Season 2
Do you have a dream to write a best seller? On today’s episode, we talk with powerhouse coach and writer, Vickie Gould. Vickie Gould helps entrepreneurs write best-selling books! uses the power of storytelling and has created 4 signature formulas to help entrepreneurs to skyrocket their marketing efforts on social media, in person, on stage and virtually. She is an 11-time best selling author and has been featured live on NBC, entrepreneur.com, HuffPost and more. Having a best seller isn’t just about writing a great book - it’s a 4-part formula! In this episode, Vickie shares her FAME framework: Following - Grow Your Following Authoring - Create a Best Selling Experience Multiplying - Readers Convert to Clients Elevating - Leverage Best Seller Status to Gain Additional Media Opportunities Our Challenge for You Today: Take bold action—The best-selling author is already in you. Start showing up in your life as her. Live it. Breathe it. Embody it. You don’t need the Wall Street Journal to validate what God already put inside of you. Start taking action today as if you are already her...because you are! Connect with Vickie Gould Learn more about how Vickie helps on her website: www.VickieGould.com Connect with Vickie through email: Vickie@VickieGould.com Connect with Brenda Stroud Learn more about how Brenda helps women real estate investors on her website: https://brendastroud.com/ Connect with Brenda and other real estate investors in her Free Facebook Groups: The Legacy Squad: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AGCLy8hDG/ You Better ASK Somebody https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cu5KwWJHX/ Connect with Andrea Engstrom If you want support on your journey to grow your business, grab your spot in Andrea’s FREE workshop for Women Entrepreneurs: https://andreaengstrom.com/ If you’re a woman entrepreneur, join Andrea’s FREE Facebook group: Bold Women in Business Sisterhood where she shares strategies every week to help you gain Clarity, Confidence and Powerful Connections so you can build the business and the life you deserve. JOIN ANDREA’S FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldwomeninbusinesssisterhood
This week on The Andrea Engstrom Show, my brilliant co-host Brenda Stroud and I will be diving into a topic every entrepreneur faces at some point: What do you look for in a business partner? From clear communication and mutual respect to shared values like honesty, integrity, and a belief that everything is figureoutable—we're breaking it all down. Brenda and I are pulling back the curtain on how our partnerships have worked and how we both leaned into our strengths while being honest about our weaknesses. Before you jump into business with someone, it's vital to observe how they work, communicate, and collaborate. We talk about the importance of doing small projects together first, spending time in real situations, and making sure you both have the same vision of what “a job well done” looks like. Business partnerships should be built on trust, transparency, and the ability to problem-solve together. If you’ve been thinking about bringing someone into your business or teaming up on a project, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Tune in now and let’s talk real partnership! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/skpWeo8eLfk Connect with Brenda Stroud Learn more about how Brenda helps women real estate investors on her website: https://brendastroud.com/ Connect with Brenda and other real estate investors in her Free Facebook Groups: The Legacy Squad: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AGCLy8hDG/ You Better ASK Somebody: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cu5KwWJHX/ Connect with Andrea Engstrom If you want support on your journey to grow your business, grab your spot in Andrea’s FREE workshop for Women Entrepreneurs: https://andreaengstrom.com/ If you’re a woman entrepreneur, join Andrea’s FREE Facebook group: Bold Women in Business Sisterhood where she shares strategies every week to help you gain Clarity, Confidence and Powerful Connections so you can build the business and the life you deserve. JOIN ANDREA’S FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldwomeninbusinesssisterhood
