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150 Pieces of Business and Personal Development Advice from 150 Women Who Are Changing the World

We're celebrating our 150th episode! Can you believe it?! Every 50 episodes I like to do something fun and unique that puts the spotlight on the Females on Fire community, and this time around is no different! To celebrate this special episode, I've rounded up 150 pieces of advice for your life and business from 150 of my favorite women to follow and draw inspiration from, and I'm sharing alllllll 150 tips and quotes in this episode!

Motivational / Personal Growth Advice

1. An influencer needs thousands of followers, but an impacter only needs one. Focus on how you can impact just one person.
- Hayley Luckadoo, Marketing Coach, Motivational Speaker + Podcaster

2. I have learned that those who underestimate me have their own insecurities and it says more about their limitations than mine.
- Molly Dare Hillenbrand, Founder + Producer

3. Stop pretending to be something you're not. Inauthenticity is exhausting. Want to stand out? Stop trying to fit in.
- Angie Lee, Entrepreneur, Speaker + Podcaster

4. Whatever you want to do, you can do it. It may not be easy and you will stumble, but it's so worth it to do what's right for you.
- Amanda McLernon, Founder of Keep Social Media Social

5. Your job is not to make everyone and their sister happy. Your job is not to have all the answers. Your job is to show up.
- Jordan Lee Dooley, Author, Speaker + Podcaster

6. You never know the lives that will be made better by your choice to press on, do the courageous thing, or to take the risk.
- Natalie Franke, Co-Founder of the Rising Tide Society, Speaker, + Author

7. If you are starting something new or evolving to that next level, do not mistake your inexperience for inability.
- Kacia Fitzgerald, Founder of She Goes Company, Speaker + Podcaster

8. Stop trying to find your purpose. Purpose isn't found, it is created. You have the power to decide and then create it.
- Quinn Tempest, Founder of Create Your Purpose, Coach + Speaker

9. Anyone can be successful, including you, but you have to put in the work. Be of service, add value, and follow through.
- Shaunae Teske, Wedding Photographer, Educator + Blogger

10. Focus on joy. Pause and take a second to celebrate. Look at how far you've come and smile about how far you will go.
- Vanessa Ryan, Canva Template Designer

11. I am not willing to sit in the discomfort of what others feel like the right thing is for me to do.
- Emma Isaacs, Founder of Business Chicks + Author

12. There are rites of passage to get to the next level and one is rejection. What's something that scares you? Go for that.
- Elizabeth Hartke, Entrepreneurial Leadership Coach + Podcaster

13. Your journey is part of your superpower and it must be shared. Your story is what makes you stand out and relatable.
- Kellsie Moore, On-Camera Coach + Actress

14. If you're struggling to stay motivated, think about how you'll feel once you're done with whatever you've been putting off.
- Heather Yvonne, Wedding Photographer

15. I hope the things that broke you were also the things that allowed you to grow back stronger. There is no limit to your resilience.
- Stephanie Lanier, Realtor + Founder of The Inspiration Lab

16. Sometimes life changes you and sometimes you decide to change it yourself. When you want life to change, be the best at it.
- Alexa Carlin, CEO of Women Empower X, Speaker + Author

17. Don't let the compliments get to your head or the criticism get to your heart. The only person's opinion that matters is you.
- Rachel DeAlto, Relationship Expert, TV Personality + Author

18. The last thing to grow on a fruit tree is the fruit. You won't see it overnight so stop giving up because you haven't seen it YET.
- Jess Glazer, CEO, Business Coach + Speaker

19. When you feel like giving up...stop! Every entrepreneur gets discouraged but pour into yourself and don't give up.
- Paige Griffith, Lawyer for Small Businesses + Podcaster

20. What is it costing you to wait until you feel ready? In the waiting, you lose momentum, clear vision, and opportunity.
- Amanda Smith, CEO of Dallas Girl Gang

21. Don't shy away from the message you are called to carry. Being you is your superpower and your differentiator.
- Tiffany Alysa Accardi, Founder of Gals That Brunch + Community Building Expert

