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The Business of Thinking Big
Hosted by Lianne Kim · EN
The Business of Thinking Big Podcast is hosted by business coach and founder of Mamas & Co., Lianne Kim. In this podcast we talk all things business mindset, strategy and hustle. So, if you're looking to grow your revenue, serve more dream clients and create amazing new possibilities, then you my friend are in the right place!
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How To Know If You Are About To Level UP
Yesterday00:50:50Tap to summarizeNobody talks enough about what happens before the breakthrough.The truth is, leveling up in business often doesn’t feel exciting at first. It feels uncomfortable. Messy. Emotional. Sometimes it even feels like your entire life and business are unraveling.In this deeply honest solo episode, Lianne Kim opens up about the hidden emotional experience of growth and expansion — the moments where the things that once excited you suddenly feel draining, where your business feels “off,” and where you begin questioning who you even are anymore.She shares personal stories from her own entrepreneurial journey, including the grief of outgrowing former versions of herself, the discomfort of transitions, and the surprising signs that often appear right before a major up-level.This episode is both a permission slip and a roadmap for any woman who feels stuck, disconnected, restless, or uncertain about what comes next.Because sometimes things aren’t falling apart.Sometimes they’re falling away so something better can emerge.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why major up-levels in business often feel emotionally uncomfortable at firstThe subtle signs that you’re evolving into a new version of yourselfWhy irritation, boredom, and feeling “off” can actually be powerful cluesThe grief that can come with outgrowing old identities and old ways of workingWhy transitions feel so uncomfortable — even when they’re leading somewhere beautifulHow to create space for clarity and reconnect with your bigger visionThe power of mini sabbaticals, reflection time, and uninterrupted inner workThe exact journaling prompts Lianne uses when she’s preparing for a next-level shiftWhy support, mentorship, and guidance matter during seasons of expansionTimestamps: 00:00 – Why the next level often feels like everything is falling apart01:00 – The emotional signs you’re about to up-level03:00 – Why growth can feel like anxiety, burnout, or depression04:00 – Feeling disconnected from the version of yourself you used to be05:00 – Irritation, frustration, and protecting your energy differently07:00 – Why the things that once excited you may no longer feel aligned08:00 – Grieving former versions of yourself and your business09:00 – Feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of what comes next11:00 – Why transitions are deeply uncomfortable (and completely normal)12:00 – Lianne’s story about her mother’s major life transition at 8114:00 – The awkward “in-between” phase before your next identity emerges16:00 – Reflecting on the hustle energy of early entrepreneurship18:00 – Why discomfort can be a sign that something beautiful is unfolding19:00 – The importance of creating space to hear yourself think20:00 – Lianne’s personal mini sabbatical practice and how she resets22:00 – Why asking for support is not selfish24:00 – The power of getting out of your normal environment26:00 – Why retreats and masterminds are different from true inner work28:00 – The journaling and reflection prompts Lianne uses before every up-level33:00 – The first powerful question: “If anything were possible…”37:00 – What’s working, what’s not working, and noticing the clues41:00 – The final question: “What needs to shift?”43:00 – Why mentorship can accelerate your growth and clarity47:00 – The truth about entrepreneurship, discomfort, and expansionLinks mentioned:Book a complimentary strategy session: https://www.liannekim.com/ 10 Powerful Journal Prompts episodeCome explore one of my least expensive coaching programs ever. Book your discovery call at liannekim.com—Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com
Transcribe →Stuck in Survival Mode with Dr. Ali Miller
1w ago00:38:58Tap to summarizeSomewhere along the way, so many women stopped feeling like their life was actually theirs.Between running a business, raising kids, supporting a partner, caring for aging parents, and carrying the emotional weight of everyone else’s needs, it’s easy to end up stuck in survival mode — exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering where you went.In this heartfelt conversation, Lianne Kim sits down with longtime friend and pediatric chiropractor turned Joy Coach, Dr. Ali Miller, to talk about what’s really happening beneath the surface for burned-out moms and women entrepreneurs.Drawing from more than two decades of working with moms, Dr. Ali explains how chronic stress impacts the nervous system, why “just take a break” isn’t enough, and how tiny moments of connection, movement, and joy can begin to regulate the body and help women reconnect with themselves again.Together, they unpack the identity shifts that happen throughout motherhood, the pressure women feel to constantly give to everyone else, and why reclaiming joy is not selfish — it’s essential.This episode is a reminder that you are not failing. You are likely just depleted. And sometimes the path back to yourself starts with five intentional minutes.