When you have rich, deep relationships with a broad range of contacts, you have a wealth of information, resources, and support at your fingertips. That’s why they say your network is your net worth!

For over the last decade, Selena Soo has dedicated her work to building, referring, and connecting other people so that they can amplify their messages and do more together than they could alone. Today, Selena joins me to share how and why it’s so important to cultivate a thriving network of friends and colleagues who can support you and your business.

Chapters

00:29 - Meet Selena Soo

01:14 - Influencer dinners & media contacts

05:32 - Relationships are shortcuts to success

07:38 - Tips on asking others for help

18:35 - Starting a “generosity fund” to invest in others

26:41 - Avoiding transactional relationships

31:48 - Free chapters and scripts from Rich Relationships

Grab your free gifts from Selena at https://www.richrelationshipsbook.com/heather

Be sure to pre-order (before May 13) or buy your own copy of Rich Relationships to start building your network and net worth today! {insert amazon affiliate link once pre-order is up}

Follow Selena on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/Selena_Soo

For even more content and a daily dose of inspiration, follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard

If you do the same thing for long enough, you’re going to hit a plateau. Whether it’s your weight, marriage, job, happiness, or email marketing strategy, what’s working now likely won’t work in the future. So what do you do when you hit a plateau? In today’s episode, I’m sharing four approaches you can use to hit the reset button and start to see results again.

Chapters

00:29 - Introduction

02:05 - What’s susceptible to a plateau

07:24 - Why do we hit plateaus as individuals?

15:24 - Why do businesses hit plateaus?

19:38 - How to mix it up when progress stalls

28:02 - Experiments to lead you in the right direction

33:22 - When to hire a professional or learn more skills

35:56 - Avoiding plateaus in the future

Want to see my new email newsletter that I talked about in today’s episode? Sign up for free at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Subscribe

Want more creative and personal content (including photos of my cats 😻) as well as more tips, tricks, and advice? Follow me on Instagram at https://www.Instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard

To listen to Episode 99 - Changing Your Habits, mentioned in today’s episode, go to https://youtu.be/Ug-s9MJNuxM

Olivia Hill made history in Tennessee as the first transgender person elected in the state when she won a widely contested Metro Council position in Nashville. From her unlikely path into politics, losing her white male privilege after transitioning to being a woman, to being an outspoken representative of trans people in the South, you’re going to love this interview. Not only will you learn a lot, you’ll walk away feeling hopeful and inspired! Olivia has that effect on people.

Chapters

00:29 - Meet Olivia Hill

01:37 - How she ended up in politics

04:08 - Local and state elections

12:50 - Responding to bullies

15:26 - Lived experiences as both a man and woman

22:04 - Education, representation, and progress

28:48 - Connect with Olivia

Follow Olivia on all social media platforms at oliviahill247 including Instagram https://instagram.com/oliviahill247, Facebook https://facebook.com/oliviahill247 and LinkedIn https:/linkedin.com/in/oliviahill247

For even more content and a daily dose of inspiration, follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard

As a former partner and practice group leader in BigLaw, I have a few thoughts about Trump going after large law firms and their response (in many cases, capitulation) to his threats. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what’s happening, how the past can inform the present and the future, as well as some action items you can take right now.

Chapters

00:29 - Introduction

03:05 - Trump goes after BigLaw

05:32 - History of women in BigLaw

17:45 - What changed…

24:29 - Progress & DEI in BigLaw

31:16 - Follow the money

39:45 - Blame, shame, and personal accountability

45:05 - On The Matter of Race

If you’re interested in learning more about the next On The Matter of Race cohort led by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle and Justin Nai'im Hurdle-Price, visit http://www.theconflictcloser.com/otmr

For prior podcasts mentioned on today’s show, visit:

Episode 4 - Don't Blame It on the Kids - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQAlctmSNJI

Episode 9 - The Numbers Don’t Lie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWJMkUytNsg

Episode 34 - “Meeting the Challenge" Update - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iycr3rhirLU

For more content and a daily dose of inspiration, follow me on Instagram at https://www.Instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard

If you’re leading a team or company, this episode is for you! Today, I’m interviewing Tanisha Parrish, an executive and leadership coach with a background in change management. We talk about building relationships, company culture, authenticity, finding fulfillment, and more! If you’re leading others, you have to lead yourself first, and Tanisha is here to help you do just that.

