Join Jamie Ratermann, a holistic business coach, every Tuesday to explore reflections and conversations focused on building a healthy and wealthy online business. You get to nurture your success by honoring your business’s biggest asset - you as the leader. On this show, we are redefining what a life-giving work week looks like. Jamie will cover topics like mental health, breaking free from the hustle, the power of belief, self-worth, spirituality in business as well as marketing strategy, c ...
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The Second Degree podcast with Business Coach and Second Degree Society Founder Emily Merrell, is the podcast where we grill our guests about the things that make them tick and find out how human connection plays a role in their life. This in depth style business podcast is helping ambitious women reflect, learn actionable skills and stay inspired by the stories of others while looking inward at their own stories as they carve their path in this world.
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The Rebel Entrepreneur: Jamie Ratermann on Embracing Authenticity, Social Media, and Building a Limitless Business
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In this episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell catches up with holistic business coach Jamie Ratermann for an empowering conversation on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and breaking free from limiting beliefs. Jamie shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a thriving coaching business and offers insights on how ent…
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Unlocking Better Sleep: A Conversation with Jillian Kozlowski, Founder of Snooze Baby Co.
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In this episode of the Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with Jillian Kozlowski, pediatric sleep consultant and founder of Snooze Baby Co. They dive into the journey from academic career paths to becoming a sleep expert, the challenges of parenthood, and the pivotal moments that led Jillian to launch her thriving business during t…
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123. The Surprising Power of Rejection in Achieving Success
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Have you ever heard "Thanks, but no thanks" and felt crushed? Rejection stings, no matter how strong we are. But the world’s top achievers not only face rejection regularly—they’ve mastered turning it into a powerful tool for growth. In this episode, Jamie Ratermann breaks down why rejection is a necessary part of the entrepreneurial journey, how h…
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How to Master LinkedIn and Life Shifts with LinkedIn Strategist Molly Godfrey
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In this insightful episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with Molly Godfrey, co-founder of Build Impact Convert and LinkedIn strategist extraordinaire. Molly shares her unique journey from corporate finance to becoming a dating coach, and eventually pivoting into helping business owners build impactful LinkedIn presence…
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122. Break Free from Limiting Beliefs: Cecilie Lovestam’s Guide to Realistic Optimism
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What if the key to unlocking your potential lies not in perfection, but in embracing the messiness of growth? In this episode of Limitless, Jamie Ratermann sits down with Cecilie Lovestam to dismantle the mental barriers that hold us back. Dive into the three P's of realistic optimism—personalization, permanence, and pervasiveness—as they explore h…
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How to Build Financial Confidence with Financial Coach Elizabeth Michelle
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In this episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with financial coach Elizabeth Michelle to discuss her inspiring journey from working multiple jobs to becoming a successful financial coach. Elizabeth shares how her personal experiences with money shaped her passion for helping women gain financial independence. Tune in to…
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121. How to Make $10k a Month in Business
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What if your path to consistent $10k months was just a few strategic tweaks away? In this episode of Limitless, Jamie Ratermann explores the essential steps every entrepreneur needs to achieve this critical milestone. From nailing your target audience to crafting a brand that stands out, Jamie shares insider tips on how to own your authority and ma…
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Mastering Meta: From Ads to Results with Meghan Hardy
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In this episode of The Second Degree, host Emily Merrell sits down with marketing expert Meghan Hardy to demystify the world of Meta (formerly Facebook and Instagram) ads. Together, they delve into the complexities of running successful ad campaigns, the importance of a solid marketing foundation, and the power of strategic thinking in the digital …
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120. Time Is Your Best Resource How to Outsource Like a Pro with Kelly Hubbell
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The myth of the "super mom" is doing more harm than good—so what if you could take back your time and reclaim your peace of mind? In this episode of Limitless, host Jamie Ratermann sits down with Kelly Hubble, founder of Sage House, who shares her transformative journey from software sales to building a platform that helps busy parents lighten thei…
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Building Dreams, Embracing Setbacks: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Michelle Blue
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In this episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with the inspiring Michelle Blue to explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Michelle shares her incredible journey from launching a socially-conscious scarf company right out of college to navigating the challenges and heartbreaks that came with it. Together, they di…
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119. Is Your Business Ready to Scale? How to Build a Profitable Offer Suite
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What if the key to scaling your business lies not in having a single high-ticket offer, but in designing an irresistible offer suite that works for you? In this episode of Limitless, host Jamie Ratermann delves into the art of creating a magnetic offer suite that not only attracts the right clients but also builds trust, encourages loyalty, and gen…