22. You have to get into action to see results. If you want to feel motivated, you have to create the motivation.
- Lisa Hyde, Founder of The Confidence Crown

23. Being content is not the same as being complacent. You can be deeply grateful while also pursuing what's next for you.
- Lindsey Schwartz, Founder of Powerhouse Women + Community Builder

24. You may feel like you're back and forth between messy chaos and calm, but that is where you discover the most about yourself.
- Jennae Cecelia, Poet + 9x Best Selling Author

25. One day you will tell the story of what you've overcome and it will become part of someone else's survival guide.
- Brené Brown, Researcher, Speaker + Author

26. Stop overthinking and start doing the work you're meant to do. If you have a message you want to share with the world, get it out.
- Kate Volman, CEO, Coach + Speaker

27. Abundance is yours and it's waiting for you. There's more than enough to go around and no scarcity of it. Speak life into your life!
- Karen Clay-Fenderson, Lifestyle Blogger

28. You will always have something to do and a problem to solve. Don't wait until your to-do list is zero to start being happy.
- Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Headbands of Hope, Speaker + Author

29. I wish I could tell you it gets better, but it doesn't. YOU get better. Something is always hard, but you get better at doing hard things.
- Amber Anderson, Owner of Refine for Wedding Planners

30. Believe in the power of embracing your story including the messy parts that ultimately can make it even more beautiful.
- Jamie Kern Lima, Founder of IT Cosmetics, Speaker + Author

31. Be kind, even just to people on the internet. People are dealing with things behind the scenes that you know nothing about.
- Lindsey Roman, Business Coach, Photographer + Podcaster

32. Passion can only take you so far. Hard work does the rest. It's great to be passionate, but you have to put in the work.
- Maddy Shine, SEO Expert + Educator

33. Taking a step, even a baby step, makes it look less scary. Each step reveals information to make the next step easier.
- Cassandra Thompson, Career Strategist + Speaker

34. There is no overnight success. You can't skip steps but you can make them smaller and easier to climb.
- Monica Shah, Business Coach, Speaker + Author

35. You might feel like life is broken, but YOU are not. You're not broken because you keep showing up and moving forward.
- Ashley Lemieux, Author, Speaker + Podcaster

36. Stop saying yes to things because they're good for your ego and start saying yes to things because they're good for your soul.
- Chalene Johnson, 8-Figure Marketing Expert, Speaker + Author

37. Be brave enough to walk away from things that no longer serve you. Some things will break your heart but fix your vision.
- Ashley Joy, Life + Leadership Coach + Speaker

38. Stop saying "when I arrive..." You'll never arrive unless you're willing to take the risk to arrive.
- Carrie Grace, Motivational Speaker + Kindness Advocate

39. Tiny little changes lead to remarkable results. We often underestimate what's possible when you change 2 degrees in the right direction.
- Cathy Heller, Abundance Transformation Coach + Podcaster

40. We're all on a journey. Some people are just starting, some are farther along, but no one's at the finish line because there isn't one.
- Andréa Jones, Social Media Expert + Founder of Savvy Social School

Marketing Advice

41. Marketing is making people feel something about a brand. Make your customer feel happy and they'll buy more.
- Kelly Lanes, Marketing Coach

42. There's no right or wrong way to sell. Do the things that make you money in your business and choose to believe that it's enough.
- Jess Fynn, Business + Video Mentor

43. Your thought leadership and unique message is the campfire that draws others into the conversation.
- Suz Chadwick, Business Coach, Speaker + Podcaster

44. It's time to fall back in love with showing up on social media with a purpose. Remember why you started.
- Tiffany Bymaster, Live Video Expert + Strategist

45. It is so much better to have a small group of engaged followers who are ready to buy from you than thousands who don't care.
- Lisa Nicholls, Social Media Speaker

46. Maybe we have it backwards. What if instead of worrying about hacking algorithms we focused on being better creators?
- Heather Parady, Content Creator + Podcaster

47. Showing up weekly with valuable content for your audience is one of the most efficient ways to build bulletproof trust.
- Amy Porterfield, Online Marketing Educator, Speaker + Podcaster

