The Road to Seven

“Debt does not mean you are bad with money, that you don't know how to do business, that you are not worthy. It is not something to be ashamed of. It's not something to feel guilty about. It just is.” - Shelagh Cummins Today we’re talking about debt, and the first thing I want to share with you is that it doesn’t need to be a word that brings on feeling of shame or guilt - debt is a tool, and in this episode of The Road To Seven Podcast I’m going to show you how to master it. I’m going to share with you a few examples of what bad debt is, and what can happen if you take on loans with high interest rates, and no opportunity for return on investment, or ROI. I’m also going to share examples from clients that I’ve worked with, who leveraged good debt in order to grow their businesses. No matter what, we all take on some form of debt at some point in our business journey, what’s important to remember is that you take on debt strategically, and you find a way to release the shame and guilt around any debt that you currently have, or will have in the future. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 01:57 An invitation 04:49 Bad debt 09:18 The state of lending today 10:40 Leveraging good debt 13:09 Micro-lending 13:51 Let go of the story attached to your debt Links:‌ To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“Just because you have profit doesn't mean you have great cash flow, and the only way to know if you're in the clear with your cash flow is to be tracking it, seeing it, and following it.” - Shelagh Cummins Your cash flow is the lifeblood of your company. It ensures that your business can meet its day to day operations, and it also is a tool for you to expand and scale. However, what so many entrepreneurs believe to be true, is that your revenue is equal to your cash flow, and that does not work when unexpected expenses pop up, or you need to make a major investment in your business in order to scale. Tune in, because I’ll be taking you through the three biggest misconceptions about cash flow that I see entrepreneurs struggling with all the time. Your revenue is not equal to your cash flow, a profitable business does not mean that you have strong cash flow, and that cash flow problems can only be solved with more sales. We’ll also discuss your financial practices, and I’ll share my strategies for solid financial practices with you, so that you can confidently tackle any cash flow problems your business may face in the future. Believe me when I say that on today’s episode of The Road To Seven Podcast you’re going to learn everything you need to know about cash flow, and how to make sure you have more than enough to keep your business running smoothly. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 02:00 Understanding the cash flow for your company 03:52 Your revenue is not equal to your cash flow 05:46 A profitable business does not mean you have strong cash flow 07:02 Misconception: Cash flow problems can only be solved with more sales 11:10 Cash flow and emotions 13:22 Weekly time to review Links:‌ ‌ Cash flow tracker: https://cummins.kartra.com/page/cashflow To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“If you're going to talk about women stepping into their purpose, you have to do it for yourself as scary as it may be.” -Kena Paranjape If you are facing big challenges in your business, then I’ve got someone who you need to hear from today. My guest Kena Paranjape is the founder of All You Are, an empowerment platform and community for women, who has navigated 20 years of career shifts and challenges, personal loss, and extreme personal transformation. Kena shares deeply about her journey with self-actualization and self-trust. As a young girl, she noticed very quickly that she felt a lack in her sense of belonging, and now, she’s determined to help other women see that they are worthy of self-love and self-trust. Kena also shares how her co-founded company BRIKA pivoted from a B2C(Business to Customer) business to B2B (Business to Business) model after enormous success with various pop up stores around the city of Toronto. So, tune into today’s episode if you’re ready to take on all the challenges life has to give you! In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ About Guest: Kena Paranjape is the founder of All You Are, an empowerment platform and community for women. Kena is also the co-founder of recently acquired BRIKA, an innovative retail concept focused on highlighting and supporting emerging artisans and designers. Kena has 20 years of experience in retail at brands like Indigo, Joe Fresh, and Gap, as well as a high-end eco-friendly boutique concept. She was most recently the VP of Merchandising at Houseplant, Seth Rogen’s cannabis company where she was responsible for bringing to market their award-winning cannabis accessories collection. Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 00:00 Meet Kena 09:30 All You Are 13:05 Intuition and guidance 15:02 How Kena taps into her inner wisdom 17:30 Cultivating a sense of belonging 19:53 Kena’s biggest business challenges 21:13 What it’s like to be acquired 23:40 What she knows now 25:55 What’s next Links:‌ https://allyouare.ca https://instagram.com/kena_allyouare https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenaparanjape/ To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“Are we inspiring women or are we selling products? That gave a definition to my brand, and that definition came from my heart.” -Adedoyin Omotara Friends, I don't need to tell you that the most powerful way to grow your business is when you lead with heart, passion, and purpose. And today, I’m chatting with my guest Adedoyin Omotara to share with you how she has done exactly this, with incredible results. In the middle of moving from Aberdeen, Scotland, to Calgary, Canada, Adedoyin decided it was the perfect time to see whether she truly wanted to start her own beauty brand. After product testing and development, Adedoyin officially launched her beauty brand Adoniaa in 2015. We talked about the importance of mindset, when you as an entrepreneur are on a mission to inspire others – and what it takes to keep your mindset at that next-level energy, the most important elements including coaching, and community. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ About Guest: Adedoyin Omotara is a Beauty Entrepreneur, Women’s empowerment advocate, Speaker, Life Coach , Business Coach and the leader of the unmask your beauty movement. Her passion to live a fuller and more expressive life made her leave her successful Corporate Engineering career to become an Entrepreneur. Seeking the spiritually creative fulfilment missing in her successful corporate career, She determined to resolve the concern that beauty today, far from being that poetic 'joy forever' is unfortunately a source of insecurity, shame and stress for countless women. Her inspirational teaching events promote beauty, inside and out, to an audience of women at all stages of life. She believes in investing in the dream of girls and in the strength of women. Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 02:58 Meet Adedoyin 06:08 The growth of Adoniaa 14:22 Different platforms for Adoniaa 18:23 Getting the first product to market 23:25 The most challenging part of Adedoyin’s journey 27:18 Maintaining the next-level mindset 30:22 What she knows now 34:48 What’s next 36:10 Where to find Adedoyin and Adoniaa Links:‌ ‌ https://www.adoniaa.com To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“Our ‘find a way’ was to find people who would be willing to walk with us as we walked with communities.” -Somia Sadiq If your business is on the brink of rapid growth, friend, this is an episode for you. In today’s episode of The Road To Seven Podcast, I have a great conversation with Somia Sadiq, an entrepreneur who founded and built Narratives Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in territorial planning and impact assessment. We talk about everything from what your team expects from you as your business grows, to how to find support as the leader of a company that grew incredibly fast within a five year period. Somia and I also chatted about the evolution of her leadership which I think will be especially useful for those of you who are currently experiencing rapid growth in your companies. I know you’ll get a lot out of this episode, so pop those earbuds in and hit play! In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover: About Guest: Somia Sadiq is a Certified Environmental Professional (EP) and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP), specializing in Impact Assessment, Conflict Transformation, Negotiations, Peace building, and Trauma-Informed approaches. Somia is the founder of Narratives Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in territorial planning and impact assessment, and the founder of Kahanee, a non-profit organization that leans on stories and storytelling for positive peacebuilding. Somia and her husband also just started an RV campground in Manitoba called Base Camp 59. Somia's work is informed by a keen interest in creating space, respect and voice for multiple knowledge systems, and understanding psychosocial barriers to peace and conflict transformation, particularly dynamics of Identity, Othering, Framing, and Trauma. Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 03:02 Meet Somia 03:22 Somia’s business journey 11:45 Experiencing rapid growth 16:22 Somia’s leadership style evolution 19:39 The challenges of remaining “people first” 23:12 Slow changes in DEI 25:40 What Somia knows now Links:‌ Narratives Inc Website: www.narrativesinc.com My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somia-sadiq-0b21596a/ Base Camp 59 Website: www.basecamp59.ca To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“What have I done? What have I learned? What can I do? How can I give back? What do I have that could be useful to young women who maybe want to start their own businesses and have that kind of independence?” - Liz Crawford My guest Liz Crawford, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and multi-passionate is going to rock your world. A woman with more than four businesses, Liz is dedicated to the growth and ethical behaviours in the international modelling industry, and ensuring her team are all independently successful. Liz started her first business after retiring from modelling in her early thirties. What followed was an organic growth and expansion from production agency, to model advocacy, to a modelling agency, and even into renovating an old motel into a luxury getaway in Winnipeg. So, if you are a multi-passionate entrepreneur and you don't want to choose just one business, then today’s episode of The Road To Seven Podcast is one that you don’t want to miss. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ About Guest: With careers as a movie actress, fashion stylist, freelance journalist, and international model, Liz Crawford’s experiences have been far from what one could call ordinary. In 2007 Liz founded Swish Productions, using her knowledge and expertise in public relations and fashion to open Winnipeg’s only full service fashion marketing and public relations firm. In 2007, Liz was invited to speak in Ottawa at the House of Commons in an effort to regulate the modelling industry for model’s safety. Thus Swish Productions sister company, Swish Model Management was born, representing some of Canada’s most recognized international models. Highlights:‌ 00:01 Intro 04:23 Meet Liz 05:11 Liz’s first company 11:05 The price increase hurdle 12:52 Liz’s second company 21:54 Liz’s third company 24:45 Liz’s fourth company 28:54 Liz’s team 37:34 What Liz knows now 43:27 What’s next for Liz Links:‌ Swish model management: https://swishmodelmanagement.com/ Her HQ: https://www.herheadquarters.com/ The Rosè websites: https://www.therosebeachhouse.com/ To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“It all starts with that strategic decision that you're ready for your business to be bigger than you.” - Shelagh Cummins When you’re scaling your business, you’re faced with dozens, if not hundreds of new decisions every day. But the most important one is deciding what your “next level” looks like. That’s what today’s episode of The Road To Seven Podcast is all about. When you start to scale, your job shifts from being the doer, to the leader, and I know how difficult this can be. In this episode I talk about how to let go of responsibilities you once had, so that you can transition them to empowered employees. And yes, that means that you no longer jump in and “fix” the work they’ve done anymore. Your job is now to lead your team to do the best that they can. So there are two questions to get you to shift to running your business, from it running you. First, what is a strategic decision that you need to make today that's going to have the most impact on your business? And second, what is a fear that you can rewrite, overwrite, acknowledge, and move on from, in order to take action so that you can bring your business to the next level? In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 01:50 Everything is rooted in a decision 02:36 Deciding what your next level looks like 05:37 Shifting responsibility to your team 07:50 Key questions for your team 08:11 Fear driving decisions 11:11 Raising your rates To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com ‌ Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“I was and am in a period of growth and evolution. It means I'm looking for all the options that are around me.” - Shelagh Cummins Have you ever just wanted to burn everything to the ground and start fresh? Friends, that is exactly what I did last year, and in this episode of The Road To Seven Podcast I’m going to tell you exactly what starting fresh did for me. I gave myself the time and space to pull back from the edge of burnout, so that I could restructure my business from the inside out. That looked like cancelling programs I had been running for months (and years), resetting my offerings, and making sure that I was still financially contributing to my family. I wanted to share all of this with you today, because I believe that if you are not happy in your business, then it’s time for your business to change and support the life and dreams that you want to have and achieve. So tune in, because I’ve got a great episode for you today! In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 01:50 Scaling made simple 02:37 The next level in your business 03:49 Shutting down businesses 07:10 Letting go with trust 08:38 The mental space to create 11:15 True satisfaction 13:06 My rally cry Links:‌ ‌ To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“The whole point of growth is to be uncomfortable, but you're safe.” - Renée Warren If you’ve ever felt like throwing in the towel on your business, this is an episode of The Road To Seven podcast you don't want to miss. My guest Renée Warren, founder of We Wild Women, and I, have an excellent conversation about what to do when you hit burnout in your business, how to reorient yourself when it’s time to start again, and why it’s so important to have your cheerleaders by your side to help you through big business changes. We talk about how identifying what you love to do is what helps you get to your sweet spot, without caring whether people are going to judge you for shifting your business focus. We also discuss how identifying what you love about your industry, identifying what people need, and then creating the product or service around those key elements is essential for business success. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ About Guest: Renée Warren is an award-winning entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, author, and founder of We Wild Women, a platform that helps women-led businesses build confidence and authority, and gain industry recognition and the media exposure they deserve. She’s also the host of the celebrated podcast, Into the Wild, a show in the top 1.5% that features curated interviews with women entrepreneurs and provides actionable advice to women who are growing their own dream businesses. Renée firmly believes that the best advice comes from someone who has successfully done it before. Her approach to coaching comes from over 23 years of experience as an entrepreneur, in running marketing and PR agencies and in being an unapologetic risk-taker. Highlights:‌ 00:01 Intro 03:06 Meet Renée 04:38 Renée’s story 10:16 Closing her PR company 12:06 Making the jump to coaching 17:16 We Wild Women 18:32 Renée’s productivity planner 22:16 Shifting back to PR 30:09 Trusting your inner voice 38:04: What’s next Links: Find Renée https://www.wewildwomen.com/proven-pitch-strategies To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“If you're underpricing because you're trying to get more people to buy, you are literally going to get the bargain hunters, and bargain hunters have no loyalty.” - Shelagh Cummins Are you pricing your offers to pay the bills, or for profit? Many of the entrepreneurs that I work with find it incredibly challenging to properly price their offers, and end up making financial decisions for today, that leave money on the table for tomorrow. The reality is, not monitoring and knowing and understanding your numbers is actually impacting the growth of your company. Because you're either overspending, underspending, or you're just not making strategic decisions that are going to help you grow. Pricing too low is one of the biggest mistakes I see entrepreneurs make, because it is expensive to run a business. So in this episode of The Road To Seven podcast, I’m going to share with you a practical, step-by-step process to price your offers properly, so that you get more profit out of your business. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:00 Intro 01:23 Pricing for profit 01:57 The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make 09:05 Base your pricing on future needs 11:02 Pricing is not randomly generated 12:46 Perceived value 14:57 Pricing strategy 23:56 You get to choose your business 27:55 Wrapping up ‌ Links:‌ To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com ‌ Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“You can have all these issues, these challenges, these moments, this heaviness, but you can only deal with each one, one at a time.” -Liat Horovitz You’ve heard both of my guests on The Road To Seven Podcast before, and they’re back for an amazing roundtable discussion on setting boundaries as a coach - it’s Liat Horovitz and Dr. Nothando Wohlgeschaffen. In this episode, we’re diving deeper into a conversation we had on a panel at Momfest in September of 2022 called Boundaries Are Sexy And Choices are Opportunities. And if you are a business owner of any kind, you will absolutely take away some gems from our conversation. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ About Guests: Nothando Wohlgeschaffen is a family doctor and general life coach for other women professionals. Her clients come to her for relationship, business, and career coaching. They leave with mastery level boundaries and 40 more hours a month just for themselves. Liat Horovitz is a Results Coach and Podcast Host with a passion for helping people achieve their desired results and be the best version of themselves. Liat works closely with her clients to define their goals and dreams, and set practical and strategic plans to achieve the desired transformations. Highlights:‌ 00:01 Intro 02:05 Meet Liat Horovitz and Dr. Nothando Wohlgeschaffen (again!) 03:35 Boundaries 09:52 Persona online vs. persona in personal life 12:20 Personal and emotional boundaries as self-care 20:30 Intentionally choosing priorities 25:00 Seasonal priorities 35:28 One word of wisdom Links:‌ Dr. Nothando Wohlgeschaffen’s previous episode 172 Dr. Wohlgeschaffen’s Blog with resources Instagram: @nothandowohlgeschaffen Complete Guide to Boundaries for Physicians Liat Horovitz’s previous episode 170 Liat’s website Results Club podcast Liat’s upcoming retreat To work with me and make your next power move, visit:https://theroadtoseven.com Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”. IG:@shelaghcummins Twitter:@shelaghcummins Facebook LinkedIn

“Makeup does not define you. It's merely a tool of empowerment.” -Missy MacKintosh Makeup has always been the centre of my guest Missy MacKintosh’s life, and from working a Mary Kay franchise with her mom to opening two storefronts with another on the way, it’s easy to see why. Missy, like many entrepreneurs, zig zagged her way through to entrepreneurship. Beginning as a makeup artist, working her way up through top brand Makeup Forever, and then suddenly finding herself working in the travel industry, when she realized that there must be something more for her life. That’s where MisMacK, Missy’s beauty brand came in. Throughout the pandemic, Missy started and evolved her clean beauty business from her basement to two storefronts on the west coast of Canada, and is preparing to open a third location in the fall, and if you need