LUYC 112: Say Yes to Your Calling with Alisha Robertson

LUYC 112: Say Yes to Your Calling with Alisha Robertson

Author: Janelle Allen: Learning Designer, Online Course Coach, and Entrepreneur October 30, 2019 Duration: 42:14
What’s up everyone! Today I am joined by Alisha Robertson, founder of Living Over Existing and author of a book by the same title. She’s also the creator of Brand with Purpose, a ten-week mentorship program for women entrepreneurs. Know what it is you want to do - passion, skills, and interest - then build your brand on that. After all the pivots she made, Alisha finally said yes to her calling to write. For over 6 years, she has worked with women entrepreneurs teaching them how to gain clarity in their business. Her group program, Brand with Purpose, guides creatives to build their brand, create better content, and define their signature product. Listen as Alisha talks about how she handled those big life decisions, how she committed to her mission to write, and how she helps creative women build their life and business on purpose. Let’s get into it! Episode Quotes "Some days are really bad, but you have to keep going because the next day could be the day that changes your entire life." "People want accountability and structure and group programs are perfect for that." "We are in a season now where people crave community over information." "If what you are giving away for free doesn't make you want to slap a price on it, it is not good enough." "Don't be afraid to change... dwelling too much on making decisions makes you stuck." Listen to Learn 00:50 - Getting to know Alisha Robertson, Rapid 5 Questions 03:04 - Alisha's entrepreneurial journey 07:53 - One-on-one coaching to group programs 10:50 - The calling to write 19:26 - Brand with Purpose - How it started and who it's for 23:47 - Brand with Purpose - Program structure and learner's experience 30:47 - Brand with Purpose - Creating the program content 36:00 - Insights to achieve transformation 37:07 - Awesome things coming up from Alisha Connect with Alisha Brand with Purpose LivingOverExisting.com TheAlishaNicole.com Join the Living Over Existing Community! Follow Alisha on Twitter! Looking for the Transcript? Episode 112 Grab the bonus segment! Alisha shares how she consistently pushes through fear and into greatness, and stays true to her commitment to write. Grab it here: https://get.zencourses.co/extra

Behind every successful online course is a story, and Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives is where those stories are told. Host Janelle Allen, a Learning Designer and Online Course Coach with nearly a decade of experience as an Instructional Design consultant, goes beyond surface-level advice. In each episode, she sits down with entrepreneurs who have actually built impactful learning experiences, delving into the real journeys-the breakthroughs, the unexpected hurdles, and the lessons learned the hard way. This isn't just about inspiration; it's a practical resource. Janelle systematically unpacks her own proven strategies for designing courses that truly stick, building a sustainable business around them, and creating material that genuinely transforms students' lives. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct, honest conversation with a trusted mentor who has been in the trenches. You'll gather actionable insights on moving from idea to launch, structuring content for better learning outcomes, and establishing your own authority in a crowded market. If you're looking to create something that is both profitable and meaningful, this is the space for you.
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Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change Lives
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