In this episode, Andrea Engstrom and cohost Brenda Stroud welcome Tina Boyd, Founder of Grit and Polish Coaching. Tina shares her journey of resilience and financial empowerment, helping women build the tenacity to push through and the finesse to succeed in private money lending. She opens up about finding peace in chaos, the importance of self-care, and why character is built in life’s toughest moments. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this conversation is a powerful reminder to take time to heal, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Our Challenge for You Today: This week, ask yourself, “how can I fire myself from some of the roles in my company?” Write out the tasks that must happen in your business to make it successful. Load it into ChatGPT and ask, “as the CEO what are some tasks that I should be doing, and what are the tasks that I can ask someone else to do, and what is that role?” ChatGPT will tell you exactly what to do! Connect with Tina Boyd Learn more about how Tina helps women build wealth through private money lending: https://www.gritandpolishcoaching.com/ Connect with Tina through her Free Facebook Group: Women Flipping the Script: A PML Sisterhood https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenflippingthescript Connect with Brenda Stroud Learn more about how Brenda helps women real estate investors on her website: https://brendastroud.com/ Connect with Brenda and other real estate investors in her Free Facebook Groups: The Legacy Squad: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AGCLy8hDG/ You Better ASK Somebody https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cu5KwWJHX/ Connect with Andrea Engstrom If you want support on your journey to grow your business, grab your spot in Andrea’s FREE workshop for Women Entrepreneurs: https://andreaengstrom.com/ If you’re a woman entrepreneur, join Andrea’s FREE Facebook group: Bold Women in Business Sisterhood where she shares strategies every week to help you gain Clarity, Confidence and Powerful Connections so you can build the business and the life you deserve. JOIN ANDREA’S FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldwomeninbusinesssisterhood
Success isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you surround yourself with. In this episode of The Andrea Engstrom Show, my co-host, Brenda Strout and I explore how networking can shape your personal and professional growth. We discuss the importance of being in the right rooms, aligning with like-minded but growth-oriented people, and taking bold action to build meaningful connections. Learn how to: Find and cultivate a network that aligns with your values but challenges your thinking. Recognize when relationships no longer serve you and navigate those transitions. Use networking for a steady lead flow and take referral relationships to the next level. Avoid competitive circles that drain you and instead, build an authentic, supportive community. Networking isn’t just about showing up—it’s about showing up wholeheartedly. Our Challenge for You Today: Find a networking group, show up and engage wholeheartedly, and watch your opportunities multiply. – Connect with Brenda Stroud Learn more about how Brenda helps women real estate investors on her website: https://brendastroud.com/ Connect with Brenda and other real estate investors in her Free Facebook Groups: The Legacy Squad: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AGCLy8hDG/ You Better ASK Somebody https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cu5KwWJHX/ Connect with Andrea Engstrom If you want support on your journey to grow your business, grab your spot in Andrea’s FREE workshop for Women Entrepreneurs: https://andreaengstrom.com/ If you’re a woman entrepreneur, join Andrea’s FREE Facebook group: Bold Women in Business Sisterhood where she shares strategies every week to help you gain Clarity, Confidence and Powerful Connections so you can build the business and the life you deserve. JOIN ANDREA’S FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldwomeninbusinesssisterhood
In this episode, we dive into how to pay yourself first in your business with our special guest Libby DeRosa, a business finance coach who helps entrepreneurs maximize their profits and take control of their cash flow. Are you running a business or just working another job that doesn’t pay you? Libby breaks down how to make your money work for you, when to start paying yourself, and how to stop operating in survival mode. We’ll also discuss: ✅ How to shift your mindset from scarcity to strategy ✅ Cash flow forecasting and finding your business rhythm ✅ How to build reserves—and make your business worth WAY more if you ever want to sell it ✅ The balance between what your accountant wants vs. what your banker needs Money decisions look very different when you have reserves. Tune in and learn how to get out of the financial stress cycle and take control of your business finances today! Talk Bold Action: First, do an expense audit and assess what you truly need, what you can cut and how you can improve your button line. Next, start paying yourself! Then get connected with Libby and join her Facebook group “Profit Project” for women entrepreneurs or at www.libbyderosa.com Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur! Connect with Libby DeRosa Learn more about how Libby helps CEOs on her website: https://www.libbyderosa.com Connect with Libby in her Free Facebook Group: HarmonyOps Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/harmonyops Connect with Brenda Stroud Learn more about how Brenda helps women real estate investors on her website: https://brendastroud.com/ Connect with Brenda and other real estate investors in her Free Facebook Groups: The Legacy Squad: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AGCLy8hDG/ You Better ASK Somebody https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cu5KwWJHX/ Connect with Andrea Engstrom If you want support on your journey to grow your business, grab your spot in Andrea’s FREE workshop for Women Entrepreneurs: https://andreaengstrom.com/ If you’re a woman entrepreneur, join Andrea’s FREE Facebook group: Bold Women in Business Sisterhood where she shares strategies every week to help you gain Clarity, Confidence and Powerful Connections so you can build the business and the life you deserve. JOIN ANDREA’S FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldwomeninbusinesssisterhood
This week, we’re talking about the decisions that have the power to completely transform your life. I recently celebrated three years of sobriety, and it’s a milestone that reminds me how one bold decision, followed by consistent action, can create ripples of change in every area of your life. My co-host, Brenda Stroud, and I peel back the curtain on the tough but necessary truths about self-sabotage, recommitment, and taking ownership of your healing journey. Recommitment, we’ve found, is even more powerful than commitment. If you’ve been “fiddle-faddling” (as I like to say) on a goal, it’s time to get serious and recommit. You don’t have to wait for someone else to save you—you have the power to take massive action, but it starts with being open to what God is showing you, letting go of shame, guilt, and resentment, and taking responsibility for what you can control. Life is full of moments that call us to step into the next version of ourselves, and it’s not always easy. But with faith, determination, and a willingness to maintain your mind and soul like you would your car or home, the breakthroughs will come. Some heartache is meant for awakening, and healing begins when you focus on what you can change—your own life and path. Join us this week for an honest conversation that will encourage you to recommit to the decisions that lead to your next level of identity. This is your moment—lean in, take action, and let God guide you into the more you’re made for. Connect with Brenda Stroud Learn more about how Brenda helps women real estate investors on her website: https://brendastroud.com/ Connect with Brenda and other real estate investors in her Free Facebook Groups: The Legacy Squad: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AGCLy8hDG/ You Better ASK Somebody https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cu5KwWJHX/ Connect with Andrea Engstrom If you want support on your journey to grow your business, grab your spot in Andrea’s FREE workshop for Women Entrepreneurs: https://andreaengstrom.com/ If you’re a woman entrepreneur, join Andrea’s FREE Facebook group: Bold Women in Business Sisterhood where she shares strategies every week to help you gain Clarity, Confidence and Powerful Connections so you can build the business and the life you deserve. JOIN ANDREA’S FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldwomeninbusinesssisterhood
Operating from your zone of genius is about more than success—it’s about stepping into the calling God has for your life. But most of us stay in our zone of excellence - because it’s comfortable, and everyone else is comfortable with us right where we have been. If you’ve ever felt stuck or like you were made for more, this episode is for you. This week on the podcast, we had an inspiring conversation with LaTonya Roberts, founder of Harmony Consulting Group. LaTonya is a Fractional Chief Operations Officer who has been transforming businesses and scaling operations for over 18 years. She shared her powerful journey of leaving burnout and fear behind to step into her zone of genius and launch her own business. From scaling a business from $300k to $1.2 million in just one year to navigating the challenges of being a mom and entrepreneur, her story is full of insights, faith, and bold action. Join us as we dive into surrendering fear, leaning into faith, and building a life on our own terms. Tune in now, and be inspired to take bold steps toward your own zone of genius! As women entrepreneurs, it’s easy to stay in our zone of excellence because it feels safe and familiar, but staying there too long can lead to burnout and hold us back from the “more” we’re created for. Our Challenge for You Today: This week, ask yourself, “how can I fire myself from some of the roles in my company?” Write out the tasks that must happen in your business to make it successful. Load it into ChatGPT and ask, “as the CEO what are some tasks that I should be doing, and what are the tasks that I can ask someone else to do, and what is that role?” ChatGPT will tell you exactly what to do! Connect with LaTonya Roberts Learn more about how LaTonya helps CEOs on her website: https://www.harmonyconsultinggroup.org