In today’s episode, I have Lee Deckelman on to talk about using mindfulness as a tool for both business and life.

After struggling to find direction post-military, he worked as an Air Marshal and then did contract work in combat zones for nearly a decade. Seeking a change, Lee turned to yoga as a way to practice mindfulness and find inner peace. Lee started his foundation, Be Yoga Strong, in hopes to create a free yoga studio that is accessible to all.

Ciera Shaw is back on the show today, and we're talking all things Pinterest and how it can be a transformative marketing tool for your business!

Ciera has simplified Pinterest to its bare essentials, making it a piece of cake for you to dive in and get started! If you’re interested in using Pinterest for your business and you’re eager to dive in, make sure to listen to today’s episode!

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jessica Guzikowski and discussing all things vendor market shows. We also dove into some online video creation content and how it helps create a connection with your audience.

Jessica is a small business coach who started her entrepreneurial journey eight years ago. She has owned a couple of different kinds of businesses and currently shares a coffee roastery with her husband.

I’m diving into one of my favorite topics today-email marketing!

I absolutely love email marketing, and it’s really my bread and butter when it comes to the work I do for my clients. It was the first service I offered when I started my business, and it’s definitely gained popularity over the last few years. If you’re a small business owner, you may be wondering if you need email marketing or not, so I’m excited to share more about it with you here!

Ashli Shockley is a travel agent, mom, and all-around awesome person I’ve gotten to connect with in my new town. Ashli has always had a love for travel, which led her to starting her own travel agency, World on a String Travel. She believes in the 3 E’s of travel: Exciting, Engaging, and Enthralling. She also knows a 4th E, Exhausting, can pop up when you’re trying to plan your trip alone. Ashli is passionate about helping her clients plan a vacation that’s just right for them, and ultimately, have their world on a string.

Rieley Chambers is the founder and CEO of Social Haus, a boutique marketing agency in Nashville, TN, that supports businesses in the health, wellness, and lifestyle niche. Rieley earned her Master’s degree in Media and Communications, and has previously worked in social media and public relations. Rieley and her team are passionate about expanding their clients’ personalities and creating a message that will actually engage their audience, and create awareness for their brands.

I’m excited to welcome my very first guest, Ciera Shaw, onto the podcast today!

Ciera is a virtual assistant, social media manager, Pinterest expert, and all around awesome lady. She’s been in business almost 8 years now with her social media management business, Mediocre Mom LLC. Ciera loves building up small shops and making friends along the way; she loves helping others succeed, and is truly passionate about what she does.

I can’t believe it, but the very first episode of the Happy Go Social Podcast is HERE!

You’ll be hearing from some fantastic guests on future episodes, but for now, I want to share a bit more about me and my journey as a small business owner, and how I got to where I am today.