KonnectHer Rachel Hague, Sam Conaway

Today, Sam and Rachel reflect on the upcoming year with excitement and intention. The future is bright for KonnectHer as they look to step out of the Girl Boss Era and into the Peaceful Business Woman Era. If you’re ready to start the year off with intentionality, self-care, and good health, then this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
What Sam and Rachel have learned from doing KonnectHerHow KonnectHer’s intentions are realigning for a great 2024!Why we all need guidance, not someone else’s visionIt’s less about what you do, and more about how you feelRachel’s “Morning PAPPP Smear”
Mentions
📚 Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal: https://www.feelgoodproductivity.com/ 

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🌐 Website: www.konnecther.net

Wow, what a year it has been! Grab your spaghetti cookie because Sam and Rachel sit down to talk through their biggest milestones and challenges of 2023, including their largest event yet. They believe it’s important to reflect on the past year and identify what aspects of your business or personal self you want to leave behind to step into the new year with intention. These experiences are unpacked to provide not just a rich narrative, but valuable business lessons as well, such as the communicating a rebrand with your community and the financial realities of event hosting. As Sam and Rach anticipate the year ahead, they share their reframed objectives for 2024, advocating for a more focused and intentional approach to business operations. Stay tuned for the next episode where they share what they’ve planned for 2024.
Key Takeaways:
(00:05:38) - Behind the scenes of running KonnectHer’s biggest event of the year(00:13:09) - The operations and costs of running a live event (00:16:47) - Can you profit from live events?(00:20:09) - Reflecting on launching the podcast(00:23:14) - Lessons from rebranding and the marketing campaign behind it(00:28:12) - Taking a step back to take a step forward (00:29:04) - What piece of you do you want to leave behind going into the new year?(00:30:49) - The world's best cookie analogy
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👉🏼 Sam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samconawayy/
👉🏼 KonnectHer Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/konnecther/
🌐 Website: www.konnecther.net

Growth can be stressful. You’re stepping into a better version of yourself, shedding the past and progressing toward who you envision yourself becoming. Today, Rach guides us through a meditation for cutting ties to the things that hold us back from our big dreams. Calming and perfect as we enter 2024, you’ll want to listen to this episode in a quiet place.
Key Takeaways:
The back end journey that comes along with big, scary, ambitious goalsHow Rach started doing meditation and visualizationWhy big goals feel scary, and how we can prepare for the mentallyHow to become the person capable of achieving your goalsHow to release connections to the past, negativity and things that no longer serve you
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🌐 Website: www.konnecther.net

Did Sam just admit her pre-podcast ritual is as easy as kicking up her feet, cracking open a Zevia, and enjoying some popcorn? And has Rachel forgone deodorant for an entire week now? Join us in today’s Q&A where Sam and Rach answer questions from their community. We’ll do a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of effective messaging, branding, and content creation. Sam and Rach shed light on aligning your social media and business with your core values and prioritizing authenticity over a curated image. Through their engaged discussions, they provide invaluable insights around focusing energy on platforms that resonate with you, and the significance of enjoying the process. They also introduce an intriguing five-stage launch strategy template for stress-free content promotion.
Key Takeaways:
(0:04:48) - Question from Karleigh: The One Question to Mastering Messaging and Branding  (0:09:09) - Question from Alicia: Structuring Your Brand and Schedule on Social Media(0:15:11) - Question from Britt: Organic Content Creation Hacks(0:19:35) - The 5 Stages of an Active Launch Plan(0:21:04) - Question from Lori: Helping Older Generations With Social Media

Mentions
📚 5-Step Launch Roadmap: https://konnecther.captivate.fm/episode/5-step-roadmap-to-launching-your-membership-course-event-or-podcast-e27

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👉🏼 Sam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samconawayy/
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🌐 Website: www.konnecther.net

What if everything you’ve heard about the grind and hustle of entrepreneurship was wrong? In this episode, we explore a phenomenon that is alarmingly prevalent yet seldom addressed – burnout, more specifically among female entrepreneurs. Sam shares her personal narrative of hitting rock bottom due to immense overwork and lack of rest. The conversation takes a closer look at the telling symptoms of burnout, ways to identify them, and strategies to prevent and recover from this existential crisis. 
Key Takeaways:
(0:01:12) - Can you push past burnout?(0:04:29) - Driving to Chick-Fil-A in a racecar(0:08:15) - Is rest a luxury or a necessity?(0:12:02) - Signs you’re facing burnout but don’t realize it(0:16:28) - Rest is a strategic move, not a weakness(0:18:11) - Reflecting values to make aligned decisions(0:23:10) - Quirky ways to recharge throughout the week(0:31:38) - Rest is a powerful ally that all business owners need
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👉🏼 Sam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samconawayy/
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🌐 Website: www.konnecther.net

Join us for an exclusive insight into the behind-the-scenes journey of how Sam and Rach grew the KonnectHer business and events. From showing up to events wearing matching outfits it became obvious how in-sync Sam and Rach are, but it hasn’t always been that way. Discover how they navigated communication setbacks, managed through different life stages, and overcame their mindset obstacles to successfully monetize their events business. 
Key Takeaways:
00:00:11) - Introduction(00:03:23) - Identifying Communication Styles in Partnerships (00:10:15) - Fostering Vulnerability at KonnectHer Events(00:16:10) - Running 90 Events in the Course of a Year(00:21:15) - How Sam’s Pregnancy Led to Discovering Presence(00:27:16) - Monetizing Events Through Stage Selling(00:36:11) - Finding Work-Life Balance as Entrepreneurs(00:43:15) - Manifestation through Intentional Meditation(00:51:56) - Closing Thoughts

Check out the KonnectHer Community:
👉🏼 KonnectHer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konnecther/
👉🏼 Rachel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellhague/
👉🏼 Sam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samconawayy/
👉🏼 KonnectHer Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/konnecther/
🌐 Website: www.konnecther.net

Join the KonnectHer Community:
👉🏼 KonnectHer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konnecther/
👉🏼 Rachel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellhague/
👉🏼 Sam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samconawayy/
👉🏼 KonnectHer Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/konnecther/
🌐 Website: www.konnecther.net