Today we’re airing an episode we did on the Get Paid podcast with Claire Pelletreu.  This interview is our entire story- from how we first met, to starting Namastream, to massive growth during COVID, to our bank collapsing last spring.  We’ve never told our story in this way- from end to end- and it’s kind of a good story and we should bring it to our listeners.  Claire is an excellent interviewer and she pulled out a lot of stories we wouldn’t necessarily tell on our own podcast. Here’s a sneak peek of what we discuss: How we met through a live, software course How Sandy join ..read more

Today on the And She Spoke podcast we’re finally sharing the story of how we met, connected, and became business partners. You’ll hear all about our previous business partnerships, how we started working together and the strange connection and level of trust between us.  We delve into the struggles we’ve faced together and how our shared commitment to the success of our business has never wavered.  We also share how the generosity and equality between us have made our partnership thrive. No doubt, finding a partnership like what we have is not easy and discuss how to seek out colla ..read more

We’re switching things up and on today’s episode, we’re launching our Audience Audit series. One of our business goals is to help 50,000 people earn $100,00 in their online business and we realize we won’t be able to coach that many people individually.  In the Audience Audit series, you’ll see us applying our business framework to our audience’s businesses and hear our best thinking on how to apply our teachings to your own business efforts. Today, we audit Krishna’s business: a prenatal and postnatal online course and membership. Her biggest challenge is showing up consistently and st ..read more

Finding the ideal pricing for your offer can be a fraught process, riddled with stress and self-doubt. This is especially true for young entrepreneurs who don’t yet have the confidence that comes with repeatedly demonstrating the true value of their product. It also strongly applies to women, many of whom have been conditioned to undervalue themselves and prioritize the needs of others.  That is why today’s episode is all about cultivating the right mindset for pricing your offers. We break down how the wrong mindset can lead to key missteps in pricing, the consequences thereof, and what ..read more

You don’t have to have a huge audience to be successful in your online business. If you can create a high-ticket program that even just 100 people are willing to pay for, then you can potentially generate some good revenue for your business!  Those high-ticket programs don’t materialize overnight though and in this episode, we’re discussing the four key components of a $1000+ offering that can sustain your business in the long term.  These four components are: premium content + tangible value, accountability, access and  recognition + status. This episode is based on a very in ..read more

Generative AI tools are becoming increasingly prevalent and they are changing the way creators work. While fear and speculation about the impact of these tools on the creative economy are understandable, AI is here to stay whether we like it or not.  In today’s episode, we share our thoughts on how AI will disrupt the creator economy, address concerns that AI-generated content will eventually replace human creativity, and dive into what you should (and shouldn’t) ask AI to do for you.  This is a watershed moment for creative entrepreneurs and will ultimately play a significant part ..read more

As business owners, most of us are considerably more comfortable operating in our areas of expertise than anywhere else.  Oftentimes, we prefer to focus our energies on delivering exceptional services to clients rather than spending time and energy on growing our audience; even though growing an audience is essential for the longevity of your business!  In this conversation, we delve into why audiences are so important to you as a creator, why you need one in 2023, and what you can do to build yours today.  You’ll learn the differences between building an audience versus a commu ..read more

You’re not a special snowflake, even though you might think you are.  Today on the show, we’re discussing exceptionalism and why this thought isn’t helpful for the growth of your business. You’ll hear how holding tightly to the “but, I’m different!” identity can hinder growth and why it doesn’t excuse or exempt you from the rules of business.  We talk about the different ways you can encounter the “exceptional” feeling and share a few key factors that you should be focusing on as you work toward business growth.  Let it be a relief that the rules of business apply to you too ..read more

Building an audience can be daunting and overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re serving your audience and doing some form of good with what you’re selling, then you’re already halfway there!  Today on the And She Spoke Podcast, we’re dissecting an interesting tweet we found about audience-building and simplifying the process for anyone who fears it. From building credibility to sharing your journey, this episode is jam-packed with nuggets of wisdom to help you grow your online presence.  You will hear all about the importance of having a step-by-step process, considering ..read more

Today on the podcast, we discuss the collapse of the 16th largest bank in America, the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). And who do we bank with, you might ask? SPOILER ALERT: Silicon Valley Bank.  This was the second biggest bank failure in the world and in this exclusive episode, we discuss what happened to SVB and how it is- or was- at the center of the world of start-ups. The collapse of this bank doesn’t only affect the billionaires but also has a major impact on companies and their ability to do payroll.  Join in on our discussion on the SVB run and how it’s impacting the tech start ..read more