversations as a leader / business owner, as well as how to navigate challenges with coworkers, work on communication, and tips for dealing with challenging situations on a day-to-day basis.  Enjoy! I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Ana Luisa! Ana Luisa is a quality jewelry brand that uses recycled gold to make their products. As a yoga teacher with a new business, I haven't splurged on myself in years. I always end up buying cheap jewelry that doesn't last, and that's why I am so happy that I discovered Ana Luisa! They make pieces for everyday wear and beautiful pieces for all your events. The best part is that they are offering YOU a discount. Head on over to analuisa.com/mbom and treat yourself (because you're worth it!). The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That's right, you can have a beautiful mobile responsive website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree's website tools allow teachers to put their class schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online. It also supports one on one appointment booking. Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching. So if you've been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try. To get started on your website today go to `offeringtree.com/mbom` and receive 50% of your first three months. When I created a site with OfferingTree I was pleasantly surprised at really how easy it was. I had a website that really looked professional in less than 30 minutes! Again, check out `offeringtree.com/mbom` to receive 50% off your first three months and create your new website today. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

Maryam Sharifzadeh is a yoga teacher and the founder of Office Yoga. Maryam came to yoga from a fitness background, and after years of teaching both yoga and fitness, she switched to teaching only yoga. After landing a number of corporate clients and loving teaching in the corporate / office setting, she created Office Yoga! Eight years later, Office Yoga has grown a substantially, offering branded classes nationwide and training teachers to offer great yoga classes in the corporate and office setting. On this episode, Maryam shares her journey becoming a yoga teacher and a business owner, tips and best practices for getting started in a corporate and office environment, and some of the biggest business lessons she's learned throughout her career. Enjoy!   I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Ana Luisa! Ana Luisa is a quality jewelry brand that uses recycled gold to make their products. As a yoga teacher with a new business, I haven't splurged on myself in years. I always end up buying cheap jewelry that doesn't last, and that's why I am so happy that I discovered Ana Luisa! They make pieces for everyday wear and beautiful pieces for all your events. The best part is that they are offering YOU a discount. Head on over to analuisa.com/mbom and treat yourself (because you're worth it!). The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That's right, you can have a beautiful mobile responsive website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree's website tools allow teachers to put their class schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online. It also supports one on one appointment booking. Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching. So if you've been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try. To get started on your website today go to `offeringtree.com/mbom` and receive 50% of your first three months. When I created a site with OfferingTree I was pleasantly surprised at really how easy it was. I had a website that really looked professional in less than 30 minutes! Again, check out `offeringtree.com/mbom` to receive 50% off your first three months and create your new website today. Are you a studio owner that’s working 16-18 hour days but still struggling to grow? OR Are you a well established studio with healthy monthly revenue, but membership growth has plateaued? If either of these sound like you, I've got the perfect solution... Most studio owners get marketing all WRONG!! Tell me if this sounds familiar, you're writing blogs, posting daily on all the social media sites, sending out email newsletters, blah blah blah… While these activities might get you a new member or two EVENTUALLY, it will take months or even years before they payoff. You need new members today… Starting in July, Ron Medlin owner of the Rebel of Growth, an agency that focuses specifically on helping yoga studios grow memberships, Is hosting the 30 Members In 30 Days Challenge where he'll show you How to Add 30 New members to your studio in the next 30 Days. You’ll leave this challenge having everything you need to drive people through your doors and turn them into long-term members starting day one. So if you're ready to STOP WORKING YOURSELF to death doing busy work that will not grow your studio and start bringing new students in your door starting today. Join the challenge at www.rebelofgrowth.com/challenge. 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Caryn Gillen. Caryn is a leadership coach who works with entrepreneurs and executives, and on this episode we dive into how we can become better leaders and business owners by making powerful mindset shifts.  Caryn talks about why it's important to make positive mindset shifts both in your personal and professional life, how to start shifting your mindset, and tips for changing your business for the better (think more clients, more financial abundance!) by creating positive mindset shifts. If you've been in a rut with how you feel about your business lately, this is the perfect episode for you!  Enjoy! I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Ana Luisa! Ana Luisa is a quality jewelry brand that uses recycled gold to make their products. As a yoga teacher with a new business, I haven't splurged on myself in years. I always end up buying cheap jewelry that doesn't last, and that's why I am so happy that I discovered Ana Luisa! They make pieces for everyday wear and beautiful pieces for all your events. The best part is that they are offering YOU a discount. Head on over to analuisa.com/mbom and treat yourself (because you're worth it!). The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That's right, you can have a beautiful mobile responsive website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree's website tools allow teachers to put their class schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online. It also supports one on one appointment booking. Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching. So if you've been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try. To get started on your website today go to `offeringtree.com/mbom` and receive 50% of your first three months. When I created a site with OfferingTree I was pleasantly surprised at really how easy it was. I had a website that really looked professional in less than 30 minutes! Again, check out `offeringtree.com/mbom` to receive 50% off your first three months and create your new website today. Are you a studio owner that’s working 16-18 hour days but still struggling to grow? OR Are you a well established studio with healthy monthly revenue, but membership growth has plateaued? If either of these sound like you, I've got the perfect solution... Most studio owners get marketing all WRONG!! Tell me if this sounds familiar, you're writing blogs, posting daily on all the social media sites, sending out email newsletters, blah blah blah… While these activities might get you a new member or two EVENTUALLY, it will take months or even years before they payoff. You need new members today… Starting in July, Ron Medlin owner of the Rebel of Growth, an agency that focuses specifically on helping yoga studios grow memberships, Is hosting the 30 Members In 30 Days Challenge where he'll show you How to Add 30 New members to your studio in the next 30 Days. You’ll leave this challenge having everything you need to drive people through your doors and turn them into long-term members starting day one. So if you're ready to STOP WORKING YOURSELF to death doing busy work that will not grow your studio and start bringing new students in your door starting today. Join the challenge at www.rebelofgrowth.com/challenge.   

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jacqueline Fisch, otherwise known as Jacq. Jacq is an intuitive writer, strategist and writing coach. She joined me on the podcast this week to talk about creating great sales copy for your website and your offerings. One of the things I hear the most often is that sales feels icky, and Jacq is here to talk about why sales doesn't need to be icky and how to create sales copy that feels authentic and genuine to your business. We talk about strategies for writing copy, how to set up a great sales page, how to reach your target audience, why great sales copy is so important, and much more! Enjoy! I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Ana Luisa! Ana Luisa is a quality jewelry brand that uses recycled gold to make their products. As a yoga teacher with a new business, I haven't splurged on myself in years. I always end up buying cheap jewelry that doesn't last, and that's why I am so happy that I discovered Ana Luisa! They make pieces for everyday wear and beautiful pieces for all your events. The best part is that they are offering YOU a discount. Head on over to analuisa.com/mbom and treat yourself (because you're worth it!). The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That's right, you can have a beautiful mobile responsive website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree's website tools allow teachers to put their class schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online. It also supports one on one appointment booking. Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching. So if you've been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try. To get started on your website today go to `offeringtree.com/mbom` and receive 50% of your first three months. When I created a site with OfferingTree I was pleasantly surprised at really how easy it was. I had a website that really looked professional in less than 30 minutes! Again, check out `offeringtree.com/mbom` to receive 50% off your first three months and create your new website today. Are you a studio owner that’s working 16-18 hour days but still struggling to grow? OR Are you a well established studio with healthy monthly revenue, but membership growth has plateaued? If either of these sound like you, I've got the perfect solution... Most studio owners get marketing all WRONG!! Tell me if this sounds familiar, you're writing blogs, posting daily on all the social media sites, sending out email newsletters, blah blah blah… While these activities might get you a new member or two EVENTUALLY, it will take months or even years before they payoff. You need new members today… Starting in July, Ron Medlin owner of the Rebel of Growth, an agency that focuses specifically on helping yoga studios grow memberships, Is hosting the 30 Members In 30 Days Challenge where he'll show you How to Add 30 New members to your studio in the next 30 Days. You’ll leave this challenge having everything you need to drive people through your doors and turn them into long-term members starting day one. So if you're ready to STOP WORKING YOURSELF to death doing busy work that will not grow your studio and start bringing new students in your door starting today. Join the challenge at www.rebelofgrowth.com/challenge. 

This week on the podcast I am re-joined on the podcast by Kelly Smith from Yoga for You Online! Kelly joined me on the podcast back in January 2018 where we talked about creating a yoga experience and leading guided meditations! This time she is back to talk about how she has shifted her business over the last 2 years to a more location independent business, and tips for other yoga teachers who are interested in taking their businesses online. We also talk a lot about finding your authentic voice as a teacher, getting over imposter syndrome, finding your own way to guide your students into poses, business lessons Kelly has learned in her business, and much more! Enjoy! I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Ana Luisa! Ana Luisa is a quality jewelry brand that uses recycled gold to make their products. As a yoga teacher with a new business, I haven't splurged on myself in years. I always end up buying cheap jewelry that doesn't last, and that's why I am so happy that I discovered Ana Luisa! They make pieces for everyday wear and beautiful pieces for all your events. The best part is that they are offering YOU a discount. Head on over to analuisa.com/mbom and treat yourself (because you're worth it!). The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That's right, you can have a beautiful mobile responsive website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree's website tools allow teachers to put their class schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online. It also supports one on one appointment booking. Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching. So if you've been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try. To get started on your website today go to `offeringtree.com/mbom` and receive 50% of your first three months. When I created a site with OfferingTree I was pleasantly surprised at really how easy it was. I had a website that really looked professional in less than 30 minutes! Again, check out `offeringtree.com/mbom` to receive 50% off your first three months and create your new website today. Are you a studio owner that’s working 16-18 hour days but still struggling to grow? OR Are you a well established studio with healthy monthly revenue, but membership growth has plateaued? If either of these sound like you, I've got the perfect solution... Most studio owners get marketing all WRONG!! Tell me if this sounds familiar, you're writing blogs, posting daily on all the social media sites, sending out email newsletters, blah blah blah… While these activities might get you a new member or two EVENTUALLY, it will take months or even years before they payoff. You need new members today… Starting in July, Ron Medlin owner of the Rebel of Growth, an agency that focuses specifically on helping yoga studios grow memberships, Is hosting the 30 Members In 30 Days Challenge where he'll show you How to Add 30 New members to your studio in the next 30 Days. You’ll leave this challenge having everything you need to drive people through your doors and turn them into long-term members starting day one. So if you're ready to STOP WORKING YOURSELF to death doing busy work that will not grow your studio and start bringing new students in your door starting today. Join the challenge at www.rebelofgrowth.com/challenge. 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ron Medlin from Rebel of Growth marketing. You may recognize Ron's name because he's been sponsoring the podcast for a number of months! After months of working together, we hopped on call to talk more about marketing for yoga teachers, and how yoga studios can start bringing in more clients AND retaining them. On this episode, Ron talks about what yoga studios can do to improve their marketing, how yoga studios can get more clients in the door and keep them there, marketing strategies for yoga studios and yoga teachers, and business lessons he's learned through his career.  Enjoy! I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Ana Luisa! Ana Luisa is a quality jewelry brand that uses recycled gold to make their products. As a yoga teacher with a new business, I haven't splurged on myself in years. I always end up buying cheap jewelry that doesn't last, and that's why I am so happy that I discovered Ana Luisa! They make pieces for everyday wear and beautiful pieces for all your events. The best part is that they are offering YOU a discount. Head on over to analuisa.com/mbom and treat yourself (because you're worth it!). The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That's right, you can have a beautiful mobile responsive website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree's website tools allow teachers to put their class schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online. It also supports one on one appointment booking. Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching. So if you've been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try. To get started on your website today go to `offeringtree.com/mbom` and receive 50% of your first three months. When I created a site with OfferingTree I was pleasantly surprised at really how easy it was. I had a website that really looked professional in less than 30 minutes! Again, check out `offeringtree.com/mbom` to receive 50% off your first three months and create your new website today. 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kaya Mindlin. Kaya has been teaching yoga for 18 years, and on this episode she shares how she created a small, but mighty and successful, yoga business. There is so much pressure these days to build your list, do ads on social media, teach anything and everything that you are given the opportunity to do, serve everyone, give away freebies and hope that some day someone will engage with you. And this has it's place... but it's not a fit for every yoga teacher. In Kaya's business, she dug a well with a small but incredibly committed number of yoga teachers, and she's had a successful private practice of yoga therapy clients and students, yoga teachers who train with her, and a yoga studio in the Bay Area. She was the main breadwinner in her family for a chunk of those years, and on this episode she's sharing how she did and how you can too! Kaya also shares why and how she transferred her business online, what that process has taught her, and some of the biggest business lessons she's learned through her career. Enjoy! Join Kaya's Nectar of Action Bhagavad Gita Course starting in July and use code MBOY10 for a 10% discount! Register here.   Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more here! I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Ana Luisa! Ana Luisa is a quality jewelry brand that uses recycled gold to make their products. As a yoga teacher with a new business, I haven't splurged on myself in years. I always end up buying cheap jewelry that doesn't last, and that's why I am so happy that I discovered Ana Luisa! They make pieces for everyday wear and beautiful pieces for all your events. The best part is that they are offering YOU a discount. Head on over to analuisa.com/mbom and treat yourself (because you're worth it!).  The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Are you a studio owner that’s working 16-18 hour days but still struggling to grow? OR Are you a well established studio with healthy monthly revenue, but membership growth has plateaued? If either of these sound like you, I've got the perfect solution... Most studio owners get marketing all WRONG!! Tell me if this sounds familiar, you're writing blogs, posting daily on all the social media sites, sending out email newsletters, blah blah blah… While these activities might get you a new member or two EVENTUALLY, it will take months or even years before they payoff. You need new members today… Starting in July, Ron Medlin owner of the Rebel of Growth, an agency that focuses specifically on helping yoga studios grow memberships, Is hosting the 30 Members In 30 Days Challenge where he'll show you How to Add 30 New members to your studio in the next 30 Days. You’ll leave this challenge having everything you need to drive people through your doors and turn them into long-term members starting day one. So if you're ready to STOP WORKING YOURSELF to death doing busy work that will not grow your studio and start bringing new students in your door starting today. Join the challenge at www.rebelofgrowth.com/challenge. 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Brit Kolo from Marketing Personalities. After spending years working as a marketing coach, Brit created her own business where she studied the 16 Myers-Briggs (MBTI) personality types and determined what the best marketing strategy is for each of them. On this episode, Brit and I talk about Marketing Personalities, including why this important, how we can use our individual marketing personality to our benefit in our businesses, and how to start saying "no" to the things we think we should be doing in our businesses but aren't serving us. Brit also goes through my MBTI personality type - ENJF - and gives some examples of the type of marketing that ENFJ's (like me!) should be doing in their businesses. This was a really eye opening episode for me, and since implementing the strategies of my marketing personality into my business, I've seen a ton of shifts away from the things I think I should be doing and towards the marketing strategies that excite and light me up most. Enjoy! Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more here! This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. BeYogi is an online resource dedicated to providing yoga teachers and students with the inspiration and information and insurance they will need during every step of their yoga journey. BeYogi has drawn from their knowledge of the yoga world to not only create incredible content, but to also provide yoga and wellness professionals with the insurance coverage they will need to expand their careers. And, I don’t know about you but I know that I run into a lot of places that won’t let me teach or offer anything if I don’t have insurance, so this is definitely something that if you don’t have you’ll want. And they have incredible things like online teaching coverage so no matter what style you’re teaching or wherever you are in the world, give yourself a little peace of mind knowing that you are covered should something happen. Head on over to beyogi.com/mbom to learn more or to get coverage today. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Are you a studio owner that’s working 16-18 hour days but still struggling to grow? OR Are you a well established studio with healthy monthly revenue, but membership growth has plateaued? If either of these sound like you, I've got the perfect solution... Most studio owners get marketing all WRONG!! Tell me if this sounds familiar, you're writing blogs, posting daily on all the social media sites, sending out email newsletters, blah blah blah… While these activities might get you a new member or two EVENTUALLY, it will take months or even years before they payoff. You need new members today… Starting in July, Ron Medlin owner of the Rebel of Growth, an agency that focuses specifically on helping yoga studios grow memberships, Is hosting the 30 Members In 30 Days Challenge where he'll show you How to Add 30 New members to your studio in the next 30 Days. You’ll leave this challenge having everything you need to drive people through your doors and turn them into long-term members starting day one. So if you're ready to STOP WORKING YOURSELF to death doing busy work that will not grow your studio and start bringing new students in your door starting today. Join the challenge at www.rebelofgrowth.com/challenge. 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Danni Pomplun, who joined me all the way from San Francisco, CA. Danni is a full-time yoga teacher who runs a successful business both in San Francisco and online. He is a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, podcast host and so much more.  On this episode of the podcast, Danni shares his journey getting into yoga and what inspired him to become a yoga teacher. He also talks about why he decided to take the leap into teaching yoga full-time, what that journey and transition has been like for him, and what he's learned along the way. Danni talks a lot about the importance of the teachings of yoga, and integrating them into our lives and our personal practice. We also talk about authenticity and how to teach from a place of authenticity and become an authentic yoga teacher.  Enjoy!  Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more here! This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. BeYogi is an online resource dedicated to providing yoga teachers and students with the inspiration and information and insurance they will need during every step of their yoga journey. BeYogi has drawn from their knowledge of the yoga world to not only create incredible content, but to also provide yoga and wellness professionals with the insurance coverage they will need to expand their careers. And, I don’t know about you but I know that I run into a lot of places that won’t let me teach or offer anything if I don’t have insurance, so this is definitely something that if you don’t have you’ll want. And they have incredible things like online teaching coverage so no matter what style you’re teaching or wherever you are in the world, give yourself a little peace of mind knowing that you are covered should something happen. Head on over to beyogi.com/mbom to learn more or to get coverage today. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is… Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business. If you’re ready to grow fast and you’d like the blueprint to help you get started, Visit www.getyogastudents.com today to get the exact system Ron and his team uses to help his yoga studio clients add 10, 20, or even 30 new students every single month.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Rachel Schumont from The Yoga Counsel. Rachel came to yoga from a legal background and after making a drastic career change and becoming a yoga teacher, Rachel realized that a lot of yoga teachers needed help with the legal side of being a yoga entrepreneur and running a yoga business.  On this episode, we talk about what legal entity your business should be classified as, the legal side of naming and trademarking your business, as well as what needs to be on our websites. We also talk about liability insurance, waivers, what to look for in your contracts with studios, and much more.  If you've felt overwhelmed with the legal side of your yoga business, don't miss this episode!  Enjoy! Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more here! This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. BeYogi is an online resource dedicated to providing yoga teachers and students with the inspiration and information and insurance they will need during every step of their yoga journey. BeYogi has drawn from their knowledge of the yoga world to not only create incredible content, but to also provide yoga and wellness professionals with the insurance coverage they will need to expand their careers. And, I don’t know about you but I know that I run into a lot of places that won’t let me teach or offer anything if I don’t have insurance, so this is definitely something that if you don’t have you’ll want. And they have incredible things like online teaching coverage so no matter what style you’re teaching or wherever you are in the world, give yourself a little peace of mind knowing that you are covered should something happen. Head on over to beyogi.com/mbom to learn more or to get coverage today. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is… Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business. If you’re ready to grow fast and you’d like the blueprint to help you get started, Visit www.getyogastudents.com today to get the exact system Ron and his team uses to help his yoga studio clients add 10, 20, or even 30 new students every single month.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Rachel Scott! Rachel is a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, curriculum developer, author, and business coach. On this episode, Rachel shares her journey as a yoga teacher, and a teacher trainer, as well as how she went from surviving to thriving in the yoga industry. Rachel shares tips for creating great teacher trainings, including marketing, curriculum development, and execution, as well as some of her top yoga business tips.  Enjoy! -------- Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more at www.mbomyoga.com/retreats I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. This week’s Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Mickey! If you’ve been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars! The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Charlie Reid. Charlie is a personal trainer in San Francisco who offers a custom-tailored approach to fitness. On this episode, Charlie shares how he got into personal training and how he built up a successful private personal training business. Charlie talks about the importance of being great at what you do, caring about your clients, and how being passionate are the keys to running a successful business in the personal training industry. We also talk about the overlaps between the personal training and yoga industry, and what yoga teachers can learn from Charlie's business. Finally, we talk about the benefits of strength training as a yogi, and how to get started with a strength training practice. Enjoy! Learn more about the training in Golden at Golden Lotus Yoga Studio: https://goldenlotusyogastudio.com/trainings/ Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more here! This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. BeYogi is an online resource dedicated to providing yoga teachers and students with the inspiration and information and insurance they will need during every step of their yoga journey. BeYogi has drawn from their knowledge of the yoga world to not only create incredible content, but to also provide yoga and wellness professionals with the insurance coverage they will need to expand their careers. And, I don’t know about you but I know that I run into a lot of places that won’t let me teach or offer anything if I don’t have insurance, so this is definitely something that if you don’t have you’ll want. And they have incredible things like online teaching coverage so no matter what style you’re teaching or wherever you are in the world, give yourself a little peace of mind knowing that you are covered should something happen. Head on over to beyogi.com/mbom to learn more or to get coverage today. The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM. Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kristen Williams. Kristen is the founder of K10 Yoga Coop, the Winston Salem Yoga Festival and Yoga Evolving Now. She has traveled the world and is passionate about bringing community together through yoga!   On this episode, we talk about how Kristen has combined her love of yoga with her love of travel, the process of starting a yoga coop, what it's been like to start a yoga festival from scratch, and the business lessons she's learned through all of her different ventures.   Enjoy!   Learn more about Kristen at https://wsyogafest.com/ and https://k10yoga.com/   --- This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. BeYogi is an online resource dedicated to providing yoga teachers and students with the inspiration and information and insurance they will need during every step of their yoga journey. BeYogi has drawn from their knowledge of the yoga world to not only create incredible content, but to also provide yoga and wellness professionals with the insurance coverage they will need to expand their careers. And, I don’t know about you but I know that I run into a lot of places that won’t let me teach or offer anything if I don’t have insurance, so this is definitely something that if you don’t have you’ll want. And they have incredible things like online teaching coverage so no matter what style you’re teaching or wherever you are in the world, give yourself a little peace of mind knowing that you are covered should something happen. Head on over to beyogi.com/mbom to learn more or to get coverage today. --- The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze. Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected. Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM.   ---  Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kremena Yordanova from YorYoga. Kremena is originally from Bulgaria, but joined me from the Netherlands. Kremena took her first yoga class when she moved to the Netherlands in 2006, and she soon realized that with a regular practice, yoga could be life changing. She began teaching yoga in 2008 and has been teaching ever since. Now, she teaches weekly yoga classes, special workshops, events and retreats. On this episode, we talk about how Kremena built her yoga business in The Hague, how to find your authentic voice as a yoga teacher, how to create meaningful relationships on and off the mat, the business lessons she's learned throughout her career and much more. Enjoy! --- This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. BeYogi is an online resource dedicated to providing yoga teachers and students with the inspiration and information and insurance they will need during every step of their yoga journey. BeYogi has drawn from their knowledge of the yoga world to not only create incredible content, but to also provide yoga and wellness professionals with the insurance coverage they will need to expand their careers. And, I don’t know about you but I know that I run into a lot of places that won’t let me teach or offer anything if I don’t have insurance, so this is definitely something that if you don’t have you’ll want. And they have incredible things like online teaching coverage so no matter what style you’re teaching or wherever you are in the world, give yourself a little peace of mind knowing that you are covered should something happen. Head on over to beyogi.com/mbom to learn more or to get coverage today. --- This episode is also brought to you by Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week’s Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Caitlin!   If you’ve been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars! ---   Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jenny Shih. Jenny is a business coach who has taught more than 25,000 women how to earn a full-time income working 30 hours per week or less as online, service-based entrepreneurs. For most of her time in business, Jenny was debilitatingly sick and at some points was only able to work a few hours each week. As the household breadwinner, Jenny found strategic ways to ensure her business remained highly profitable while also giving her the much-needed time to heal. Drawing on both her decade of experience in high tech and her training with Martha Beck and spiritual teacher Byron Katie, Jenny guides her clients through a no-fluff, step-by-step approach to creating thriving businesses they love without having to work long hours or make huge sacrifices. On this episode, Jenny shares her journey from full-time employee to working 30-hours a week online and making 6-figures. We talk about everything from how to identify opportunities and create your first project to how to manage your time when there is a lot on your plate.   Learn more about Jenny at jennyshih.com.    Enjoy!   ---   This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. BeYogi is an online resource dedicated to providing yoga teachers and students with the inspiration and information and insurance they will need during every step of their yoga journey. BeYogi has drawn from their knowledge of the yoga world to not only create incredible content, but to also provide yoga and wellness professionals with the insurance coverage they will need to expand their careers. And, I don’t know about you but I know that I run into a lot of places that won’t let me teach or offer anything if I don’t have insurance, so this is definitely something that if you don’t have you’ll want. And they have incredible things like online teaching coverage so no matter what style you’re teaching or wherever you are in the world, give yourself a little peace of mind knowing that you are covered should something happen. Head on over to beyogi.com/mbom to learn more or to get coverage today. ---   This episode is also brought to you by Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week’s Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Shayna!   If you’ve been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars! ---   Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Katie Brauer. Katie is a yoga teacher, a former professional snowboarder, a former executive of the fastest growing boutique yoga studio in the US and the creator of The Yoga Professional Incubator. On this episode, Katie and I talk about yoga, the business of yoga, why it's important to be an "entrepreneur" in the yoga industry, as well as the money side of yoga and how we can blend money and spirituality in a way that feels authentic, and much more. Enjoy! Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more here! This episode is brought to you by BeYogi. BeYogi is an online resource dedicated to providing yoga teachers and students with the inspiration and information and insurance they will need during every step of their yoga journey. BeYogi has drawn from their knowledge of the yoga world to not only create incredible content, but to also provide yoga and wellness professionals with the insurance coverage they will need to expand their careers. And, I don’t know about you but I know that I run into a lot of places that won’t let me teach or offer anything if I don’t have insurance, so this is definitely something that if you don’t have you’ll want. And they have incredible things like online teaching coverage so no matter what style you’re teaching or wherever you are in the world, give yourself a little peace of mind knowing that you are covered should something happen. Head on over to beyogi.com/mbom to learn more or to get coverage today. I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Blake! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars! Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work… and barely paying the bills. What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is…. Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