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why so many moms and women entrepreneurs feel stuck in “survival mode”The hidden nervous system impact of constantly caring for everyone elseWhy self-care days often don’t work when you’re deeply burned outHow motherhood changes your identity in every season — not just when kids leave homeThe connection between nervous system regulation and joySmall, practical “joy resets” that take less than five minutesWhy meaningful friendships and connection matter more than ever in this stage of lifeHow to model joy, boundaries, and self-worth for your childrenWhy reclaiming your joy is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your familyTimestamps:00:00 – Introducing Dr. Ali Miller and the journey from chiropractor to Joy Coach02:00 – Why motherhood is emotionally and physically exhausting05:00 – The therapist question that changed Ali’s perspective forever07:00 – The identity shifts moms experience as children grow09:00 – What it feels like when your life no longer feels like your own10:00 – Why “just take a break” doesn’t actually solve burnout11:00 – Understanding the nervous system: survival mode vs. regulation14:00 – How survival mode shows up in your business, body, and relationships17:00 – Why joy becomes inaccessible when your nervous system is overwhelmed18:00 – Simple five-minute nervous system resets anyone can do20:00 – The surprising healing power of friendship and connection24:00 – Reconnecting with old friends and relationships in a new season of life26:00 – Creating your personal “joy list” and rediscovering what lights you up29:00 – What to do when you feel too overwhelmed for even one more thing31:00 – Modeling self-worth and joy for your children34:00 – Why movement and exercise regulate more than just your body35:00 – Inside Dr. Ali’s Joy Reset Kit36:00 – Final advice for women stuck in burnout and survival mode38:00 – Where to connect with Dr. Ali MillerLinks mentioned:Joy Reset KitWebsite: https://www.thejoycoach.ca/Instagram: @the_joycoachCome explore one of my least expensive coaching programs ever. Book your discovery call at liannekim.com—Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com
Transcribe →Best Money Episodes
2w ago00:43:21Tap to summarizeYou are working hard. You are showing up. You are doing the things.And yet — the money still isn’t where you want it to be.Here’s the truth that most people won’t say out loud: women are still leaving enormous amounts of money on the table. Not because they lack talent, or work ethic, or passion. But because no one ever taught them how to think about money — how to want it without guilt, charge for it without fear, and keep it without shame.To celebrate 400 episodes of The Business of Thinking Big, Lianne Kim is pulling out her ultimate money playlist — 10 of her most powerful, most downloaded, and most personally meaningful episodes on all things money. From making your first million to busting through the money blocks that keep you playing small, this episode is your starting point, your resource library, and your permission slip to finally earn what you’re worth.Every episode mentioned is linked in the show notes. Pick two or three that speak to you and dive in.In this episode, you’ll discover:The 10 best money episodes from 400 episodes of The Business of Thinking BigThe money behaviours that are quietly keeping you stuckHow to stop feeling icky about sales and start seeing it as one of the most powerful skills you’ll ever buildWhat wealthy women actually do differentlyWhy “it’s not about the money” is one of the most costly things you can tell yourselfTimestamps: 00:00 – Celebrating 400 episodes03:00 – Ep. 366: How I Made My First Million07:00 – Ep. 139: Making Moolah Moves10:00 – Ep. 367: Bold Money Goals15:00 – Ep. 281: The Importance of Money18:00 – Ep. 211: Moving Through Money Blocks22:00 – Ep. 394: Become a Money Magnet26:00 – Ep. 130: Packaging and Pricing Your Services29:00 – Ep. 312: Seven Things Wealthy Women Do33:00 – Ep. 216: Shifting Our Energy Around Sales35:00 – Ep. 389: 8 Money Behaviors Keeping You Stuck39:00 – Closing messageLinks mentioned:How I made my first Million: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/366Bold Money Goals: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/367Making Moolah Moves: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/139The Importance of Money: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/281Moving Through Money Blocks: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/211Become a Money Magnet: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/394Packaging & Pricing: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/1307 Things Wealthy Women do: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/312Shifting Energy around Sales: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/2168 Money Behaviours Keeping you Stuck: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/389Come explore one of my least expensive coaching programs ever. Book your discovery call at liannekim.com—Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com
