A logo is so much more than just a visual representation of a brand. Let’s dive deeper into the meaning behind your logo! The trio of Amy Lanci, Monica Henderson, and Peggy McCartha discuss: The history of the logo and how it connects to today What your brand differs from your logo How to create a logo that will last for the long-haul How to use color wisely in your logo A SUPRISING Canva rule when it comes to your logo Learn all about how to expertly craft your logo on this episode of The Milkcrate Mastermind. Subscribe and listen wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Got a solid logo, but need to improve your pitch? We can help with that here: http://www.milkcratemastermind.com

You know EXACTLY the type of people we are talking about. Does the title really need anything else? Margo Arrowsmith and Amy Lanci team up to talk about all the things when it comes to insufferable people in business, like: Different ways that it can manifest itself in people When coaches, in particular, take credit for their clients’ successes Their personal experiences with certain insufferable people in business How to appropriately address insufferable people in the workplace How to prevent OURSELVES from becoming insufferable people to deal with If you ask anyone, we bet they can name at least one insufferable person they’ve come across while doing business. Subscribe and listen to this relatable episode of the Milkcrate Mastermind Podcast wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Want to make sure your own message to your audience doesn’t contain any vanity or sound insufferable? Go here: http://www.milkcratemastermind.com.

Have life transitions ever affected your work performance? You were likely experiencing unrecognized grief. Unrecognized grief doesn’t have to be just from losing a loved one. You can be experiencing unrecognized grief from a job change, a move, a break-up, the loss of a pet, etc. In fact, any unmet expectation can be categorized as unrecognized grief. In this episode of The Milkcrate Mastermind Podcast that digs even deeper into The Alchemy of Grief, Margo Arrowsmith, Bonnie Cobb, Amy Lanci, Dot Wiggins, Dave Baldwin, and Nancy Loeffler expose: Unrecognized grief accounts for over $116 billion lost each year in businesses in the form of inability to make decisions, a lack of concentration, poor decision-making, and safety issues How to address signs of unrecognized grief in the workplace Examples of unrecognized grief you may experience in the business world How to appropriately communicate your unrecognized grief in business relationships Good grief! (Charlie Brown, anyone?) Subscribe and listen to this episode The Milk Crate Mastermind Podcast wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Tired of feeling defeated yet again after striking out on a potential client? You can heal that unrecognized grief here: http://www.milkcratemastermind.com.

We know the words ‘gifts’ and ‘grief’ grind against each other and strike a chord of dissonance. But if you allow yourself to fully ride each wave of grief that comes in, after a while, unexpected gifts arise out of the deep waters. Margo Arrowsmith, Amy Lanci, and Nancy Loeffler band together in this episode and share how: Grief, though a complex and difficult journey, eventually leads us to blessings and grace Blessings and gifts show up as chance encounters, stories, conversations, healing other past wounds, and grow in confidence and strength Finding your voice as you become strong enough to talk through and process your grief We can only receive and experience the gifts of grief if we are vulnerable enough to walk through grief itself PLUS, what to say (and NOT to say) to those who are grieving Being human is messy. We feel we need to maintain a level of perfectionism - the journey of grief upends that facade. But even the dark and difficult human experience of grief can yield gifts we never expected, as shown in this episode of The Milk Crate Mastermind Podcast. Listen and subscribe wherever you find your favorite podcasts!

What’s something that comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures? Grief. Grief doesn’t have to be a large, heavy boulder on your back weighing you down. It can be as small as a pebble in your pocket. One thing about grief sometimes - you may not even realize you are experiencing it at all. This is called Unrecognized Grief. Unrecognized Grief, according to the Grief Recovery Institute, is responsible for a loss of $116 billion in the workplace every year. Amy Lanci, Dave Baldwin, Margo Arrowsmith, and Nancy Loeffler shed a light on: How grief can manifest itself as any form of unmet expectation or disappointment Allowing yourself to feel one feeling of grief at a time If grief is left unhealed, it compounds and comes back bigger later on How to navigate dealing with unrecognized grief in the professional workplace Grief is a process with no timelines. Give yourself some grace, and listen and subscribe to this episode of The Milk Crate Mastermind Podcast wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Interested in speaking more about grief with an expert? She is our very own Nancy Loeffler at http://www.milkcratemastermind.com.