a dose of high energy motivation for your product business, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ About Missy: Missy MacKintosh is an Internationally Acclaimed Makeup Artist and Fiery Entrepreneur. Recently named "Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in Canada" by Insight Success Magazine and "Top 50 One's to Watch Keynote Speakers" in the Real Leaders Magazine, Missy founded and built Canada's most award-winning Clean Beauty Brand - MisMacK Clean Cosmetics in her small town basement of Canoe BC. She single-handily grew out of her basement and into 2 storefronts during a global pandemic. Missy's tagline is "Makeup does not define you, it's merely a tool of empowerment". She's so excited to share her story of how she pushed through small-town barriers and became a leading force in the Clean Beauty Revolution. Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 00:52 Meet Missy 07:18 Missy’s makeup line 09:06 “Clean” beauty 10:26 Pre-launch 14:44 Missy’s biggest barriers 19:19 Makeup and belonging 26: 28 Having patience as an entrepreneur 30:06 Using investments to grow 33:18 What Missy knows now Links:‌ Find MisMack here: https://mismack.com/ Use code "seven10" at checkout to save 10% off your MisMacK. @mismackcleancosmetics on all socials To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“If I have resistance to this business growing as it wanted to, I was stifling the growth opportunities, not only for my own business, but because of all of these really beautiful relationships we have with our farmers and food producers.” -Sheena Russell If you are building a product-based business, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. I’m interviewing Sheena Russell, the founder of Made with Local, a company on a mission to create delicious, nourishing snacks that connect people with the planet and those who grow our food. Sheena and I discuss how important it is to develop strategic local partnerships, and when to exit partnerships when they no longer serve your business. Sheena also takes us through what it’s like to start out at farmer’s markets, and scale into over 3000 grocery stores across North America – no small feat! We also discuss the process of scaling and raising capital, and what that means for the growth of Made Local. So if you’re ready for some actionable steps to grow your product business, you’ll want to tune into this episode. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ Sheena Russell, is the founder of Made with Local, a company on a mission to create delicious, nourishing snacks that connect people with the planet and those who grow our food. Sheena has created a line of Real Food Bars and Granola Bar Mixes that are not only nourishing and made with transparently and ethically sourced ingredients, they also create social impact through their partnership with local farmers and food producers. Starting at a humble farmer's market in Halifax in 2012, Made with Local’s foods are now available at over 3000 grocery stores across Canada. Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 02:18 Meet Sheena 03:05 Sheena’s journey 06:52 Choosing snack bar flavours 09:11 Strategic local partnerships 12:21 From farmer’s markets to big stores 14:27 Getting into the first store 17:55 The growth of Made Local 21:08 The challenges of the business 25:31 What Sheena knows now 28:54 What’s next Links:‌ To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“If you haven't hired people who are going to be key decision makers and have full autonomy over some functioning within your company, then you are never going to be able to let go of the reins and have this company be bigger than you.” - Shelagh Cummins Do you feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel in your business? Are you giving yourself dozens of reasons why you’re not ready to make crucial hiring decisions, and finding that it backfires on you more often than not? Then this is an episode for you. I hear entrepreneurs tell me every day that they’re burnt out, or they’re afraid that they won’t have the time freedom they truly want in their business because they’re taking on too many clients, but they won’t take courageous action and make a strategic hire, or make that phone call, or launch that program, that would alleviate all of these fears. But the reality is, with the right help in the right places, your business can generate more revenue and time freedom for you at the same time – you just have to be willing to lead yourself into letting go of control, and allow other people to come in and help. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 01:58 The Leadership Gap 04:53 The number one reason we don’t hire 05:58 What leading really means 07:11 Why you’re feeling so burnt out 08:01 Your ability to lead YOU 10:03 How I can help you get off the hamster wheel Links:‌ To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“It’s so very important to create the culture of your one team. And everyone adds value. Doesn't matter what they do for you, they add value.” -Nicole Bourque-Bouchier For 25 years, my guest Nicole Bourque-Bouchier has led her company to excellence through strong community and indigenous values. Starting her role at the company she co-owns with her husband David, Nicole never thought it would flourish as rapidly as it did - and she quickly developed her position from part-time helper to office manager, to CEO. Nicole’s passion for community stems from her indigenous background, inspiring the company motto “Better Together.” Through employee recognition and appreciation events, she has built the company to over 1200 employees, by focusing on what everyone can accomplish together, as one. Nicole is also a philanthropist, and has even established a family foundation with her husband and five children, in order to give back to her community in a meaningful way. So if you’re looking for inspiration and someone to aspire to, this is an interview you don’t want to miss! In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ Nicole Bourque-Bouchier is proudly a Mikisew Cree First Nation, born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories and raised in Fort McMurray, Alberta, where she resides with her husband and five children. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Influential Women by the Women's Executive Network in 2015, Nicole uses her traditional teachings, experience, and voice to advocate for Indigenous women’s economic empowerment. Nicole's career serves as an inspiration to those around her, particularly as the recipient of numerous accolades. Highlights:‌ 00:01 Intro 01:05 Introducing Nicole Bourque-Bouchier 03:27 Meet Nicole 04:10 Nicole’s story 07:19 The Chief Everything Officer 09:04 Overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry 13:14 Hiring for culture fit 19:17 The importance of a giving focus 23:31 What she knows now 28:06 What’s next ‌ Links:‌ ‌ Connect with Nicole https://www.ccab.com/awards/indigenous-women-in-leadership-iwil-award/ To work with me and make your next power move, visit:https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“You are an authentic person who brings tremendous style, strength, and skill to your business.” - Shelagh Cummins What if I told you that more than 50% of businesses are generating revenue below the poverty line? Would you be surprised to learn that the reason behind this comes down to what I call The Seven Deadly Sins of entrepreneurship? I see women making these seven mistakes every single day, so I want to share with you what they are and how you can overcome them, so that your business will go beyond surviving, to thriving. But make no mistake, each of these “deadly sins” requires that you take clear focused action in order to avoid committing them. My goal is to support women entrepreneurs just like you, with financing, coaching, and training so that they can find the money and time freedom as they're building a fulfilling business on the road to, and beyond, seven figures, and in this episode I offer actionable steps that you can take to do that. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 The stats on entrepreneur earnings 00:54 Intro 02:00 The seven deadly sins of entrepreneurship 02:14 The first sin - inauthenticity 03:05 The second sin - underpricing 04:35 The third sin - playing small 05:55 The fourth sin - focusing on the minutiae 07:53 The fifth sin - letting fear dictate decisions 10:51 The sixth sin - not trusting 12:33 The seventh sin - not continuing 14:41 Recap 16:28 How to connect with Shelagh ‌ Links:‌ ‌ To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“If you're afraid of the “no” because you're counting on that money, they're going to be saying no anyway. Let's figure out another way to get your money in the door.” - Shelagh Cummins What would you be capable of, if you weren’t afraid of the word “no”? In today’s episode, I’m sharing real stories from my coaching clients about what happened when we removed the story behind what it means to hear “no” from potential clients. Spoiler alert: great things happened. I’m diving into the real reasons you’re afraid to hear the word “no” from potential clients, and I’m giving you actionable steps that you can take today, to move past that fear. Listen in to learn why it might actually be a good thing when you get the “no” – and what my clients were capable of when they were handed the freedom of the two letter answer they were so afraid of. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 02:32 What we’re really afraid of 03:47 Following up with support 04:11 What we think when we hear “no” 07:03 Clearing out “no’s” to open up space for new leads 08:34 Stepping into your own value to get to “yes” 09:54 Hiding from the “no” 10:26 What you can do today to stop hiding Links:‌ ‌ To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com ‌ Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“Creating an identity for yourself outside of work or outside of home is often the work that needs to be done before we can actually create the businesses that we want.” -Dr. Nothando Wohlgeschaffen When it comes to balancing career and home, most women bump up against challenges in prioritizing what’s most important to them. Dr. Nothando Wohlgeschaffen is helping high performing women in the medical field to navigate these challenges, and at the same time is a practicing family physician serving underrepresented communities–all while preparing to become a new mother. To say that she is an incredible inspiration is an understatement, and I think you’ll find that our conversation is full of actionable tools that will help you assess what is most important in your life, and where you want to prioritize your time. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ Dr. Nothando Wohlgeschaffen is a family doctor and general life coach for other women professionals. She helps women whose job it is to show up for other people also show up for themselves. Her clients come to her for relationship, business, and career coaching. They leave with mastery level boundaries and 40 more hours a month just for themselves. Highlights:‌ 00:01 Intro 02:23 Meet Nothando 02:56 Nothando’s journey 06:36 Modern expectations of women 08:21 Balancing through intentionality 11:40 Making choices so our priorities align with our core values 13:50 Starting a family practice and coaching business simultaneously 17:01 Taking steps to create self-identity 19:22 Time blocking for focus 21:10 Tools to prevent burnout 29:11 The choices we make about how we spend our time 34:10 What she knows now 36:14 What’s next Links:‌ ‌ Nothando’s blog with resources Instagram: https://instagram.com/nothandowohlgeschaffen Complete Guide to Boundaries for Physicians To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Like what you’re hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“When you hire up, you're able to put all of the different pieces into place so that your hires can get the results for your business. That's leadership.” - Shelagh Cummins Does this sound familiar? “I don't have the time to go and find someone to help me,” or, “I don't have the money to be able to pay someone to help me.” Before you hit your solopreneur limit, you need to understand what it means to shift from being a doer, to being a leader. But here’s the thing – the right hire will actually save you more time, AND make you more money. All you have to do is give up a little bit of control. Easier said than done, right? Today I’m sharing with you all of the mindset shifts that I have worked through with my coaching clients to go from holding onto all of the control in your business, to hiring and trusting the right people to do what they do best, so that you have the time and space in your business to do what you do best – get results for your clients. In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode of the Road to Seven podcast,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌ Highlights:‌ ‌ 00:01 Intro 02:50 The resistance to shift your perspective 03:26 Reasons why women say they don’t want to hire 05:48 Understanding your leadership style 07:44 Learning how to release control 09:31 Hiring up instead of hiring down 10:41 Past hires that didn’t work out 12:01 How to step into leadership 14:05 My new 3-part masterclass on leadership ‌ Links:‌ ‌ Send me a DM at https://instagram.com/shelaghcummins to learn more about The Leader Masterclass. To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com ‌ Stay Connected Like what you’re hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

“I had been planning for it and fantasizing about it, and that was the moment where I was in this immersive environment where it was easy to make these decisions.” -Liat Horovitz Liat Horovitz is a Results Coach and host of The Results Club Podcast. She began her career journey working for a large tech company, but after having children and time to reflect over maternity leaves, she realized that it was time to make her next big move, and start her own business. Passionate about anything related to personal development, Liat began her entrepreneurial journey as a coach just before the pandemic, in October of 2019. During long periods of isolation, she realized how powerful community is, which led her to developing a series of retreats for her clients that focus on personal growth. In this conversation, we talk about the process of shifting identity from corporate to entrepreneur, what we did to move through the low moments of our businesses, and our surprisingly common career paths! In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ Liat Horovitz is a Results Coach and Podcast Host with a passion for helping people achieve their desired results and be the best version of themselves. After having climbed the corporate ladder Liat finally left her day job to pursue what brings her true joy - a combination of coaching and content creation. For both business and life in general - Liat works closely with her clients to define their goals and dreams, and set practical strategic plans to achieve the desired transformations. Highlights:‌ 00:01 Intro 02:09 Meet Liat Horovitz 02:32 Liat’s journey 08:30 Our common path to entrepreneurship 10:42 Identity shifts 15:10 Investing in yourself 18:50 Growth and evolution 23:28 Finding the courage to continue beyond low moments 28:57 What she knows now 32:36 What’s next Links:‌ To work with me and make your next power move, visit: https://theroadtoseven.com Liat’s website - https://www.liathorovitz.com/ Results Club podcast My upcoming retreat Like what you’re hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up. I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you! Follow me! Instagram: @shelaghcummins Twitter: @shelaghcummins https://facebook.com/ShelaghCummins https://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins