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The Sticky Brand Lab Podcast

Empowerment for professional women who are ready to call themselves an entrepreneur!

Small steps. Big wins.

Bursting with humor, optimism, and real-world experience, each weekly, engaging episode provides you with small actionable steps for building a profitable side business. Come be a part of our safe, judgement-free, diverse community of like-minded entrepreneurial seekers.

"Love the Sticky Brand Lab!
[The podcast] provided me so much insight as I began to build my new business!"
~Jessica Kersey Rodriguez, Founder, Cloud 9 Nonprofit Advisors (www.thrivewithcloud9.com)

#149: Micro Stress Awareness: Take Control of Your Life, One Small Stressor at a Time

8/30/2023

Show Notes

Stress is our body's natural reaction to change, and it occurs regularly in our daily lives. Additionally, while typical stress triggers an instinctive reaction from our bodies and minds, micro-stresses, also known as low level stress, are not even perceived by either.

These small individual stressors, such as constant meetings, deadline pressures, and the challenge of balancing work and life—may not seem overwhelming on their own. But, what you don’t know CAN hurt you! Join hosts Nola Boea and Lori Vajda as they teach you how to “tune in” to these subtle stressors so you can regain control of your well-being and improve your professional performance.

#148: Beneath the Surface: How Micro Stressors in Business Fuel Burnout and What to Do About It

8/22/2023

Show Notes

Nearly half, or 48%, of Americans describe themselves as workaholics. Given that 94% of professionals report spending more than 50 hours a week at their jobs and say they frequently work on weekends, it’s not surprising that 83% of survey respondents said they were burned out.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the stressors that might be unimportant on the surface but could be impeding your wellbeing. Join hosts Nola Boea and Lori Vajda as they discuss microstressors and how, if unaddressed, they can result in chronic stress, tension, anxiety, and burnout. Learn how to reduce the effects of stressors to maintain healthier relationships, set clear boundaries, and improve your interpersonal communication.

#139: Mindset-Reset: How To Prioritize Yourself and Stop Being A People Pleaser – 2023

6/21/2023

Show Notes

Whether it’s setting boundaries with clients, prioritizing your physical, emotional, and mental health needs, or just needing time alone, some people, especially women, find it challenging to say ‘no’ to others.

One reason for this is the belief that practicing self-care is egocentric, selfish, and self-serving. We contend it is just the opposite. Come listen as co-hosts Lori Vajda and Nola Boea share why and how putting yourself first can shift everything in your life and give you more energy so you can assert your needs and desires with confidence - and there’s nothing selfish about that.

#71- How to Think Like an Entrepreneur - Even if You’re Not One

2/6/2022

Show Notes

According to researchers, entrepreneurs tend to have a healthier, more positive approach to setbacks and overcoming challenges. So, co-hosts Lori Vajda and Nola Boea set out to identify the top 5 characteristics of entrepreneurial thinking. But, what if you’re not interested in starting your own business? No matter, these same skills can be beneficial regardless of the career or side business you’re pursuing.

#65 - Entrepreneur Wellbeing: How To Quiet Your Inner Critic

12/28/2021

Show Notes

Can you recall a time when you did or said something that didn’t go as planned? How did you respond to yourself? Did you offer up words of support or encouragement to yourself? Or, was your inner business critic at the ready with chastising and judgmental words? In this episode Lori Vajda and Nola Boea take a closer look at the mental, emotional and physical benefits of self-compassion, especially for entrepreneurs. It turns out that when we tap into our inner compassionate self, we’re far more likely to experience an increase in motivation and see ourselves as capable of achieving our business goals.

#64 - Entrepreneur: Self-Care Is The Key To Your Health, Wellbeing & Success.

12/21/2021

Show Notes

As an entrepreneur it’s easy to focus on the needs of your business while ignoring your own physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. After all, who else is going to make your business a success? In this episode Lori Vajda and Nola Boea explore how intuitive self care helps you feel healthy, relaxed and better equipped to take on challenges of life and work. It turns out, prioritizing your self care needs may be the key to unlocking business success.

#62 - Entrepreneurship: 5 Tips For Overcoming The Fear Of Starting Your Small Business

12/6/2021

Show Notes

Fear is one the most important emotions we have. It is responsible for motivating us to take action, quickly and decisively. It can also be an inhibitor that prevents us from accomplishing our goal of starting a business. In this episode Lori Vajda and Nola Boea explore the many facets of fear and offer 5 tips to help you overcome your fear of starting your business. Come take a listen so you can implement the tip(s) that are right for you.

Shine Your Many Facets: The Bliss Project Interviews Lori Vajda - #54

10/18/2021

Show Notes

Noel & Mariana, co-hosts of The Bliss Project, recently invited Sticky Brand Lab co-host, Lori Vajda, to be a guest on their podcast. We share that podcast interview with you here.

During their chat, Lori introduced an empowering way for multifaceted women to gracefully refuse to be labeled. She got real about the mindset techniques that kept her encouraged during her journey with cancer, and she revealed what inspired her to start Sticky Brand Lab in the first place.

Saying 'No' is the New 'Yes' for Successful Side Business Owners #39

6/28/2021

Show Notes

According to Warren Buffett, really successful people say no to almost everything. That’s great for Warren, but when you’re just starting out, ‘no’ is a lot harder to say, especially for new side business entrepreneurs. So, Lori Vajda and Nola Boea sat down with Rapid Rewire expert Michele Molitor. Michele is the co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing” and author of the eBooks + audiobooks, “Tapping into Your Power & Presence” and “Saying No With Grace & Grit,”

In this episode Michele shares her experience, insights and tips so listeners can learn the why, how, and what to say ‘no’ to, so you can say ‘yes’ to the right things

Career Burnout: What you can do when your job (and life) affects your health - #35

6/1/2021

Show Notes

Career or job burnout can happen to anyone at any time. Currently, the average professional begins experiencing burnout by the age of 32. To understand how burnout affects your career satisfaction and what steps you can implement to reduce or avoid the likelihood of a job exodus, Lori Vajda and Nola Boea sat down with Burnout Recovery expert Karrie Brazaski. Her company, Redwood Executive Coaching, tailors programs to organizations who care about helping overworked professionals reduce stress, chronic fatigue, and exhaustion and refocus their attention on increasing wellness in their personal and professional lives.