Transcribe →Quick Tip: Goals before Actions
3w ago00:12:40Tap to summarizeYou woke up with a full to-do list and hit the ground running. Emails, errands, client work, family obligations — all of it pulling at you before you’ve even had your coffee.But here’s the thing: being busy isn’t the same as being intentional.If you’ve ever reached the end of a full, exhausting day and thought — wait, what did I actually accomplish? — this episode is for you. The problem isn’t that you’re not working hard enough. It’s that you’re pouring energy into a mountain of tasks without first anchoring back to the one thing that actually matters: your goal.In this quick tip episode, Lianne Kim shares the single question she asks every client who comes to her feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck in that relentless hamster-wheel energy. It takes two minutes. It costs nothing. And it will completely change the way you approach your day.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why doing more tasks is not the same as making progress — and how to tell the differenceThe one question Lianne asks every overwhelmed client before anything elseHow to quickly audit your to-do list and identify what’s actually moving you toward your goal versus what’s just noiseWhy your most productive hours are probably being wasted on low-priority tasks — and how to fix itA simple two-minute exercise to reconnect with your goals and bring clarity back to your weekTimestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and a quick ask: leave a review if this show has helped you!01:00 – Today’s quick tip: Goals before actions02:00 – Why we lose sight of our goals in the middle of all the doing03:00 – The webinar isn’t the goal — here’s what actually is05:00 – How front-loading your day with low-level tasks is draining your best energy07:00 – Delegating, eliminating, and questioning the tasks on your plate08:00 – How to stop chasing and start choosing your actions with intention09:00 – Your action for today: the two-minute goal resetCome explore one of my least expensive coaching programs ever. Book your discovery call at liannekim.com—Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com
Transcribe →Your Retirement and "Pre-tirement" Vision
4w ago00:33:08Tap to summarizeYou’re doing the work. Showing up, serving clients, keeping the wheels turning. But somewhere between the invoices and the to-do lists, a quiet question keeps surfacing:Is this it? Is this what I built all of this for?Most of us got into entrepreneurship with a bigger vision in mind. A movement we wanted to lead. A life we wanted to design. An impact we knew we were capable of making. But the daily grind has a way of shrinking our thinking — until we’re so focused on what’s right in front of us that we’ve completely lost sight of where we’re actually headed.In this solo episode, Lianne Kim gives you permission to step off the hamster wheel and look up. She walks through three distinct phases of the entrepreneurial journey — from building to “pre-tirement” to retirement — and invites you to start dreaming about what each one could look like for you. Not someday. Now.Because if you can’t first dream it, you can’t possibly build it.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why getting caught up in the daily grind quietly kills your bigger vision — and how to zoom back outThe three phases of the entrepreneurial journey every business owner needs to be thinking about: building, pre-tirement, and retirementWhat “pre-tirement” actually looks like — and why it’s the phase most entrepreneurs never plan for (but desperately need)How to think about selling, passing on, or winding down your business so it becomes a financial legacy, not just a door you closeA powerful visioning exercise to reconnect with the impact you’re here to make — and the number of lives you want to changeTimestamps: 00:00 – Feeling stuck on the hamster wheel? Here’s your invitation to zoom out03:00 – Reconnecting with your ‘why’: what movement are you here to lead?06:00 – Lianne’s mission and how it has evolved over nine years in business09:00 – Phase 1: Building — what it looks like to be in growth mode11:00 – Dreaming big: how many lives do you want to change at the peak of your business?15:00 – Phase 2: Pre-tirement — the intentional middle ground between all-in and done20:00 – What pre-tirement could look like practically: scaling back, building a team, working remotely21:00 – Phase 3: Retirement — selling, passing on, or gracefully winding down26:00 – What Lianne envisions for her own retirement (and why she’s not stopping entirely)29:00 – Your legacy: building something that benefits your family for generations30:00 – Book recommendation: Built to Sell by John WarrillowLinks mentioned:Built to Sell by John Warrillow: Built so sell bookCome explore one of my least expensive coaching programs ever. Book your discovery call at liannekim.com—Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com
Transcribe →Money Mindset Reset with Chelsey Corea