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118. The Secret to Consistency, How to Stay on Track Without Burning Out with Celeste Harrington
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What if the secret to achieving your goals isn’t about pushing harder, but about embracing consistency with compassion? In this episode of Limitless, Jamie Ratermann dives deep into the power of consistent habits with wellbeing expert Celeste Harrington. From busting myths about motivation to reframing how we approach daily routines, Celeste uncove…
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117. Why Your Sales Strategy Isn't Working
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Is your business growth stalled despite your best strategies? What if the real challenge isn’t your plan but your mindset? In this episode of Limitless, Jamie Ratermann uncovers the hidden force behind entrepreneurial success: mindset. It's often said that success is 70% mindset and 30% strategy, and Jamie breaks down why this ratio rings true, esp…
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Embracing the Freelance Journey: Building a Business with Freelancing Female Founder Tia Grado
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Join Emily Merrell in an insightful conversation with Tia Grado, the powerhouse behind Freelancing Females. Discover how Tia transformed her personal struggle with unpaid work into a thriving community supporting freelance women worldwide. From navigating health insurance to the importance of contracts, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring an…
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116. Unlock Your Creative Power with Paige Ray
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How can you nurture your creative identity and thrive in a world that constantly demands perfection? In today's Limitless episode, award-winning photographer and videographer Paige Ray takes us on her inspiring journey from journalism to becoming a creative entrepreneur. Join Jamie Ratermann as she explores the universal language of creativity, the…
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Unlocking Career Clarity with Lindsay Yellin
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In this inspiring episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with Lindsay Yellin, a former advertising executive turned coach. Lindsay shares her journey from the high-paced world of advertising in Chicago to finding her true calling as a coach in California. Together, they explore the importance of self-discovery, the power…
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115. Revive Your Online Presence: How to Get Back to Posting on Social
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Have you ever felt like social media is the toxic partner in your life? Whether you’ve taken a break or disappeared from your online presence, it might be time to reevaluate. Join Jamie Ratermann as she coaches herself—and you—through a social media break. Together, we'll uncover the reasons behind your digital burnout and explore three steps to re…
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Exploring Luxury Travel with Virginia Balch: Personalized, Stress-Free Adventures
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In this episode, Emily Merrell sits down with Virginia Balch, a luxury travel advisor, to uncover the secrets behind personalized, stress-free travel experiences. From custom itineraries to hidden gems, Virginia shares her expertise on making travel dreams come true without the hassle. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first big t…
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114. How to Avoid Burnout During a Launch: A Guide for Business Owners
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In this special bonus episode of Limitless, host Jamie Ratermann wraps up our Rising Sales series with a powerful discussion on preventing launch burnout. Over the past few weeks, she's tackled money blocks, refined our messaging, and built robust selling systems. Today, we turn our attention to you, the leader, ensuring you remain healthy, happy, …
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From Dark Night of the Soul to Spiritual Awakening with Norhan Ahmed
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In this enlightening episode of the Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with spiritual coach Norhan Ahmed to discuss her incredible journey from a place of deep personal struggle to a path of spiritual awakening and empowerment. Norhan shares her experiences, insights, and practical advice on how to navigate through life's toughest …
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113. Selling Out Your Spots: Mastering Launch Strategies for Guaranteed Success
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Unlock the secret to skyrocketing your sales without the hustle! In the third installment of the Rising Sales Series, Limitless Podcast host Jamie Ratermann reveals how to create a foolproof selling system that ensures consistent and predictable sales. Discover how to attract the right audience, nurture them with strategic content, and convert them…
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Empowering Leadership: Unleashing Your Strengths with Taralynn Jensen
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Welcome to the Second Degree Podcast! In this episode, host Emily Merrell dives into an enlightening conversation with Taralynn Jensen, the founder and Chief Energy Officer of Activate Coaching. Together, they explore the transformative power of understanding and leveraging one's strengths, both in personal and professional contexts. From the impac…
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112. How to Attract the Best Clients: Social Media Sales
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Jamie Ratermann continues her 4-part Rising Sales Series, this week we explore the new landscape of social media sales and marketing. She shares what's out and what's in, and why shifting from cold, impersonal DMs to warm, connection-first messaging is the game changer your business needs. Jamie dives deep into understanding client problems, sellin…
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Empowering Fertility: From Struggle to Support with The Fertility Resort Co-Founders Bryant Liggett and Erin Attaway
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell on an enlightening episode of the podcast where she sits down with Bryant Liggett and Erin Attaway to discuss their journey towards creating the Fertility Resort, an online community dedicated to supporting individuals navigating infertility and reproductive health challenges. Bryant o…