48. Sales is something you continuously learn. The strategies that worked for you in the past may not work for you now.
- Madison Tinder, Marketing Strategist + Owner of Soulful Scrunchies

49. Your pretty brand won't create the impact you're dreaming about. Only a strategic brand can do that for you.
- Bonnie Bakhtiari, Brand Designer + Strategist, Podcaster + Retreat Founder

50. Attention is the most essential mental resource for any human, and we don't have endless amounts of it.
- Jess Jordana Paxson, Copywriter + Strategist

51. You cannot grow a business online without showing your face. Stop getting in your own way and start showing up.
- Dana Bowling, Instagram + Clubhouse Coach + Podcaster

52. The secret to success in your biz is combining the data with the flow. Being a data-driven biz owner is the key to longevity.
- Jen Hartmann, Sales + Marketing Coach

53. One of the biggest secrets to scale to consistent revenue is decisiveness. Deciding to bet on yourself even when it's scary.
- Nina Hirt, Business Coach

54. Best Instagram growth tip: Organic growth takes time. The numbers you gain will be based on how much effort you put into it.
- Social with Rocki, Instagram Consultant + Mod for Gary Vee

55. Stop looking at people as a sales transaction and start taking a genuine interest in the person first and building on that.
- Micala Quinn, Freelance Expert, Virtual Assistant + Designer

56. SEO is 70% more effective than paid advertising, but you have to be proactive and know how users interact with your site.
- Megan Clarke, SEO Strategist + Founder of Clapping Dog Media

57. The most valuable marketing asset you have is your workflows and processes. That's how you break free from burnout.
- Hailey Dale, Sales Funnel Strategist

58. Social audio allows users to talk with people at the click of a button and if you aren't on it, someone else in your industry is.
- Katie Brinkley, Social Media Strategist + Podcaster

59. If you don't make yourself visible to those you can help and make your message heard, people are going to listen to someone else.
- Jen Gottlieb, Co-Founder of Super Connector Media + Speaker

60. You want to remind your audience that you're showing up in service to them and then craft the reaction you want.
- Dolores Hirschmann, Founder of Masters in Clarity

61. Copying someone else's marketing strategy won't get you where you want to go. Find a strategy that aligns with your goals.
- Kay Hillman, Social Media Expert + Photographer

62. The secret isn't having more followers. It's learning to nurture and sell to the ones you already have.
- Sophie Thorne, Entrepreneur + Strategist

63. Your website is working for you 24/7 and builds your trust and credibility, so it has to make a good first impression.
- Jessica Gingrich, Showit Website Designer

64. Building a brand means building relationships. Success and sales don't happen overnight. It takes trust and connection.
- Mallika Malhotra, CEO + Brand Strategist at MikiFoto + Co.

65. If you want to achieve authentic growth, you have to post content that educates and inspires your target audience.
- Madyn Singh, Social Media Manager + Strategist

66. You don't want an idea that pleases the masses. Your idea needs to please a specific targeted audience. Who do you want to serve?
- Julie Ball, Founder of Sparkle, Hustle, Grow

67. If your product or service can truly help people, then you're doing them a disservice by not putting yourself out there.
- Lais Pontes Greene, PR Expert + Founder of The Pontes Group

68. To get money in your bank you need to get words out of your mouth. The toughest thing is just to get started.
- Tanya Fox, Business Consultant + Podcaster

69. Listen to your community and engagement to see what problems they need solved. Those FAQs make for the best content ideas.
- Natasha Samuel, Video + Instagram Strategist + Podcaster

70. When it comes to pitching, you only have one chance, so it has to be good and you have to be prepared.
- Kelly Glover, Podcast Publicist + Founder of The Talent Squad

71. If you want to provide the best customer experience, you have to get to know them as a person and go above and beyond for them.
- Ashton Long Smith, Soulful Business Coach

72. You have to give engagement to get it. Algorithms want to see that you're active and your customers do too!
- Josie Eacho, Social Media Marketer + Founder of Hands On Social

73. When you genuinely come from a place of wanting to help your customers and you share what you know, the money will follow.
- Chelsea Clarke, Founder of HerPaperRoute

