Podcast
Her First 3 Years - A podcast for women entrepreneurs
Hosted by Chardét Ryel · EN
The UNfiltered business podcast for women entrepreneurs and female business owners. New episodes every Monday!
www.herfirst3years.com
You know those conversations you have with friends in the women's bathroom?
The real, unfiltered truth kind?
This is the entrepreneurship version of that.
This is a space for you to grow, find support and hear the no BS truth about business.
Her First Three Years is a top-ranked business podcast for women entrepreneurs building a business. Hosted by Chardét Ryel it combines mindset coaching, marketing strategy, and real founder stories to help female entrepreneurs thrive.
Every episode gives you the quirky, the cringe and the inspiring stories of building a business from women around the world. From breakdowns to blunders, learn what worked and didn't.
You'll hear from women in every industry, at many different stages and years of entrepreneurship but the one thing they have in common is a willingness to share the messy journey with you, to guide your path.
Her First 3 Years is a community built around the truth of entrepreneurship. We share the 90% of the journey that failed before finding the 10% success. We also share the unique obstacles that we all face as women in this space.
Here you can learn, grow and feel supported in your business.
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UNfiltered 5 Min: My Biggest Failures Over the Last 10 Years!!!
1w ago00:05:36Tap to summarizeI wish more entrepreneurs and creatives would be honest about all the things that did NOT work and failures along the way. Here are some of mine from the last decade....in a quick 5 minutes to inspire you!Listen to Next: The 3 Sneakiest Entrepreneur Blocks ABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →6 YEARS AS A PODCASTER....What They Never Tell You
2w ago00:18:24Tap to summarizeThe truth about visibility....whether it's on a podcast or another platform, is that there is so much you never know until you start. I started my podcast in 2020 with one million other people. Only about 0.5% of those shows are still going today. It was probably the worst time ever to start a podcast, when you think about competition! Here’s what they never tell you about podcasting, visibility and what it takes to put yourself out there….all learned from my own journey and from conversations with over 300 female leaders, authors, coaches and founders from around the world. This is a little behind-the-scenes reveal of going from baby show to Top 200 that most people never get to hear. In this visibility and online marketing episode: *The #1 thing I wish I knew before starting*Where most people get stuck in visibility *Deciding what to share vs keep personal*How to deal with frustration when you feel like nothing is moving*Ways that becoming more visible will challenge and mature you Listen for lots of inspiration too on how to go for whatever stage you've been nervous about!RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →UNfiltered 5 Min: What if they UNsubscribe!!!????
2w ago00:05:19Tap to summarizeNot everyone is going to love everything you do. It's normal for people to opt-out...that doesn't make it feel easier (at least not in the beginning.)Here's some heartfelt advice I wish I had heard sooner! Listen to Next: My Friend Unsubscribed ABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES | How to Get Into Flow State and Relax Your Inner Critic using Art Meditation, with Jayme Allen
3w ago00:26:23Tap to summarizeReady to boost your creativity AND de-stress? Learn how to enter flow state and work on inner critic healing with easy art meditation techniques. Can art meditation help you feel creative again when your brain feels like it’s doing it’s absolute most? We usually do our best when we’re feeling calm and inspired. Because you’re not judging or doubting, you’re just in the moment. But as business owners, it feels like there’s zero space for that because we’re overwhelmed with launches, emails, content creation and everything else!This episode is all about how to be creative again, even when you’re feeling exhausted. Because as entrepreneurs, the best thing you can do to combat burnout is understand how to get into flow state…where your genius lives and thrives.Jayme Allen, founder of Mood Body Studio, shares how art meditation helps with creativity and inner critic healing, shifting you from judgement or tiredness into that place of playfulness and possibility! It’s a conversation about self-trust and creative permission, when you’ve been stuck in output mode for waaaay too long.In this creativity podcast episode:What is Art Meditation and why it’s the perfect desk reset Ways to quiet your inner critic and boost your inner creatorSurprising tools—like crayons and sand—that help reduce stressHow to Get into Flow State even while doodlingHow to be creative again…especially as a busy entrepreneur Listen for…A creativity boost AND a gentle push to trust your own ideas…even when it doesn’t make sense to anyone else but you! About the Guest:Jayme Allen is an art meditation teacher and founder of Mood Body Studio. She uniquely blends her background in neuroscience with art to help calm your mind, quiet the inner critic and get in touch with your inner creator. Her work has helped thousands of people from kids to adults to get in touch with a more playful, artistic side! Connect with Jayme Allen (Mood Body Studio)Website: moodbodystudio.com Instagram: @moodbodystudioYoutube: @moodbodystudioPodcast: Creative Meditations Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Finding Your Voice (ep 37)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →UNfiltered 5 Min: Don't Be Scared to...DREAM BIG!
