Structure and Soul Podcast (Shanel Evans)

In this empowering episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Tonyael Miller, also known as Coach T, a fitness and wellness expert who specializes in helping moms and caregivers incorporate fitness and wellness into their lives. Tonyael shares her personal "red pen moment"—the pivotal realization that she was trying to do too much in her business. This moment led her to understand the importance of focusing on one problem, one solution, and building a team to support her growth. The conversation dives into how Tonyael streamlined her business, overcame burnout, and transformed herself into the CEO of her fitness and wellness company.

Key Takeaways:

1. Red Pen Moment: Tonyael’s coach advised her to focus on one problem, one solution, and one business, which led her to delegate tasks and avoid burnout.

2. The Power of Delegation: Tonyael shares how she was doing everything—from creating fitness and meal plans to acting as a therapist and stylist. Delegating responsibilities allowed her to focus on her core strengths and serve her clients more effectively.

3. Becoming the CEO of Your Business: By outsourcing tasks and trusting her team, Tanyel was able to focus on being a coach, while still providing high-quality service to her clients without feeling overwhelmed.

"Once I started delegating, it allowed me to step into the space to be their coach and only their coach without shortchanging my clients." – Tonyael Miller

About Tonyael Miller:

Tonyael Miller is a fitness and wellness coach. She specializes in helping moms and caregivers integrate fitness and wellness into their daily lives. Tanyel also curates wellness events and creates safe spaces for her clients to thrive physically and mentally.

Connect with Tonyael: www.instagram.com/tonyaelm/

About the Host:

Shanel Evans is a business strategist and social media expert who helps entrepreneurs attract their dream clients and grow their businesses through strategic marketing. She is known for her “red pen” moments—corrections with love that guide her clients back on track in their business journey.

In this special episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans sits down with Deana Jean, fondly known as the "Collab Queen." Deana opens up about her transformative "red pen moment" - a time when she received a loving correction that changed the course of her business. Despite being at the peak of her business revenue, Deana found herself straying from her core values, which had a significant impact on her business. Tune in to hear how Deana reclaimed her authenticity, streamlined her business, and rekindled her passion.

Key Takeaways:

1. Red Pen Moment: Deana shares her journey of thriving in revenue but feeling misaligned with her core purpose, leading to a downturn in her business.

2. The Misalignment Trap: Deana discusses how conforming to industry norms and expanding her team led her away from her authentic self, resulting in burnout and stress.

4. Family & Business Integration: Deana shares how she's now incorporating her family, particularly her daughter, into her business. This integration has helped her refocus on her 'why' and rekindle her passion.

"I was making money, but I wasn’t aligned with who I was at my core." – Deana

About Deana Jean:

Deana Jean, known as the "Collab Queen," helps entrepreneurs, speakers, and coaches collaborate to elevate their expertise and grow their businesses. She leads a thriving community called the Success Tribe and works with corporate teams on maximizing their collaboration and performance.

About the Host:

Shanel Evans is a business strategist and social media expert who helps entrepreneurs attract their dream clients through tailored social media strategies. Known for her "red pen" moments, Shanel provides loving course corrections to keep her clients on track and aligned with their business goals.

Connect with Deana: www.facebook.com/deana.jonesjean

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In this fun episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Krystal, the powerhouse founder of Krystal Clear Action. Krystal shares her transformative "Red Pen Moment" from a FyreSavvy retreat where she was challenged to embrace her true value and unique skills. This moment of revelation allowed her to step into her role as an Operations Business Director (OBD), focus on her core strengths, and own her genius in operations and strategy. The conversation underscores the importance of self-awareness, owning your worth, and embracing the necessary course corrections that help businesses and leaders thrive.

Key Takeaways:

1. Red Pen Moment: Krystal realized she had been underselling herself and undervaluing her services by misrepresenting her role as an online business manager rather than embracing her full capability as an Operations Business Director (OBD).

