Today, four of our current members join Abby to answer your questions about the community. Meet Kara Pachniuk (nutritionist), Alex Brandy (personal trainer), Brenna Fox (owner of Island Ice) and Jenna Snelgrove (self care & accountability coach) to hear about their experience in the SES community. Plus get honest answers (and actual members thoughts) on things like 👉  Is this community right for me? 👉  Will I see a return on investment? 👉  Will I fit in? 👉  Do I need to have a business already started to join? and MORE! Enrollment opens on January 4th, 2022 and closes on January 9th, 2022 or whenever spots fill. If you are interested, claim your spot now Questions? Find me on IG @selfemployedsisterhood; my inbox is always open! Meet the Members Kara Pachniuk Alex Brandy  Brenna Fox  Jenna Snelgrove Pineapple by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

If you could KNOW you are focusing your time & energy on the right things, what would that mean for you and your business? Would it mean more efficient use of your energy? time off with family? more customers? more sales? One of the HARDEST parts about being a small business owner is knowing if you are focusing on the right things. The KEY is being crystal clear on your GOALS and choosing tasks that align with those goals. Listen now to make sure you are focusing on the right things. In this episode, we discuss: 👉  Getting crystal clear on your goals (not other people’s goals) 👉  Identifying the needle moving tasks in your biz 👉  How perfectionism is actually hurting your progress 👉  Stop comparing your month 3 to their year 3 The Self Employed Sisterhood Community provides you with the support, knowledge and resources you need to KNOW you are focusing on the right things in your biz. Not to mention the relief you'll get knowing you are on track! Doors open in January so get your name on the waitlist today! Questions? Find me on IG @selfemployedsisterhood; my inbox is always open! Pineapple by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Meet Susan! Susan is a beloved member of our Inner Circle Community. She is a maker, healer, intuitive and overall badass. She makes crystal and macrame wall hangings, earrings, decor and more! She infuses each piece she makes with Reiki before it finds a home. She also does oracle card readings, reiki sessions and is adding human design readings to her lineup! The biggest struggle for Susan in business is IMPOSTER SYNDROME. Relatable right? She finds safety in learning and can often feel like she isn’t quite ready to actually put the offer out there or take money for it. She feels like she needs to “learn more” before she’s “ready.” In this episode, we discuss: 👉  Juggling your business and a day job 👉  Imposter syndrome and how to overcome it 👉  Breaking free of comparing yourself to others 👉  How your path in business is unique to YOU Find Susan: Instagram - @mettasouldesigns Website - https://www.mettasouldesigns.com/ Check out the unedited uncut VIDEO of this episode on Ask Abby UNCUT: Ask Abby UNCUT Join our community of entrepreneurs! This is a supportive community which means you’ll have the encouragement you need to finally start that business and get out of your day job. Get on the waitlist here: Self Employed Sisterhood Questions? Find me on IG @selfemployedsisterhood; I’m here to support you! Pineapple by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

This is for you if you LOVE having a business but you haven’t quite worked out all the kinks. Maybe you struggle to manage your time, enforce boundaries or charge what you’re worth. Maybe you end up feeling frustrated more than you’d like to admit. Running a business doesn’t have to feel this way. So how do you glow up your biz? Listen to find out. In this episode, we discuss: 👉  How you may be too close to your business to see the gaps/flaws 👉  Why it’s important to have a second set of eyes on your offers 👉  How access to support, knowledge and new ideas can GLOW UP your biz 👉  How prioritizing YOU is actually the key to long-term success. 👉  How having a sounding board could TRIPLE your income If you want a valuable sounding board to bounce YOUR business ideas off of, get your name on the waitlist for our community, the Self Employed Sisterhood. Want to watch the video version of the podcast (aka me talking with my hands)? Check out the video recording of The Ask Abby Podcast at Ask Abby UNCUT Questions? Find me on IG @selfemployedsisterhood; my inbox is always open! Pineapple by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Are you thinking about starting a business but have no idea where to start? In this week’s episode, we go in-depth on how to create a foundational business plan that will take your ideas and turn them into actionable tasks to achieve your goals of becoming a solopreneur, freelancer or plain business owner!  In this episode, we discuss: 👉  Coming up with your mission statement. 👉  Learning the foundations of your business plan. 👉  Understanding business is all about trial and error.  👉  Business is a third-line process; it’s constantly shifting and altering.  Are you looking for a sounding board for your business? Do you need a little more guidance on where to start? I invite you to reach out to me on instagram and schedule a call! I would love to help you create the business of your dreams!   Find Abby: IG: @selfemployedsisterhood Website:https://www.abbyvalletta.com/selfemployedsisterhood  Need support fighting those gremlins? Get on the waitlist for our community of entrepreneurs, Self Employed Sisterhood Want to watch us talking with our hands? Check out the video recording of The Ask Abby Podcast at Ask Abby UNCUT Questions? Find me on IG @abbyvalletta; my inbox is always open! Pineapple by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Meet Kelsey Weaver, Author, Mental Health Advocate & beloved member of the Inner Circle. While going through nursing school, Kelsey worked in a hospital before having her two children when she decided to quit nursing and stay home with her kids. Even though she didn’t have a plan, she had a “pull” to start her own business. She wanted to contribute to her family and do something she was passionate about. She opened her clothing line called Free to Feel, a merchandise line with pro-mental health slogans! However, she recently closed this part of her business to turn her attention to her other passions;  writing and helping others! Kelsey’s story is so inspirational and one that many can relate to! In this episode, we discuss: 👉  Finding yourself again in motherhood. 👉  How Kelsey’s business helped her to create an identity outside of her family. 👉  Surrounding yourself with the right community is EVERYTHING. 👉  Trusting in your gut and honoring yourself 👉  Understanding that “failing” is a part of growth. Find Kelsey: Instagram - @by.kelsey.weaver Check out the unedited uncut VIDEO of this episode on Ask Abby UNCUT >> Ask Abby UNCUT Join our community of entrepreneurs! This is a supportive community which means you’ll have the encouragement you need to finally start that business and get out of your day job. Get on the waitlist here >> Self Employed Sisterhood Questions? Find me on IG @abbyvalletta; I’m here to support you! Pineapple by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