Chapters

00:29 - Meet Tanisha Parrish

01:37 - Getting started in organizational change

04:29 - Management consulting in Venezuela

07:35 - How to build (and tear down) company culture

10:00 - Experimenting, evolving, and executive coaching

14:34 - The concept of “life under innovation”

19:35 - Why people feel unfulfilled in their careers

26:39 - Tanisha’s favorite type of client

31:02 - Free leadership planner

Grab a free copy of Tanisha’s “Leadership Planner” and get her weekly “Leadership Edge” newsletter at https://life-under-innovation-tdp.kit.com/2abd8be250

Visit Tanisha’s website at https: www.lifeunderinnovation.com

Follow her on social media (Instagram and Facebook) at “LifeUnderInnovation” and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanishadrummer

For even more content and a daily dose of inspiration, follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard

If you’re feeling unsettled right now (who isn’t?), it can be easy to lose faith, hope, and your sense of personal peace. On today’s episode, I’m sharing a few simple tools that can make a huge difference in your life and provide almost immediate relief (although the more you practice, the better your results).

Chapters

00:29 - Introduction

01:37 - Grief, loss, fear, and uncertainty

06:07 - Therapy, medicine, & professional help

10:00 - Mindfulness & paying attention on purpose

15:33 - Experiencing nature unplugged

19:58 - What springtime can teach us

23:41 - What to look for (and why you shouldn’t compare)

31:43 - The importance of hope

33:47 - Next Miraval retreat

If you’re interested in learning more about the next Joy in the Journey retreat at Miraval, email my team or send me a DM on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard and I’ll get you all the details.

For prior podcasts mentioned on today’s show, visit:

Episode 230 - Overfunctioning During Times of Stress https://youtu.be/lQ360fiRcBg

Episode 199 - Therapy Versus Life Coaching with Kori Linn https://youtu.be/gfJvbpwQeWU

Episode 19 - Changing Your Mind (Mindfulness) https://youtu.be/NL5_WHvx2Ws

If you’ve ever heard success stories (or nightmares) about running digital ads, you might have a strong desire to try them out or avoid them at all costs. Today, I’ve invited digital marketing guru Danielle Migliaccio-Morse of DM Squared Media to walk you through when and how to use digital ads to grow your business. Plus, we cover common mistakes, budgeting, and what to look out for when hiring someone to help.

Chapters

00:29 - Meet Danielle Migliaccio-Morse

01:38 - Digital marketing background

03:20 - The importance of data, proof of concept, and goals

06:13 - How to get started with ads

10:40 - What data and metrics to pay attention to

14:01 - The power of Google Analytics

17:15 - Which ad platforms will work best for you

21:45 - Hiring a neutral, objective expert to help

24:11 - Budgeting and making the most of your investment

29:22 - Free roadmap and checklist

Grab a free copy of Danielle’s “Roadmap to Ads Success - 6 Steps to Take BEFORE You Spend a Cent on Ads” at https://www.dmsquaredmedia.com/roadmap

Follow Danielle on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/digitalmarketingdanielle

For even more content and a daily dose of inspiration, follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard

This may be one of the most vulnerable podcast episodes I’ve ever recorded.

If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book, or you’ve procrastinated on a dream a million times, or you’ve failed at something and decided to try again, or you’ve struggled to ask for help… then you know why this is a difficult episode to record.

In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing not only why getting a book deal in 2025 is my top goal this year, but where I am in the process and how you can support me in this endeavor.

Chapters

00:29 - The announcement I didn’t want to make

02:05 - Why I’ve been sleeping on this dream

07:42 - How it kept showing up in 2024

15:42 - When everything changed and why

21:11 - Where I am in the process

26:26 - My biggest weakness and how you can help

32:35 - Future updates

Want to help? THANK YOU!!! For the 8 things you can do right now (for free), visit http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/BookDeal Thank you in advance for going on this journey with me!