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111. Rising Sales Series: Transform Your Money Mindset and Boost Your Revenue
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As a brand and small team, the ability to raise your income to a higher level rests on a few things: your selling system, your messaging, and most importantly, your money mindset. Jamie Ratermann is sharing how to help you create a consistent cash flow in your business. By addressing the mental blocks that hinder financial growth, you'll learn how …
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Redefining Resilience: Meghan Jaskinia's Journey to Wellness and Happiness
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This episode of The Second Degree podcast features an inspiring interview with Meghan Jaskinia, a woman who has overcome significant health challenges and embraced a journey towards wellness and happiness. Meghan shares her journey, starting with a spinal cord lesion that led to the loss of motor function in her left hand. Despite facing uncertaint…
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110. Stop Scrolling and Start Building Wealth
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We've all fallen victim to mindless scrolling on social media. However, we have much more control over how we use these online platforms than most people realize. It takes being intentional and designing the “Feel Good Social Media Diet” that empowers us, instead of triggering us. Today, Jamie talks about 5 steps to creating a healthy Internet diet…
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Living with Purpose: Navigating Goals, Gratitude, and Family Vision with Kelsey Smith
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In this episode of the Second Degree podcast, Emily Merrell dives deep into the journey of Kelsey, the creator of Mama Has Goals app. Kelsey shares her personal story of overcoming struggles with depression and anxiety, navigating through life's challenges, and ultimately finding her passion for helping others achieve their goals. They discuss the …
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109. Women & Money: Take Control of Your Finances and Grow Your Wealth with Elizabeth Michelle
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How do you feel about money? Money is messy. It’s complicated. Maybe that's why our relationship with it is just as personal and valuable as any other relationship in our life. In today's episode, Jamie Ratermann speaks with Elizabeth Michelle a Financial Coach focused on helping women love their relationship with money and grow their wealth. They …
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108. Design Your Life: How to Build a Life you Love with Erica Pieczonka
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Despite all your success, do you ever feel like you’ve lost yourself along the way? Or wondered if It really is possible to create a life that you love. In this episode of the Limitless podcast, host Jamie Ratterman is joined by Erica Pieczonka, an organizational psychologist and certified leadership coach, to explore transformative life design pri…
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Unlocking the Power of Sleep: Reimagining Productivity and Well-Being with Tanessa Shears
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell in a deep dive conversation with Tanessa Shears, a health consultant specializing in optimizing sleep for high-performing entrepreneurs. Tanessa shares her journey from lifeguard to fitness instructor to online health consultant, revealing how motherhood became the catalyst for reevalu…
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107. The Ultimate Guide for Creating Engaging Content
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The mantra of entrepreneurship echoes with a single word: content. Whether you're in publishing or any other industry, the importance of content marketing reigns supreme. Content creation isn't just about filling digital spaces; it's about building trust, establishing authority, and ensuring that your target audience knows you're the right fit for …
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Scaling Businesses and Podcasting Power with Business Strategist Holly Haynes
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast In this episode, Emily Merrell sits down with the remarkable Holly Haynes, founder of Crush the Rush. Holly shares her journey from corporate strategy to becoming a successful entrepreneur while navigating the challenges of raising twins and managing a household. With her infectious energy and passion fo…
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106. I Deleted My Instagram, Here's Why with Liz Perra
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Jamie Raterman chats with Liz Perra, they explore the dynamic world of Instagram growth and strategy. Liz takes us on the journey of why she decided to delete her Instagram account and how it led to her rebranding process, she shares insights on overcoming challenges and building resilience in the ever-evolving landscape of social media. They cover…
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Empowering Neurodiversity: Navigating Executive Functioning Challenges with Corie Wightlin
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Join Emily Merrell in a thought-provoking conversation with Corie Wightlin on The Second Degree Podcast. Corie, an expert in executive functioning coaching, sheds light on what executive functioning entails and how it impacts our daily lives. Delving into neurodiversity, they explore the spectrum of conditions like ADHD, autism, and anxiety, offeri…
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105. 4 Reasons Why Successful People Get Rejected More
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“Thanks, but no thanks”, how many times have you heard that and felt completely defeated? Rejection is hard for all of us. And, even the toughest person can sometimes feel an overwhelming feeling of loss. Yet, there are some who cope with it better than others, in fact, some of the world's most successful people, not only deal with rejection with p…
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Exploring Career Transitions and Embracing Leadership with Annette Blum Pearson
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Join host Emily Merrell on the Second Degree Podcast, where she dives into deep conversations and practical insights for navigating careers, leadership, and personal growth and leadership with career coach Annette Blum Pearson, who shares her journeys, wisdom, and actionable advice. From embracing career transitions to embodying leadership qualitie…