Grief is a normal response to any type of loss in our lives. It is inevitable, non-linear, and the ultimate shared human experience. The Alchemy of Grief by Nancy Loeffler walks you through the steps to participate in your life again after a loss. Grief can be a spiral or a path that you travel up and down many times, but the book helps to guide you through the murkiness of grief through deep reflection and communication. Amy Lancy, Nancy Loeffler, Dan Loeffler, and Dave Baldwin vulnerably share: How grief manifests itself in lots of forms in our lives How difficult conversations (whether with someone else or not) lead to healing Grief is a necessary, complex process that must be walked through Grief can feel so lonely, but you are never alone. Listen and subscribe to this encouraging episode of The Milk Crate Mastermind Podcast wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Interested in speaking more about grief with the author of The Alchemy of Grief? She is our very own Nancy Loeffler at http://www.milkcratemastermind.com.

Have you ever been pigeonholed? No, it’s not a curated attack by a flock of pigeons. It’s subtle and manipulative, dished out by your fellow humans, and you’ve likely experienced it sometime during your life. Pigeonholing is when someone makes unfair assumptions about you and makes decisions for you and about you based on those negative biases. Margo Arrowsmith, Dot Wiggins, Dave Baldwin, and Amy Lanci share their insight on: How pigeonholing can stifle potential and growth in your career Powering through being pigeonholed by a boss or physician Calling pigeonholing for what it is - manipulation and gaslighting A literal life-and-death story that was caused by being pigeonholed You can’t prevent pigeonholing from happening to you. But you CAN learn the right tools to recognize it when it does and assertively address it. You know your worth, and you deserve to break free from being pigeonholed. Subscribe and listen to this episode of The Milk Crate Mastermind Podcast that exposes the plague of pigeonholing wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Tired of being pigeonholed and ready to take back the TRUE definition of who you are? We can help you here: http://www.milkcratemastermind.com

You’ve been told your whole life whenever you enter a new, unfamiliar job or situation to fake-it-’til-you-make-it. What did doing that look like for you? Believe it or not, the concept of fake-it-’til-you-make-it has a bright side and a dark side. Whether you think it’s good or bad, you’re right. It totally depends on how you are using this behavioral tool. Margo Arrowsmith, Dave Baldwin, Amy Lanci, Nancy Loeffler, and Jen Gilman share: Real-life examples of how to fake-it-’til-you-make-it wisely and with integrity Great examples of how NOT to do it Reframing how we can positively connect to FITYMI How faking it ‘til you make it is simply failing and trying again ‘til you make it Subscribe and listen to this good vs. bad episode of The Milk Crate Mastermind Podcast wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Are you ready to OWN your message and stop faking it? Your journey begins here:  http://www.milkcratemastermind.com

Zzzzzzzzz. When was the last time you actually got 8 hours of sleep? Or do you make sure to make sleep a priority? The toxic culture of #TeamNoSleep is alive and well in the American workforce. But it’s SO much deeper than just not getting enough sleep each night. Join Barbara Ulmer, Amy Lanci, Monica Henderson, Dave Baldwin, and Nancy Loeffler as they dive deep into the culture of #TeamNoSleep and discover that: It stems from a root societal belief of perfectionism and corporate pressure You don’t appear as a “team player” if you don’t work insanely long hours Sleep should be among your list of non-negotiable self-care acts It’s OKAY and even necessary to quit it once and for all Everyone loses in the end when they are on #TeamNoSleep. It’s time to win again by prioritizing yourself and what YOU need. You can do just that by listening and subscribing to this mind-awakening episode of The Milk Crate Mastermind where you find your favorite podcasts! Ready to invest more in yourself? Go here: http://www.milkcratemastermind.com

What’s the first question you usually ask someone when you first meet them at a networking event? Is your question cliché and vague or does it surprise the person and make them think? One new person you meet while networking can lead to a ripple effect of referrals and relationships that last far beyond the event. It’s time to challenge what you think you know about networking! Amy Lanci, Margo Arrowsmith, Dot Wiggins, and Joan Qualls reveal: The true importance of where networking can lead Networking to-do’s they didn’t teach you in business school Huge and embarrassing networking no-no’s The one thing to NEVER ask when meeting someone (cringe!) Listen and subscribe to this eye-opening episode of The Milk Crate Mastermind where you find your favorite podcasts. Find more juicy networking info on our website: http://www.milkcratemastermind.com