This week on the podcast, I am very excited to be catching up with Jules Mitchell. Jules was a guest on season one of the show and we talked about her background in biomechanics, how she incorporated biomechanics into her yoga teaching, and how to find your specialty as a yoga teacher.    In this episode, Jules shares how her yoga business has evolved over the past three years to focus more on workshops and trainings that she teaches around the world, the process of writing and publishing her book, and the challenges facing the yoga industry when it comes to money.    ---- Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Visit mbomyoga.com/retreats for info! ---- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Blake! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars! ----  

You've heard on previous episodes about the retreat I'm co-leading this fall in Costa Rica with Meghan Pherrill. We wanted to take listeners behind the scenes and let you hear everything that went and is going into putting it together. Notes from this episode: How yoga helped Meghan overcome depression and why she decided to become a yoga teacher My story of finding yoga and deciding to become a yoga teacher The idea behind bringing together yoga teachers and helping them grow their businesses and brands Why Costa Rica? Breaking down what you can expect at the retreat Learn more about Meghan at balancebymeghan.com Learn more about the retreat at mbomyoga.com/retreats Learn more about the resort at bodhitreeyogaresort.com

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Peter Akkies from No More Newsletters. Peter helps yoga studios sell more memberships and delight their students by automating their email marketing.    On this episode, we talk about why yoga studios should get rid of the email newsletter and start automating their email marketing in a more targeted way that will actually get clients coming back to the studio. Peter shares the top ways to automate your emails, tips and tricks for getting more engagement with your email marketing, and why being strategic with email marketing is important for your yoga business. Enjoy! ---- Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Visit mbomyoga.com/retreats for info! ---- This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Blake! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars! ----

This week on the podcast, I am joined by the co-founder of American Yogi, Mike Sussman. Mike started American yogi with his brother last year after seeing the need to make yoga more accessible for veterans, first responders, non-typical yogis and men. In this episode, Mike shares the story of his brother recovering from a broken back with yoga, finding yoga himself, and experiencing the life-changing effects of consistent practice. We also discuss the process of creating a yoga brand and how to make a movement beyond your products. Enjoy! ----  Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more at mbomyoga.com/retreats ---- I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Scotty! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Susanne Rieker. Susanne Rieker is a yoga teacher, traveler and entrepreneur on a mission to teach yoga teachers & spiritual entrepreneurs how to build a successful online presence. She’s been working in digital marketing for 20 years and is now living mostly in Bali. Susanne is passionate about supporting yoga teachers on their online journey, using both her expertise and her understanding of the yoga world to help you find your digital marketing dharma. In this episode, we talk about the value of websites and top tips for creating your website as a yoga teacher. Susanne shares the top things to include in a great yoga website, as well as what to avoid. Enjoy! ---- Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more at mbomyoga.com/retreats ---- I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Allison! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Susi Hately. Susi has a B.Sc. in Kinesiology with a focus on Exercise Physiology, is a yoga teacher, a yoga therapist, and a lover of anatomy and functional movement. After working in occupational therapy and at a pain center, Susi combined her passion for helping people feel good in their bodies with yoga. Now, Susi runs a business called Functional Synergy where she trains yoga teachers to feel more comfortable and confident with anatomy and working with different and unique bodies.  On this episode, Susi and I talk about her journey from a kinesiologist to a yoga teacher and how she was able to blend her passion for her yoga with her passion for pain management. We also talk about how Susi has been able to create a successful business training yoga teachers on better, more functional anatomy, and some of the areas of asana that we may not be teaching correctly.  Enjoy! ------ Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us.  Learn more here at MBOmyoga.com/retreats ------ I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Blake! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit www.schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Mado Hesselink. Mado is a yoga teacher, a mother, a yoga business coach, and the host and founder of the Yoga Teacher Resource podcast. I had the pleasure of being a guest on Mado's podcast a couple of months ago, and she is a delight to talk to. Her and I very much have similar beliefs when it comes to the yoga industry, and I'm excited to share this episode where we're talking about how to change the yoga industry from the inside out. What does that mean? It means that as yoga teachers, we think about how we have to teach in yoga studios and there aren't other options for us, but on this episode, Mado shares how we can become more empowered as yoga teachers to be entrepreneurs. We can be selective about where we teach, how we spend our time and start making more money by offering our teachings outside of the studio space and in other areas of the community. We also talk about business lessons for yoga teachers, what Mado has learned through her career, and more! Enjoy! --------- Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more at mbomyoga.com/retreats --------- I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Jaime! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!

This week on the podcast I am joined on the podcast by Tara Newbigging from Canmore, Alberta. She is the founder of BooTy and Studio B and you may remember Tara from all the way back in season 1. I had the pleasure of chatting with Tara as one of my very first episodes that I did for M.B.Om, and on that episode we talked all about how she stepped outside of the box to create her own fitness brand, BooTy. Since then, Tara has trained BooTy leaders around the world, as well as opened a home studio in Canmore called Studio B.   On this episode, Tara and I talk about what it was like to grow her brand and her business, train other teachers around the globe, and what it's been like to open a yoga & fitness studio in a small town. Tara talks about business lessons and what she's learned through the process of growing her business, and much more.   Enjoy!   ------ Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Check out the details at mbomyoga.com/retreats ------ I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Shayna! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!    

This week on the podcast I am joined by Sandy Fernandez. Sandy is a yogi, a yoga teacher, and the founder of Karmic Currency. Sandy gives clients a holistic and spiritual approach to dealing with finance and money, and helps them to understand how to unlock chakra energy to manifest success and abundance in their personal and professional lives. Sandy is also the author of Karmic Currency, Chakras and Money, which outlines how each chakra plays a role in your life allowing you to create and attract abundance and opportunities.   On this episode, we talk about money mindset, how to unblock chakra energy to manifest success and abundance in your business and in your personal lives, and of course, we dive deep into the business of yoga. Sandy also shares about her book, and how you can shift your money mindset using the chakras. Enjoy!  ---------- Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us. Learn more here! --------- I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Lindsey! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kristine Divall who is a yoga teacher, a mother, and the co-founder of Vinyasa Yoga for Youth. On this episode, Kristine shares what it was like to start Vinyasa Yoga for Youth, a yoga non-profit that brings yoga to schools with troubled yoga in cities across Canada. She shares the challenges of starting a yoga business in the non-profit sector, as well as the challenges of working with youth in schools, including getting connected with schools, getting the necessary certifications and checks to work with youth, and then finding teachers to teach classes. She also shares what she's learned about the power of word of mouth marketing, the importance of sharing our passions, and having a clear mission with your business. Finally, she shares tips for other yoga teachers interested in starting a yoga non-profit, as well as some of the biggest business lessons she's learned through her career as a yoga teachers and business owner.  Enjoy!  Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us.  Learn more here!  I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my booking through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Scotty! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Marjolaine Savoie. Marjolaine is originally French Canadian, but joined me all the way from Berlin, Germany. She is the founder of Morning Marjolaine and the Living Mindfully Podcast. She is also a mindfulness coach and yoga teacher, and on this episode we talk about being a successful yoga teacher, being a podcast host, how to build a business that resonates with your clients, as well as how to frame your teaching as entrepreneurship.  Marjolaine also shares tips that she has learned from her yoga career, as well as from working with yoga teachers 1-on-1, about how to grow your business and succeed as a new yoga teacher. Enjoy!  I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my booking through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Shayna! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!

This week on the podcast I am celebrating 3 years of M.B.Om! On February 1, 2016, I launched the very first episode of M.B.Om, and now, I have 134 episodes live. The last 3 years of M.B.Om has been a wild ride on this episode, I share what my intentions were when I started, how the podcast has grown and what that's been like, some of my biggest learnings from running M.B.Om, the highlights and the lowlights, as well as what's next for the show.  A big shout out to you guys for listening. If it weren't for you, I certainly wouldn't have made it this far and I am beyond grateful for this amazing community!  Enjoy!   

This week on the podcast I am joined by Michelle Linane. Michelle is a yoga teacher, yoga business coach, former studio owner, and the host of the popular podcast, Love Teaching Yoga.  On this episode of the podcast Michelle and talk about what it was like to own a yoga studio, including business lessons she learned through studio ownership. We also talk about being a podcast host, running a successful yoga business, and tips for new yoga teachers teaching at yoga studios and looking to expand their yoga businesses.  Enjoy!  I am super excited to announce a brand new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my booking through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Shayna! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars! BLISSED is an online wellness platform and community, which offers programs to help you feel fully ALIVE! Their Simply Awaken Program is a 21 Day commitment for a total mind, body and soul Reset… It’s a great program to kick off the New Year and take control over your health. For 21 days, you complete an elimination diet while increasing fat and vegetable intake with the beneficial practice of intermittent fasting. Everything is organized and planned for you with weekly grocery lists, meal plans and delicious recipes. Enjoy access to a full library of yoga video’s for different styles, energy levels and time commitments with a focus on cleansing. In addition, there is a mindfulness library with guided meditations and journal prompts to track your progress and go deeper into Self awareness. This is NOT a one and done program.. its to teach you to notice how different foods and practices effect you. Simply Awaken encourages you to advocate for a higher standard of health in your life. Go to welcometoblissed.com and use promotion code: iamblissed (all one word) for 25% off their program. What do you think…. just 21 days to reclaim your health and your life.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Alec Gorjestani, a software engineer, and the co-founder of OfferingTree. On this episode of the podcast we are talking about the importance of websites and SEO for yoga teachers.  Alec shares the benefits of having a website as a yoga teacher, as well as breaks down what SEO is and how you can start improving your SEO as a yoga teacher. We talk about both technical and non-technical ways to improve your SEO, and Alec shares specific strategies and tips for yoga teachers in an easy to understand way. Finally, Alec also share what OfferingTree is and why they've created it as an alternative for yoga teachers.  Enjoy!  I am super excited to announce a brand new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my booking through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Maya! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars! BLISSED is an online wellness platform and community, which offers programs to help you feel fully ALIVE! Their Simply Awaken Program is a 21 Day commitment for a total mind, body and soul Reset… It’s a great program to kick off the New Year and take control over your health. For 21 days, you complete an elimination diet while increasing fat and vegetable intake with the beneficial practice of intermittent fasting. Everything is organized and planned for you with weekly grocery lists, meal plans and delicious recipes. Enjoy access to a full library of yoga video’s for different styles, energy levels and time commitments with a focus on cleansing. In addition, there is a mindfulness library with guided meditations and journal prompts to track your progress and go deeper into Self awareness. This is NOT a one and done program.. its to teach you to notice how different foods and practices effect you. Simply Awaken encourages you to advocate for a higher standard of health in your life. Go to welcometoblissed.com  and use promotion code: iamblissed (all one word) for 25% off their program. What do you think…. just 21 days to reclaim your health and your life.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Eman Zabi from The Scribesmith. Eman is a brand strategist based out of Vancouver, BC and she's here to share some of her top branding tips for yoga teachers and studio owners.  On this episode we talk about how to create a brand story, the key questions to ask yourself when it comes to creating a powerful brand, how to create a cohesive message and copy for your brand, how to figure out your target market and communicate with them and much more.  Enjoy! I am super excited to announce a brand new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my booking through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Anna! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars! BLISSED is an online wellness platform and community, which offers programs to help you feel fully ALIVE! Their Simply Awaken Program is a 21 Day commitment for a total mind, body and soul Reset… It’s a great program to kick off the New Year and take control over your health. For 21 days, you complete an elimination diet while increasing fat and vegetable intake with the beneficial practice of intermittent fasting. Everything is organized and planned for you with weekly grocery lists, meal plans and delicious recipes. Enjoy access to a full library of yoga video’s for different styles, energy levels and time commitments with a focus on cleansing. In addition, there is a mindfulness library with guided meditations and journal prompts to track your progress and go deeper into Self awareness. This is NOT a one and done program.. its to teach you to notice how different foods and practices effect you. Simply Awaken encourages you to advocate for a higher standard of health in your life. Go to welcometoblissed.com  and use promotion code: iamblissed (all one word) for 25% off their program. What do you think…. just 21 days to reclaim your health and your life.

I am so excited to kickoff 2019 with an interview with Amber Karnes! She is the founder of Body Positive Yoga and the co-creator of Yoga for All online teacher training. Amber is a yoga teacher, ruckus maker, social justice advocate and business owner, who specializes in an adaptive, accessible yoga practice. On this episode, Amber and I talk about what it means to offer accessible yoga, how you can make your yoga classes feel more accessible through the language and sequencing that you use, what it's like to accept all different bodies and people into your yoga classes, and more. Enjoy! I am super excited to announce a brand new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my booking through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Anna! Schedulicity worked with yoga businesses to find out what they really needed to make their business more successful and less stressful. They developed group bookings, online waivers, waitlists and client alerts to help you manage the needs of your students and grow as a business. If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at [email protected] or visit schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!  BLISSED is an online wellness platform and community, which offers programs to help you feel fully ALIVE! Their Simply Awaken Program is a 21 Day commitment for a total mind, body and soul Reset… It’s a great program to kick off the New Year and take control over your health. For 21 days, you complete an elimination diet while increasing fat and vegetable intake with the beneficial practice of intermittent fasting. Everything is organized and planned for you with weekly grocery lists, meal plans and delicious recipes. Enjoy access to a full library of yoga video’s for different styles, energy levels and time commitments with a focus on cleansing. In addition, there is a mindfulness library with guided meditations and journal prompts to track your progress and go deeper into Self awareness. This is NOT a one and done program.. its to teach you to notice how different foods and practices effect you. Simply Awaken encourages you to advocate for a higher standard of health in your life. Go to welcometoblissed.com  and use promotion code: iamblissed (all one word) for 25% off their program. What do you think…. just 21 days to reclaim your health and your life.

This week's episode is the last episode of 2018! As usual, I'm reflecting on the last 12 months and everything that I've accomplished throughout the year.  I start this episode by sharing where I spent this year. My year was split between 5 months in Mexico, 5 months at home, and 2 months in the United States. By the time this episode airs, I'll be on a plane to Mexico to finish off the year exactly where I started it, in Mexico City.  This year I've felt a lot of accomplishment. I spent the first half of 2018 doing a lot of personal development and working on my money story to allow money to flow into my life and my business. The second half of the year, I worked my tail off to save for my 300 hour YTT that I'll be doing in early 2019. I said "yes" to every project that came my way, and because of that I am looking to find more ease in 2019. My intention moving forward is to work smarter, not harder.  My other successes for 2018 include releasing 50 new episodes of the podcast, talking to amazing guests from around the world including Jason Crandell, Diane Bruni and Amber Sears. I doubled my podcast downloads, released my signature course, Yoga Business Bootcamp, and grew my private Facebook community, Yoga Business Badasses a ton. I am so grateful for this community, and I couldn't have done any of that without you guys, so thank you for listening and supporting me!  Finally, I talk about some of my failures and room for improvement in 2019, where the first half of the year is taking me, and more.  Enjoy!  BLISSED is an online wellness platform and community, which offers programs to help you feel fully ALIVE! Their Simply Awaken Program is a 21 Day commitment for a total mind, body and soul Reset… It’s a great program to kick off the New Year and take control over your health. For 21 days, you complete an elimination diet while increasing fat and vegetable intake with the beneficial practice of intermittent fasting. Everything is organized and planned for you with weekly grocery lists, meal plans and delicious recipes. Enjoy access to a full library of yoga video’s for different styles, energy levels and time commitments with a focus on cleansing. In addition, there is a mindfulness library with guided meditations and journal prompts to track your progress and go deeper into Self awareness. This is NOT a one and done program.. its to teach you to notice how different foods and practices effect you. Simply Awaken encourages you to advocate for a higher standard of health in your life. Go to welcometoblissed.com  and use promotion code: iamblissed (all one word) for 25% off their program. What do you think…. just 21 days to reclaim your health and your life.   This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week on the podcast I am joined by the co-founder of The Yogis Journal, Matt Kowald. Matt joined me all the way from Ontario, Canada, although you'll hear right away in the podcast that Matt is originally from Australia.  On this episode of the podcast we talk about where the idea for The Yogis Journal came from and what the process for creating a journal was like. We also talk about creating new, positive habits and how to create habits that will last in the long term, not just the short term. Matt shares how to create a successful morning and evening routine, as well as tips for breaking bad habits that aren't serving you anymore. Finally, Matt talks about the power of a daily journaling habit and how The Yogis Journal can help yoga teachers build a daily journaling habit!  Enjoy! BLISSED is an online wellness platform and community, which offers programs to help you feel fully ALIVE! Their Simply Awaken Program is a 21 Day commitment for a total mind, body and soul Reset… It’s a great program to kick off the New Year and take control over your health. For 21 days, you complete an elimination diet while increasing fat and vegetable intake with the beneficial practice of intermittent fasting. Everything is organized and planned for you with weekly grocery lists, meal plans and delicious recipes. Enjoy access to a full library of yoga video’s for different styles, energy levels and time commitments with a focus on cleansing. In addition, there is a mindfulness library with guided meditations and journal prompts to track your progress and go deeper into Self awareness. This is NOT a one and done program.. its to teach you to notice how different foods and practices effect you. Simply Awaken encourages you to advocate for a higher standard of health in your life. Go to welcometoblissed.com and use promotion code: iamblissed (all one word) for 25% off their program. What do you think…. just 21 days to reclaim your health and your life. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout offeringtree.com/mbom. 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kara Seymour from Liv Kundalini, who is joining me all the way from Portland, Maine. She is a yoga teacher, a studio owner and a mother. Kara started practicing yoga as a single mom, and after falling in love with the practice she decided to become a yoga teacher. Throughout Kara's journey, she's followed the "winks" from the universe that she's received, which has inspired her to open not one, but two yoga studios. Kara shares what it's been like opening a kundalini yoga studio in a state where there isn't much kundalini yoga practiced, what she's learned through the process, advice for new yoga teachers and more. Enjoy! BLISSED is an online wellness platform and community, which offers programs to help you feel fully ALIVE! Their Simply Awaken Program is a 21 Day commitment for a total mind, body and soul Reset… It’s a great program to kick off the New Year and take control over your health. For 21 days, you complete an elimination diet while increasing fat and vegetable intake with the beneficial practice of intermittent fasting. Everything is organized and planned for you with weekly grocery lists, meal plans and delicious recipes. Enjoy access to a full library of yoga video’s for different styles, energy levels and time commitments with a focus on cleansing. In addition, there is a mindfulness library with guided meditations and journal prompts to track your progress and go deeper into Self awareness. This is NOT a one and done program.. its to teach you to notice how different foods and practices effect you. Simply Awaken encourages you to advocate for a higher standard of health in your life. Go to welcometoblissed.com and use promotion code: iamblissed (all one word) for 25% off their program. What do you think…. just 21 days to reclaim your health and your life. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout www.offeringtree.com/mbom. 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Zahra and Chrissy from Blooming Happy Yoga. At Blooming Happy Yoga Zahra and Chrissy offer by-donation yoga classes in the park. So far, they are offering classes in Berlin, Germany and Melbourne, Australia.  On this episode of the podcast, Zahra and Chrissy share their yoga stories, what inspired them to create Blooming Happy Yoga, how they change their language and sequencing to make their all levels classes in the park feel welcoming, how to ask for donations in a way that feels authentic, the business lessons they've learned through creating Blooming Happy Yoga and more!  Enjoy! BLISSED is an online wellness platform and community, which offers programs to help you feel fully ALIVE! Their Simply Awaken Program is a 21 Day commitment for a total mind, body and soul Reset… It’s a great program to kick off the New Year and take control over your health. For 21 days, you complete an elimination diet while increasing fat and vegetable intake with the beneficial practice of intermittent fasting. Everything is organized and planned for you with weekly grocery lists, meal plans and delicious recipes. Enjoy access to a full library of yoga video’s for different styles, energy levels and time commitments with a focus on cleansing. In addition, there is a mindfulness library with guided meditations and journal prompts to track your progress and go deeper into Self awareness. This is NOT a one and done program.. its to teach you to notice how different foods and practices effect you. Simply Awaken encourages you to advocate for a higher standard of health in your life. Go to welcometoblissed.com  and use promotion code: iamblissed (all one word) for 25% off their program. What do you think…. just 21 days to reclaim your health and your life. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout www.offeringtree.com/mbom. Again, check out www.offeringtree.com/mbom to create your new website today.

Kelly DiNardo & Amy Pearce-Hayden are mothers, yoga teachers, yoga studio owners, and the co-authors of "Living the Sutras: A Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat". They met in Madison, Wisconsin and connected over both being yoga studio owners and yoga teachers. One thing led to another, and after discovering their mutual love of the yoga sutras, they decided to write an easy to digest book on the yoga sutras that will help people learn the yoga sutras and take them off the mat and into real life.  On this episode, Amy and Kelly share their yoga stories and how they met, they share lessons they've learned as yoga teachers and studio owners, the process of co-authoring a book, what "Living the Sutras" is all about, some of their favorite sutras and how to apply them off the mat and in real life, the biggest business lessons they've learned through their careers and more!  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout www.offeringtree.com/mbom. 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Amy McDonald from the Abundant Yoga Teacher. Amy joined me all the way from Australia, where she runs a business helping yoga teacher create abundant and successful yoga businesses. She runs yoga retreats around the world, and also has her own podcast, The Abundant Yoga Teacher.  On this episode, Amy and I dive into all things yoga business! We talk about what she learned running a (at home) yoga studio, tips for running a successful yoga retreat, why it's okay to mix business and spirituality, why we deserve to make bank, tips for new yoga teachers and more!  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout www.offeringtree.com/mbom. 

This week on the podcast I am joined by Trish Tutton from Banff, AB! I met Trish back in 2014 when I started working for lululemon and she was the Banff store's ambassador. Since then, I've had the pleasure of seeing Trish step into her niche of corporate mindfulness and really grow her business. On this episode we talk about Trish's journey as a yoga teacher, discovering her love of meditation and mindfulness, how she has taken her business into local corporations, tips for become a corporate yoga and mindfulness teacher and much more. Enjoy!  This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout www.offeringtree.com/mbom. This episode of the podcast is also brought to by YogaBossBabe. YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated female yoga entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their business. Each month you receive a box of goodies to keep you on track and feeling inspired with your business. For more information, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use promo code MBOM15 to get 15% off your first box.  

This week on the podcast I am joined by Vanessa, Rosler the founder of All You Can Yoga. Vanessa joined me all the way from Miami, where she is currently based, to share how she got into yoga and becoming a yoga teacher, where the idea for All You Can Yoga came from, what the brand is, how she's grown it and much more.  In this episode, Vanessa shares what it's taken to build a global yoga brand, the business lessons she's learned along the way, as well as tips for new yoga teachers.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout www.offeringtree.com/mbom.  This episode of the podcast is also brought to by YogaBossBabe. YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated female yoga entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their business. Each month you receive a box of goodies to keep you on track and feeling inspired with your business. For more information, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use promo code MBOM15 to get 15% off your first box.

This week on the podcast we're doing something fun! I'm reading a section from "She Means Business" by Carrie Green. This has been one of the most influential business books I've ever read, and it helped me break through a lot of my fears and challenges that were holding me back.  In this section we'll talk about why YOU are the biggest thing holding you back and how to stop holding yourself back from success. We'll talk about being curious in the pursuit of following your dreams and creating a successful career, creating a journaling practice, creating positive affirmations, and changing your posture and how all of these things can help you break through your fears to create the life of your dreams, and much more.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout offeringtree.com/mbom. Again, check out offeringtree.com/mbom to create your new website today.

This week I am joined by Nick Combs who is a yoga teacher, a yoga studio owner and the founder of M3 Yoga. Nick was formally a full-time nurse and discovered yoga after dealing with a back injury. Yoga helped heal him and he decided that he wanted to share his love of yoga with others. Nick started by teaching donation based yoga, and then slowly went through the process of recognizing his worth as a yoga teacher and decided to open his own studio, M3 Yoga. Now, M3 Yoga has a second location in Athens, GA and is running successful workshops and trainings. On this episode, we talk about how Nick went from being a full-time nurse to a full-time yoga teacher and studio owner, the mindset shifts he had to go through to become a successful yoga teacher and studio owner, the business side of running a successful yoga studio, and much more.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout offeringtree.com/mbom. Again, check out offeringtree.com/mbom to create your new website today.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Chioma (Chi) Njoku from The Mindful Bookkeeper. Chi is a business woman turned yoga teacher. After 6 months of teaching yoga full-time, Chi found that she couldn't create a sustainable living just off of her studio classes. She was frustrated and disheartened by the yoga industry. Then, after hearing too much "You can't make money in the yoga industry" and "I'll just do it for free", Chi decided to start her own business - The Mindful Bookkeeper - to help people begin to understand the power of money stories, relationships with money, and that it's okay to make money in your business!  On this episode, we talk about the money side of the yoga industry, why it's okay to make money as a yoga teacher, how to overcome your money stories, and much more.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout offeringtree.com/mbom. Again, check out offeringtree.com/mbom to create your new website today.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Nate Guadagni from BoYoga. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while now, you'll remember Nate from a few months ago. We did an awesome episode on growing your business through your email list and how to get an email list of 1,000 people! In this episode, Nate and I talk about how to grow your yoga business through serving baby boomers or people in an older population. He shares how he's grown his business this way, ways that you can start diving into this market, how teaching an older population is different than a younger market, and much more. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout offeringtree.com/mbom. Again, check out offeringtree.com/mbom to create your new website today.

This week on the podcast I’m joined by Destinee Berman. Destinee has been called the secret visionary behind today’s most recently recognised online schools in the intuitive arts and spiritual healing spaces. She spent 15 years in Silicon Valley managing clients like Twitter, HP and Microsoft before she headed into her own spiritual path in 2014. Now she’s the launch manager behind Ashley Turner and Sianna Sherman’s wildly success Urban Priestess Mystery School as well as Debra Silverman’s Applied Astrology Online School. On this episode of the podcast we talk about the spiritual side of running a business, shifting your perspective around making money, how to grow your following online through marketing and how she incorporates systems like astrology in her business, plus more. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That’s right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree’s website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you’ve been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout offeringtree.com/mbom. Again, check out offeringtree.com/mbom to create your new website today. This episode of the podcast is also brought to by YogaBossBabe. YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated female yoga entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their business. Each month you receive a box of goodies to keep you on track and feeling inspired with your business. For more information, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use promo code MBOM15 to get 15% off your first box.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Shannon Crow from The Connected Yoga Teacher for a conversation on hands on assists. This conversation spurred from a prompt in my private Facebook community, Yoga Business Badasses, around the topic of doing adjustments or assists in class. Shannon commented and we decided to turn conversation into a podcast episode for everyone to enjoy! In this episode, we discusses our thoughts and opinions on hands on assists, how to stay within scope of practice, if yoga teachers should be trained before they touch their students, why you should always make sure you have permission before you touch someone, and much more. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by OfferingTree. Most wellness professionals struggle with creating a website and a digital presence, so OfferingTree created easy to use software that guides yoga teachers through the process in about 30 minutes. That's right, you can have a website in 30 minutes!  OfferingTree's website tools allow teachers to put their schedule on their own branded website and allows their students to book classes and even pay online.  Your OfferingTree website will have a whole host of other tools to help you be a successful teacher like newsletter and a blog, website traffic analytics, search engine optimization, client communication tools and more.  OfferingTree really does make it simple to have a website and takes care of the tech side of teaching.  So if you've been putting off creating a website because you think it will be a headache, you should really give them a try.  To get started on your website today checkout offeringtree.com/mbom. Again, check out offeringtree.com/mbom to create your new website today. This episode of the podcast is also brought to by YogaBossBabe. YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated female yoga entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their business. Each month you receive a box of goodies to keep you on track and feeling inspired with your business. For more information, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use promo code MBOM15 to get 15% off your first box.  

This week on the podcast I am joined by Amber Sears from Epic Self! Amber is a mind, body, spirit transformation and business coach. Her mission it to empower people to dramatically upgrade their personal and professional lives with mind-body fitness, peak performance nutrition, lifestyle design, and conscious business. Amber specializes in producing deeply healing and empowering retreats and teacher training programs around the globe. She also work intimately with new and established health & wellness entrepreneurs to help them build their dream businesses, so they can make massive impact on those they serve. On this episode of the podcast, Amber shares her journey in dance, pilates, and yoga, as well as some of her biggest learnings through leading international retreats and trainings around the world, how we can reframe the concept of money to build sustainable businesses, how she created her business online, and so much more. Enjoy!   This episode of the podcast is also brought to by YogaBossBabe. YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated female yoga entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their business. Each month you receive a box of goodies to keep you on track and feeling inspired with your business. For more information, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use promo code MBOM15 to get 15% off your first box.

If you've been listening to the podcast for a while now, you know that FavYogis has been sponsoring the podcast! After 6 months of using the app and working with them, I had the chance to interview the founder and CEO, Temitope Sonuyi.  Temitope is a yogi, yoga teacher, and a programmer! After experiencing challenges in his own yoga business he decided to design an app to solve those problems. As he started talking to more and more yoga teachers, he realized that he wasn't alone in his need for an app that allowed people to see your schedule at all yoga studios.  FavYogis launched just over a year ago and since then, the app has changed a lot. They've add functions including students being able can pay right from the app, allowing push notifications to your followers, a personal page that your students can look at without the app, the ability to add the app to your website, and so much more.  Of course, Temitope also shares some of the biggest lessons he's learned through his career!  Enjoy! Connect with Temitope: FavYogis Temitope Yoga

This week on the podcast I am joined by Mark Walsh, the founder of Embodied Yoga Principles, The Embodied Facilitator and Integration. Mark joined me all the way from Brighton, UK to talk about his journey as a yoga teacher and yoga business owner.  On this episode of the podcast we talk about how to market yourself and your business, how to find your target market, niche and tribe, the importance of getting paid for your work and how to deal with challenges around money, and much more.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is also brought to by YogaBossBabe. YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated female yoga entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their business. Each month you receive a box of goodies to keep you on track and feeling inspired with your business. For more information, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use promo code MBOM15 to get 15% off your first box.

