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Paula Jenkins
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How Illana Burk Revolutionizes Ethical Business with Joy and Integrity
In this episode, Paula is joined by the remarkable Illana Burk, a coach and consultant with a passion for helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs thrive. Illana shares her journey from being a dancer to becoming a successful business mentor, diving into her philosophy on building values-based businesses. The conversation is filled with practical advice, laughter, and a fresh perspective on modern entrepreneurship. Key Points That We Discuss: Illana Burk's background and journey from dancer to business mentor. The concept of 'feral preneurs' and how it differs from traditional solopreneurship. Practical advice on overcoming common 'stuck points' in solopreneurship and entrepreneurship. The significance of aligning your business with personal values over following mainstream business advice. How Illana successfully monetizes her podcast through live coaching sessions. Insight into Illana's 'Go For the No' program, which encourages embracing rejection as part of the growth process. The impact of moving to Portugal on Illana’s personal and professional life, highlighting the importance of life-work balance. Additional Resources: Visit Illana Burk's website Check out Illana’s podcast 'Good Business with Illana Burk' Join the 'Go For the No' program Information about the 'Compassion Quest' retreat in Danville, California on August 17, 2024 Others: Subscribe to Jump Start Your Joy for free on your favorite app by clicking here. Labyrinth Information, and Free Labyrinth Walk Guide Check out Jump Start Your Joy's back catalog and resources: JumpstartYourJoy.com Sign up for the free labyrinth walk guide: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/labyrinth-basics/ Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: Buy Me a Coffee Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Jump Start Your Joy 00:17 Meet Illana Burk: Coach and Consultant 01:09 Warm Welcome and Episode Overview 03:08 Illana's Earliest Sparks of Joy 05:25 Journey from Dancer to Business Mentor 08:55 Challenges and Realizations in Entrepreneurship 15:28 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Business
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