Apr 3000:46:01Tap to summarizeYou've told yourself it's greedy to want more money. That you should just be grateful for what you have. That people with wealth are selfish — and you refuse to be one of them.But what if that belief — the one you thought was keeping you humble — is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode, Lianne Kim sits down with Chelsea Corea, CEO and Design Lead of EBO Design, who spent years quietly sabotaging her own success. She undercharged. She waited for sales before spending. She told herself wanting more money was shameful — a belief quietly passed down from the adults in her life, from church pews and dinner tables, absorbed long before she ever owned a business.It wasn't until Chelsea started naming the belief — and doing the work to dismantle it — that everything changed. She raised her prices. She hired her first outside team member. And when a family tragedy hit, she had the support in place to take a week off without her business falling apart.This episode is for every woman who has ever felt guilty for wanting more. Because wanting more isn't greedy. It's actually the most selfless thing you can do.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the belief that 'wanting money is greedy' is one of the most harmful things holding women back in business.How childhood money messages silently shape adult behavior — and how to finally spot yoursThe real-world behaviors that reveal your hidden money blocks (hint: are you always waiting for the sale?).Simple daily practices — affirmations, gratitude, visualizations — that actually rewire how you think about money.Why charging more isn't about greed — it's about building a life and business that truly serves your family and community.Timestamps: 01:00 – Meet Chelsea Corea — interior designer, mom of three, and CEO of EBO Design05:00 – Why Chelsea reached out: identifying the money blocks holding her back09:00 – The belief: "It's selfish to want money" 14:00 – From waiting for sales to passing money scarcity onto her kids17:00 – The moment Chelsea knew she had to change21:00 – The specific actions that shifted everything: affirmations, wins tracking, and community28:00 – Making her first outside hire — and why it felt terrifying33:00 – The unexpected moment that proved hiring was the right call36:00 – The ripple effect: why making more money is actually an act of generosity40:00 – Final tips for anyone ready to reset their money mindsetLinks:Episode 389: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/389Brenda Brix: https://www.brendabrix.com/Mamas & Co: https://www.mamasandco.com/Profit First book: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/Chelsey's website: https://www.ebodesign.ca/Chelsey's IG: https://www.instagram.com/e.b.o.design/Come explore one of my least expensive coaching programs ever. Book your discovery call at liannekim.com—Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com
Transcribe →The Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
Apr 2300:49:00Tap to summarizeNobody told you that building your dream business would feel like this.Some days, you’re on top of the world — landing a client, hitting a milestone, feeling like you can do absolutely anything. And then the very next day, you’re questioning everything. Doubting yourself. Wondering if you made a mistake going all in.That emotional whiplash? It’s not a sign that something is wrong with you. It’s the price of admission for doing something that actually matters.In this solo episode, Lianne Kim pulls back the curtain on the real emotional landscape of entrepreneurship — the fear, the loneliness, the frustration, the shame — and why feeling all of it means you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. She also shares the specific tools and strategies that have helped her survive (and grow through) the hardest moments of her decade-long journey, including a very public and painful experience in 2020 that nearly broke her.This episode won’t promise you that the highs and lows will stop. But it will give you the tools to ride the waves without wiping out.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why entrepreneurship feels like a rollercoaster — and why that’s actually by designThe most common negative emotions entrepreneurs experience (fear, loneliness, frustration, disappointment, shame) and why every single one is normalThe positive emotions that make the journey worth it — and the hidden danger of chasing them too hardWhy resilience and self-awareness are the two most valuable skills you’ll build as a business ownerLianne’s personal toolkit for navigating the lows: coaches, breathwork, therapy, stoicism, and the power of one small actionTimestamps:00:00 – The real emotional journey of going all in on entrepreneurship03:00 – Why entrepreneurship magnifies the highs and lows of life06:00 – The negative emotions: fear, loneliness, frustration, disappointment, and shame16:00 – Nervous excitement — the emotion that’s both a high and a low19:00 – The positive emotions: pride, calm, gratitude, and joy25:00 – Why daily gratitude is one of the most underused tools in business28:00 – Learning to ride the waves — lessons from parenting and personal experience31:00 – The two skills entrepreneurship forces you to build: self-awareness and resilience34:00 – Lianne’s toolkit for getting through the hard moments40:00 – What stoicism has to do with entrepreneurship42:00 – The power of taking one small action when you feel completely stuckLinks mentioned:Episode on moving through challenging times: https://www.liannekim.com/blog/108Calm app: https://www.calm.com/Breathing zone: https://breathing-zone.en.softonic.com/androidCome explore one of my least expensive coaching programs ever. Book your discovery call at liannekim.com—Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com
