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GSD Diaries with Angela Proffitt

Transforming Life & Business with Purpose, Passion, and Perspective Welcome to GSD Diaries (formerly Business Unveiled), where we share stories of transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. Join us as we travel the world, sharing insights from other cultures, highlighting wellness, and what it means to navigate the ups and downs in life and business. We'll uncover the truths behind living a fulfilling and impactful life. In this podcast, we highlight impactful leaders who have navigated change, wellness resorts and companies that prioritize health, sharing real stories of resilience and motivating you to create a balanced, fulfilling life. I'll sit down with industry leaders who have overcome incredible challenges, sharing their secrets to success and survival. Together, we'll explore how to shift perspectives, embrace healthy habits, and find true happiness in our work and lives. Hi, I'm Angela Proffitt, an entrepreneur disrupting the hospitality industry by shaking things up. As the GSD Girl who loves to Get Shit Done, let's dance around the world together, uncovering the 'first times' and the powerful stories behind them. Often, it's a near-death experience that wakes you up and pushes you to make a change. I've learned the hard way—if you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of others in hospitality. In this wellness series, I'll chat with some of my closest friends and fellow movers and shakers in the entrepreneurial community. Together, we'll explore meaningful ways to become more human and empathetic, and shift our perspectives for a better life and business. This is GSD Diaries—transforming the hospitality industry, one step at a time.
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Aug 26, 2021

The future of business is changing and business owners are faced with the decision to stay where they are or adapt to the changes and grow. If you're an entrepreneur looking to scale your business, but technology is holding you back, I promise you there are ways to grow your company, no crazy coding or complex technology required!

The key is making the choice to step out of your comfort zone, take the plunge and dive into all that running modern day business offers. There’s so many things that can help you increase your productivity and get your time back! 

Get ready, because today’s guest, Caroline Creidenberg, founder and CEO of Wedfuly, is sharing with us how you can scale your business, no coding required!

Main Topics:

  • What tools Wedfuly uses in its no code operations back end
  • Ways entrepreneurs can implement this in their own business
  • Why to choose this path even if you have the skillset to code

Key Takeaways:

  • You don't have to code to build out a sophisticated operations system for your company
  • Automate when and where you can - it'll allow you to focus on more important things
  • Everything is a prototype until it's not - no code allows you to move quickly and not get too precious about anything. It allows you to move fast in a smart way! 
Aug 19, 2021

Have you ever thought of writing a book? You have all kinds of history and experience that has gotten you to where you are today and you want to share it with the world, to help those who are going through their own similar journey. Becoming a successful author is not an easy feat, but it's possible!

Sometimes to become a successful published author, it requires some major help and guidance from the experts! Telling your story and putting it into words can be challenging, but there are options available to help you along the way!

I’m so excited to share our guest today, Jyotsna Ramachandran, Founder & CEO of Happy Self Publishing. She will be sharing with us why authors need not be writers, building and author funnel and converting readers into clients. 

Main Topics:

- How authors can land their first TEDx Talk
- How authors who are not writers can finish their manuscripts
- The top mistakes authors make while trying to self publish

Key Takeaways:

- Turning on the Author Switch
- Building an Author Funnel
- Converting readers into clients

More About Our Guest:

Jyotsna is a bestselling author, book publisher, TEDx speaker, and is an international Author Success Coach who helps coaches, trainers, speakers, and experts to build a super-profitable author funnel with the help of their book.

She founded Happy Self Publishing to help overwhelmed, yet purpose-driven authors experience a transformative journey of self-discovery through the process of publishing their book and amplifying their message. So far, Jyotsna has helped over 400 authors from 35 different countries through her global publishing agency, Happy Self Publishing.

While Jyotsna isn’t working, this mom of 2 kids also loves to dance, run, plan her next solo trip, and is a passionate advocate for educational rights. 

Aug 12, 2021

The life you love is not a dream. It won’t always be easy, but it’s possible! If you want to create a life that works for you and not against you, if you want to change your life, you have to change your mind first. 

 

We all have the same 24 hours in a day, and it’s up to you to make the most of it. When you're looking for ways to create the life you love, you may need to take the time to assess what roadblocks you need to overcome and get rid of anything that is standing in your way of achieving your goals.

 

I’m excited to share with you our guest Renee Bauer, Owner, Attorney, Author and Podcast Host of Happy Even After, LLC. Renee is dedicated to educating people to make to the otherside of divorce and into their next chapter and helps them embrace the power to create a life they love.

 

Main Topics:

  • Divorce is so overwhelming – where does someone even begin?
  • How do you know when it’s time to file for divorce?
  • What does a successful divorce look like? 

Key Takeaways:

  • You have the power to create a life you love. 
  • There isn't any shame in saying "good enough" isn't good enough. 
  • Our stories are meant to be messy and your divorce is just one moment in your full, messy life 
Aug 5, 2021

Ever feel like you are spending more time writing content than actually sharing it? You're not alone. It's hard to keep up with the demand for fresh, relevant content, especially when you have a tight deadline and competing priorities. 

Live streaming can be a great way to get back on track by giving your followers what they want. An engaging experience that isn't just another article or company blog post. With livestreams, followers can see you or your product in action. Because livestreams are interactive (think Q&A sessions), viewers will come away with tangible takeaways that they'll remember long after the broadcast is over.

I’m excited to share our guest, Christoph Trappe, Founder of Voxpopme who is sharing all about how to get more out of your content through live streaming. 

Main Topics:

  • How can live streaming help you get your brand out there?
  • How would you tie it into your overall strategy?
  • Should every brand livestream?
  • How can live streaming help with building authentic brand experiences? 

Key Takeaways:

  • Live streaming tips as they relate to podcasting especially 
  • Tips on how to start and keep going
  • Top equipment recommendations
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