This week’s episode is talking about one of the most common mental blocks I see being in the entrepreneurial space. We often think that since we decided to make this decision and work for ourselves that we then have to take on everything that comes our way. And this is absolutely not the case. You rarely hear successful business owners state that they got where they are 100% on their own. In order to grow, we need to find the right support for our business. In this episode we discuss: 👉  Separating the idea that self-employment from doing it all. 👉  Your hyper independence is blocking your success. 👉  Letting go of the fear of asking questions. 👉  Understanding the value of community. Find Abby: IG: @selfemployedsisterhood Website:https://www.abbyvalletta.com/selfemployedsisterhood Need support fighting those gremlins? Get on the waitlist for our community of entrepreneurs, Self Employed Sisterhood Want to watch us talking with our hands? Check out the video recording of The Ask Abby Podcast at Ask Abby UNCUT Questions? Find me on IG @abbyvalletta, my inbox is always open! Pineapple by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

In today’s episode, I talk to another member of our Inner Circle Community, Jamie Bower. Jamie is an aspiring entrepreneur who is looking to take her 10+ years of experience in corporate America to the solo entrepreneur. She has a law degree, previously owned an insurance company and has been working in technology sales so she brings a wealth of knowledge to our community that we are beyond grateful for. Jamie is the perfect example of not staying “stuck” because you don’t have it all figured out. She knew what she wanted to eventually work for herself so she stepped out of her comfortzone and has begun that process. Without a firm, 100% ready plan of action! In this episode we discuss: 👉  Finding your community. 👉  Giving yourself permission to not have it all figured out. 👉  Allowing yourself to be raw and put yourself out there. 👉  Investing in your success - Ridding yourself of the money gremlins. Find Jamie: IG: @jamielmaurer Need support fighting those gremlins? Get on the waitlist for our community of entrepreneurs, Self Employed Sisterhood Want to watch us talking with our hands? Check out the video recording of The Ask Abby Podcast at Ask Abby UNCUT Questions? Find me on IG @abbyvalletta, my inbox is always open! Pineapple by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

On this week’s episode I talk about something a little controversial - consistency. Spoiler alert: it’s not the key to success. Despite what we’ve all been told about being consistent in our biz, trying to make consistency a priority will actually just burn you out. Join me as I talk about how to get away from the consistency gremlins and learn to work with the flow of your energy. In this episode we discuss: 👉  What does consistency really mean? 👉  Prioritize putting out quality content over quantity. 👉  How consistency prevents you and your biz from growing. 👉  Learning to move with the flow of your energy. Want to see me talk with my hands?! Check out the video podcast, Ask Abby UNCUT Struggling to get your business off the ground? Join our community of entrepreneurs on Instagram @selfemployedsisterhood OR add your name to the waitlist to be the first to find out when doors to The Self Employed Sisterhood reopen. Questions? Find me on IG @abbyvalletta, my inbox is always open! Pineapple by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

We all have those gremlins telling us that our biz isn’t good enough.. comparing ourselves and our businesses to others. No matter what we achieve, we never feel like it’s good enough. But success isn’t the same for everybody. Your version of success is going to be completely different than my version of success. So what is it for you? Is it a power suit, high heels and a corner office? Or is it the freedom to set your own hours and the ability to do what you love? On this week’s episode learn how important it is to know what success really looks like for you. In this episode we discuss: 👉  Success isn’t universal, everyone’s definition is different. 👉  Find out what success means to you 👉  How to avoid striving for other people’s goals or ideas of success 👉  Profit does not necessarily equal success! Want to see me talk with my hands?! Check out the video podcast, Ask Abby UNCUT Struggling to get your business off the ground? Join our community of entrepreneurs on Instagram @selfemployedsisterhood OR add your name to the waitlist to be the first to find out when doors to The Self Employed Sisterhood reopen. Questions? Find me on IG @abbyvalletta, my inbox is always open! Pineapple by Roa Music | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US