2. Owning Your Genius: Krystal explains how embracing her unique gifts in organization and strategy allowed her to provide next-level service for her clients, moving from task execution to high-level strategy and implementation.

3. The Krystal Clear Quadrant: Learn how Krystal uses her quadrant to help clients identify where to focus their time and energy for maximum income-generating activities.

“I realized how much I was devaluing myself. I wasn't even explaining properly what I do.” – Krystal

About Krystal Clear Action:

Krystal is the founder of Krystal Clear Action, where she helps coaches and consultants streamline their operations so they can show up as visionary leaders in their businesses. She specializes in operations, strategy, and implementation, ensuring her clients stay on track to achieve their goals. With her organizational skills and knack for execution, Krystal ensures that her clients don’t just dream big—they see those dreams come to life.

Connect with Krystal: www.instagram.com/krystalclearaction/

About the Host:

Shanel Evans is a business strategist who helps entrepreneurs break through revenue ceilings and attract their dream clients through social media and marketing strategies. She’s known for her “red pen” moments—feedback that helps clients course-correct and achieve their business goals with love and support.

In this bite-sized yet power-packed episode of Structure & Soul, our host with the most, Shanel Evans, chops it up with her ride-or-die business bestie, Nicole Brown. Nicole ain't new to this, she's true to this, with over three decades of boss moves running a daycare enterprise that's raking in millions.

She spills the tea on a game-changing "red pen" moment that shook her to the core, giving us a raw, unfiltered look into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a newbie on the block or a seasoned vet, Nicole's journey is packed with gems you don't want to miss.

Key Takeaways:

- Keep Pushing, No Matter What: Nicole keeps it 100 about a time when her daycare biz was on the brink of being shut down by the IRS due to payroll tax mishaps. Talk about a wake-up call!

- Spend Money to Make Money: Nicole drops knowledge on why it's crucial to invest in top-notch services, especially when it comes to handling your money. Trying to save a buck by cutting corners can end up costing you big time in the long run.

- Don't Be Scared to Ask for Help: Nicole stresses the importance of reaching out when you need help and doing your homework, especially for those just stepping into the entrepreneurial ring.

“I did what I could afford, not what I needed to do.” – Nicole Brown

About the Guest:

Nicole Brown is a 30-year entrepreneur and the owner of Nikki's Christian Academy. In addition to running her daycare business, she coaches aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them overcome fear and become the first successful entrepreneurs in their families.

About the Host:

Shanel Evans is a business strategist and social media expert. She helps entrepreneurs attract their dream clients through intentional social media strategies while balancing the structure and soul of their business.

Connect with Nicole: www.facebook.com/nicolelbrowncoaching

Purchase Nicole's Journal: www.nicolelbrown.com/book

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In this bite-sized yet power-packed episode of Structure & Soul, our host Shanel Evans invites her business bestie, Dawnna St. Louis, co-founder of FyreSavvy, for a heart-to-heart. They dive into the transformative power of "red pen moments" - those life-altering instances when a course correction is needed, and sometimes, it's Shanel wielding the red pen!

Dawnna opens up about her personal red pen moment, a wake-up call from her ex-husband, which pushed her to dust off her brilliant ideas and bring them to life. Tune in for an honest conversation about overcoming perfectionism, recognizing self-worth, and the importance of investing in yourself.

Key Takeaways:

1. Red Pen Moment: Dawnna reveals how her ex-husband's tough love was the push she needed to finally complete and publish her first book, "YOLO" after years of letting her ideas sit on the shelf.

2. The Perfectionism Trap: Dawnna shares her battle with perfectionism, which often held her back from completing projects because they didn't meet her "perfect enough" standard.

3. The Power of Self-Investment: Dawnna experienced a significant mindset shift when she realized her ideas were worth investing in. Putting $1,000 into editing and publishing her book was a monumental mental breakthrough.

4. Client Challenges: Dawnna highlights a common struggle among her clients - they often stall not because they fear failure, but because they don't believe their work is worthy of success or investment.

“I never thought my ideas were good enough to make an investment in. But I had to realize: you’re worth investing in. So, invest in it.” – Dawnna St Louis

About Dawnna St. Louis:

Dawnna St. Louis is the co-founder of Fire Savvy, where she helps experts-turned-entrepreneurs scale their profits by developing high-ticket offers and mastering sales. Dawnna has a knack for breaking down the sales process into actionable steps and helps clients reach beyond their revenue ceilings.

About the Host:

Shanel Evans is a business strategist and social media expert who helps entrepreneurs accelerate their revenue by creating social media strategies that attract dream clients. Known for her "red pen" corrections, Shanel helps her clients course-correct with love, keeping them aligned with their goals.

Connect with Dawnna: www.fyresavvy.net/dawnna

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In this inspiring episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Sarah Khan, a thought leadership expert and mindset coach. Sarah shares her transformative "red pen moment"—a time when she was laid off twice while on maternity leave, despite her loyalty and high performance. This pivotal moment forced her to rethink her career path and led her to empower women in professional services to step out of the shadows, reclaim their power, and build careers that truly align with their values.

Key Takeaways:

1. Red Pen Moment: Sarah recalls the harsh realization that despite her loyalty and hard work, she was not valued by her employers. This painful experience pushed her to leave corporate life and start her own business.

2. The Entrepreneurial Shift: Sarah discusses how she never intended to become an entrepreneur but recognized that being her own boss was the only way to maintain her agency and freedom, especially as a mother.

3. Self-Worth in Business: The episode highlights the importance of knowing your worth and not settling for less, even if it means stepping outside your comfort zone to take control of your career.

"Becoming an entrepreneur was the only way to maintain my agency, autonomy, and freedom while being present for my kids." – Sarah Khan

About Sarah Khan:

Sarah Khan is a leadership coach who helps women in professional services step into their true power and take control of their careers. She works with top-tier female leaders who feel overlooked and underutilized, guiding them to embrace their unique thought leadership and ignite their influence and income.

Connect with Sarah:

www.facebook.com/the.sarah.khan

instagram.com/corporate.rehab

linkedin.com/in/sarahikhan

About the Host:

Shanel Evans is a business strategist and social media expert, known for her "red pen" moments—loving course corrections that help her clients stay aligned with their business goals. Through Structure & Soul, Shanel helps entrepreneurs leverage social media to attract their dream clients and build profitable businesses.

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In this enlightening episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Doug Stampfli, a leadership and mindset coach who's all about alignment. They dive into Doug's transformative "red pen moment," a panic attack that served as a wake-up call, ushering in a new era of vulnerability and self-awareness. This humbling experience reshaped Doug's perspective on leadership, trust, and authenticity, equipping him to better guide others on their journeys. Tune in to discover how Doug's personal story is making others feel seen, heard, and supported in their business and personal lives.

Key Takeaways:

1. Red Pen Moment: Doug opens up about a panic attack that served as a reality check, leading him to embrace vulnerability and trust others for help.

2. The ATV Factor: Doug introduces the "ATV Factor" (Authentic, Transparent, Vulnerable), explaining how embodying these traits can elevate your leadership and take you places others can't reach.

3. The Power of Vulnerability: Doug shares how entrepreneurs can differentiate themselves by being open about their struggles, thereby creating meaningful connections and relationships.

"I call it the ATV Factor. When you’re willing to be authentic, transparent, and vulnerable, you can go where other people can’t." – Doug Stampfli

About Doug Stampfli:

Doug Stampfli is an aligned leadership and mindset coach who works with leaders and teams to improve performance, well-being, and relationships. His unique approach to leadership development focuses on building trust through authenticity and vulnerability.