Connect with LaTonya and other leaders through her Free Facebook Group: HarmonyOps Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/harmonyops Connect with Brenda Stroud Learn more about how Brenda helps women real estate investors on her website: https://brendastroud.com/ Connect with Brenda and other real estate investors in her Free Facebook Groups: The Legacy Squad: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AGCLy8hDG/ You Better ASK Somebody https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cu5KwWJHX/ Connect with Andrea Engstrom If you want support on your journey to grow your business, grab your spot in Andrea’s FREE workshop for Women Entrepreneurs: https://andreaengstrom.com/ If you’re a woman entrepreneur, join Andrea’s FREE Facebook group: Bold Women in Business Sisterhood where she shares strategies every week to help you gain Clarity, Confidence and Powerful Connections so you can build the business and the life you deserve. JOIN ANDREA’S FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldwomeninbusinesssisterhood
One of the most common things I hear from women entrepreneurs is that they feel like they’re stuck in “analysis paralysis.” In this episode of the Andrea Engstrom show, Brenda and Andrea talk about what to do when you feel stuck, how to be decisive, and the importance of taking bold action. Why is it so important to be decisive as an entrepreneur? Opportunity cost is real. If you have an idea, sitting on it for too long causes you to lose momentum, and you may never start. If you wait to do something that will earn you money year over year, you’re leaving that money on the table each year you wait. Feeling stuck? Our Challenge for You Today: One of the best ways to gain confidence in taking bold action is to know WHO you can reach out to if you feel stuck. Find your people! One of the best ways to do this is to show up to workshops and events, turn on your screen and be encouraging to others. It’s magnetic magic when you participate at a high level. Be the one who interacts, and reaches out to others. Get Support If you want support on your journey to grow your business, register for my free workshop for Women Entrepreneurs. REGISTER FOR FREE: https://andreaengstrom.com/ If you’re a woman entrepreneur, join my FREE Facebook group: Bold Women in Business Sisterhood where I share strategies for Clarity, Confidence and Powerful Connections so you can build the business and the life you deserve. JOIN MY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldwomeninbusinesssisterhood
In this episode of The Andrea Engstrom Show, my co-host Brenda Stroud and I welcome Vanessa Lackowitz, who shares her inspiring journey from full-time musician to real estate investor with an almost $5 million portfolio! We explore The Art of Rewriting Your Story: - How to discover your true path. - Finding your passions and making sure your goals reflect your heart—not someone else’s expectations. - Rooting your goals so they can evolve and grow with you. Ask yourself: - Who am I? - What do I really want? This conversation on intentional goal-setting is the perfect way to kick off the New Year! Are you ready to set goals that inspire and align with your passion? Get Support If you want support on your journey to grow your business, register for my free workshop for Women Entrepreneurs. REGISTER FOR FREE: https://andreaengstrom.com/ If you’re a woman entrepreneur, join my FREE Facebook group: Bold Women in Business Sisterhood where I share strategies for Clarity, Confidence and Powerful Connections so you can build the business and the life you deserve. JOIN MY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldwomeninbusinesssisterhood
What happens when things don’t go as planned in your business? Do you freeze—or are you ready to pivot with confidence? In this episode of The Andrea Engstrom Show, I’ve got the Queen of Pivot, my co-host, Brenda! We dive into the conversation of The Art of the Pivot. We explore how to: 🔹 Shift your strategy when the unexpected hits. 🔹 Build your mindset so you are confident in your ability to adapt. 🔹 Create multiple exit strategies so you’re always ready to pivot. Your ability to pivot is your superpower. It’s what keeps you resilient, flexible, and thriving no matter what challenges come your way. Our Challenge for You Today: Strip off all expectations and really think about yourself at this moment, what’s good for you? Then, start moving in that direction. Get Support If you want support on your journey to grow your business, register for my free workshop for Women Entrepreneurs. REGISTER FOR FREE: https://andreaengstrom.com/ If you’re a woman entrepreneur, join my FREE Facebook group: Bold Women in Business Sisterhood where I share strategies for Clarity, Confidence and Powerful Connections so you can build the business and the life you deserve. JOIN MY FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boldwomeninbusinesssisterhood