This week on the podcast we're doing something a little bit different! I am joined by DJ Taz Rashid who works in the yoga and wellness space creating music and playlists for yoga classes and yoga events.  Not only does DJ Taz share how he has successfully created his business, and some of his top business lessons, he also shares how using music can elevate your yoga business. Of course, not everyone likes to play music in their yoga classes and that is fine, but if you do, you can do it in a way that makes the experience for the student even better. DJ Taz shares how to create an intention and experience for the class using music, as well as how to allow music to be a solid part of your yoga brand. Taz also shares tips for creating a great playlist, how to choose great music, and more.  Enjoy! Text PLAYLIST to 44222 to get a FREE webinar training on yoga music and playlists, as well as a free download and a 75-minute playlist. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Yogabossbabe! Yogabossbabe is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated yoga instructors who want to build and grow their yoga business. Every month you get a box of goodies delivered to your doorstep filled with things that will help you build and grow your yoga business.   Each month you also have access to an online workshop, group coaching and the private Facebook community. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, this box is for you!   To learn more, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use code MBOM to get a discount off your first box! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone! No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website. There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you! You can also head on over to www.favyogis.com to learn more. 

A couple weeks ago, I had someone email in asking about how to build great relationships with studio owners, and how to leave situations that are negative or are not serving us anymore. This person continued to tell me that they are at a studio where they don't feel that they are being treated kindly, and personally, I am tired of hearing this. It is not okay for yoga teachers to just sit back and allow ourselves to be treated badly!  On this episode of the podcast, I talk about:  What to look for in a studio  How to build great relationships with studio owners  Why we need to respect ourselves as yoga teachers  How to find a great mentor  The importance of finding a space to teach that is a good fit for us and the studio owner  How to leave situations that are difficult How to deal with negative feedback The importance of being a great yoga teacher and respecting the studio owner This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Yogabossbabe! Yogabossbabe is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated yoga instructors who want to build and grow their yoga business. Every month you get a box of goodies delivered to your doorstep filled with things that will help you build and grow your yoga business. Each month you also have access to an online workshop, group coaching and the private Facebook community. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, this box is for you!   To learn more, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use code MBOM to get a discount off your first box! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone! No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website. There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Diane Bruni. Diane was the first female ashtanga teacher in Canada, a studio owner, a body worker, and now a teacher of functional movement.  On this episode, Diane shares how she first got into yoga, what the yoga landscape was like 20-30 years ago, owning a yoga studio, what it's been like shifting more towards functional movement, and what she's learned throughout her career.  Enjoy!  This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Yogabossbabe! Yogabossbabe is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated yoga instructors who want to build and grow their yoga business. Every month you get a box of goodies delivered to your doorstep filled with things that will help you build and grow your yoga business.   Each month you also have access to an online workshop, group coaching and the private Facebook community. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, this box is for you!   To learn more, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use code MBOM to get a discount off your first box! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone! No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website. There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Trina Altman. Trina received her training through STOTT PILATES® and is an E-RYT 500. She’s the creator of Yoga Deconstructed® and Pilates Deconstructed®, which take an interdisciplinary approach to foster an embodied understanding of yoga and Pilates and their relationship to modern movement science. On this episode of the podcast, we talk about Trina's journey as a yoga and pilates teacher, her approach to movement, anatomy and yoga, how she took her business online, and much more!  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone! No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website. There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast I am joined by the co-founder of Yoga Trade, Erica Hartnick. Erica discovered yoga after spending years as an athlete, and after slowly falling in love with the practice, Erica decided to teach. Soon after she become a yoga teacher, she started pitching companies, and hotels around the world to see if she could do a trade. In return for accommodation, she would teach yoga! Erica did this for a number of years before the idea for Yoga Trade was a born! Why not create a platform where people can find traveling and teaching opportunities around the world? Fast forward 5 years, and Yoga Trade is the most popular online platform to find traveling yoga teaching opportunities. On this episode, Erica shares how the idea for Yoga Trade was born and how she actually got it started with her co-founders. She talks about the struggles of creating an online platform and membership site, tips for other people who want to travel and teach or create an online business, as well as what she's learned through the process. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Yogabossbabe! Yogabossbabe is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated yoga instructors who want to build and grow their yoga business. Every month you get a box of goodies delivered to your doorstep filled with things that will help you build and grow your yoga business.   Each month you also have access to an online workshop, group coaching and the private Facebook community. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, this box is for you!   To learn more, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use code MBOM to get a discount! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone! No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website. There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

Jason Crandell is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, who teaches workshops and trainings around the world. He is a San Francisco based yoga teacher, and also writes for Yoga Journal, and teaches on Yoga Glo.  In this episode of the podcast, Jason shares his yoga story with myself and listeners. Jason shares how he went from not enjoying his first yoga class to really enjoying the practice, and then becoming a teacher. He shares what it was like to be a yoga teacher 20 years ago, how the yoga world has changed, and how he's navigated the changing yoga landscape.  Jason also share tips for new yoga teachers to stand out in a competitive industry, the importance of word-of-mouth and honing your skills, and so much more.  Enjoy! Teaching demos are something that you will need to do before getting studio jobs! They can scary and intimidating, especially when you're first starting out. That's why I've created a FREE teaching demo checklist to help you prepare. Download your copy here!  This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Yogabossbabe! Yogabossbabe is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated yoga instructors who want to build and grow their yoga business. Every month you get a box of goodies delivered to your doorstep filled with things that will help you build and grow your yoga business.   Each month you also have access to an online workshop, group coaching and the private Facebook community. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, this box is for you!   To learn more, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone! No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website. There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast I am re-joined by Lauren Rudick! Lauren and I first connected about a year ago to talk about her journey in becoming an international yoga teacher. Now, on this episode, we dive into creating and growing an international yoga teacher training program.  Lauren shares tips for how she's made Yoga Academy International successful so far, some of the struggles with filling programs, including the changing Facebook and Instagram algorithms, as well as what sets her training apart.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone! No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website. There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Yogabossbabe! Yogabossbabe is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated yoga instructors who want to build and grow their yoga business. Every month you get a box of goodies delivered to your doorstep filled with things that will help you build and grow your yoga business.   Each month you also have access to an online workshop, group coaching and the private Facebook community. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, this box is for you!   To learn more, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Jessica Murphy, who is a yoga teacher, podcast host, and the founder of the Dirty South Yoga Fest based out of Atlanta, GA. On this episode, Jessica shares her yoga story, what inspired her to create the festival, and what it takes to create and grow a successful yoga event or festival. We talked about everything from finding a venue, getting teachers, promoting a big event, selling tickets, self-care when you're coordinating a big event, as well as what Jessica's learned through running the Dirty Yoga Fest! Enjoy! Don't forget to check out the Dirty Yoga Fest this July!!  This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone! No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website. There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kathryn Bruni-Young who is the founder of Mindful Strength, the host of the Mindful Strength Podcast, an international teacher and a creative thinker in the field of yoga and movement. Kathryn grew up practicing yoga, and started teaching when she was in her late teens. After years of practicing more traditional Ashtanga, Kathryn realized that she was having chronic pain in her body, and started to learn more about movement. On this episode, Kathryn dives into her passion for movement and how her teaching style has changed significantly since learning more about movement and how it can be integrated with yoga. We also discuss taking your yoga business online and what it takes to a successful entrepreneur, how to build a successful online course and tips for teaching workshops around the world.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Yogabossbabe! Yogabossbabe is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated yoga instructors who want to build and grow their yoga business. Every month you get a box of goodies delivered to your doorstep filled with things that will help you build and grow your yoga business.   Each month you also have access to an online workshop, group coaching and the private Facebook community. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, this box is for you!   To learn more, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone! No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website. There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Nathalie Croix who is the founder of the Shanti Yoga Shala, Shanti Yoga Teacher Training and the host of the Life on Earth podcast. On this episode of the podcast, Nathalie shares her journey as a yogi and yoga teacher, and how much of her learnings came from working as a studio manager for a number of years, before she decided to dive into owning her own studio. Nathalie shares what it takes to run a successful yoga studio and yoga teacher training program, and how to fill workshops, trainings, and retreats while still maintaining your values, mission, and authenticity. Nathalie also shares some of the biggest business lessons that she's learned through her yoga career, and the important of always learning, always taking care of yourself, and always coming from a place of love.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers.   The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website.   There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Anastasia Shevchenko who is the founder of the Berlin Yoga Conference. Anastasia was born in Ukraine, grew up in Canada, and is now living in Berlin. Anastasia has been practicing yoga since she was a teenager and after years of practicing and teaching, she wanted to expand her offerings and bring the yoga community together with the first ever Berlin Yoga Conference, which will be happening in 2019. On this episode, Anastasia shares where the idea for the Berlin Yoga Conference came from, what it's been like creating it - finding a space, finding teachers, setting the schedule, marketing the conference and selling tickets, etc. - and what she's learned through her yoga business and through the Berlin Yoga Conference. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers.   The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website.   There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast we're doing something a little bit different! In this solo episode of the show, I am read through chapter 24 of You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero. I read this book in April and absolutely loved it, but the chapter on money was easily the most influential chapter for me.  On this episode, I read through the money chapter to you (chapter 24), while adding in my thoughts and giving some additional commentary on how we can break through our money stories, the importance of recognizing what our relationship with money is and how it is impacting our business, as well as how this chapter really helped me move past some of my biggest struggles with money.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers.   The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website.   There’s a brand spanking new feature on the Fav Yogis App!!! Teaching a lot of classes? Now you can auto-generate text for sharing your schedule on social media. Along with the time and date you can optionally include the title and location of each class or event!   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!  

This week on the podcast I am talking with Chris Cannon. Chris is the founder of Studio Prosperity and the host of The Studio Prosperity podcast. Chris and I had the pleasure of meeting in Mexico City and recording this in person! On this episode, we talk about all things yoga studios and yoga business, including why it's okay to make money and still be spiritual, why software and systems are important in your yoga studio, the relationship between the studio owner and the teacher, and why being competitive can actually harm your business instead of make it thrive. Enjoy! Connect with Chris: Studio ProsperityStudio Prosperity Facebook Group This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers.   The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website.   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

I am joined on the podcast once again by Brea Johnson from Heart & Bones Yoga! Brea and I chatted about yoga + yoga business way back in Episode 8 of the podcast, and this time around, we are focusing our conversation how to take your yoga business online. Brea shares the process for building her tribe online, including the importance of determining what you're going to offer and having good sound quality. As well, we talk about why you don't need to a big following to be successful online, and why it's more important to find your tribe and determine your "why" than just focus on having a big Instagram following. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers.   The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website.   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This special BONUS episode M.B.Om features one of the episodes of my newest podcast: Yoga Business Bootcamp.    The Yoga Business Bootcamp podcast will take you through how to create your dream job, build an amazing resume, get a teaching job at a yoga studio, and how to expand your offerings to make more money and become more sustainable as a yoga teacher. On this episode, we’re talking about online and offline marketing! There are so many different aspects that make up marketing, which is why we talk about the online aspects and the offline aspects. Online marketing includes social media, and email newsletters; while offline marketing includes talking to your students and community in person, and designing posters for your programs. In this episode, we also cover how to find your authentic voice online and offline, and how to create marketing materials that are on brand. In the full marketing module of the course, we break down each of the aspects of online and offline marketing in detail and I help you to create a marketing plan and strategy that will really work for you and your business! To learn more or to join the full version of the course, please visit www.mbomyoga.com/yogabusinessbootcamp or https://yogabusinessbootcamp.teachable.com/.

Paloma has been practicing yoga for a number of years, and after working for lululemon and managing a yoga studio, she decided that she wanted to create her own business. Paloma decided to blend her love of yoga and travel to create her first business, which was a retreat creation business. Since then, her business has changed into Rock Your Yoga Retreat, which teaches yoga teachers how to create a successful yoga retreat. On this episode of the podcast, we talk about the importance of investing in yourself, being comfortable making money, why it's okay to mix yoga and business, and of course, how to create a successful retreat. Paloma walks us through the 5 elements of creating a successful yoga retreat, and hopefully leaves you feeling excited and expired to run successful retreats. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers.   The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website.   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Nate Guadagni. Nate is the founder of Bo Yoga®, an accessible blend of gentle yoga, qi gong (Chee Gong) and meditation. He is the inventor of the new Balance Bar prop; a flexible, padded lightweight staff which helps with balance, alignment and mobility making yoga safer and more approachable. Nate Guadagni has taught yoga, qi gong and meditation full time for over thirteen years and has managed six successful wellness centers in three major US cities. On top of that, Nate is a business badass, and on this episode we talk about the importance of having an email list and how to grow your email subscribers to 1,000 or more engaged people!  On this episode, we talk about how to identify your target market, how to determine your irresistible gift for your audience, how to get people to sign up for your email list, creating great automated emails, how to choose an email software, and how to nurture your email list once people are on it. Nate shares how to decide how often to send email campaigns, what to include in your email newsletters, and much more.   This episode is jam packed with information so make sure you have a pen and paper ready to take some notes! Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers.   The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website.   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Sytera Field from Episode 34! When Sytera and I first chatted back in the fall of 2016 she was teaching private yoga full-time and was not interested in studio ownership. Since then, she shifted into the role of studio owner, and opened up SyteraYoga at the beginning of January 2018. On this episode, we talk about what shifted for Sytera over the last 1.5 years, what it took to open a successful studio, including hiring teachers, creating an inclusive community, a schedule that works, and more. Sytera shares what she's learned as a studio owner, the challenges of running a yoga studio, and how she finds the balance of being both a teacher, leader, and business owner. Enjoy! Hear Sytera's yoga story on Episode 34 of the podcast! Connect with Sytera Yoga through their website and on Facebook & Instagram! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by Fitbizzle! Fitbizzle is a simple and affordable booking and payments system for independent yoga teachers and smaller studios. With Fitbizzle, you only pay for what you use instead of a large monthly fee. For a 1 month free trial check out fitbizzle.com/amanda. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis! Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers.   The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. You can update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places and paying a ton of money each month for a software platform where students MIGHT stumble across your classes. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   On top of being able to send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to your students, you can also post workshops and events that will allow you to reach organic traffic through the search feature that you may never have been able to reach through simply putting the events on your website.   Head on over to the app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code MBOM and let them know that I sent you!

This week on the podcast we're talking about procrastination. Procrastination is something that many of us deal with, and arguably, something that is just part of the human experience.  I talk about tips for dealing with a specific task that you are procrastinating, as well as tips for preventing procrastination in your life in general, and the tips that I personally use to beat procrastination and get sh*t done!  If you struggle with procrastination, this episode is for you! Enjoy!  This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by Fitbizzle! Fitbizzle is a simple and affordable booking and payments system for independent yoga teachers and smaller studios. With Fitbizzle, you only pay for what you use instead of a large monthly fee. For a 1 month free trial check out fitbizzle.com/amanda. On this episode, I also talk about Yoga Business Bootcamp! Yoga Business Bootcamp is a 12-module program designed for yoga teachers who are want to create, grow or expand their yoga businesses. Whether you are a new yoga teacher looking to get studio jobs, a yoga teacher who needs a yoga teacher website, or a yoga teacher who is ready to expand into offering workshops, privates and retreats, this course can help you thrive. Each module of Yoga Business Bootcamp walks you through a different topic, including setting tangible goals for your business, building your yoga website, creating a yoga brand and brand strategy, creating and designing a beautiful yoga teacher resume, to expanding your business and creating a sales funnel. You will leave Yoga Business Bootcamp with tangible results. Each module has activities for you to work through so you can apply what you’re learning to your business. You will experience more confidence and clarity in your business, more customers, and more revenue. To learn more, please visit https://yogabusinessbootcamp.teachable.com/

This week on the podcast I am joined by Eileen McGurty from Great Online Teaching. Taking your yoga business online is a great additional source of revenue, and a great way for people to discover you from anywhere in the world, but it can also feel really, really complicated. On this episode, Eileen shares how to plan out great content for your target market, how to make sure the content your filming will resonate with your audience, tips on equipment and how to get good lighting and sound, marketing your course once it's out there, and how to get over the perfectionism mentality and just put it out there. Enjoy! Tax season is here, and as a yoga entrepreneur, dealing with your finances, accounting, and tax preparation can take you away from focusing on the rest of your business. Doing your own books and taxes is an unnecessary risk, and you can save valuable time and money by outsourcing your accounting and tax preparation. Ceterus specializes in accounting and tax preparation for yoga businesses. This is a complete done-for-you solution, with no work on your end. You’ll have access to your financials online, including a mobile app. You get the information you need to make better business decisions with their secure cloud-based platform. And they combine people and technology so you always have someone to talk to when you need to. To learn more about Ceterus' fitness business accounting and benchmarked reporting solution, please visit www.ceterus.com/mbom. If you sign up through this podcast, you will get 50% off your first two months! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by Fitbizzle! Fitbizzle is a simple and affordable booking and payments system for independent yoga teachers and smaller studios. With Fitbizzle, you only pay for what you use instead of a large monthly fee. For a 1 month free trial check out fitbizzle.com/amanda.

Justin Harwood is the founder of Edgepoint Social and a social media expert. On this episode of the podcast, we talk all things social media. We cover how to choose the right platform(s) to be on, how to stay up to date with the new algorithm changes, batching content, getting more views on your content, and more. Justin shares some of his tips for building engagement on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter, as well as the power of chat bots. We talk about Facebook ads vs. Instagram, whether or not they are right for, and why being successful on social media all comes down to testing what will work with your audience. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis. Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers…. Do you teach yoga? Then this is the app for you. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. Update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places for students to MAYBE stumble across it. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   With FavYogis, you can receive donations or tips from students, send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to students. Just your yoga. Teachers add classes. Students add teachers. Students and teachers stay connected. Get the FavYogis app on any app store for free. Use code MBOM and let them know I sent you! Tax season is here, and as a yoga entrepreneur, dealing with your finances, accounting, and tax preparation can take you away from focusing on the rest of your business. Doing your own books and taxes is an unnecessary risk, and you can save valuable time and money by outsourcing your accounting and tax preparation. Ceterus specializes in accounting and tax preparation for yoga businesses. This is a complete done-for-you solution, with no work on your end. You’ll have access to your financials online, including a mobile app. You get the information you need to make better business decisions with their secure cloud-based platform. And they combine people and technology so you always have someone to talk to when you need to. To learn more about Ceterus' fitness business accounting and benchmarked reporting solution, please visit www.ceterus.com/mbom. If you sign up through this podcast, you will get 50% off your first two months! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by Fitbizzle! Fitbizzle is a simple and affordable booking and payments system for independent yoga teachers and smaller studios. With Fitbizzle, you only pay for what you use instead of a large monthly fee. For a 1 month free trial check out fitbizzle.com/amanda.