Mindset Advice

74. How many of us rely on unfollowing as a bandaid? Comparison is not something that goes away when you stop scrolling.
- Laylee Emadi, Business Coach + Strategist

75. The expectations we place on ourselves rob us of our joy. Don't beat yourself up for moving at the pace you need to.
- Lori Harder, Founder of Drink Lite Pink, Podcaster, Speaker + Author

76. Release the need to look perfect so you can connect. You don't need to prove yourself. You just need to BE yourself.
- Candice Coppola, Wedding Business Mentor + Podcaster

77. If you don't actually believe this is who you truly are, your attempts to behave like the person you want to be won't stick.
- Allie Casazza, Declutter Expert, Author + Podcaster

78. There is no need to downsize your goals. They're all attainable, but to reach them you must increase your efforts.
- Joy Cook, President of Joy Cook PR Group

79. No matter what you do, someone is going to judge you, hate on you, and bring you down. Don't let that someone be you.
- Lisa Bilyeu, Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition + Founder of Women of Impact

80. Sometimes amazing opportunities are disguised as obstacles. In these moments, connections are made and resilience is born.
- Amberly Lago, Coach, Speaker, Author + Podcaster

81. If you're doubting that your gifts aren't needed, please be reminded that there is room for you to shine!
- Geomyra Pollard, Business + Well-Rounded Life Coach for Creatives

82. You already have everything you need to start. The question is, will you do the work to make it happen?
- Annabelle Bayhan, Sales + Business Strategist

83. In order to get unstuck you need to be honest with yourself. Mindset is queen and you need an abundant one.
- Taylor Peters, Money Coach

84. The problem with "I'll be happy when..." is that by the time you reach your goals, you've already set new ones.
- Shannan Monson, Co-Founder of CEO School, Writer + Storyteller

85. When you have a growth mindset you're more open to possibilities, more confident, and you move toward your goals.
- Dr. Lauren Cook, Therapist, Career Coach, Mental Health Speaker + Author

86. The future belongs to the bold and that means pushing past fear, doubt, and all the excuses we make up that keep us stuck.
- Megan Accardo, Business Coach, Speaker + Podcaster

87. What would you do this week if you weren't afraid of what other people thought? Everyone starts somewhere. Just start.
- Hope Taylor, Photographer + Educator

88. If the dream is in you, it's for you. If you can't stop thinking about it, that's all the confirmation you'll ever need.
- Amber Lilyestrom, Branding Strategist + Business Mentor

89. Your passions are not here to distract you. Start intentionally looking for ways they can support you and embrace that.
- D’Ana Joi Spencer, Multi-Passionate Educator

90. You're overthinking more than you're doing and that's why you're stressed. You're only stuck because you won't move.
- Maya Elious, Brand Strategist, Coach + CEO of Built To Impact

91. You have two choices: You can let things happen to you or you can happen to things. The choice is always yours.
- Judi Holler, Creator of Haus of {&}, Speaker + Author

92. Mindset work will last a lifetime. Your business needs you to get support to process the messiness of each new level.
- Kate Crocco, Therapist, Author + Business Mindset Coach

93. Failure isn't found in the box of unsold products at your house. Failure only happens when you stop trying.
- Maranda Joiner, Brand Strategist + Author

94. It's not what you say to everybody else, it's what you whisper to yourself every day that has the greatest power.
- Kelli France, Confidence Queen + Podcaster

95. Shift your focus off yourself and onto the person who is out there waiting for you to help them.
- Holly Gillen, Your Go-To Video Gal

96. Our lives will bloom through daily decisions and habits, not just the giant leaps made once in a while.
- Lara Casey, CEO of Cultivate What Matters

97. The results you have in life are a result of what you primarily focus on. Put your focus on what you want, not what you don't.
- Kendall Hamilton, Money Empowerment Coach

98. There's no such thing as the light at the end of the tunnel. You must realize that you're the light and you create your thoughts.
- Jaclyn DiGregorio, Life Coach + Motivational Speaker

99. I know that in order to hit my goals, I need to step into the woman that's already hitting them consistently.
- Melissa Lin, Business Coach + Podcaster

