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Cherie is the cofounder and CEO of Saalt, a women-owned B Corp that creates reusable and sustainable period care products that replace disposable pads and tampons. You may have seen Saalt on the shelves at Target or other major retailers, but you might not know the mission behind the company. Period poverty keeps underprivileged women and girls out of school and other activities that would further their economic success and participation in broader society. Saalt is looking to change that. Since their launch in 2018, Saalt has donated over 70,000 period cups and underwear to underprivileged women and girls in 50 countries as part of their 2% give-back program. In this conversation, we discuss: Cherie’s founding story and why she wants to end period poverty How travel impacts her as an entrepreneur and mom Her journey as a writer and how it impacts Saalt’s marketing, including practical tips Challenges she’s faced along her entrepreneurial journey and how she overcame them How she’s leading “outside of the norms of the patriarchal structure to improve the workplace for working women” I left this conversation feeling inspired, moved, and encouraged to make a difference in the world—and I know you will too. Learn more about Cherie and Saalt: Website: saalt.com Facebook @saaltco Instagram @saaltco Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

29 Nov 202339min

When I met Kevin O’Connor in my book-writing program, I instantly knew he was going to add great energy to our group of future authors. It was no surprise when he not only reached his goal of publishing his book, Two Floors Above Grief, but also leaned fully into marketing, garnering nearly 100 reader reviews on Amazon—an impressive feat for any author! In this episode, we discuss: How Kevin reached his goal of authorhood How “collaborative discipline” supported his success What it’s really like to write and self-publish a book Marketing lessons learned one year in, including success tips How to balance the “difficulty and discipline of writing with joy and self-acknowledgment” (this discussion is so good!) His top advice for aspiring authors This episode is full of both great information and inspiration for anyone looking to reach their next big goal. Don’t miss this episode! Learn more about Kevin: LinkedIn Facebook  Website Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

22 Nov 202346min

In this week’s solo episode, I share what life is like after living in Portugal for four years. I talk about: How I feel about living in the Algarve Challenges we’re facing right now, including schools and medical care What it’s like running a location independent business in Portugal How our trip to the US impacted my feelings about living abroad One thing I’m missing professionally—and how I’m trying to solve it What the future holds for our family This episode is highly personal and raw, and I hope it gives you insight into the beauty and challenges of living abroad. Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

15 Nov 202334min

During my recent trip to New York, I spent time with this week’s podcast guest, Farnoosh Torabi. We talk about how to lean into fear—how to hone it, tap into it, and make it work for you. I loved everything about this conversation, and I know you will too. Farnoosh has written multiple books, and her latest book, A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career and Win at Life, came out last month—to fast acclaim. She is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities. She is also a multi-best-selling author, former CNBC host, and creator of the Webby-nominated podcast So Money. The New York Times calls her advice, “perfectly practical.” Her award-winning and critically acclaimed podcast has surpassed 25 million downloads, thanks to its one-of-a-kind interviews and deep conversations about money. Learn more about Farnoosh: Website: https://farnoosh.tv/ Podcast: So Money LinkedIn YouTube @FarnooshTorabiTV Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

8 Nov 202354min

In this solo episode, I’m answering reader questions that focused on the same topic: How did you get to where you are—and how can I get there too? If you want to hear my long, windy story of entrepreneurship, from my first job as a high school language arts teacher in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, all the way to the location independent life I lead today in Portugal, listen in. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording this! Show notes: Live From New York: On Investing In Your Dreams Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

1 Nov 202327min

In this week’s episode, we talk about Debbie’s journey to reach where she is today as the founder of The Offbeat Life, a podcast and website that highlights the journeys of remote workers and digital nomads. We also talk about how she makes money, both in her day-to-day work and from her travel content. Today, she has accumulated over half-a-million downloads and shares what is possible when you work outside a cubicle and live life before retirement, while also creating sustainable income. We even discuss celebrating failures because we learn the most important lessons and recognize all we have to be grateful for. This is a thoughtful conversation—and one that I hope will leave you feeling inspired and encouraged as you embark on the next great journey of your own life. Learn more about Debbie: Website and podcast: https://www.theoffbeatlife.com/ Instagram @theoffbeatlife Linkedin YouTube @debbiearcangeles5101 Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

25 Okt 202336min

When the producer of Beyond Better, Rita Domingues, told me she’d booked an 86-year-old first-time author for the podcast, I was both curious and impressed. And as I readied for our conversation, I could see why Rita had selected her as a guest. One of the first female hospital CEOs in Canada Climbed Kilimanjaro at age 64 (!) Cofounded the Panama Hospice and Respite Foundation Breast cancer survivor who is also blind in one eye Published her first book at age 86 Recording this episode felt like sitting with a friend over coffee, listening to her incredible stories. It’s rare to get an opportunity to learn from someone who has lived such a choice-filled life like Joyce. I hope you gain as much from this conversation as I did. Show notes: JourneyWoman: Leading Women’s Solo Travel Since 1994. Learn more about Joyce: Website: https://www.joyceperrin.com/ Facebook @JoyceEPerrin LinkedIn Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

18 Okt 202342min

I dream big. Like b-i-g big. Big to the point that I catch surprise on even my closest friends’ faces when I share my vision. And I work with people who dream big. They share their aspirations for the keynote stage, their desire to write books of meaning, the scaled impact they want to make with their story or message. Yet we know a lot of people just won’t get it. But we don’t just talk. We take action. We get up early to focus on our creative projects. We invest in programs and coaching and people and equipment and software. We know that all the manifestation in the world ain’t nothin’ if you don’t put your boots on and go to work. Join me in this live episode as I share thoughts on investing in your dreams—while I’m on the road, investing in mine. I detail why I’m in New York, why I made the decision to invest in a mentorship program, and how my investment and action are already showing up in big ways in my life. Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

11 Okt 202315min