Jack Boken is a Canadian yoga teacher and the founder of Happy Jack Yoga. Jack came to yoga from the corporate world, and spent months traveling the world teaching yoga and playing his guitar. When we got back to Canada, he dove into building his business and figuring out what he wanted to do. Since then, Happy Jack Yoga has grown into a global brand offering trainings and retreats around the world. On this episode of the podcast, Jack and I talk about following your heart and doing what feels authentic to you. We also talk about how to build a successful global business, what Jack's day-to-day life looks like, how to be a successful yoga teacher, and to how to build your business in an authentic way that is real to you. Jack gives tips for creating connection with your students and how to maintain loyal customers.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis. Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers…. Do you teach yoga? Then this is the app for you. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. Update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places for students to MAYBE stumble across it. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   With FavYogis, you can receive donations or tips from students, send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to students. Just your yoga. Teachers add classes. Students add teachers. Students and teachers stay connected. Get the FavYogis app on any app store for free. Use code MBOM and let them know I sent you! Tax season is here, and as a yoga entrepreneur, dealing with your finances, accounting, and tax preparation can take you away from focusing on the rest of your business. Doing your own books and taxes is an unnecessary risk, and you can save valuable time and money by outsourcing your accounting and tax preparation. Ceterus specializes in accounting and tax preparation for yoga businesses. This is a complete done-for-you solution, with no work on your end. You’ll have access to your financials online, including a mobile app. You get the information you need to make better business decisions with their secure cloud-based platform. And they combine people and technology so you always have someone to talk to when you need to. To learn more about Ceterus' fitness business accounting and benchmarked reporting solution, please visit www.ceterus.com/mbom. If you sign up through this podcast, you will get 50% off your first two months!

Josh & Jenna's yoga journey started with practicing Bikram Yoga, and their passion for the practice led them to own a studio in Red Deer, AB. After owning the studio for a number of years, they decided to take their life, their kids and their business on the road. They sold their yoga studio and began building an online business where they teach yoga teachers and yoga studio owners how to run successful businesses. On this episode of the podcast, we talk about tips for owning a successful yoga studio, how to get yoga teacher jobs while traveling, the importance of getting paid for what you do, and how to sell your products and services as a studio or teacher. Josh and Jenna have a lot of experience with the business of yoga and we dive deep into the business of both owning a successful yoga studio and being a successful + sustainable yoga teacher. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis. Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers…. Do you teach yoga? Then this is the app for you. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. Update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places for students to MAYBE stumble across it. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   With FavYogis, you can receive donations or tips from students, send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to students. Just your yoga. Teachers add classes. Students add teachers. Students and teachers stay connected. Get the FavYogis app on any app store for free. Use code MBOM and let them know I sent you! Tax season is here, and as a yoga entrepreneur, dealing with your finances, accounting, and tax preparation can take you away from focusing on the rest of your business. Doing your own books and taxes is an unnecessary risk, and you can save valuable time and money by outsourcing your accounting and tax preparation. Ceterus specializes in accounting and tax preparation for yoga businesses. This is a complete done-for-you solution, with no work on your end. You’ll have access to your financials online, including a mobile app. You get the information you need to make better business decisions with their secure cloud-based platform. And they combine people and technology so you always have someone to talk to when you need to. To learn more about Ceterus' fitness business accounting and benchmarked reporting solution, please visit www.ceterus.com/mbom. If you sign up through this podcast, you will get 50% off your first two months!

Justin Cooper is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, the host of the Kula Wellness podcast, and the co-founder of Kula Wellness. Justin came to yoga while working in the restaurant industry and his passion for health and wellness took him in the direction of doing a masters of holistic counselling and psychology. He dove into the program, and started doing personal training. His personal training business picked up to the point where we was able to quit his restaurant job. Along the way, Justin realized that the masters program wasn't what he wanted to do, so he quit that to travel SE Asia, where he took his yoga teacher training.  When Justin came back from SE Asia, he dove into entrepreneurship and co-founded Kula Wellness with his partner. On this episode of the podcast, Justin and I talk about building a successful business in your community, as well as online. We also talk about finding clients, building up your cliental, setting boundaries, preventing burnout, and more. Justin also shares the process of setting up the first Kula Wellness Retreat and what he's learned from that experience. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis. Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers…. Do you teach yoga? Then this is the app for you. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. Update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places for students to MAYBE stumble across it. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   With FavYogis, you can receive donations or tips from students, send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to students. Just your yoga. Teachers add classes. Students add teachers. Students and teachers stay connected. Get the FavYogis app on any app store for free. Use code MBOM and let them know I sent you! I am so excited to be launching Yoga Business Bootcamp, a 12-module course to help you with all things yoga business! I take you from dream job creation, through building a website, creating a yoga teacher resume, expanding your offerings, building your sales funnel, expanding your offerings and much more. If you are looking to grow and expand your yoga business, this is for you. Learn more here! Are you looking for a yoga teacher training opportunity with great teachers and the ability to do from the comfort of your own yoga community? Join the Yoga Goddess Academy teacher training, which I am so honored to be a business coach for! 

Andrew Gordon is a yoga teacher, former studio and the host of the Yoga Moves You Podcast, joining me from Charlotte, North Carolina. Andrew came to yoga after a family tragedy, and found that it changed his life for the better to the point that he wanted to share yoga with the world as a teacher.  After getting his teacher training and beginning to teach, Andrew dove into studio ownership. On this episode, he shares the struggles and challenges of being a yoga studio owner, and why he ultimately sold the studios he owned, as well as some of the most important lessons he learned through the journey.  Since selling his yoga studio, Andrew has dove into running the Yoga Moves You Podcast. Andrew shares why he decided to make this change, what life as a podcast host is like, as well as what he's learned through running his podcast.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis. Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers…. Do you teach yoga? Then this is the app for you. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. Update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places for students to MAYBE stumble across it. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   With FavYogis, you can receive donations or tips from students, send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to students. Just your yoga. Teachers add classes. Students add teachers. Students and teachers stay connected. Get the FavYogis app on any app store for free. Use code MBOM and let them know I sent you! I am so excited to be launching Yoga Business Bootcamp, a 12-module course to help you with all things yoga business! I take you from dream job creation, through building a website, creating a yoga teacher resume, expanding your offerings, building your sales funnel, expanding your offerings and much more. If you are looking to grow and expand your yoga business, this is for you. Learn more here!

This week on the podcast I am joined by Colynn Vosburgh from Frik-Shuhn Yoga. Colynn came to yoga from a nursing background, and after discovering her love of teaching, she quit nursing and med school to dive into teaching full-time. From there, she transitioned into teaching yoga teachers and working as a business coach. On this episode, we dive into the power of investing in yourself and how it will pay back once you do it. Investing in yourself can come in a lot of different forms, but we really dive into the power of a great business coach, because part of what helped Colynn dive into her full-time yoga teacher career was hiring a business coach. We discuss the importance of defining what you want with your life and your career, getting clear on the fears that are holding you back, and how to break through them in order to figure out how to be successful in the yoga industry. We also talk about how to break through limiting beliefs around making money, learning to trust your intuition, and turning your "failures" into steps towards success. Enjoy!  This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis. Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers…. Do you teach yoga? Then this is the app for you. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. Update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places for students to MAYBE stumble across it. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   With FavYogis, you can receive donations or tips from students, send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to students. Just your yoga. Teachers add classes. Students add teachers. Students and teachers stay connected. Get the FavYogis app on any app store for free. Use code MBOM and let them know I sent you! I am so excited to be launching Yoga Business Bootcamp, a 12-module course to help you with all things yoga business! I take you from dream job creation, through building a website, creating a yoga teacher resume, expanding your offerings, building your sales funnel, expanding your offerings and much more. If you are looking to grow and expand your yoga business, this is for you. Learn more here!

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Kristen Sweeney from Edge of the Mat. Kristen came to yoga from an acting and performing background, and since then has grown her business to teaching yoga and supporting yoga teachers to help them grow their businesses. On this episode, Kristen and I dive into the yoga of money. The biggest complaint we hear from yoga teachers is that they are overworked and underpaid and we both firmly believe that it's possible to make money in the yoga industry! We chat about how we can reframe our thoughts around money, and Kristen shares tips for shifting your perspective around money, including shifting thoughts around non-attachment, and the scarcity mindset. She also talks about tips for getting jobs as a yoga teacher, and how to ask for a raise. Finally, we discuss the pros and cons of being online in a profession where we encourage being present, and how we can find the balance between being present for our students and building a following and additional revenue stream online. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis. Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers…. Do you teach yoga? Then this is the app for you. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. Update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places for students to MAYBE stumble across it. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   With FavYogis, you can receive donations or tips from students, send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to students. Just your yoga. Teachers add classes. Students add teachers. Students and teachers stay connected. Get the FavYogis app on any app store for free. Use code MBOM and let them know I sent you! I am so excited to be launching Yoga Business Bootcamp, a 12-module course to help you with all things yoga business! I take you from dream job creation, through building a website, creating a yoga teacher resume, expanding your offerings, building your sales funnel, expanding your offerings and much more. If you are looking to grow and expand your yoga business, this is for you. Learn more here!

On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Brytta Byers from Xanadu Yoga. Brytta is a traveling yoga teacher, who is currently based in Chicago. Brytta came to yoga from an acting background, and fell in love with teaching in Greece. Since then, she has combined her love of yoga and travel and formed her company Xanadu Yoga, where she helps yoga teachers get jobs teaching around the world. She has taught and studied yoga around the world, traveling to Ireland, Greece, Aruba, and many other places. Brytta is passionate about helping refugees, and she also just helped a yoga studio open in Chicago, called Studios FUZE. On this episode, Brytta shares about her love of travel and yoga, tips for getting an international teaching job, what it's like to teach yoga to refugees, what she's learned through helping open a yoga studio, and more. Enjoy!  This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis. Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers…. Do you teach yoga? Then this is the app for you. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. Update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places for students to MAYBE stumble across it. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   With FavYogis, you can receive donations or tips from students, send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to students. Just your yoga. Teachers add classes. Students add teachers. Students and teachers stay connected. Get the FavYogis app on any app store for free. Use code MBOM and let them know I sent you!

Awilda Rivera is a yoga teacher based in Atlanta who specializes in kids yoga and running retreats! On this episode of the podcast, Awilda shares her journey as a kids yoga teacher. She shares tips for getting certified as a kids yoga teacher, the challenges of starting a kids yoga program, and tips for being successful as a kids yoga teacher. Awilda and I also chat about being a yoga instructor vs. a yoga teacher, and how to embody yoga on and off the mat, while still charging what you're worth and making a sustainable living as a yoga teacher. Finally, we chat about running successful yoga retreats, and everything that Awilda has learned from leading a number of successful yoga retreats! She shares tips for budgeting your time and energy, setting deadlines for pricing, and how to plan a successful international retreat. Enjoy!  Here’s a business tool that’s really going to change the lives of yoga teachers…. Do you teach yoga? Then this is the app for you. The FavYogis app puts control and freedom in your hands. Update your class schedule, offer YOUR OWN classes ANYWHERE, ANYTIME; and GET PAID all from your phone!   No more updating your schedule in multiple places for students to MAYBE stumble across it. Students simply open FavYogis and your schedule will be there.   With FavYogis, you can receive donations or tips from students, send students notifications about class updates, set prices and ticket availability, and auto-send reminders to students. Just your yoga. Teachers add classes. Students add teachers. Students and teachers stay connected. Get the FavYogis app on any app store for free. Use code MBOM and let them know I sent you!

Patricia Lohan is a yoga teacher, female entrepreneur, and a feng shui expert! On this episode of the podcast, Patricia talks about how feng shui for yoga teachers and yoga studio owners. We talk about how to align your workspace with your career goals, how to create a yoga studio that aligns with your goals, and how to reframe the way you think about abundance and making money.  Patricia also shares how feng shui always starts at home, and shares ways to improve your feng shui from the comfort of your home, whether it is cleaning up your space, or rearranging your area to focus on a different area of your life.  I hope that you learn as much as I did in this episode!  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast was brought to you by YogaBossBabe. YogaBossBabe is a monthly subscription service designed for female entrepreneurs. You get a box of goodies that help support your business delivered to your house every single month. To get started with YogaBossBabe, visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use code MBOM for a discount! 

Crystal Gray is a yoga teacher, yoga business coach, and the founder of Yoga Goddess Academy. Crystal has been teaching for a number of years, and has gone from owning a yoga studio to running teacher trainings, to transitioning everything online. On this episode, Crystal and I talk about everything from how to tap into the divine feminine, the importance of collaboration over competition, how to find your niche in the yoga industry, and how to create a successful business online. Enjoy!  This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogis! FavYogis has been sponsoring the podcast for a while now, and if you haven't tried out their app, you definitely should. FavYogis allows yoga teachers to post regular class schedules, one-time offerings, workshops and retreats, and allows students to easily find these offerings. They have also added some exciting new features that I'm excited to share with you, including the ability to register and pay for classes right from the app, send donations or tips to teachers any time, get notifications for all activity around registrations and payments, as well as teachers set prices and ticket availability limits for registration, and students receive reminders about attending upcoming classes. Head on over to your app store and download FavYogis for free! Use code "MBOM" and let them know I sent you!

Kelly Smith is a yoga teacher, a yoga teacher teacher, the founder of Yoga for You Online and the host of the Mindful in Minutes podcast! On this episode of the podcast, Kelly shares how she grew her yoga business by owning a yoga studio in small town Missouri, how she built a following, and how she has transitioned it all online when she moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kelly believes that a great yoga class is not simply a class, but a yoga experience, and on this episode, she shares how to create a great yoga experience for your students. With Mindful in Minutes, Kelly creates weekly meditations that are 20 minutes or less that she shares online with her students. When it comes to creating a great meditation, it comes back to creating an experience and telling a really good story. She walks us through some of the key steps to creating a really great guided meditation experience.  Finally, Kelly and I talk about the power of accepting that as a yoga teacher, you will never be perfect and it's okay to just be human! Enjoy!  Join Kelly and I for Elevate Your Yoga Biz in Nicaragua at the end of April!  Elevate Your Yoga Biz is a 6 night, 7 day retreat designed for yoga teachers in beautiful Nicaragua. Led by Kelly Smith (E-RYT 500, YACEP and founder of Yoga for You) and Amanda Kingsmith (RYT-200 & founder of Mastering the Business of Yoga), each day you will experience a yoga or meditation class, a masterclass to help you create your dream yoga business, a workshop to help you implement what you've learned into your business, and a dharma/community chat to discuss fears and challenges in the yoga industry. This retreat includes 22 hours of continuing education credits for Yoga Alliance and 1-on-1 time to talk all things yoga biz with both Kelly and Amanda. Use code ADZENTURE to get 15% off the retreat! Learn more & register at bit.ly/elevateyouryoga. This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! FavYogis is the newest yoga app designed specifically with Yogis in mind. It was built out of Santa Monica, CA by a practicing yogi and software engineer from MIT. FavYogis connects yoga students with their favorite teachers through a simple to use app that is free to download. Teachers can post one time events like workshops and retreats as well as regular weekly classes, and students can easily find teachers offerings from anywhere in the world. Use the code “MBOM” when you sign up and make sure they know I sent you! Sign up here!

On this episode of the podcast, I'm reflecting on 2017! A practice I've gotten into in all aspects on my life is to reflect on the previous year before I head into the new year. This is a great way to look at where you've been, how far you've come, and to help set goals for the upcoming year. During the episode, I talk about where I've been, highlights and lowlights of the year, how M.B.Om and my business has grown, what I've learned and more. I also share what's on the agenda for next year, and a couple of upcoming offerings that I am very excited to be launching!  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YogaBossBabe! YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated female yoga entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their business. Each month you receive a box of goodies to keep you on track and feeling inspired with your business. For more information, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use promo code MBOM15 to get 15% off your first box. This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! FavYogis is the newest yoga app designed specifically with Yogis in mind. It was built out of Santa Monica, CA by a practicing yogi and software engineer from MIT. FavYogis connects yoga students with their favorite teachers through a simple to use app that is free to download. Teachers can post one time events like workshops and retreats as well as regular weekly classes, and students can easily find teachers offerings from anywhere in the world. Use the code “MBOM” when you sign up and make sure they know I sent you! Sign up here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

Gregory Ormson is a yoga teacher, writer, and a motorcycle enthusiast! On this unique episode of the podcast, Gregory and I chat about his story becoming a yoga teacher and what inspired him to create his signature program: Yoga & Leather. Yoga & Leather is a unique offering based out of a Harley Davidson store in Arizona where Gregory teaches yoga to motorcycle riders. Gregory shares the links between riding motorcycles and yoga, including balance, mobility, and feeling relaxed while riding a bike that weighs so much more than you. Gregory teaches at the Harley Davidson shop because this is a place where motorcycle riders feel comfortable. He does his best to make them feel comfortable in the setting, by allowing them to show up as they are. Gregory also teaches classes that are geared towards the muscles that are tighter from riding motorcycles and are geared towards people who don't normally practice yoga. On this episode, Gregory and I discuss how to find a niche that you resonate with and how to pitch, market, and teach speciality classes to a very niche audience.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YogaBossBabe! YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated female yoga entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their business. Each month you receive a box of goodies to keep you on track and feeling inspired with your business. For more information, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use promo code MBOM15 to get 15% off your first box. This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogis! FavYogis is the newest yoga app designed specifically with Yogis in mind. It was built out of Santa Monica, CA by a practicing yogi and software engineer from MIT. FavYogis connects yoga students with their favorite teachers through a simple to use app that is free to download. Teachers can post one time events like workshops and retreats as well as regular weekly classes, and students can easily find teachers offerings from anywhere in the world. Use the code “MBOM” when you sign up and make sure they know I sent you! Sign up here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

