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As I take seriously my health journey, it is important to share with you the influences I use to encourage me. AND to be open with you that I struggle but am committed to suceed at being the best version of myself. I hope this will help many of you What would you change about yourself right now if you could?  If you ask any women what one thing they would like to change about their body there is always an answer.  In some cases a very long answer. So think about this for a minute: If you had a magic wand and could transform one part of yourself what would it be?  If any part of that has to do with your health then you have come to the right place today! We need to know when it comes to our outside appearance there is no such think as an instant change.  The question to think about is that with no work, would you actually be changed? Many people have made changes quickly just to go back to the same place they were.  Not necessarily because they did not really change, but because they never really dealt wi

Everyone experiences a difficult struggle (or two) in life. When life gets hard, remember that you're in control of your destiny. Transitions and transformations in different aspects of our lives will only drive us to reach our goals. Excuses will block you from achieving your best life. Recognize your worth, consciously make choices to leave your past in the past, and take the back the reigns to control your destiny.   Listen in with Steve Kidd, as Ann Anderson and Moirar Leveille share their triumphant stories. Learn how you too can take control and live your best life!

It may seem like a foreign concept, but we all have the choice to live a life filled with joy.  We can't control everything in our lives, but we can control how we will decide to live.  In order to choose joy, we do find ourselves seeking the agenda of our soul.  Digging deep and really embracing ourselves and when we know how we truly show up in the world, it changes your life.  Both best selling authors share invaluable information with you today on Thriving Entrepreneur. Listen in today with Steve, Maryl and Ani to learn how you too can embrace your soul's agenda in order to be able to choose joy in your life.

Steve Kidd, The host of Thriving Entrepreneur,  has been in business literally all of his life.  Steve began selling door-to-door at 5, was a sales manager by 19 and has been coaching business people since 1988.   The son of a minister and the grandson of a one as well, Steve had travelled the world offering help and insight to people from many different walks of life.  His unique gifting for taking things that are seemingly impossible and framing them in such a way that they become exciting opportunities has made him a favorite person to turn to for answers to question in both life and business.   Today Steve will take a rare opportunity answer questions that have come up including things like:   What should I name my business or website?   Is a “free” website really free?   How can I really be all of me in all I do?   I always compliments everyone else but no rewards or celebrates me, can I change this?   Do I HAVE to sell? No really do I have to?   How can I grow my company to a whole new level

We know you're just as ready as the next person to uplevel your leadership and business!  What do you do when you're under fire? How can you still be an effective leader?  When you're looking to uplevel, some may not be as receptive to the changes.  Be prepared for the people that will push back. Today, Dr. Philip will share tips that you can use to affect positive change and lead your team regardless of opposition. Listen in with Dr. Philip and Steve and learn how you can effectively lead, even when you're the target.    

Our experiences are shaped by the different lenses we see them through. Navigating our experiences can be difficult, but we just need the right tools to make the journey rewarding. We have to learn to be okay in our skin and accept ourselves for who we really are. Authenticity sets you free from your insecurity and allows you to truly appreciate your success.  Listen in today and learn how to accept and love yourself regardless of what others may think with Steve Kidd and Essence Revealed on today's episode of Thriving Entrepreneur.

Each one of us can recognize the spiritual part of ourselves.  Even those that are agnostic recognize that non-tangible part of who we are.  We all face struggles, we all have to overcome them to live our best life. Understanding that spiritual energy and learning how to grow our relationship with God is the key to really thriving in our lives and in our business. Most of us have questioned our path, wondered about our spiritual connection, or wanted to connect more with God. Today's authors will enlighten you, and their books will inspire you. Join Steve, Geanell, Michaela and Victoria in this episode of Thriving Entrepreneur and learn from best selling authors how you can commit to the right path, live spiritually, and thrive in your relationship with God. 

