The Climb | A podcast for Women in Business | Presented by the Inner Mountain Foundation

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  • Welcome to "The Climb," a podcast for International Women in Business. Hosted by female entrepreneur, Natasha Walstra, our show will take you on a remarkable personal discovery and empowerment journey. This podcast is proudly presented by the Inner Mountain Foundation, a platform that nurtures the growth and development of women around the globe. "The Climb" embodies the spirit of the Inner Mountain Foundation’s mission, focusing on the greatest mountain you will face – the one within you. It is a profound journey that will invite you to overcome your self-doubt, shatter societal stereotypes, and elevate yourself to new heights of personal and professional success. Each week, Natasha engages in soul-stirring conversations with business leaders and entrepreneurs from diverse industries, who have successfully "summited their inner mountains". They share their experiences, lessons learned, and how they harnessed their internal strength to overcome external challenges- both personal and professional. Alongside these stories, Natasha explores the seven core principles of "Inner Mountain Thinking" as the Foundation's founder, Diane Wang, provides listeners practical tools to cultivate their mindset and conquer their unique challenges. "The Climb" is more than just a podcast; it's an open invitation to join a vibrant community dedicated to climbing their inner mountains. It's your path towards self discovery, fostering personal growth, and developing resilience, inspiring you to dream high, work hard, and reach your pinnacle of success. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we conquer our Inner Mountains, one episode at a time. Subscribe to "The Climb", share your journey with us, and create a world where every woman is empowered to reach her summit. Together, we climb.
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  • Neuroscience-Backed Ways to Boost Productivity & Profitability with Jennifer Jank | S2 E5

    Neuroscience-Backed Ways to Boost Productivity & Profitability with Jennifer Jank | S2 E5
    Nov 27 2024

    Struggling to stay productive and maintain a work-life balance? Today’s guest will help you “neurohack” your way to higher profits and peace of mind.

    In this episode of The Climb, Natasha chats with Jennifer “JJ” Jank, a Certified Financial Planner turned “Chief Brain Hacker” who helps business owners and their teams be more productive, effective, and profitable.

    JJ is here to share simple, science-based tips for boosting productivity and work-life balance so you can sleep soundly every single night.

    Ready to reclaim your time, energy, and attention? Tune in to learn how to move away from the busy-ness of business and towards more joy… without sacrificing profits.

    Mountains we’re climbing in this episode:

    • JJ’s journey from financial planner to entrepreneur and consultant
    • How she pivoted in business after losing her passion for it
    • Neuroscience-based tips for increasing productivity
    • Ways to start cultivating a better work-life balance
    • How to reset your emotions and reduce your cortisol
    • Overcoming analysis paralysis in starting a business
    • How to get into a flow state more often

    Key Takeaways for Female Entrepreneurs Growing Their Business:

    • The brain loves when tasks are finished. If you leave a task unfinished, the brain is more likely to create stress/panic around those tasks. Neuroscience-based Solution: Break the tasks down into smaller, more achievable tasks and/or write down what you have to finish.
    • Letting go of the reins doesn’t always come naturally to women entrepreneurs, but you really do need to put on your own oxygen mask before helping others. Let your employees troubleshoot by themselves before jumping in to help.
    • To get into a flow state more often at work, try reducing your work hours by 25% (Hello, 4-day work week!).
    • Respect the blocks you put in your calendar(s). Treat them as client calls that you can’t ignore.
    • Take time to recharge every day. Bonus points if you use that time to do something you LOVE!

    Reflection Question:

    • How does this episode make you feel about your potential for productivity and work-life balance?

    Subscribe to "The Climb", share your journey with us, and create a world where every woman is empowered to reach her summit. #TogetherWeClimb.

    Resources:

    Read Jennifer Janks’ books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennifer-Jank/author/B078NKL55S

    Connect with Jennifer “JJ” Jank:

    Website: https://www.jenniferjank.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjank

    Email: jj@jenniferjank.com

    Climb with us!

    Website: www.innermountain.org

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/inner_mountain_foundation

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheInnerMountainFoundation

    YouTube: www.youtube.com/@InnerMountainFoundation

    The Climb Podcast is proudly presented by The Inner Mountain Foundation.

    This episode is produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.
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    41 mins
  • From Blogger to Legal Boss: How Lauren Bercuson is Helping Entrepreneurs Protect Their Brands | S2 E4