Dr. Ariele Foster is the founder of Yoga Anatomy Academy, and has been practicing yoga since a young age, as she has a grandmother who is a yoga teacher and practitioner. After living at the Kriapulu Institute as a seva, Ariele was inspired to become a yoga teacher and begin teaching. After suffering an injury, she decided to get her doctorate in physical therapy, and is now a practicing yoga teacher and physical therapist.  On this episode, Ariele and I talk about some of the common wording that yoga teachers can shift to be more anatomically correct. We discuss the anatomy of the shoulders, lumbar spine, and the feet, amongst other things. Ariele and I also delve into the business of yoga and how to create a streamlined brand when you have more than one topic of interest!  Don't miss this episode! This episode of the podcast is brought to your by Ceterus. As a yoga entrepreneur, dealing with your finances, accounting, and tax preparation can be a headache. Ceterus specializes in accounting for yoga studios and takes care of all of that work for you, while giving you full access to your financial data and benchmarked reporting through their platform, Ceterus Edge, which is built on top of QuickBooks Online and integrates with MINDBODY Online. While they offer tax accounting, many of their customers also retain their current CPA and use Ceterus for month-to-month accounting and benchmarked reporting, which their CPAs love.  To learn more about Ceterus' yoga accounting and benchmarked reporting solution, please visit www.ceterus.com/mbom. If you sign up through this podcast, you will get 50% off your first two months! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogs! FavYogis is the newest yoga app designed specifically with Yogis in mind. It was built out of Santa Monica, CA by a practicing yogi and software engineer from MIT. FavYogis connects yoga students with their favorite teachers through a simple to use app that is free to download. Teachers can post one time events like workshops and retreats as well as regular weekly classes, and students can easily find teachers offerings from anywhere in the world. Use the code “MBOM” when you sign up and make sure they know I sent you! Sign up here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by the CEO of Ardor SEO, Kris Reid. Kris is from Australia originally, but is joining me from Cambodia, where he currently calls home. Kris has been working in digital marketing and SEO for a number of years, and shares how he got into SEO and started Ardor. On this episode, we talk about some basic SEO concepts, like backlinks, SEO vs. SEM, keywords, and the importance of page ranking. We also talk about white hat vs. black hat, and what Google looks for when they are ranking your website. Kris also dives into some tips on how to to improve the SEO on your website, the importance of a morning routine for an entrepreneur, and how to sell yourself confidently as a yoga teacher. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to your by Ceterus. As a yoga entrepreneur, dealing with your finances, accounting, and tax preparation can be a headache. Ceterus specializes in accounting for yoga studios and takes care of all of that work for you, while giving you full access to your financial data and benchmarked reporting through their platform, Ceterus Edge, which is built on top of QuickBooks Online and integrates with MINDBODY Online. While they offer tax accounting, many of their customers also retain their current CPA and use Ceterus for month-to-month accounting and benchmarked reporting, which their CPAs love.  To learn more about Ceterus' yoga accounting and benchmarked reporting solution, please visit www.ceterus.com/mbom. If you sign up through this podcast, you will get 50% off your first two months! This episode of the podcast is also brought to by YogaBossBabe. YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated female yoga entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their business. Each month you receive a box of goodies to keep you on track and feeling inspired with your business. For more information, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use promo code MBOM15 to get 15% off your first box. This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogs! FavYogis is the newest yoga app designed specifically with Yogis in mind. It was built out of Santa Monica, CA by a practicing yogi and software engineer from MIT. FavYogis connects yoga students with their favorite teachers through a simple to use app that is free to download. Teachers can post one time events like workshops and retreats as well as regular weekly classes, and students can easily find teachers offerings from anywhere in the world. Use the code “MBOM” when you sign up and make sure they know I sent you! Sign up here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

I am so excited to be joined by the founder of YogaBossBabe, Liz Nguyen. On this episode, Liz shares her journey as a yoga teacher, doing her YTT at Core Power Yoga and then completing a 2 year yoga therapy program from LMU. We talk about how she successfully started a corporate yoga business, and then became inspired to create YogaBossBabe, a monthly subscription service for yoga entrepreneurs.  We talk about everything from getting yourself out there as a new yoga teacher, to finding your teaching voice, to how to get corporate yoga gigs, advice for new yoga teachers, as well as what Liz has learned from creating YogaBossBabe.  Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to your by Ceterus. As a yoga entrepreneur, dealing with your finances, accounting, and tax preparation can be a headache. Ceterus specializes in accounting for yoga studios and takes care of all of that work for you, while giving you full access to your financial data and benchmarked reporting through their platform, Ceterus Edge, which is built on top of QuickBooks Online and integrates with MINDBODY Online. While they offer tax accounting, many of their customers also retain their current CPA and use Ceterus for month-to-month accounting and benchmarked reporting, which their CPAs love.  To learn more about Ceterus' yoga accounting and benchmarked reporting solution, please visit www.ceterus.com/mbom. If you sign up through this podcast, you will get 50% off your first two months! This episode of the podcast is also brought to by YogaBossBabe. YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated female yoga entrepreneurs who want to build and grow their business. Each month you receive a box of goodies to keep you on track and feeling inspired with your business. For more information, please visit www.yogabossbabe.com and use promo code MBOM15 to get 15% off your first box. This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogs! FavYogis is the newest yoga app designed specifically with Yogis in mind. It was built out of Santa Monica, CA by a practicing yogi and software engineer from MIT. FavYogis connects yoga students with their favorite teachers through a simple to use app that is free to download. Teachers can post one time events like workshops and retreats as well as regular weekly classes, and students can easily find teachers offerings from anywhere in the world. Use the code “MBOM” when you sign up and make sure they know I sent you! Sign up here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!  

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Arianne Traverso from Bizzy Yogi and the Yoga Expo in Miami. Arianne came to yoga from the graphic design and marketing world, and has been teaching yoga for over 15 years. On this episode, Arianne and I chat about her experience as a yoga teacher, a yoga studio owner, a mentor for yoga teachers, and the founder of Bizzy Yogi. Arianne and I chat about the importance of sales funnels and how you can set up an effective sales funnel, the importance of digital marketing and how you can create an online presence, as well as why it's important to have multiple revenue streams and how to create a side hustle that makes you money doing something that you love. One of the big lessons that Arianne shares in this episode is to bring harmony into your business. Take what you learn on the mat and bring it into your life off the mat and into your business. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to your by Ceterus. As a yoga entrepreneur, dealing with your finances, accounting, and tax preparation can be a headache. Ceterus specializes in accounting for yoga studios and takes care of all of that work for you, while giving you full access to your financial data and benchmarked reporting through their platform, Ceterus Edge, which is built on top of QuickBooks Online and integrates with MINDBODY Online. While they offer tax accounting, many of their customers also retain their current CPA and use Ceterus for month-to-month accounting and benchmarked reporting, which their CPAs love.  To learn more about Ceterus' yoga accounting and benchmarked reporting solution, please visit www.ceterus.com/mbom. If you sign up through this podcast, you will get 50% off your first two months! This episode of the podcast is also brought to you by FavYogs! FavYogis is the newest yoga app designed specifically with Yogis in mind. It was built out of Santa Monica, CA by a practicing yogi and software engineer from MIT. FavYogis connects yoga students with their favorite teachers through a simple to use app that is free to download. Teachers can post one time events like workshops and retreats as well as regular weekly classes, and students can easily find teachers offerings from anywhere in the world. Use the code “MBOM” when you sign up and make sure they know I sent you! Sign up here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Or Shahar, who is joining me all the way from Germany. Or shares how she came to yoga from a place of depression and found that yoga was very healing for her. She decided to take her first teacher training in India, and then proceeded to take another training in Germany. Or shares how her teaching journey led her to teaching and living in Berlin, Germany and what the yoga landscape is like in Germany. She also shares how she has taught yoga to individuals with special needs and how she has expanded her business online through trainings and videos. We discuss the importance of being patient with yourself and your business, stepping outside of the traditional idea of what a yogi and a yoga class should look like, saying "yes" to as many opportunities as you can when you're a new yoga teacher, and so much more! Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FavYogs! FavYogis is the newest yoga app designed specifically with Yogis in mind. It was built out of Santa Monica, CA by a practicing yogi and software engineer from MIT. FavYogis connects yoga students with their favorite teachers through a simple to use app that is free to download. Teachers can post one time events like workshops and retreats as well as regular weekly classes, and students can easily find teachers offerings from anywhere in the world. Use the code “MBOM” when you sign up and make sure they know I sent you! Sign up here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Thai massage teacher and best selling author, Shai Plonski. Shai is the founder of the Still Light Centre, and has been teaching and practicing Thai massage for over 15 years. Shai shares how he got into Thai massage, how he has grown his business, and how Thai massage can expand a yoga teacher's business offerings. We touch on how Thai massage can expand your offerings in privates, help you to become more comfortable offering adjustments in your regular classes, as well as how you can use Thai massage in your regularly scheduled classes (think head massage in savasana!). We also touch on how Thai massage gives you an opportunity for a new workshop offering, and how, overall, it can help yoga teachers make more money in a really fulfilling way. I left this episode feeling inspired to learn more about Thai massage, and I hope you do too! Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Fitbizzle! Fitbizzle is a simple booking and payment system for yoga teachers. It's an affordable alternative to MindBody because with Fitbizzle, you only pay for what you use instead of a large monthly fee. For a 1 month free trial click here! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YogaBossBabe! YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated yoga instructors who want to build and grow their yoga business. When you sign up for your box, use promo code MBOM and get $5 off! Sign up here. I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

Shannon has been a yoga teacher for over 10 years. She has specialized in prenatal & postnatal yoga, she's done thai massage, she's worked with yoga teachers 1-on-1, she's managed a yoga studio, and so much more. Now, Shannon has 3 children so she's learned to say "no" and to hone in on what she really loves to do, and right now, her personal teaching revolves around yoga for pelvic health. On this episode, we talk about Shannon's evolution as a yoga teacher, how she has come to specialize in yoga for pelvic health, how and why she created The Connected Yoga Teacher, how she has created a successful online community with live shows and online courses, as well as tips for creating your own personal brand and successful online community. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YogaBossBabe! YBB is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for passionate and motivated yoga instructors who want to build and grow their yoga business. When you sign up for your box, use promo code MBOM and get $5 off! Sign up here. I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

On today's episode of the podcast, Dawn Mauricio is joining me from Montreal, Quebec to share her journey as a yoga and meditation teacher. Dawn came to yoga after a painful break up while she was working in marketing in a corporate setting. After having a really powerful healing experience through yoga, Dawn decided to do a yoga teacher training, and quickly became a teacher. Dawn shares how she went from teaching upwards of 20 classes a week to teaching workshops, retreats, teacher trainings, and at festivals. We chat about her biggest learnings as a yoga teacher, how she has grown her yoga business, the power of a great mentor and cultivating relationships, and how professionalism can help you take your yoga career to the next level. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by bookyogaretreats.com! I used bookyogaretreats to book my very first retreat and loved it. It's a great platform for people who want to book a retreat or training and for yoga teachers who want to lead a retreat. Check it out here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

Kelly McHugh is the founder of Digital Yoga Academy and Good Yoga Life based out of the UK. She is a yoga teacher, a digital marketing expert, and a consultant for yoga teachers to help them grow their businesses. Kelly fell in love with yoga a number of years ago, and within the first year of teaching decided to leave her corporate job to become a full-time yoga teacher. On this episode, Kelly and I talk about the teaching community in the UK, the struggles that she found that yoga teachers were having with their yoga businesses, the importance of digital marketing and being online, and why yoga teachers need a mailing list and a newsletter. Kelly also gives tips for creating an effective email list and newsletter campaign that your students will love! Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by bookyogaretreats.com! I used bookyogaretreats to book my very first retreat and loved it. It's a great platform for people who want to book a retreat or training and for yoga teachers who want to lead a retreat. Check it out here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

Jessica Winderl is originally American, but is joining me all the way from Norway today. On this episode of the podcast, Jessica shares her path as a yoga teacher, how she overcame perfection in her teaching, taking her career to Norway and all of the challenges that came along with starting a business in a foreign country. Jessica also shares how she was able to transition from teaching part-time to full-time in a sustainable way, and how she was then able to transition to doing what she loves: leading teacher training programs. We talk about what Jessica has learned about the business of yoga, including how to get your offerings out there and to create a brand that serves you and is sustainable long-term. She shares how she has overcome the challenges of running a business in a foreign country and how, as yoga entrepreneurs, we can learn to be resilient through any challenges that come our way! Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by bookyogaretreats.com! I used bookyogaretreats to book my very first retreat and loved it. It's a great platform for people who want to book a retreat or training and for yoga teachers who want to lead a retreat. Check it out here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

Anne & Brandon of The Yoga Nomads are back on the podcast and on this episode, we're chatting about becoming a successful yoga teacher. We touch on why it's important for yoga teachers to have a website, ways to focus on creating revenue streams outside of the student, why yoga teachers should never stop learning, and much more. Anne & Brandon have recently launched their signature course, Create Beautiful Yoga Websites, and we dig into the importance of a website, debunk how creating a website is not actually as hard as many people think, and discuss how having a website can help yoga teachers make more money. If you've been thinking about setting up a website, get the Beginners Guide for Creating a Yoga website here! Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by bookyogaretreats.com! I used bookyogaretreats to book my very first retreat and loved it. It's a great platform for people who want to book a retreat or training and for yoga teachers who want to lead a retreat. Check it out here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

Lauren Rudick is an international yoga teacher, running teacher trainings in Costa Rica through Yoga Academy International, and running retreats around the world. On this episode, Lauren shares her teaching journey and how she has got to where she is now. She shares the challenges, the ups and downs of being a yoga teacher, and what she's learned along the way. We chat about teaching yoga while traveling, why Lauren didn't like teaching full-time yoga in her home city of Montreal, how she went from yoga employee to yoga entrepreneur, finding gigs at festivals, hosting teacher trainings, how to persist through rejection, how to build a big following on Instagram, and so much more! Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by bookyogaretreats.com! I used bookyogaretreats to book my very first retreat and loved it. It's a great platform for people who want to book a retreat or training and for yoga teachers who want to lead a retreat. Check it out here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

Charles Du is a NASA software engineer turned digital nomad turned yoga teacher! Charles discovered his love of yoga only a few months ago after suffering various injuries and quickly turned his love of yoga into his career. Charles has experience in business and digital marketing, and on this episode, he shares how that has helped to land a resident teaching yoga within the first week of being a yoga teacher, and how he has been able to offer unique offerings, such as beer yoga. We talk about the controversy around beer yoga and how these types of offerings can be offered in an intentional way, as well as his tips for finding a unique offering that excites you. On September 24th, Charles is launching the Yoga Career Summit, an online summit to help yoga teachers grow their business, and he shares what the process has been like for that, how he has found teachers, and what he has learned along the way. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by bookyogaretreats.com! I used bookyogaretreats to book my very first retreat and loved it. It's a great platform for people who want to book a retreat or training and for yoga teachers who want to lead a retreat. Check it out here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

Welcome back for Season 3 of M.B.Om! I am so excited to kick off this season with an interview with Namastream co-founders Sandy Connery and Jennifer Barcelos. Sandy and Jennifer share how they got into the yoga industry, what inspired them to create Namastream, and what Namastream does for yoga teachers. In this episode, we chat about the struggles of developing an online software business, as well as what Sandy and Jennifer see the Namastream teachers struggle with when it comes to creating an online business. We touch on imposter syndrome, producing content even though it's not perfect, putting yourself out there, and how to create and market a successful online yoga business. Enjoy! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by bookyogaretreats.com! I used bookyogaretreats to book my very first retreat and loved it. It's a great platform for people who want to book a retreat or training and for yoga teachers who want to lead a retreat. Check it out here! I've also launched a private community on Facebook for yoga teachers who want to learn more about business. Join me here!

Season 2 of M.B.Om is coming to a close, and I wanted to take this episode to reflect on Season 2 and all of the amazing guests that I've had the chance to talk with and all that I've learned. Don't worry, M.B.Om is finished - we'll be back in a couple of weeks with a fresh season for you! In the meantime, join the newsletter + the community on Facebook + Instagram to stay up to date with all things business of yoga. As always, thanks SO much for being a part of this community and thanks for listening! Namaste.  

On this Q&A style episode of the podcast, I answer a few of the questions that I've received throughout this season from listeners, fellow yoga teachers + 1-on-1 clients. This is short episode featuring 5 of the questions I get asked the most and that I think are the most important to address as a yoga teacher, particularly as a new yoga teacher. We cover teaching for free and how you know when you should stop teaching for free, how to determine your maximum capacity for teaching each day + week, how to prevent burnout, when you can consider yourself a "real yoga teacher", and how you will know when you're ready to teach. I pull from guests advice from the show, my own personal experience and my knowledge of the yoga industry to answer these questions. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter!

Chanelle Neilson is a mother of 5 and a part-time yoga teacher based out of southern California. Chanelle's priority has always been her family and being a mom, but she's found a way to set her own schedule and create a career around yoga that fits within her life as a mom. There is no perfect job for a mom, so to have the perfect schedule, you have to create your own opportunities. This is always easier said than done, and on this episode, Chanelle shares what that process has been like for her, what she has learned along the way, and how she has allowed her passion for yoga to support her as a mom through teaching at a gym, running her own part-time studio, and teaching outdoor classes. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter! **This is the second last episode season 2, so make sure you jump on the newsletter to stay up to date with everything that's going on with M.B.Om!

Jess Dohnt tried yoga for the first time over 10 years ago and didn't love it. If you had told her 10 years ago that she would be a yoga studio manager, owner + teacher, she wouldn't have believed you! After a bad injury, Jess discovered her love of yoga and hasn't looked back since. On this episode, Jess shares her experience as a yoga teacher + yoga studio manager and what she learned through her years managing a successful studio, including hiring yoga teachers, scheduling classes, and creating a community. Six months ago, Jess took the leap into studio ownership with 2 other teachers, and she shares the ups and downs of owning a yoga studio and what she's learned over the last 6 months. We chat about burnout, wearing multiple hats, what it's like to own a small business, the lesson of asking for help, and so much more. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter.

Do you know you need to be online, but you're not sure how to market yourself online? So many of us have been there, myself included. It can be overwhelming with all of the different platforms to know where to start or what to do. On this episode, digital marketing expert Susanne Rieker breaks down how you can get your yoga business online without it being super difficult. We chat about tips for improving your website, growing your social media following, how to make money online, how to find your niche online, tips for creating online courses, and how to grow a newsletter organically. Susanne shares how to grow your online presence organically, to find your online tribe and how to celebrate the wins without getting caught up in comparison. Enjoy! Join Susanne for a FREE challenge "5 Ways to Your First Digital Product". I'll be there, and I hope you'll join too! Join here! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram and sign up for the monthly newsletter!

This week on the podcast, I'm chatting with the founder of American Power Yoga and Simplified Genetics, Kurt Johnsen. Kurt is based out of Dallas, and he shares the story of creating American Power Yoga over 15 years ago. Kurt came to yoga from kung fu, and he took what he learned from his background in martial arts to create American Power Yoga. He didn't have a formal yoga teacher training and he hardly had any experience in the yoga industry, yet he was successfully able to create a studio that grew to be quite big. On this episode, Kurt shares the process of creating, growing and selling American Power Yoga, what he learned through running American Power Yoga, and the biggest business lessons he's learned through his career. We also chat about his new company Simplified Genetics, including where the idea came from, what it was like to start the business, and how it's grown over the last 2 years. Enjoy! Connect with Kurt here! American Power Yoga Simplified Genetics - use the promotion code KURT20 to get 20% off SimplyFit! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter!

Have you ever caught yourself comparing yourself to the other people in the room while practicing yoga? Have you thought that maybe you're not good enough because you don't have enough Instagram followers? Have you thought about giving up on your business because your website doesn't look as good as your yoga teacher friend's does? I've been there. On this episode, I'm sharing the danger of comparison and how comparison can truly be "the thief of joy" if we allow it. I share a few personal examples of where comparison has popped up in my personal and professional life and how I have shifted my perspective on comparison. I don't think it's possible to ever truly rid your life of comparison, but it is certainly possible to shift the way that you interpret comparison and deal with it. On this episode, we talk about: - Comparison in the yoga studio - The danger of comparing yourself to others - Why we need to stop comparing ourselves - How to shift the way you think of comparison and turn it into an opportunity for growth - Tips I've used to minimize comparison in my life and my business If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram and sign up for the monthly newsletter. What are your biggest challenges as a yoga teacher + yoga entrepreneur? I'm putting together a Q&A episode and would love to answer your questions! Send them to [email protected].