We all have a plan of some sort. At times we can become comfortable and plateau, or even take a dive.  Distractions in life have a way of making us feel relieved, and some can make us feel defeated, but all distractions are equal. We have to be living our lives in a rational and focused way that serves our growth and prosperity in order to fulfill our plans and dreams. To be intentional in reaching for new goals, it's all about making rational decisions that motivate you in the right direction. Seeking growth both personally and in business is only the first step.  You have to remain focused and rational in order to achieve. You cannot let distractions stop you from living your purpose.  Listen in as John Vespasian and Steve Kidd talk about how to live rationally and effectively reach your goals in spite of the distractions that will try to get in the way.

Are you living your life by choice or by chance? You can design a life of possibilities rather than limitations On todays episode we will help you learn How you can live a life of possibility rather than limitationWhen a possibility shows upSetting your mind and applying yourselfLimitation and expansion come from withinHow you recognize new possibilities in your lifeHow your mindset makes all a difference in what you create AND SO MUCH MORE!!! Dr Karen Jacobson joins host Steve Kidd today on Thriving Entrepreneur to talk about living your life by choice NOT by chance.

Finding life balance can be a complex feat while running your business. Getting the right people to support you with the tasks can be time consuming. Maybe the task is not your favorite part of the process. Maybe you just don't have the time.  The right virtual assistant can change everything.  Featured guest Jaime Jay has spent the last few years honing in on the ideal virtual assistants. These assistants can take those tasks from your schedule. They can free your time for the aspects of business that you have to be involved in, and allow you to find a life balance that will liberate you. Listen in today with Steve and Jaime to hear about how outsourcing can give you the life balance you may not even know you need!

Our family history with money can leave a dark mark in our understanding and dealings with finances. Whether you realize it or not, words, circumstances and ideals have shaped our financial mindset! Now is the time to break the cycle. Featured Guest Constance Carter has learned the lessons the hard way and now as an international best selling author, she talks about her book that will save you the hard work. Constance shares a bit of her story and some tips with you to help you shift your mindset with money. Join in with Steve and Constance today and find your growth, abundance and overflow.

Are you working for a company that needs to uplevel? Are you running a company that needs a purge and cleanse?  Whether it be through product, service or personnel, you just know there is something that has to give.  When you're in that type of situation, and you know that changes have to be made in order to grow. In order to find more success, you need to have the gems that our featured author has given in her new book, "The 3-Day Business Cleanse" where she walks you through the process of finding what, or who, needs to be purged, and just how to handle that so that you and your business can find the uplevel, empowerment and growth that it takes to be successful.   Listen in today with Steve and Jenny to get some invaluable tips and learn how you too can uplevel your life and business.

Do you even know how awesome you are? Do you give yourself enough credit for the amazing things you do and just how incredible you really are? You should! We've all seen struggles, but none of them determine our futures.  Taking the time to recognize our worth, our contributions, our power of self will elevate our self-worth and push us all to new heights. Now is the time to embrace the fact that you're awesome!  Now is the time to give yourself the credit you're due! Join us today as Steve, Kylee and Marcia discuss what happens when we recognize and accept ourselves and the remarkable things we offer to the world.

Our words, things we say to ourselves and others, can impact lives in a positive or negative way.  Think back to when you were younger and a person criticized you.  How did you feel?  Are you still affected by their negative remarks? Now think back on a time that left you feeling uplifted or positively affected.  Do you fondly recall their impact? Comments, criticism and praise aren't the only ways that our words can be powerful and long lasting in someone's life.  One way that our words can impact lives is through copywriting.  Our guest today, Lukas Resheske, a professional copywriter, who has brought in millions of dollars in additional sales for the companies he has written for, breaks down the definition as well as the true value in how we use our words for impact, for action, and for business. Join us today as Steve and Lukas discuss the power of our words. 

Maybe you don't realize it, but you've got a story inside of you.   Your message is more powerful and impactful than you may know.  There is someone right now looking for the answers that only you can give them, and they needed those answers yesterday, last week, last month, last year.  Sometimes we struggle with believing in ourselves, or with knowing that we can make a difference, but what you have to understand is that it isn't about you. It's about the people out there that you're writing your book to.  Your readers. Kathy Kidd shares her Write Your Best Seller in 1 Hour workshop with you to help you write your message and share it with those that need it the most.  This program has proven results, and the process is made easy with Kathy's tips and tricks. Join Steve and Kathy today on Thriving Entrepreneur to take the first step in sharing your message with the world!

