The Starting Story Podcast

How to network the right way, and build real connections

I speak with Sarah Hubbard, an expert in networking and building connections. She explains her 4-step framework to excel in your networking skills from even before you step into the room - and how to keep the connection alive once the event ends. With networking such a crucial part of a small business' success, this episode gives you the blueprints to make connections that are quicker, easier and long-lasting. Connect with Sarah here:

Change is necessary, but suffering from it is not...

I speak with Yvonne Liao, on the topic of change and its necessity in life. She has made some significant growth since her younger years, and has now built thriving fashion in New York. Her take on why pursuing difficulty, and ensuring you don't suffer from change is invaluable. Stick around till the end to see her honest recount and advice for those stuck in constant change.

"Your mind is designed to hold you back" Here's why!

You have the plan and the motivation, yet the work isn't getting done. Author Kam Knight joins the podcast to expose "Internal Resistance"—the biological mechanism designed to keep you from growing. This is an autopsy of your "busy work" and a guide to killing the resistance maintaining your $0 revenue streak. Key Insights: * The Wanting Mechanism: Your brain generates infinite desires that distract from actual execution. * The Inner Critic: Action is often blocked by a subconscious "panel of judges" that prioritizes safety over progress * Sneaky Tricks: Planning and perfectionism are sophisticated avoidance tactics—they provide the "illusion of progress" without moving the needle. * The Fix: Ruthlessly contain your environment and use targeted self-talk to reprogram your self-image.

Million dollar systems for million dollar ideas - how to take charge of your creativity | with Danielle Blum

You're already producing million dollar ideas, but don't have the system in place to make it a reality. How many failed attempts will you need before you focus on improving your daily habits and systems? This episode with Danielle Blum is a game changer. She explains how to get from the "scatterbrain" state to a more "flow" state where you can take charge of your creative projects. Her strategies for change will make you rethink just your diary and journalling, and give you steps to a system that accomodates and grows as fast as your ideas. https://www.danielleblum.com/ [https://www.danielleblum.com/] Learn about more episodes: https://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast [https://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast]

Stop being a VICTIM to your mood swings - follow this instead

If you open your eyes in the morning, struggling to get up, scrolling on your phone and watching the hours slip by - you are not in control of your body's 3 nervous states. Katie breaks them down into Red, Green and Yellow, and wonderfully describes how you can use them to finally get in control of your mood swings and start making the right steps today. This episode has had a direct impact on my podcasting process, and I'm sure it will help you too. Find out more about the podcast and how to get involved: https://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast [https://linktr.ee/starting_story_podcast]