Transcribe →Quick Tip: What You Focus on Grows
Apr 1600:12:55Tap to summarizeIn this short but powerful quick tip, Lianne Kim reminds us of a timeless truth: what we focus on grows.So often, our default thoughts center on problems, worries, and endless to-do lists. This keeps us stuck in cycles of stress and negativity, and prevents us from noticing the good that’s already happening. Lianne explains how shifting focus to gratitude, visualization, and joy can change outcomes dramatically.She also shares how entrepreneurs often get distracted by multiple business arms or life challenges, and why singular focus is essential for growth. With practical questions and journaling prompts, this episode helps you identify your true priority and redirect your energy toward what you actually want to create.This bite-sized mindset reset is the perfect reminder to pause, refocus, and choose thoughts that empower you.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why default thoughts often center on problems, worries, and to-do listsHow gratitude and visualization shift your mindset and outcomesThe importance of singular focus in business growthPractical questions to help you identify your true priority and redirect your energyTimestamps: 01:00 – The concept of “what we focus on grows”02:00 – Default thoughts: problems, worries, and to-do lists05:00 – Gratitude, visualization, and positive focus07:00 – Entrepreneurs distracted by multiple business arms09:00 – Identifying your top priority10:00 – Journaling and clarity exercises11:00 – Final questions: what needs to shift to grow what you wantCome explore one of my least expensive coaching programs ever. Book your discovery call at liannekim.com—Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com
Transcribe →Be a Money Magnet
Apr 900:35:46Tap to summarizeWhat does it really mean to be a “money magnet”? In this episode, Lianne Kim breaks down the four qualities that attract money into your business and life: speed, consistency, confidence, and positivity.Confidence is another key ingredient, and Lianne shares real coaching stories of women who shifted their pitch and energy to sell with belief. Finally, she explores why positive energy—not worry, doubt, or fear—is what truly draws money in.This episode is packed with practical insights and mindset shifts that will help you stop repelling money and start attracting it with ease.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why money loves speed and imperfect actionHow consistency in marketing, sales, and mindset creates consistent revenueThe role of confidence in selling and serving clientsWhy positive energy—not worry or doubt—draws money inTimestamps: 01:00 – What money is attracted to02:00 – Speed: why money loves quick action06:00 – Consistency in marketing, sales, and mindset12:00 – Confidence: selling with belief in your offer20:00 – Repetition and practice build confidence21:00 – Positive energy vs. negative money beliefs28:00 – Final reflections: embodying the money magnetCome explore one of my least expensive coaching programs ever. Book your discovery call at liannekim.com—Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com
Transcribe →Your Peer Group = Your Success
Apr 200:26:41Tap to summarize“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” In this powerful episode, Lianne Kim explores how your peer group directly impacts your growth, mindset, and opportunities.Supportive friends and family may cheer you on, but they often can’t relate to the pressures and ambitions of entrepreneurship. Lianne shares her own journey of investing in masterminds and communities, and how surrounding herself with ambitious peers opened doors to speaking gigs, collaborations, and revenue leaps she never imagined.This episode is both inspiring and practical, reminding you that success isn’t built alone—it’s built in community.In this episode, you’ll discover: Why beliefs themselves aren’t “good” or “bad”—they’re simply repetitive thought patternsHow common money behaviors (like underpricing or discounting) reveal hidden fearsThe link between imposter syndrome and pricing yourself too lowWhy ignoring your numbers is a form of avoidance rooted in fearPractical steps to catch yourself in the moment and choose more empowered actionsTimestamps: 01:00 – Why your peer group matters05:00 – Supportive friends vs. growth peers09:00 – Investing in masterminds and communities15:00 – Real results from peer group upgrades (events, speaking gigs, collaborations)22:00 – Four qualities of a powerful peer group24:00 – Building lasting friendships and supportCome explore one of my least expensive coaching programs ever. Book your discovery call at liannekim.com—Connect with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com
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