Have you faced trials and tribulations that have knocked you down?  Have you ever felt as though your dreams weren't attainable? The truth is, trials and tribulations are something we all face, and they will knock us down, but what is most important, is that we get back up. Every time.   When you're going toward a worthwhile goal, there WILL be obstacles, but it's up to us to persevere and overcome. Through this perseverence, we can find empowerment in our lives to not only live our dreams, but support our families and fulfill our needs as well. Life has ups and downs, and plot twists that can knock us off of our path, but with empowerment, persepective and focusing on the future and our goals, we can live our best life and fulfill our destiny.  Host Steve Kidd is joined by International Best Selling Authors, Y. Rená Cooper and Toby Brazwell to give us all the perspective necessary to pick ourselves back up and live our lives to the fullest on this episode of Thriving Entrepreneur.

Do you strive to "WIN" at business?  What about in life? The key to "Winning":at life and business is not about beating the competition but rather about creating an environment where not only you but everyone who works with you: Staff Team Members Employees Contractors Clients And yes even FAMILY All the people you work with Where all the people in your life and in your business find that are all being fulfilled and living to their highest potential in all that they do.   When we promote a culture of bring out the best in others in our lives and in our businesses, when our goal is for everyone on our team to THRIVE.   Then everyone truly wins.   When we enjoy our lives and have a business that is a part of that life, that is when we are the real winners Trust comes from open, honest communication.  There has never been a CEO that has regreted open and honest communication.  There is not a team that didnt find that when our hopes, dreams and yes even our fears and shortcomings, are shared that ever

We all need positive people in our lives that will hold us accountable and support us in our lives and journeys. Having an intimate group of people that can help us reach our goals is so empowering, both professionally and personally. Steve is joined by founder and CEO of View from the Top, Aaron Walker. An accomplished author and CEO, speaker, life and business coach, Aaron shares about his powerful, Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind groups, how to live a successful and significant life, and about calling on those positive relationships to reach your goals. In life, we all need support and accountability in our journey.  A successful thriving entrepreneur knows how important their ‘tribe’ is.  Listen in as Steve shares his motivational talk with Aaron Walker with you.

There are many elements to being the best version of yourself. We have to learn from others, we need to overcome the pains of the past and we need to always keep ourselves in motion. Today Steve is joined by 3 amazing best selling authors to help you be the best you Katrina McGhee uses the experiences she learn as a chief level executive to help you uplevel by standing on her shoulders and growing yourself. Listening to Katrina you will learn to Be Bold, Be Brilliant, Be You Hector Abreu shares a heart wrenching story of the childhood abuse he went through to help you see that you too can overcome the past and live in Victory just as he did in his book Abandoned in a Hammock LaTrivia Grady encourages you that now is your time to Go Get Your Go. It is time to get your life off pause and get out there and get it done All of us have issues in life but as we learn from the greatness of others, overcome the abuses and hurts of our past and keep out life in active and alive we all can live as Thriving Entrep

Are you leaving your customers confused? Is it clear to your client what the next step is? If you are not sure think about how that feels for your customer.  You need to have a plan.  Your plan needs to be a step by step process that takes a potential customer to a long term repeat customer.  What we want is for our customers to be waiting for another opportunity to do business with us.  Like when you buy something you from the store and really enjoy it.  Remember how it feels when you just couldn’t wait until the next time you could get more? Not having a plan feels like this:  Think a a time when you have gotten lost in a store trying to find something.  Remember how it feels to go where you think something should be and it isnt there? Have you ever not done business with someone because you were too confused to make a decision?  Have you ever left a store you intended to buy from because you couldnt find what you were looking for?  OR how does it make you feel when someone comes up to you and shows you