This is Carolyn's second time on the podcast, and I'm super excited to be chatting with her all the way from Livingstone, Zambia near Victoria Falls. Since the last time that Carolyn was on the podcast, she's taught yoga in India, Angola and now she's in Zambia teaching yoga and running yoga retreats. One of the many things I love about Carolyn is her sense of adventure, and how with each move that she makes, she gets one step closer to her goal of opening a yoga and dance retreat. Her choice to move to Zambia is no different. On this episode, Carolyn shares how she found yoga teaching jobs in Luanda, Angola, how she chooses where to travel to find teaching jobs, and what brought her to Zambia. She also shares how she has been able to set up up a continuous yoga retreat in Zambia, and what she has learned through this experience. If you are considering starting a yoga retreat, and especially one in an international country, you don't want to miss this episode! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram and sign up for the newsletter!

Lauren Lapointe and I met through Udemy after we both launched courses on yoga. Since then, Lauren has put out 4 courses on Udemy and experimented with Skillshare, as well as is in the process of transferring her courses on her own website. Lauren has been quite successful with her online courses and has over 12,000 students between her 4 courses. Online courses are a great way to get your name out there, to learn a new skill, to expand your audience, and to make some passive income, but it's a daunting task. There is so much to learn about microphones, lighting, what camera to use, what software to record with, and then how to market your course. On this episode, Lauren shares how she created her courses and what she learned along the way. She shares the research that she did (and would recommend that you do as well) and what she's learned through her course development. Finally, Lauren and I chat about the pros and cons to each platform and marekt place, and how to convert your course to sales through strategic marketing. If you are even remotely interested in starting an online course, you don't want to miss this episode! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter! As well, I'm excited to announce that my boyfriend, Ryan and I have launched a new course on Udemy called Yoga for Men. This course teaches tight men and men that are new to yoga how to modify the most common yoga poses they will see in a flow class so that they can practice anywhere in a safe way. If you or someone you know could benefit from this course, you can get it for only $25 using the promo code MBOM25 or clicking here!

Elsa Rose Eastabrook came to yoga from an athletic background, but it wasn't until she couldn't do sports due to an injury that she truly fell in love with yoga. Now, Elsa shares her love of yoga as a teacher and attracts a lot of people who are a part of the athletic world. Elsa is big on doing what you do best and finding your niche within in the industry, and in this episode, we chat about how she has found her niche in athletic performance and yoga. On this episode, Elsa shares tips on how to find your niche, how to be authentic with your students, how to grow and market your unique business, business lessons she's learned through her career, and much more. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram and sign up for the newsletter!

When Jenny Parum first discovered yoga, she was dealing with rheumatoid arthritis, and with the first few years of her practice her symptoms completely disappeared. The change she experienced in her own body through yoga inspired her to become a yoga teacher. For Jenny, teaching yoga was an opportunity to share her love of helping people and to inspire people to feel better in their bodies. Jenny loved being a teacher, but was uncertain about opening a yoga studio. She ended up taking a leap of faith and following her entrepreneurial spirit and opening a yoga studio with her partner. Jenny went through the process of opening a yoga studio as a single mom with 3 pre-teen children, and after she opened her studio she sought out yoga teachers who were looking to be entrepreneurial and bring their own style to the space. On this episode, Jenny shares what she learned through opening a yoga studio, what she has learned over the years as a studio owner, how she has balanced being a mom with being an entrepreneur and advice for new yoga teachers entering the industry. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter.

I met Brittney Hiller at Wigwam Festival in Atlanta last year, and I had the privilege of taking a laughing yoga class with her. It was my first experience with laughing yoga, and it was both awkward + fun. I immediately signed up for Brittney's newsletter and I've been following her along ever since. On this episode, Brittney shares how she got into laughing yoga (it's different than you would expect!), how she expanded her teaching from laughing yoga, to teaching children, to teaching chair yoga, to offering entirely donation based classes. Brittney and I also chat about moving from being strictly a yoga employee to being a yoga entrepreneur. She shares how she has built her own business, how she has differentiated her business, and has created a successful newsletter, book and online business. Enjoy! Do you enjoy the podcast? Join the community on Facebook, Instagram + join the newsletter. Also, a quick reminder about the webinar with Julie Zuzek from RetreatU on the 5 steps for planning a successful retreat on March 23rd at 1pm EST. Register here!

Nearly one year ago, I had a fabulous conversation with Julie Zuzek from The Corporate Yogi about creating a brand and running yoga retreats. When Julie and I chatted last year, she had just launched her online platform for creating retreats, RetreatU. A year later, RetreatU is growing a ton and Julie is back to share the 5 steps for planning a retreat. On this episode, we talk about being held back by fear and to develop more confidence before you begin. From there, Julie dives into the 5 steps to planning a retreat, including: Visioneering Validating Creating Marketing Selling Are you feeling inspired yet? I left this episode feeling inspired to launch my first retreat. Julie is full of knowledge and she shares openly how to get started launching your first retreat, leaving you feeling like you can confidently lead a successful retreat. Enjoy! Did you miss the first episode that Julie did with M.B.Om? Listen to it here. Do you want to learn more about RetreatU and the 5 Step Process to Creating Retreats? Join us for a webinar on March 23rd at 1pm EST. Register here!

On the 3rd part of the marketing series, we're chatting about authenticity on social media. It can be really easy to start a social media account and not know what to say, or how to say it. Finding your authentic voice is really important, and it takes time, dedication and practice to really discover this. It takes posting over and over again and seeing what feels right and what doesn't before you discover your authentic voice. On this episode, I also share a few tips + tricks to ensure that you are gaining an organic following and being your most authentic self through your social media channels. Enjoy! Did you miss marketing part 1 + part 2? You can listen to part 1 here and part 2 here! Speaking of social media, join the M.B.Om community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter here!

o I need to be on social media? Similar to what I discussed in last week's episode on websites, you never need to do anything. When it comes to social media, it's really important to consider your intention. What is your intention for your business? For your career as a yoga teacher? What are you looking to achieve? Having an intention can be really helpful when you decide whether or not you want to put your business on social media. The second thing to consider, based on your intention, is what forms of social media will work best for you. The reason that social media is so overwhelming are that there are so many different options and managing each can be a full-time job in and of itself. How can I be a good yoga teacher when I spend all my time on social media? Plain and simple, you can't. All platforms serve a different purpose so do some research on what social media platforms will serve you best before starting. Choose 1-3 platforms that will serve the needs of your business best. From there, you've got everything you need to set up your social media accounts (if it serves you, that is!). Enjoy! I'm launching a new portion of my business where I'm offering complimentary 30 minute coaching sessions. Whether you want to chat about getting a job as a yoga teacher, running a retreat, or starting / expanding a yoga studio, I would love to support you! Book your free call here. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter here!

One of the questions I most commonly hear from yoga teachers is "do I need a website?". We finish teacher training and are unleashed into the yoga world feeling confused about what we need to do in order to be successful. Of course, you don't need to have a website, but if you want to be a successful, sustainable full-time teacher, I would highly recommend it. Why? Because it's a place + space where your students can find you. They can follow you if you move, they can find out more about your offerings (cue sales funnel), such as workshops or retreats or trainings. It's another space to advertise + sell yourself to your students. On this episode, I walk you thorough the top 6 steps that you need to know to start a website, and why you should create one. I often hear that websites are too expensive + too hard to set up, which is why yoga teachers don't do it. These are fallacies, and I share how you can set up a website while on a budget + with very little hassle. If I can do it, you can too! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter.

Joslynn Boyce is a registered personal trainer and a small business owner in Calgary, Alberta. She is also one of my good friends, and has been for over 10 years. Every time Joslynn and I get together we end up talking about fitness and working in the fitness industry as entrepreneurs, so I wanted to actually capture one of our conversations for the podcast. On this episode, Joslynn shares some of the most important lessons that she's learned as a contractor and a business owner, including how to balance making money and taking caring of yourself. We chat about how to prevent burnout while still being profitable, and why you should be selfish once in a while. We also chat about some of the biggest struggles and learnings that Joslynn experienced while starting her own business, among other things. Enjoy! I'm test piloting a new portion of my business where I'm offering complimentary 30 minute coaching sessions. Whether you want to chat about getting a job as a yoga teacher, running a retreat, or starting / expanding a yoga studio, I would love to support you! Book your free call here. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter here!

David Moreno is a California based yoga teacher who has been in and around the yoga industry for over 30 years. David came to yoga from a dance background and fell in love with it to the point that he knew he needed to teach. David and I start out the interview by chatting about how the yoga industry has changed over the last few years. We chat about how when he started teaching, it was much easier to become an international yoga teacher. Now, the market is much more saturated and you have to sell people on why they should pay you for your offering. David gives a few tips on how to expand your offerings to international trips, and shares how he has transitioned from the traditional yoga retreat offering to what he calls "travel trips". David is currently offering his next travel trip in Petra, so he shares the planning is like for a trip like, the marketing process, and how to ensure that everything goes smoothly in a developing country. Enjoy! I'm test piloting a new portion of my business where I'm offering complimentary 30 minute coaching sessions. Whether you want to chat about getting a job as a yoga teacher, running a retreat, or starting / expanding a yoga studio, I would love to support you! Book your free call here. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter here!

On this episode of the podcast, entrepreneur + self employed podcast host, writer and advisor, Ryan Ferguson, is coming on the podcast to talk about the yoga sales funnel and how to apply it. This is a massively important concept to be talking about in the business of yoga, because as yoga teachers we have the opportunity to think of ourselves as "employees" or as "entrepreneurs". As employees, we work for someone else at their yoga studio, and as entrepreneurs we work for ourselves, and we use the space of yoga studios to get people into the top of the sales funnel. Classes are the top of our sales funnel, as we move down, the other parts of the sales funnel are the offerings that you provide that are worth more - workshops, private classes, retreats, trainings, etc. If someone is picking up what you're putting down, you should probably be selling them on the other offerings you provide as a yoga teacher. This episode is all about how to apply this sales funnel to your persona yogi business. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter!

Danielle Joseph is a yoga teacher and the founder of Function Creative Co. and Your Yoga Brand. Danielle specializes in design + branding, and she also does branding specifically for yoga teachers. She also runs an awesome Facebook community for yoga teachers who are looking to build their your brand. On this episode, Danielle and I are chatting about all things branding. We cover developing your website + logo, suggestions for social media, how to work with an evolving brand,  how to develop a brand when you have more than one passion, as well as tips + tricks for allowing your brand to truly represent yourself. Danielle is full of knowledge from her years working as both a yoga teacher + helping yoga teachers develop their yoga brands, so don't miss this episode! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter.

Have you stepped into the studio and thought to yourself "I can't do this", "I'm a fake", "I have no idea what I'm doing", or some version of that? That's imposter syndrome, and almost all of us have had it at some point. Wikipedia defines imposter syndrome as "the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud". It's when we talk about something that we don't feel like an expert in, or when other people believe that we are something that we don't feel like we are. It's that moment when we teach our first yoga class and our students think that we are better or more experienced than we are. I don't believe that imposter syndrome is helpful for us to become better yoga teachers though. I believe we should do everything in our power to eliminate imposter syndrome from our lives. On this episode, I share 7 tips to overcoming imposter syndrome, including: Acknowledging where you are at in your career with yourself and your students (ie. tell your students if your new + nervous) Giving yourself credit for your success Trusting yourself Eliminating comparison from your life Accepting yourself Admitting when you aren't an expert or you don't have the answer Fake it until you make it If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter and receive your free ebook!

Randelle Lusk is a Calgary-based yoga teacher, a yoga studio owner, and a lululemon ambassador. After getting her yoga teacher training, Randelle knew that she wanted to bring yoga to her hometown of Fort St. John, BC. She was turned down for a loan to start her yoga studio, so she looked to her community, her friends, and other like-minded entrepreneurs to find a way to start her yoga studio. Years later, Randelle still owns the yoga studio in Fort St. John although she’s based out of Calgary. Since starting a yoga studio, Randelle has taught at various studios in Calgary, and worked her way towards becoming a lululemon ambassador for the 4th Street lululemon store in downtown Calgary. Randelle also runs workshops, retreats, teacher trainings, and is beginning to teach at festivals. On this episode, Randelle shares the business lessons she’s learned through owning a yoga studio, being a career yoga teacher, and running workshops, retreats and trainings. Randelle doesn’t describe herself as an expert on the business side of yoga, yet she has been immensely successful in her career. At the root of it all, Randelle has followed her gut and found her purpose, which has helped her to achieve her goals as a yoga teacher. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + join the monthly newsletter.

Have you struggled with the balance between spirituality and business? Do you wonder how you can be a yogi, yet still be a successful business owner? Sometimes finding the balance between humility and business can be difficult, and Reno Muenz has found that balance. Reno is the founder of The Dharma Temple in Vancouver. He is a successful business owner, and teacher of kundalini and meditation. During the episode, Reno says "The world doesn't need more people who can do the splits. The world needs more people who love and forgive themselves", and this sums up what this episode is all about. We discuss the concept of learning + teaching yoga, setting up a daily self-practice, the importance of going deeper than the physical practice, and finding balance between your spirituality and your business. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter.

On season 1 of the podcast, Tara Koenig shared her passion + involvement in the Africa Yoga Project. Now she's back for season 2 to talk about her experiences teaching in a saturated market. Tara is based out of Banff, Alberta, which is an extremely saturated market (hundreds of yoga teachers and only a few yoga studios). We talk about finding your niche in a saturated teaching market, how to make yourself stand out as a new yoga teacher, and strategies for getting a job in a saturated market. Also, be sure to check out Tara's first episode on the podcast here! If you enjoy the show, join the community on Facebook + Instagram, and sign up for the newsletter!

Andrew Misle is a Sattva yoga teacher based out of Edmonton, Alberta, and he joined me on the podcast to talk about his journey to becoming a full-time yoga teacher. Andrew discovered yoga at a time when he needed to heal his body, and he realized that yoga was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. On this episode, Andrew and I dive into the importance of a beginner's mindset, creating your own opportunities as a teacher + how to find a sustainable way to make a living as a full-time yoga teacher. Andrew has successfully created a sustainable full-time career through a combination of teaching in studios, his own individual offerings in Edmonton, as well as offering retreats, workshops and trainings. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter!

Do you work as a yoga teacher entrepreneur and have control over your schedule outside of the classes you teach? Have you ever struggled with productivity, discipline, or managing your time? I have too, and the habit that has a game changer for me was creating a morning routine that is non-negotiable for myself. So, on this episode, we are talking about the importance of a morning routine - why you should create one for yourself, what to include in it, and how to make it a habit that you do everyday. It sounds like a simple, unimportant habit, but it isn't. Getting up every morning and clearing your head sets you up for success, and as entrepreneurs, we need this because no one else will do it for us! Enjoy the episode + good luck creating your morning routine! If you enjoy the show, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter.    

Laura Fraser is a yoga teacher for Power Yoga Canada, works in marketing, and is passionate about calligraphy. She also runs a website called Little Black Leggings, where she explores the marketing + business side of yoga. On this episode, Laura shares her journey as a yoga teacher, and how because she never felt like teaching a ton of classes was right for her, she's branched out to pursue her other passions alongside yoga - marketing + calligraphy. We also dive deep into the business of yoga, from finding your rate as a private yoga teacher, to getting comfortable asking for money, to developing your authentic brand online and learning to turn your social media into a story of who you are.  If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter! 

Jeff Mah + I had a great conversation in season 1 on his journey as a yoga teacher + to becoming a studio owner. It was a fabulous conversation, so if you haven't listened to it yet, give it a listen here before listening to this episode. I'm super excited to have Jeff back on the show to continue the conversation of the business of owning a yoga studio. We talk about everything from charging less as a yoga teacher, teaching for free, valuing yourself as a yoga teacher, setting prices for your yoga studio, running a successful small business, and much more. Jeff has been a yoga studio owner for 5+ years and he is super candid when he shares his advice on the business of owning a yoga studio. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter. We also have a great promotion going on with Ceterus, where you can receive your first 3 months of cloud-based accounting + book keeping for free. Click here to learn more.

Are you interested in leading a yoga retreat, but don't really know where to start? WeTravel is a platform for retreat leaders that will help you from start to finish to create a great retreat. On this episode of the podcast, Jen Corley from WeTravel is joining me to talk about how to lead a great retreat. Jen shares her background as a yoga teacher and how she came to be working at WeTravel helping yoga teachers create great retreats. We discuss choosing a retreat location, pricing, best practices for retreat leaders, marketing, and much more. Don't miss out on the awesome promotion we have going on with Ceterus! Ceterus does cloud-based accounting + book keeping and is offering the first 3 months free (with no strings attached) to listeners of M.B.Om. Sign up here. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and Instagram + sign up for the newsletter!

On the first solo episode of this season, we're talking about yoga + self esteem. This episode is based off the principles of self esteem discussed in Nathaniel Branden's "The Six Pillars of Self Esteem". I discuss how yoga can improve self esteem + how the principles of self esteem are largely linked to the practice of yoga. I analyze each pillar one at a time, and they each build off one another to make up the big picture of a strong self esteem. I begin by defining self esteem, and then moving through the pillars in the following order: Living consciously Self Acceptance Self Responsibility Self Assertiveness Living Purposefully Integrity I believe that having a strong sense of self + a good self esteem is key to a happy life, and I truly believe that yoga can have a profound effect on how we feel about ourselves. Get a free trial using Audible + download the Six Pillars of Self Esteem now! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook + Instagram, and sign up for the newsletter. Still struggling with your accounting + book keeping? We've still got an awesome 3 month promotion happening with Ceterus! Check it out here.

Sytera Field found yoga after an accident, and after having a profound healing experience, she decided that she wanted to teach. On this episode, Sytera shares her journey as a yoga teacher - briefly running a yoga studio out of her home, teaching as many classes a week as she could, and how she ultimately become a teacher of private yoga. Sytera shares her advice to becoming a private yoga teacher, how she has been successful + tips and tricks for new yoga teachers. She also shares about her other endeavors, including running retreats, teacher trainings + creating videos online. Enjoy! Do you struggle with your accounting + book keeping? Ceterus has your back! Get your first 3 months free with Ceterus here! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook + Instagram + sign up for the newsletter!

Kaeleigh Doherty is a kick ass yoga teacher + the founder of the Banff Yoga Festival. On this episode of the podcast, Kaeleigh shares her inspiration for creating the Banff Yoga Festival, what it was like to create a festival from scratch, the challenges of creating the festival + what she learned along the way. Kaeleigh hoped for 50 people to show up to the Banff Yoga Festival, and approximately 550 came! The festival was targeted at the Banff community, but people came from all over to join in on the festivities. It is amazing to see + hear how successful the festival was, and to hear what is to come for Kaeleigh + the Banff Yoga Festival this year + the years to come. On this episode, Kaeleigh shares the process for launching the BYF, the research that went into it, how she found the teachers, the marketing process, what it was actually like the day of, plus what she learned last year that she's doing different / the same this year. If you are interested in learning the back end process to putting on a yoga festival, make sure that you don't miss this episode! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the newsletter + the community on Facebook + Instagram. We have a great promotion happening with Ceterus right now. Ceterus is an accounting + book keeping company offering you your first 3 months FREE. Learn more at yoga.ceterus.com!

