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CHATS with GiGi

著者： GiGi Diaz
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CHATSwithGiGi is a casual (sometimes heated) conversation between journalist GiGi Diaz and her guests; covering everything from entertainment to political, to social topics and more. New episodes each Thursday.

Follow on IG @CHATSwithGiGiPodcastCopyright Seizing Happy® 2016 133685 マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 個人的成功 経済学 自己啓発
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  • #184 Your Business Needs More Than Money to Grow. Yajaira Morell

    #184 Your Business Needs More Than Money to Grow. Yajaira Morell
    2026/09/10
    You think you need more clients. More leads. More sales. More money coming in.

    But what happens when the money finally comes — and your business isn't built to handle it?

    In this episode, GiGi sits down with Yahaira to talk about the part of growth that too many business owners overlook: how to fund the business you already built. Yahaira breaks down what it actually looks like to use outside capital to grow, from SBA loans and lines of credit to private lending and bridge funding, and why using your own money forever can quietly become one of the most expensive decisions you make.

    We get into what banks are actually looking for before they hand you money, why keeping your business “in the red” to save on taxes can hurt you later, and why pouring borrowed money into marketing isn't always the smartest first move. Sometimes the answer isn't more leads. It's better infrastructure, more people, more production capacity, or simply having your books clean enough to prove that your business can handle the next level.

    In this episode:

    • The different ways you can bring outside capital into your business, and how to know which option makes sense for where you are right now
    • What banks and lenders actually look at — cash flow, credit, P&Ls, bank statements, revenue consistency, and your ability to repay
    • Why you should build the infrastructure to handle more customers before spending thousands on marketing to get them
    • The financial red flags that can make lenders hesitate, including constantly negative bank accounts and mixing personal and business finances
    • Why getting funding isn't something to be afraid of — and how simply asking the right questions can help you prepare to grow

    About Yahaira

    Yahaira is a business finance and funding expert who helps entrepreneurs understand their options when it comes to accessing capital and growing their businesses. With experience as a business owner herself, she knows firsthand what happens when entrepreneurs try to fund everything with their own money. Today, she works with business owners to understand their financial position, prepare their documentation, build projections, and find funding strategies that actually fit their business.

    A few moments worth the listen:

    • Yahaira on using your own money: eventually, you can completely drain yourself trying to keep your business running. Outside capital can give you the room to hire, expand, increase working capital, and actually grow.

    • GiGi on marketing: if someone gave you $100,000 tomorrow, would your business actually be able to serve 20 new clients? If the answer is no, more leads aren't your first problem. Your infrastructure is.

    • Yahaira on asking for funding: don't be afraid. Make the phone call. Ask the questions. You don't have to take the money just because you qualify for it, but you should understand what's available to you before you need it.

    Come meet Yahaira in person

    Yahaira will be joining us as a speaker at Move, Breathe, Grow™ 2026 on September 19th at the Rusty Pelican in Miami, where she'll be talking about funding, financial readiness, and how to position your business for its next level of growth.

    If you can't make it to MBG, you can still find Yahaira's contact information in the show notes and connect with her directly.Because scaling your business isn't just about getting more customers.

    It's about being ready when they come.
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    24 分
  • #183 Self-Care Is a Business Strategy: Why Taking Care of You Matters. Gretell Alfonso