100. You'll feel so much better once you let go of the need to be perfect. FREEDOM comes from the willingness to be good enough.
- Jen Rose, Mindset Coach

101. The power of HOW you choose to show up and perform shapes the quality of WHAT comes from your actions.
- Kyshira Moffett, Certified Success Coach

102. Change is scary, but what if the investment you are afraid to make is the one that changes your life?
- Alli Williams, Money Coach

103. If you want to break an old pattern you have to start a new habit. The thing you're not doing is the thing that will make the difference.
- Rachel Luna, Coach, Podcaster + Author

104. You can't be of any help to anyone if you're drained. Self care needs to be a priority, not a luxury.
- Jacque Gonzales, National TV Personality, QVC Host + Radio Host

105. Confidence is what differentiates people who achieve their goals from those who don't. They believe they're capable.
- Jessi Beyer, Mental Health Advocate + Author

106. Find fulfillment in your career. If you're not listening to your own voice, whose voice are you listening to?
- Julie Tobi, Coach for Creatives

107. Working for yourself means getting comfortable with realizing that it's never finished. Things will always be changing.
- Christina Scalera, Founder of The Contract Shop + Digital Product Educator

108. Be gentle with yourself in the pressure of social media. You don't have to be a content-creating machine to be worthy of belonging.
- Ashley Beaudin, Self-Sabotage Coach

109. The opportunities are only limited by our lack of understanding or action.
- Christy Hoskins, Founder of Professionalpedia, Consultant + Speaker

110. You get to decide how you're going to feel and you don't need to let the circumstances in your biz and life decide for you.
- Erica Reitman, Business Mentor for Coaches

111. Stop feeling guilty for your expectations. If you're not trying to build a mediocre business, it's your job to expect more than mediocre.
- Shay Cochrane, CEO of Social Squares

112. Too often, we wait for someone else to give us time or to give us permission, but the truth is, we can take it. You are allowed!
- Becky Mollenkamp, Life + Mindset Coach

113. We are so used to doing, that we forget about being. We forget that rest is productive and that only being is needed sometimes.
- Chloe Elise, Money Coach + CEO of Deeper Than Money

114. We've been tricked into believing that you have to constantly be busy to be successful. Look at results not the time it took you.
- Denise Gosnell, Business Strategist + Productivity Hacker

115. The key to life is self-awareness. Be ruthlessly true to yourself and just be nice. Everything else is just noise.
- Brooke Lacey, Digital Creator + Mental Health Advocate

116. People can only meet you as deeply as they've met themselves. Start with you, focus on what you want, and cultivate you.
- Rachel Dorsey, Business Coach + Director

117. Boundaries are the most necessary form of self care. Never apologize for having them.
- Kaitlin Fontenot, Shopify Expert + Web Designer

118. Don't let anyone convince you that growth is a bad thing. You shouldn't compare yourself, but you should celebrate growth.
- Britney Crosson, Social Media Pro, Podcaster + Founder of Small Biz Social Society

Business Advice

119. Your audience isn't looking for you to be perfect, they want you to be visible. Consistency is the name of this game.
- Candice Denise, Industry Expert Coach

120. Don't spend too much time learning and not enough time doing. There is a massive difference between learning and implementing.
- Stacy Tuschl, Business Coach, Author + Podcaster

121. You can bootstrap your way to success. That course or mastermind may fast track it, but you can Google your way there too.
- Jessica Stansberry, Business Strategist, YouTuber + Podcaster

122. The small steps are the ones that matter. Invest time into those and you'll have a foundation to build on for years to come.
- Thalia Toha, CEO + Founder of Good, Grow, Great

123. You don't have to be, do, have, or sell all the things. You need one focus, a stellar strategy, systems to back it up, and sleep.
- Liz Fleming, Marketer for Makers + Podcaster

124. You have the power to shape your days if you know what your priorities are and you actually treat them like priorities.
- Amanda Warfield, Content Batching Educator, Speaker + Podcaster

125. Separate the idea of your self worth from how much your work is worth. You, the person, are priceless. Your work has a rate.
- Jule Kim, Life Coach + SEO Expert

