Category: By Lori

Do you ever wonder if the thing you’re most passionate about could become the business you were meant to build? In this episode, I sit down with Pilates educator and Function Pilates founder Vanessa Kelly to talk about how Pilates can help you move with less pain, strengthen the muscles traditional workouts often miss, improve mobility while building lasting strength, and build a workout routine you’ll actually look forward to. We also dive into the biggest misconceptions about Pilates, how to find a workout you’ll actually stick with, why slowing down can accelerate your results, and the mindset shifts that helped Vanessa turn her passion into a thriving business. Get ready to rethink the way you move so you can feel stronger, healthier, and more resilient for years to come.

 

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 Meet Vanessa Kelly, founder of Function Pilates.

06:00 How do you know when it’s time to bet on yourself?

09:30 Why Pilates was the only workout Vanessa actually looked forward to doing.

11:30 What’s the difference between classical and contemporary Pilates?

13:30 Why your body was designed to move in more ways than you think.

19:00 Why Pilates is a lifelong investment in your health.

20:30 Why should you do Pilates?

23:00 What do people get wrong about Pilates?

26:00 The unconventional way Vanessa grew her studio with just one reformer.

29:00 The unexpected life event that forced Vanessa to go all in on her business.

31:15 Why your biggest opportunities often come from outgrowing your current role.

38:00 The type of Pilates instructors Vanessa loves to train.

40:30 How teaching others builds confidence you can’t get any other way.

43:45 How Pilates retreats help women reconnect with themselves and each other. 

48:15 How to train with Vanessa Kelly and become a certified Pilates instructor.

 

RESOURCES

Use code LORI100 for $100 OFF the Mallorca, Spain Pilates Retreat HERE!

Learn more about Function Pilates HERE!

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

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Have you ever felt awkward trying to sell, like the moment you mention your offer people instantly tune out? In this Quickie, I’m sharing one of the biggest communication shifts I’ve learned after years of speaking on stages, hosting over 1,600 podcast episodes, and watching the best storytellers in the world. You’ll learn why the most successful entrepreneurs don’t separate storytelling from selling. They weave the two together so naturally that by the end of the conversation, people already know exactly how they can help. If you want to sell with more confidence, create deeper trust, and have people asking how they can work with you instead of feeling like you have to convince them, this episode is for you.

 

In this episode you will learn:

• Why storytelling and selling should never be separate.
• The difference between storytelling and “story selling.”
• How to naturally weave your offer into every story you tell.
• Why leading with your beliefs creates deeper trust than leading with your offer.
• The simple storytelling framework that makes people want to work with you.
• How client stories and testimonials can sell better than any pitch.
• Why every podcast interview is really a verbal sales funnel.

 

RESOURCES

Register for my FREE Million Dollar Guest Training:

https://milliondollarguest.com/training

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

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Do you ever feel like you’ve been making yourself smaller just to fit in? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and Diamonds All-Stars founder Noel Roberts Coley to talk about the confidence, resilience, and self-worth every woman deserves. We dive into how embracing your uniqueness helps you attract the right people, why disappointment is one of life’s greatest teachers, and the leadership lessons that come from building a business and mentoring young athletes. Noel also shares advice for parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to stop living for other people’s approval. Get ready to own who you are, celebrate your growth, and confidently take up the space you were made for.

 

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 Meet Noel Roberts Coley, Founder and Owner of Diamonds All Stars.

06:45 How taking one day at a time helped Noel build a multimillion-dollar business.

08:30 The mindset shift every entrepreneur needs when business starts to feel overwhelming.

12:00 How remembering your “why” helps you reconnect with the business you love.

16:15 How do you create a space where people feel safe enough to become themselves?

20:15 Can quiet leaders be just as powerful as outspoken ones?

22:30 The parenting advice that helps kids discover who they really are.

29:00 How do you start a tough conversation?

31:15 How do you lead when you know not everyone will understand you?

34:15 The philosophy that transformed Noel’s business from getting bigger to getting better.

37:30 The beautiful qualities women struggle to see in themselves.

38:30 The red lipstick story that completely changed Noel’s confidence.

43:45 The “b*tch in the back” mindset that’s keeping you from showing up fully.

47:30 The timeline trap that keeps so many women feeling behind in life.

51:00 How celebrating the little wins changes your perspective on life.

52:45 The self-worth mindset that helps women heal after heartbreak.

55:15 How do you raise confident kids in today’s digital world?

 

RESOURCES

Learn more about Diamonds All Stars HERE!

Listen to Noel’s podcast, This Is For Us HERE!

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com

 

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Follow me: @loriharder

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Follow Noel: @​​noelrobertscoley