    #183 Self-Care Is a Business Strategy: Why Taking Care of You Matters. Gretell Alfonso
    2026/09/04
    You can build a business, take care of everyone around you, and still forget to take care of the person holding it all together: you.In this episode, GiGi sits down with Greta to talk about the part of entrepreneurship that rarely makes it onto the to-do list: taking care of yourself. From Botox and facials to IV therapy and hormone health, Greta shares why self-care is not something you earn after everything else gets done. It has to become a line item in your budget and a block on your calendar. Because when you are constantly solving problems, answering messages, and carrying everyone else's needs, you are not just running out of time. You are running out of mental space.And that matters for your business. Your creativity doesn't only show up when you're making Reels or creating content. It shows up when you finally have enough stillness to think differently about your next offer, your customer experience, your sales strategy, and the way you grow. In this episode:
    • Why self-care keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the list, and why treating your health like a non-negotiable changes that
    • How stillness creates the mental space for better ideas, better decisions, and more creative ways to grow your business
    • Why "common" doesn't always mean "normal" when it comes to women's health, and why asking better questions about hormones and symptoms matters
    About GretaGreta brings together aesthetics, wellness, and a deeper approach to women's health. At her spa, she works with patients on everything from Botox and advanced facials to IV therapy and hormone-related care, with a focus on understanding what each person actually wants before recommending a treatment. Her approach is intentionally less-is-more: listen first, customize the experience, and never assume that the same treatment should look the same on everyone.A few moments worth the listen:
    • GiGi on self-care: your health needs to be a line item in your budget and a block of time on your calendar. If you don't make it intentional, time will find a way to disappear.
    • Greta on stillness: the two hours she blocks for her own hair are not just about her hair. They're two hours without someone needing an answer, a decision, or a solution — and that space gives her brain room to breathe.
    • GiGi and Greta on women's health: there is a difference between something being common and something being normal. Women deserve to understand what is actually happening in their bodies instead of being told to simply live with it.
    Come meet Greta in personThis conversation is a preview. The full, interactive experience happens live at Move, Breathe, Grow™ 2026 on September 19th in Miami at the Rusty Pelican. You'll leave the same day with things you can put into your business and your life right away. Grab your ticket before they're gone (they sell out every year): http://www.seizinghappy.com/mbg
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    34 分
  • #182 HR Is Your Prenup: Protecting Your Business Before It Breaks feat. Elizabeth Gonzalez

    #182 HR Is Your Prenup: Protecting Your Business Before It Breaks feat. Elizabeth Gonzalez
    2026/08/27
    GiGi sits down with HR professional Elizabeth Gonzalez to break down the biggest misconceptions small business owners have about human resources — and why getting HR support early is one of the smartest investments you can make.

    What We Cover:
    • Redefining HR — Elizabeth reframes HR not as the "scary department" from corporate, but as the bridge between business needs and employee wellbeing.
    • Why passion can hurt your team — How a business owner's intensity and emotional investment can unintentionally damage company culture, and why having a buffer matters.
    • HR isn't just for big companies — Even with 1–5 employees, you need HR support. Compliance issues (payroll, classification, hours) don't become problems until they become expensive problems.
    • The danger of relationship-based teams — When systems are built on trust and vibe alone, and what happens when life changes for your employees.
    • Documentation protects friendships — If it's not documented, it never happened. Offer letters and clear agreements protect both the business owner and the employee.
    • Hiring is harder than firing — Elizabeth walks through the full hiring process (screening, interviews, culture fit, onboarding) and why it's a massive time drain when the business owner does it alone.
    • The "buffer" concept — Having HR as a buffer protects your team from reactive decisions made in moments of stress or passion.
    • Don't stall your own momentum — In high-growth sprints, the business owner needs to be free to ideate. Offloading HR lets you stay in your zone of genius.
    • The prenup analogy — HR documentation is the ultimate act of care — protecting everyone when things change.
    • Flight risk detection — Elizabeth's team can spot cultural shifts and potential turnover before it impacts the business.
    • Affordable HR options — Membership packages starting at $200–$250/month for businesses with 1–5 employees. No excuse not to have support.
    • Case study — A small team with a massive pipeline went from ~$50K/week to ~$500K/week in billing after bringing Elizabeth's team on board and growing from a 3-person operation.
    Contact Elizabeth: www.instagram.com/specialtyhrconsulting/
    Get your tickets for Move, Breathe, Grow: Florida’s #1 Event for Womenpreneurs
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    35 分
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