3w ago00:05:03Tap to summarizeSometimes it's about taking small, consistent steps....and other times you have to trust in yourself to go for the BIG thing, way before you think you're ready. Here's your inspiration. Listen to Next: Your Brave VoiceABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →YOUR BRAVE VOICE: Dealing with Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Judged with Nadia Finer
4w ago00:22:53Tap to summarizeShyness doesn’t mean you’re not cut out for visibility — it just means you may need a different approach to speaking up and showing up for your business.How do you overcome social anxiety and shyness as an entrepreneur or creative? In a world of constant connection and talking head videos, it can feel really overwhelming!This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt uncomfortable showing up online, on a stage or just sharing your face and voice with strangers.It’s for the introverts, the shy people and even camera-shy extroverts!Best-selling author and shyness expert, Nadia Finer joins me to truly understand how the fear of judgement, public speaking anxiety and putting yourself out there can create major blocks for us when it comes to visibility. This isn’t how to speak confidently or how to get rid of shyness, it’s how to embrace who you are while making small doable steps to share your voice in wider circles. We talk about her own journey with shyness and how she’s struggled with making phone calls to speaking on stage in front of hundreds.The lesson here is NOT that you need to “force yourself to do better,” it’s more... how to be kind to yourself as you discover your own path to public speaking or showing up. In this visibility podcast episode:Why shyness is about the fear of being judgedHow public speaking anxiety can show up surprisinglyWhy forcing yourself to “just get over it” failsHow to speak confidently with tiny stepsMaking visibility work for you…not them.Listen for…inspiration and to raise your voice with less fear, more confidence and a whole lot of compassion. About the GuestNadia Finer is an author and shyness expert whose work helps adults and children understand shyness in a more compassionate, empowering way. She’s the author of Shy and Mighty and The Quiet Riot, and her insights will help you figure out what visibility looks like for you!🔗 Connect with NadiaWebsite: https://www.shyandmighty.com/Books: https://www.shyandmighty.com/books/ Instagram: @iamshyandmightyNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Speak with Confidence (ep 42)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →UNfiltered 5 Min: AI Can't Beat This Move (so make it now!)
May 2200:05:03Tap to summarizeThe specialists will never say this....but you should really know how to keep it human, because you WILL stand out. Listen to Next: Build a Personal Brand That Actually ConnectsABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →Why Podcast Collabs Are Like GOOD Speed Dating | Networking for Entrepreneurs...without the cringe.
May 1800:22:40Tap to summarizeNetworking for entrepreneurs isn’t about meeting more people, it’s about being in the right room and podcast guesting? It’s amazing way to get in front of a hot audience.My fav way to network and grow an online community is with podcast collabs. Instant audience.Instant trust.And build powerful relationships with other business owners, coaches, founders and thought leaders.Think of it like speed dating…the really curated, good kind, where you know you’ll meet great people from the moment you book.BUT…that’s only if you do it right.In this episode, we’re looking at how to be a great podcast guest, why podcast booking is NOT just a numbers game, and how to get booked on a podcast as a guest without sending the copy-paste pitch that makes hosts ghost you.I also cover the 10 biggest podcast guesting mistakes from how you pitch to how you show up for your episode and the follow-up afterward.In this small business marketing podcast episode:What networking for entrepreneurs looks like nowWhy Podcast Guesting = the best kind of speed datingWhat actually makes someone a great podcast guest Why podcast booking is NOT just a numbers gameHow one right-fit podcast collab can multiply into opportunitiesListen for…a smart way to grow your visibility beyond social media and get in the right rooms, with people whose audiences already want to hear from you!Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: How to Be a Powerful Podcast Guest (ep 35)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →UNfiltered 5 Min: Here's How to Pitch (and not make it awkward)
May 1500:05:18Tap to summarizeI've been pitching for 15+ years, this is what I wish everyone knew before going for it. Listen to get more yeses and less awkward ghosting. Listen to Next: How to Sell and Pitch BetterABOUT UNFILTERED 5 MIN: Every Friday, I'll share a quick 5 minutes of raw inspiration and motivation for you and your business so that you feel more excited and ready to grow further!Find the newsletter sign up at the bottom of the page here.RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →HOW TO CREATE A RETREAT BUSINESS THAT’S SOULFUL | And Why It’s Time to Do Business Differently with Alyah Al-Jasser
May 1100:30:03Tap to summarizeHow Alyah built a values-led retreat business all about responsible travel and powerful impact — without needing a huge online following.If you’re ready to positively impact the world with your business, this episode is a must-listen!How do you create a retreat business that feels ethical, soulful and actually aligned? Alyah shares her story of how she organically built and launched Soulful Retreats.I love her background because she left 15 years in corporate in Advertising, Branding and Communications to create something that empowers her clients AND the world around them.This episode isn’t just about wellness retreats or responsible travel, it’s also how to create core values in business that attract the right people no matter what you build or whatever industry you choose.Alyah shares everything from starting that first retreat to walking that tricky line between sustainability and profit. We also go into how what matters is your message and not a massive following, if to truly make a difference. In this women in business podcast episode:How to create a retreat business that balances profit & purposeWhere responsible travel comes in when hosting retreats How Alyah built Soulful Retreats while still working her 9–5When your core values in business are everythingWhy you don’t need a big following to startListen for…inspiration to build a business that feels more like you..and helps the people around you! About the GuestAlyah Al-Jasser is a Women’s Mindset & Cyclical Living Coach and Retreat Leader. After her own mental health journey, and experiencing burn out from the corporate world, she became a certified life coach to support women who were suffering from similar issues. After 5 years of coaching alongside her executive 9 to 5, she made the conscious decision to exit the corporate world and create Soulful Retreats; unique wellness retreats for women that are rooted in travel, community and sisterhood. Since 2024, Soulful Retreats has taken 60+ women to destinations like Sri Lanka, Spain, Mexico and Scotland to experience the healing power of personal growth and self love through the portal of intentional travel.🔗 Connect with AlyahWebsite: https://www.soulful-retreats.net/ Instagram: @soulfulretreats.coNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: "I left Michelin Kitchens to Find My Path" (ep 60)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
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