    From Blogger to Legal Boss: How Lauren Bercuson is Helping Entrepreneurs Protect Their Brands | S2 E4
    Nov 13 2024
    Think of a trademark as preventative care or an insurance policy for your business. When life tries to attack, you want your IP (Intellectual Property) to be protected! That’s why we invited an IP lawyer (and inspirational business woman) to tell us more.In this episode, Natasha sits down with Lauren Bercuson, an IP Lawyer and Founder of Storylock Legal, to discuss the must-know basics of trademarking, plus the key lessons she’s learned along her entrepreneurial journey.Lauren’s story goes much deeper than just becoming a trademark attorney. While her infant son was recovering from a stroke, Lauren started blogging about children’s books (HappilyEverElephants.com) and even became her son’s school librarian. Then, while seeing other moms killing it in business, but not protecting their assets, Lauren’s inner lawyer came out to shine once again. With her son healed and thriving, she made the decision to transition back into IP law, create Storylock Legal, and start helping other women founders protect their businesses.Today, you’ll hear how Lauren overcame perfectionism while growing two businesses, why networking is so crucial for her success, and why trademarking is essential for any business or idea.Remember, “done is better than perfect.” ⛰️Mountains we’re climbing in this episode:Lauren’s career journey: From lawyer to blogger to librarian to entrepreneur.Overcoming the challenges of working full-time as a divorced mom of two.How Lauren let go of perfectionism & made the decision to go full-time.Creating community around your business & Networking your way to success.Marketing yourself on LinkedIn: How Lauren is learning to authentically show up and connect with others online.Trademarking 101: What entrepreneurs should know about trademarking & why it’s important for every business.What does an IP lawyer do & how can they help my business succeed?When is the best time to trademark my business/product/idea?When should international businesses get a US trademark? + How Lauren can help.Key Takeaways for Female Entrepreneurs:Networking and building relationships with other female founders enhances feelings of self-trust and empowerment.Bringing your warmth and personality into your work will open up doors for success you didn’t realize were there.Your trademark tells a story to your audience. Don’t have a trademark? Your story could be stolen!Marketing yourself on social media is all about being your authentic self. Don’t try to copy what others are doing, but instead find what inspires you and make it your own.Consider joining Entreprenista if you’re seeking a game-changing community to network with. That’s how Natasha and Lauren met!There’s no bad time to trademark your business/product/idea, but the earlier you do it, the better!Reflection Question:What does the concept of connection mean to you?Subscribe to "The Climb", share your journey with us, and create a world where every woman is empowered to reach her summit. #TogetherWeClimb. Resources:Happily Ever Elephants: https://happilyeverelephants.comListen to our episode with Emily Paulsen: https://bit.ly/3Cl8SMzEntreprenista: https://entreprenista.comThe Goddess of Warsaw by Lisa Barr: https://lisabarr.com/books/goddess-of-warAll the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203019740-all-the-colors-of-the-darkMost Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo: https://www.clairelombardo.com/the-most-fun-we-ever-had.html Connect with Lauren Bercuson:Website: https://www.storylocklegal.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenbercusonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/storylocklegal Climb with us!Website: www.innermountain.orgInstagram: www.instagram.com/inner_mountain_foundationFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheInnerMountainFoundationYouTube: www.youtube.com/@InnerMountainFoundation The Climb Podcast is proudly presented by The Inner Mountain Foundation.This episode is produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.
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    37 mins
  • Stop Burning Out & Start Living: How to Combat Hustle Culture with Amanda Nowak | S2 E3

    Stop Burning Out & Start Living: How to Combat Hustle Culture with Amanda Nowak | S2 E3
    Oct 30 2024

    Overwhelm. It can get the best of us… and even cause burnout. But it can also help you shine light on what you need to change to feel happy again. Today, we’re exploring ways to prevent and overcome burnout, find clarity, and reconnect with the joys of entrepreneurship.

    Our guest is Amanda Nowak, Founder of Element Eight Coaching. Previously the Founder of The Simple Home, Amanda experienced the incredible highs and overwhelming lows of entrepreneurship. The journey took a toll on her well-being, but led to a crucial turning point — the decision to prioritize health and happiness over constant hustle. Now, she helps overwhelmed women find the clarity they need to create balance, fulfillment, and sustainable success in their lives.

    You deserve a life you don’t have to take a vacation from.

    If you want to make a change in your business, pursue something different, or simply rediscover what gives you joy, start here - start now. ⛰️

    Mountains we’re climbing in this episode:

    • Amanda’s journey of highs and lows in entrepreneurship
    • Typical signs of overwhelm and burnout
    • Steps to take if you’re feeling overwhelmed/burnout as a business owner
    • Changes that happened when Amanda switched to a 4-day work week
    • How Amanda helps women find clarity and create balance in their lives
    • Practices that prevent Amanda from getting overwhelmed and out of balance
    • Tips for setting and enforcing boundaries at work
    • How to have hard conversations as a leader (and why you shouldn’t avoid conflict)

    Key Takeaways for Female Entrepreneurs:

    • Being the bottleneck in your own business can cause major inefficiencies and eventually burnout. Delegation will help you avoid this!
    • If you don’t know what you want from your career, it’s harder to create goals and easier to get burnt out. Work on getting clear on what you want first (coaching helps with this!), then set specific goals to get you there.
    • Make sure you know ways to prevent burnout, so it doesn’t threaten your business or personal life.
    • The first step to overcoming overwhelm is creating space for yourself. Take time to calm and ground yourself, then take time to figure out how you’re going to change your situation.
    • If you’re starting to feel burnt out, consider delegating more, restructuring your business, simplifying processes, hiring a coach, or seeking mentorship.
    • Don’t wait to have those hard conversations you need to have. After they’re over, everything always works out and you’ll feel so much better.

    Reflection Question:

    • What obstacles are preventing you from being the entrepreneur you want to be?

    Subscribe to "The Climb", share your journey with us, and create a world where every woman is empowered to reach her summit. #TogetherWeClimb.

    Resources:

    The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity

    Connect with Amanda Nowak:

    Website: https://element-8.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-nowak-762b074

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/element.eight.coaching

    Climb with us!

    Website: www.innermountain.org

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/inner_mountain_foundation

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheInnerMountainFoundation

    YouTube: www.youtube.com/@InnerMountainFoundation

    The Climb Podcast is proudly presented by The Inner Mountain Foundation.
    This episode is produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.
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    30 mins

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