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104. How She Turned 10 Million Views in 7 Days Into a Business with Kendall Berg
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Your online content is suddenly seen by hundreds of thousands, even millions of users, but what does that mean for your business? Can you make a profit out of a viral post? On today's Limitless Episode, Jamie Ratermann speaks with That Career Coach Kendall Berg, they explain that while there's no magic formula for going viral you can still need to …
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103. How To Start An Online Business In 4 Steps
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So, you’re ready to launch your online business, the first question you might be asking yourself is how do I even begin?" Whether you're contemplating a side hustle, transitioning from corporate life, or seeking to turn your idea into a business reality, today's episode is your roadmap to success. Listen to Episode: 3 Ways To Successfully Get More …
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102. Is It Worth Starting a Podcast in 2024? with Caroline Aylward
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Over the years, many have toyed with the idea of starting their own podcast, but for some reason have not taken the leap yet. It's a great time to launch a podcast. In 2023 there were over 450 million podcasts, and it seems like this number will only continue to grow. On today's episode Jamie Ratermann chats with video director and podcast coach, C…
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Navigating the NICU Journey with Resilience with Flrrish Founder Jodi Klaristenfeld
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Join Emily Merrell and Jodi Klaristenfeld in their engaging podcast conversation where they explore the serendipitous intersections of their lives and delve into Jodi's journey of creating Flrrish, a platform dedicated to supporting preemie and NICU families. From unexpected connections to profound challenges, they unravel the complexities of navig…
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101. Productivity Hacks To Make The Most Out of Your Day with Emily Guerra
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“There aren't enough hours in the day”, how many times have you said that? Many of us are looking for that one magic trick that will make being productive feel effortless. According to a report by Task Management Trends only 53.5% of planned tasks are completed by employees every week. On today's Limitless Podcast, Jamie Ratermann speaks with Produ…
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Empowering Creativity: Diana Lanham's Journey from Screenwriter to Director
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join us for an inspiring conversation as Emily Merrell sits down with Diana Lanham, filmmaker and creator of "My Best Fail." Diana shares her journey from screenwriting to directing, revealing how a chance encounter at a festival sparked her passion for filmmaking. From winning awards for her short films…
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100. 8 Words to Stop Saying to Reclaim Your Power
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Words have power, especially the ones you say to yourself. Jamie Raterman discusses how you can edit your relationship to your true potential by how you choose to talk to yourself. She shares The eight words to remove from your vocabulary in order to reclaim your power. Resources: Are you looking to build a thriving business with a strong brand mes…
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Harmonizing Passion and Parenthood: A Musical Journey with Kara Kaufmann
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell as she sits down with Kara Kaufmann, a talented musician, to dive into Kara's journey through music and motherhood. From playing piano since childhood to crafting custom jingles for businesses, Kara shares her evolution as an artist and entrepreneur. Discover how Kara's passion for mus…
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99. 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: The 3 Keys to Business Longevity with Emily Merrell
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Businesses are meant to grow and evolve with time, and the ones that survive the long game are usually the ones that have leaders who know when to adapt and shift strategies. That's exactly what Emily Merrell from Second Degrees did. She doesn't look at mistakes as breaking points — instead, when something isn't working, Emily uses it an opportunit…
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The Origin of a Cheeseboard Entrepreneur: The Journey of Marie Cameron to Chacuter-Marie
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Join Emily Merrell as she interviews Marie Cameron in this engaging podcast episode. Marie shares her journey from a scientific career to launching her own Denver based cheese and charcuterie business, Charcuter-Marie. Discover how Marie's passion for creating meat and cheese boards evolved into a thriving business, and hear about her surprising in…
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98. Not Achieving Your Goals? Here's What You Can Do About It
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We are quickly approaching the 3-month mark of 2024. I know… Where did the time go? If you are like other entrepreneurs, you likely are thinking about the BIG goals you set for your year and either feeling behind or on-track. On today's episode, Jamie Ratermann discusses the frustration and guilt that might come up when fail to reach your goals. Sh…
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Capturing Dreams: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Photography with Victoria Saperstein
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell in an insightful discussion with Victoria Saperstein, a seasoned photographer as they delve into Victoria's journey from a budding interest in photography to building a thriving business. Emily and Victoria discuss the transition to entrepreneurship, navigating the world of image licen…
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From Chronic Migraines to Holistic Healing: The Journey to Wellness with Meredith Segan Sarason
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Join Emily Merrell in this inspiring episode as she interviews Meredith Segan Sarason about her transformative journey from a career in environmental law to becoming a health and life coach. Meredith shares her personal struggles with chronic migraines and how she navigated a decade-long journey to heal herself. From facing the challenges of tradit…
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