About the Host:

Shanel Evans is a business strategist and social media expert who helps entrepreneurs accelerate revenue by creating social media strategies that attract dream clients. Known for her "red pen" moments, Shanel helps her clients course-correct with love, keeping them aligned with their goals.

Connect with Doug: www.meetwithdoug.net

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In this enlightening episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Danielle Fisher, a luxury floral designer and business coach. Danielle, the powerhouse behind Creations by Jimmy's Daughter and the Floral Boss Collective, opens up about her transformative "red pen moment." This moment of revelation about her rebellious nature and authenticity has been a game-changer for her business. They discuss the power of self-awareness, the beauty of uniqueness, and how loving correction can fuel your journey to success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Red Pen Moment: Danielle shares her surprising yet pivotal revelation of being a rebel, thanks to Shanel's loving correction.

2. The Power of Authenticity: Danielle discusses how embracing her bold, rebellious nature and showing up as her true self led to a shift in her content and clientele.

3. Embracing Significance & Self-Love: Danielle talks about societal pressures that often discourage women from embracing their significance. She shares how learning to accept and love her uniqueness has transformed her business approach.

4. The Magic of Alignment: Danielle highlights how discovering her authentic self helped her attract the right clients—those who resonate with her bold, unapologetic brand.

"When you accept who you are, that comes out in your content, and you start to attract the clients who truly align with you." – Danielle Fisher

About Danielle Fisher:

Danielle Fisher is the CEO of Creations by Jimmy's Daughter, where she creates luxury floral designs that elevate life, space, and soul. She is also the founder of the Floral Boss Collective, a community that empowers women of color in the floral industry to elevate their creative and business skills.

Connect with Danielle: www.facebook.com/creationsbyjimmysdaughter

About the Host:

Shanel Evans is a business strategist and social media expert known for her "red pen" moments, where she provides loving course corrections to keep her clients aligned with their business goals and dreams. Through Structure & Soul, Shanel helps entrepreneurs leverage social media to attract their dream clients.

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In this exciting episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Jackie, a marketing and messaging expert who specializes in transforming online coaches and service providers' Facebook presence from "blah" to "ultra juicy." Jackie shares her "Red Pen Moment," a key turning point in her business where she shifted from focusing on pain points to desires and pleasures in her messaging. This change allowed her to attract high-ticket clients and transform her business. Shanel and Jackie dive into the power of messaging, understanding your audience’s aspirations, and the lessons learned through correction with love.

Key Takeaways:

1. Red Pen Moment: Jackie reflects on how early in her business, she followed “bro-marketing” advice, focusing heavily on pain points, which attracted clients that didn’t align with her vision.

2. The Shift to Desire-Driven Messaging: By focusing on her ideal clients' aspirations and what lights them up, Jackie was able to attract more experienced entrepreneurs and high-ticket buyers.

3. Social Listening: Jackie shares her strategy of spending time on social media, paying attention to what people are celebrating and what truly excites them, and using that intel to craft desire-focused messaging.

4. Importance of Speaking to Desires: Instead of always focusing on the pain or problems, Jackie found that appealing to clients' dreams and ego drives better engagement and attracts those ready to invest at higher levels.

“I spend time on social media listening to what people are celebrating, what makes them feel good, and I use that in my messaging to tap into their aspirations.” – Jackie

About Jackie:

Jackie is the founder of a marketing agency that specializes in high-ticket online coaches and service providers. She uses a 360-degree approach to help clients elevate their messaging, copywriting, email marketing, and Facebook ads to attract high-value clients. Her focus on desire-driven messaging allows her clients to connect with their audience on a deeper, more aspirational level.

Connect with Jackie: www.facebook.com/jacqueline.coryell

About the Host:

Shanel Evans is a business strategist and coach who helps entrepreneurs shatter revenue ceilings and attract their dream clients through client attraction and social media strategies. Known for her "red pen" moments, Shanel offers feedback that helps entrepreneurs course-correct while staying true to their goals, delivered with love.