Levi Morehouse is not a yoga teacher, a yoga studio owner, or a yoga entrepreneur. He is a small business owner though, and his small business is an accounting + book keeping company called Ceterus. Ceterus' slogan is "let us do the rest" +  they provide services for small business owners doing their accounting or book keeping. You may be curious why I wanted to talk to Levi. The reason is that I think that book keeping + accounting is something that many people in the yoga industry lack, and that's fair enough. We, as yoga teachers, are great at educating and sharing our knowledge of yoga. We are not accountants, we are not book keepers, and we are not (usually) super knowledgeable in the area of accounting + book keeping. And we shouldn't be. We should be focusing on the things that we are great at, and let someone else do the things that we aren't. This is exactly what Levi and I chat about on this episode of the podcast. Levi shares his passion for accounting + book keeping, his recommendations for yoga studio owners, and the services that Ceterus provides, as well as industry tips + tricks. Do you need help with your book keeping + accounting? Ceterus has offered a super awesome deal for listeners of the show! If you sign up here, you can get your first 3 months working with Ceterus for FREE. This is an awesome deal, so don't miss out! Join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter!

As the title indicates, this is the season 1 finale. This episode doesn't have a guest or a topic on yoga, it is just to close off this season of the podcast and to let you know what you can expect in the upcoming season. What's next for M.B.Om? Exciting new episodes and guests New content on the website More social media eBooks, courses and much more! Stay up to date with future happenings by subscribing to the podcast and signing up for the newsletter. While on this short break from weekly episodes, the newsletter will be your life line for what's up and coming, new blog posts, and updates for when season 2 will be kicking back off! Thank you SO much for being a part of this community. If you have any questions, comments or feedback, now is as good a time as ever to send them in at [email protected]. Namaste!

On this episode of the podcast, Taylor Harkness shares his journey as a yoga teacher, how his career has evolved over the years and all of the business lessons he's learned along the way. We talk about everything from managing a yoga studio, running retreats, to social media, and how to do it all while being your authentic self. If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe to the newsletter and join the community on Facebook.

Do you want to create a business as a yoga teacher, but aren't too sure where to start or how to do it? Do you want to teach private yoga, but don't know how to get started? On this episode of the podcast, Kate Connell Potts shares her journey as a yoga teacher and how she began teaching private yoga. Now, she not only has a business around teaching private yoga, but she also teaches other yoga teachers how to become private yoga teachers. She shares her tips and tricks with you, so don't miss this episode! If you enjoy the episode, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

On this episode of the podcast, I'm answering YOUR questions! I chat about websites, teaching weekly, completing your YTT, getting a job, and how to keep things creative. If you have a question, and want to hear it, send me an email at [email protected]. If you enjoy the podcast, sign up for the newsletter and join the community on Facebook. Enjoy!

On today's solo episode, I dig into the topic of why it's important to know what you're teaching for. A while back, I wrote a blog post called "Why You Should Never Teach for a 'Maybe'". I wrote this post at a time when I was in an unconventional teaching agreement with a studio owner, and I was no longer receiving a monetary amount for my teaching. My business coach was uncomfortable, and I was thinking nothing of it. As time went on, I kept coming back to that situation. I trusted the person I was working with, and although everything worked out perfectly, it might not have. Since then, I have taught a karma class that I thought I was getting paid for that I actually wasn't, and I have heard numerous stories from people where there have been misunderstandings about payment. That's where this episode comes in. In this episode, I delve into why it's important to understand what you're teaching for before you teach, and why yoga should always be a business transaction. Money can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, and this episode is no different; however, I truly believe that if you want to make a living being a yoga teacher, you need to get comfortable expressing your needs beforehand. In any other job situation, you would clarify payment before starting, right? So why is teaching yoga any different? Truth be told, it's not. And this is why this episode is so important. Do you enjoy the podcast? Join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter!

Do you want to take your teaching from the general population to helping people with sickness and disease? Lara Benusis did too. Lara grew up with a mother with MS who practiced yoga, and so her yoga practice began at a young age. After many years as a professional dancer and a yoga teacher, Lara moved towards teaching yoga to people who were sick, as well as people who were healthy. For a number of years, she worked at a major cancer center in New York, and on today's episode, she's sharing her story. This episode is a little bit different from some of the other episodes of M.B.Om because we don't focus as much on the business aspect of Lara's career. Instead, she shares how began teaching yoga to the cancer population, what her research in this department is showing about the benefits of yoga for the cancer population, and much more. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

A couple years ago, Yochai Weiss was a taxi driver in NYC who smoked nearly 2 packs of cigarettes a day. Now, he is a full-time yoga teacher. On this episode of the podcast, Yochai shares how yoga and becoming a yoga teacher has changed his life in a big way for the better. We chat about life, yoga, the practice of yoga off the mat, and the business lessons he's learned over the last 3 years as a yoga teacher. How has yoga and / or being a yoga teacher changed your life? Send me an email and share your story with me! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Do you want to teach full-time, but aren't sure if you want to teach 15, 20, 25 classes a week? Are you uncertain of how you can make it work financially? You are not alone - and you definitely don't want to miss this episode! On this episode of the podcast, Calgary-based yoga and meditation teacher and life coach, Tracey Delfs, shares how she became a successful entrepreneur and how she created a business around yoga, without teaching 20 classes a week. Tracey and I talk about the different aspects of her business, how she created them, her business recommendations, and much more. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Do you want to complete a yoga teacher training, but wonder if you're good enough to do one? Do you believe that you need to be have a stronger or better physical practice before you complete a yoga teacher training program? I wondered the same thing before I completed my teacher training. And, this is something that I have heard from quite a few of my students lately, so I wanted to address the topic. I have only completed one YTT program, so I am not expert, but I do believe that if you want to do a teacher training program, you should! Every teach training program is different, and there will always be one out there that is right for your skill level and what you are looking for. What do you think? Email me at [email protected] and let me know your thoughts. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Do you want to create your own yoga business? Do you dream of being a full-time yoga teacher? Do you want to learn more about the business side of yoga? If so, then this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, Melissa Leger, from The Smart Yoga Teacher Podcast, shares her business advice from running her own yoga retreats, owning her own yoga studio, and having a podcast on the business of yoga. Melissa and I are very aligned on the topics that we talk about on our podcasts, so it was awesome to chat with Melissa about everything that she has learned in her career and through her podcast guests. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Do you want to quit your job to teach yoga full-time? Is your dream to be a full-time yoga teach? Caron's was too.  On this episode of the podcast, Caron Christison, and Atlanta based yoga teacher, shares how she went from working a full-time corporate job to teaching yoga full-time, and how you can too. I've talked to a lot of people who teach yoga part-time or as a side gig outside of their full-time job who want to make the switch, but simply don't know where to start. Or, they don't know how to make it work financially. Caron is living proof that it can be done. We talk about her journey as a yoga teacher, what it was like to make the transition from full-time corporate to full-time yoga, what she had to give up, the struggles, and why it has all been worth it. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook, and sign up for the newsletter.

Do you enjoy yoga, but want more? Do you crave learning more about the body and the way that the body moves? Do you want to do something different than simply teaching classes in a study? If so, this episode is for! On this episode, Jules Mitchell shares her journey as a yoga teacher, her background in biomechanics, and how she incorporated biomechanics into her yoga teaching. We delve into creating a brand around a specialty, finding a community of people who connect with what your specialty or message, and much more. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Are you thinking about doing a yoga teacher training? Do you want to become a yoga teacher? Have you recently completed your teacher training and are feeling a bit uncertain? This episode is for you! The beginning of May marked my one year teaching anniversary, and I decided to celebrate that by having my boyfriend and travel podcast co-host, Ryan, interview me on what the last year has been like for me, and how becoming a yoga teacher has changed my life. We talk about what inspired me to become a yoga teacher, what I've learned in the last year of teaching, what yoga has taught me about myself, and much more. I share the biggest business lessons I've learned through my personal journey as a teacher, and through people I've met and talked to along the way. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Do you want to travel the world and teach yoga? Do you feel confused about how to go about getting teaching jobs and making enough money to travel? Are you struggling to figure out how to market yourself online? If so, this episode is for you! Anne Rapp & Brandon Quittem are The Yoga Nomads, and they have been on the road for over 2 years now traveling and practicing yoga, and creating an online business. On this episode, The Yoga Nomads share their journey as traveling yoga teachers, where they've been and taught, what they've learned along the way, and much more. As successful yoga and travel bloggers, they share their tips and tricks for marketing yourself online, getting jobs abroad as a yoga teacher, and how to create an online presence and business. Enjoy! For more information, visit www.mbomyoga.com. If you enjoy the podcast, join the newsletter and the community on Facebook.

On this episode of the podcast, Canmore based yogini, Kristen Stuart, shares her journey as a yoga teacher. Kristen shares what it was like to open a yoga studio, and what she learned from that experience. Kristen talks about how she started developing and leading both yoga retreats and trainings, and what she has learned along the way. We delve into what life as a yoga teacher is like, and Kristen provides some of the key business lessons that she has learned through her experience teaching. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Do you dream of owning your own yoga studio? Do you wonder what it takes to open a yoga studio from scratch? If so, this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, Atlanta based yoga studio owner, Amber Barry, shares her journey as a yoga teacher, why she decided to open a yoga studio, and what it was actually like to open up her dream studio. Amber also shares what it is like to run a yoga studio on a day-to-day basis, and everything she has learned along the way. To learn more about Amber's studio, visit www.westsideyoga.net. For more information, visit www.mbomyoga.com. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Are you living pay check to pay check and having a hard time making money as a yoga teacher or yoga studio owner? Do you want to stand out in a saturated market? On this episode of the podcast, I chat with entrepreneur and author, Mike Michalowicz. Mike shares how to "pay yourself first" and become more profitable in the yoga industry. He also shares his business advice for yoga studio owners and yoga teachers who are struggling to make enough money. Finally, Mike gives you advice on how to stand out in the super saturated market that is the yoga industry, and much more. Enjoy! To find out more information, visit www.mbomyoga.com. Sign up for the newsletter and join the community on Facebook.

Do you ever wonder if you're "good enough" at yoga to be teaching? Do you ever wonder what it means to be good at yoga? A couple weeks ago, someone asked me how good I was at yoga, and when I thought about it, I immediately thought of my asana practice. There are a lot of advanced asanas I can't do, so I must not be that good... right? And if I'm not that good, should I really be teaching? After taking some time to consider what it means to be good at yoga, I decided to put out a solo episode sharing my thoughts. In this episode of the podcast, I discuss the grey area that is defining yoga, what it means to be good at yoga, and whether or not that is even a thing.  What do you think it means to be good at yoga? Send me your thoughts to [email protected]. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter!

Do you want to become a full-time yoga teacher? Run your own retreats? Design your own teacher training? Maybe even write a book? Tova Payne shares how she did it on this episode! Tova Payne is the business teacher for The Vancouver School of Yoga and The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She's been teaching yoga for 10 years, and in that time she has ran her own yoga retreats, designed her own yoga teacher training, and has written and published a book (and is currently working on her second!). Tova shares the business lessons she's learned over the years, and how you, too, can become an entrepreneurial yogi! Visit www.mbomyoga.com for show notes and to learn more. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter!

Do you want to learn about various different types of yoga? Do you want to become an expert in more than one area of yoga? Well, you can! On this episode of the podcast, Andrea Peloso shares her journey as a yoga teacher. She went from an ashtanga practitioner and teacher, to a restorative yoga teacher, to developing teacher training for restorative yoga, and workshops and training on spinal immersion. Andrea shares how she has expanded her learning as a yoga teacher and become a teacher of many styles and types of yoga, and what she learned along the way. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, and sign up for the newsletter!

Do you dream of developing your own teacher training programs? Once, that was Erin Evans dream too, and now it is her reality. On this episode, Erin shares her journey as a yoga teacher, and all that she has learned in her 13 years of teaching yoga. Erin discusses the doubts and the challenges she's had throughout her career, and the struggles of being both a mother and a yoga teacher. Finally, Erin shares how she made her dream of leading teacher trainings a reality - what it took, how she found students, and much more. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Do you want to be a successful yoga teacher? Do you dream of running your own retreats? Are you struggling to find your niche and develop your brand? This episode is definitely for you! The Corporate Yogi herself, Julie Zuzek, is here to share her must-know business lessons on how to build your brand, run your own retreats, and much more. Julie worked in corporate for 15 years before she took her yoga teacher training, and began to teach yoga and create The Corporate Yogi - business coaching with a mindful twist. Julie has also created an online community for people interested in running retreats, RetreatU. Julie shares all that she has learned as a business coach and yoga teacher, as well as the biggest lessons she's learned through years of leading retreats. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Do you want to teach yoga, but you're not sure where you want to take your career? There are a lot of career options as a yoga teacher, and it can be confusing to pick just one. On this episode of the podcast, Canmore based yoga teacher, Lydia Zamorano, shares her career path as a yoga teacher. She went from teaching full-time, to owning a yoga studio, to teaching around the world, to being a mom and a yoga teacher, and now to running yoga teacher training programs. Lydia shares how she has changed her path many different times in search of what truly makes her happy within her yoga career. Lydia is living proof that you don't have to choose one path and stick to it, and that it's okay to change your direction along the way. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter to be the first to know about new episodes!

Do you want to become a successful yoga teacher? Are you interested in owning your own yoga studio? Do you want to break away from the conventional path of teaching yoga? On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, Brea Johnson is here to share her story as a yoga teacher. Brea jumped into teaching yoga immediately after completing her YTT and taught 25 classes per week! From there, she owned a yoga studio, sold her yoga studio, took a break from yoga, and then came back into yoga with a whole new outlook on being a yoga teacher. Brea shares her views on yoga in the 21st century, what it takes to be a great yoga teacher, and how she makes yoga accessible for all her students. Enjoy! For more information, visit www.mbomyoga.com and sign up for the newsletter!

Do you dream of traveling the world and teaching yoga? Do you want to teach yoga abroad? Carolyn McPherson has done just that. After completing her YTT in India, she traveled to Nicaragua to teach, and then moved to the Dominican Republic where she taught in Spanish. Now, Carolyn is back in India working for the ashram where she completed her teacher training. Carolyn's life is one that many people dream about, and on this episode she shares how she did it, what it's been like, and so much more. Enjoy! Visit www.mbomyoga.com for show notes and more information. If you like the podcast, sign up for the newsletter and be the first to know about new episodes!

Katie Roll was an international manager, and she was burnt out, unhealthy, tired and constantly stressed. She was unhappy and knew she needed a changed. She quit her job, and decided to pursue the path of becoming a full-time yoga teacher. On this episode of the podcast, Katie shares what it has been like to transition from corporate America to being a full-time yoga teacher, what she has learned as a yoga teacher, and the business lessons she wish she knew when she first started. Katie talks about what it's really like to be a full-time yoga teacher, both the struggles and the massive rewards. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, subscribe on iTunes & check out the show notes at www.mbomyoga.com. Subscribe for the newsletter to receive a copy of "So You've Got Your YTT... What's Next?".

Do you believe in making yoga accessible around the world? Do you want to give back through yoga? Curious about the Africa Yoga Project? Then, this episode is for you! Banff based yoga teacher, Tara Koenig, shares her journey as a Baptiste power yoga teacher, and how she has become involved with the Africa Yoga Project (AYP). She shares what she has learned through her involvement with AYP, how it has changed her life, and how it has helped her to become a better yoga teacher. Learn more about the AYP here! If you are interested in helping Tara complete her fundraising for the program in Seva, click here. Do you like the podcast? Subscribe on iTunes & check out the show notes at www.mbomyoga.com.  

Have you completed a YTT and feel like you want to do more with your certificate? Do you feel like you want to create your own brand of yoga or fitness? Believe it or not, it's a possibility, and Tara Newbigging is proof of that. Tara has been a personal trainer, Zumba instructor and registered yoga teacher for nearly 15 years. A few years ago, she felt inspired to stop working in the confines of other people's rules and create her own. It wasn't until one day when she went into her fitness studio, turned on the music really loud, and began to move in any way that felt good that she realized exactly what she wanted to do. With that, BooTy was born. On this episode, Tara shares about the creation of BooTy, growing her business, and the business lessons she has learned along the way. If you enjoy the podcast, subscribe on iTunes, check out the shownotes at www.mbomyoga.com & sign up for the newsletter to be the first to receive updates on new episodes!  

Lauren Roegele discovered yoga after an extremely traumatic car accident, and in some ways, the practice saved her life. Because of the profound impact that yoga had on her life, Lauren decided to become a teacher.  On this episode of the podcast, Lauren shares her journey as a yoga teacher; her experience owning a yoga studio, becoming a partner in YOGO.tv (a Canadian online yoga program with amazing teachers from across the country), and working as a program director for the Vancouver School of Yoga. She shares the business lessons she's learned throughout her career, and what it has been like to take teaching to the next level.  If you are looking to take your career as a yoga teacher up a notch, this episode is for you!  For more information, visit www.mbomyoga.com or email [email protected]! 

Have you recently completed your YTT and are feeling scared to teach? Eager to teach? Unsure of what to expect?  A mere 7 months ago, Chelsey Orth was in your shoes. Chelsey and I completed our YTT together in Bali, and ever since our first conversation, we've been great friends. Since returning from Bali, Chelsey has been teaching consistently in Bozeman, Montana at both a yoga studio and a climbing gym.  On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, Chelsey shares what the last 7 months of being a yoga teacher has taught her; what she's learned about yoga, her personal practice, and what it takes to be a great yoga teacher.  Want to learn more? Check out the show notes at www.mbomyoga.com and subscribe for the newsletter to receive weekly updates about new episodes!     

Are you interested in a career as a full-time yoga teacher? Do you dream of owning your own yoga studio? If so, this episode is for you! On this episode of the M.B.Om podcast, successful yoga teacher & studio owner, Jeff Mah, shares the business lessons he's learned throughout his career as a teacher and yoga studio owner.  Jeff began his teaching in Calgary, AB, and nearly 4 years he moved with his family to Canmore, AB, where he owns and operates The Yoga Lounge. On this episode, Jeff shares his journey as a yoga teacher, everything he's learned along the way, the mistakes he's made, and what it takes to successfully run a yoga studio.  To learn more, visit www.mbomyoga.com! Subscribe to the newsletter and be the first to receive weekly updates on new episodes. 

Welcome to the M.B.Om podcast! I'm so glad you've found this podcast, and I hope you are excited to get started on mastering the business of yoga together. On this episode of the podcast, you will meet your host, Amanda Kingsmith (that's me!). You will learn about me - my background, where the idea of M.B.Om came from, and why I've decided to start this podcast. You will also learn more about what M.B.Om is, and what to expect from future episodes.  Enjoy!  Do you want to continue learning alongside me? Subscribe for the newsletter at www.mbomyoga.com!