126. Get around people who are writing business plans, not negativity online. People who mind their business & focus on goals.
- Emily Lyons, Founder, CEO, Investor, and Writer

127. Boundaries allow us to honor our own needs so that we can show up wholeheartedly in all aspects of our lives.
- Nidhi Tewari, LCSW, Speaker + Trauma + Anxiety Expert

128. If I'm not relatable, I'm doing it wrong. We are better together and when we build communities that are welcoming.
- Megan Martin, Community Builder + Digital Creator

129. You have to be seen to serve. It's all about helping others overcome the same (if not worse) obstacles you have.
- Michelle Lewis, Color Psychology + Press Expert + Podcaster

130. Just because you're doing more doesn't mean you're getting more done. Don't confuse movement with progress.
- Vanessa Lau, 7-Figure Creator + Founder of The Boss Gram Academy

131. Don't lose sight of making an impact for your audience. The biggest audience does not equal the biggest impact.
- Jessica Rasdall, Speaking Strategist, Speaker + Podcaster

132. Fall in love with mastery. You'll never become a true master of your craft if you abandon ship every time things need tweaking.
- Shannon Matson, Founder of the Social Bungalow + Marketing Mentor

133. Your to-do list is not your wish list. Stop putting unrealistic expectations on yourself and start creating to-do lists that are doable.
- Alexandra Beauregard, Productivity Coach

134. $1,000 at the start of your business can save you $10,000+ later. There's no better time than now to get your legal stuff done.
- Andrea Sager, Intellectual Property Lawyer + Founder of Legalpreneur

135. Action fuels consistency. Consistency builds confidence. Confidence builds posture. Posture builds a strong business.
- Whitney Kay, Brand + Social Media Coach + Podcaster

136. Fight the temptation to do all the things. Trying to do them all will leave you with several 20% complete projects and no results.
- Sara McCord, Communications Consultant

137. Sometimes growth feels like pain. Sometimes it feels like it's taking forever. Don't stop now. Keep growing and nurturing your business.
- Heather Crabtree, Business Coach

138. Building a brand is a marathon, not a sprint. Think about what you can do today to set your business up long term.
- Rachel Green, Brand Strategist + Website Designer

139. There are more than enough customers. Just because your audience is small, doesn't mean there's no opportunity.
- Eden Fried, Digital Product Coach + Creator of Rebel Boss Ladies

140. When it comes to rhythms and routines, we're so quick to try to fit into a box. You have to find what works for YOU.
- Kat Schmoyer, Wedding Planner + Founder of Creative at Heart

141. It's not just about what you're delivering, it's the perceived value of how your offer is positioned to the ideal client.
- Danielle Klemm, Sales Conversion + Ad Expert + Podcaster

142. Growing your business is like a road trip. Yes, getting to the destination is important, but so is the journey of getting there.
- Molly Ho, Digital Product + Course Coach

143. To get in you better know somebody. To stay in you better know something.
- Rachel Weintraub, TV Producer

144. You only need an audience of one. If only one person followed and bought from you, you'd have 100% conversion rate.
- Julie Stoian, Online Marketer, Funnel Expert + Co-Founder of Funnel Gorgeous

145. Make time for money dates for your business. Leave the office and go somewhere to look at numbers and strategize for the future.
- Amy Northard, Accountant for Creatives

146. A business without a plan is a hobby. You need a plan, you need structure, and you need solid attorney-drafted contracts.
- Kunbi Odubogun, Business Lawyer, Contract Seller + Podcaster

147. I cheer for people. I was raised to believe there's enough room for everybody. Collaboration is currency.
- Knyja Gadson, Communications Coach + Motivational Speaker

148. You didn't go into business to make yourself look good. Your entire job is to do what it takes to help your audience.
- Rita Goodroe, Business Strategist + Podcaster

149. We aren't giving people the opportunity to say yes to us because we have already said no to ourselves.
- Tara Odell, Brand Strategist

150. When you have the space to focus on your area of genius that is where the magic happens.
- Lindsey Aleson, Website Designer

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