Messy Action

In this episode, Lisa and I deep dive on all things addiction, chaos and overcoming guilt and shame. It's really about feeling like you're 'living free'. Lisa is a retreat host (a successful one at that), a former PT, pilates instructor and women's health coach, specialising in our cyclical nature and living in sync with your own unique makeup. Lisa shares vulnerably about withholding important info from family, overcoming shame and living in utmost integrity. To get in touch with Lisa, follow her inspiring content or to enquire about her work or her next retreat, head to Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inher.flo/ Let us know how you found this episode! Lot's of wild shares in the name of self discovery 🩵🦋

I had a discovery call yesterday for our R&R retreat on Waiheke Island this Nov 3rd - 6th 2025 and I wanted to share her questions, objections and reservations. She signed up - wooo! Maybe you can relate to her reservations so I wanted to make sure I addressed them here, so you've got even more clarity re making an informed buying decision. Here's a wee snippet from the transcript: "I personally have been on many retreats where there's been someone that is clearly not a fit. And what I mean by not a fit is the rest of the group are in synergy and there is one or two people that haven't done the work or are not quite up to where the other folks are in business and life.Not from a revenue point of view, but from an energy, self-responsibility 'have done the work' on themselves point of view. And when someone comes on retreat and they don't quite get that, it's punishing for others and as this guest said "one bad egg spoils it for everyone".This retreat is about receiving and being generous but ultimately making sure that you look out for yourself and after yourself first and foremost.Being completely sovereign and self-responsible, not looking for a leader or a guru leaving their ego at the door so their ego's not, 'look at me'. 'Look how much I know'. 'Look how I can help'. Here's me giving you advice. No one wants that when they come on my retreats. And anyone that does want that is not going to feel compelled or want to come on the kinds of retreats that I host, we don't do main character energy.We don't do ego, we do care. Self-love, tuning into the energy, being respectful.If you enjoyed this podcast and want to enquire about coming on retreat, we have 7 spots remaining and you can email me to book a call at brooke@brookenolly.com

Are you dying to connect with like souled women who have the same values as you? That are on the same wave length? That have been in business for a while and don't want to 'pick your brain' aka drain your life force energy... Of course you do! Listen for all the info on our upcoming Nov retreat at Kaitiaki Lodge on Waiheke Island New Zealand. Earlybird saves you $500 USD until Friday, September 5th 2025. Send me a dm on Instagram or email me at brooke@brookenolly.com to connect and see if it's a fit. Enjoy this episode

In this episode I dive into performative metrics and how no one cares what you have achieved but people care about your humanness. People wanna know if you're similar to them, whether they can relate to you, whether they can make their specific life and business dreams a reality too. Accomplishments impress, vulnerability connects. Stop lookin' so polished and get messy. You'll make more money and get more aligned clients, I promise.

In this episode I dive into sales, my top 5 tips for generating more money in your business and the common misconceptions around how to actually sell and how to actually make money as a creative entrepreneur or coach that is specifically selling services and expertise. __AI Generated SummaryIn this episode of the Messy Action Podcast, Brooke discusses the essential aspects of sales for service-based businesses, addressing common misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of building connections and understanding one's niche. She provides actionable tips for effective selling and encourages listeners to embrace rejection as part of the sales process, ultimately aiming for a fulfilling and profitable business.TakeawaysYou don't have a business if you don't sell.Sales is purely a volume game.You are your niche; share your unique story.Cultivating connections is key to sales success.Women often feel they lack permission to invest in themselves.Sales is not personal; it's about the transformation you provide.Building know, like, and trust is essential for sales.Rejection is part of the sales process; embrace it.Put out a volume of niche content to attract clients.Trust yourself to take messy action in your business.Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to Sales for Service-Based Businesses02:47 Understanding Sales Misconceptions05:51 The Importance of Niche and Volume in Sales08:59 Building Connections and Cultivating Relationships11:39 Top Tips for Effective Selling19:48 Overcoming Rejection and Embracing Sales OpportunitiesBook a call with Brooke - https://calendly.com/brookenolly/call

In this episode, Michelle and I deep dive on all things creativity, authenticity, business, vanity metrics, brand identities, Instagram do's and don'ts and her journey working with me as a client and why she came back after our first stint working together in 2020. Michelle is a designer and a coach/mentor for creatives, you can check out her work and connect with her directly below: Website: https://www.mishkustudio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mishku.studio/ If you want to join Michelle and several other "swans" in our community of business building coaches and creatives - head to https://www.skool.com/brooke/about If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to hear your key takeaways, our DM's are open ♥️

This is the second episode I've done with Amy Luttrell on the Messy Action Podcast. Amy has just completed 12 months in the Members Club and her results are unfathomable. I am SO PROUD. In this episode we did some deep dives into letting go in order to call in what you actually want, going from a $14k biz year in 2022 to making over $17k in May this year, spending $20k to move to Rarotonga with her young family, increasing prices, self worth, self love, self sabotage and the most IMPORTANT part... how she was able to make the kind of money she now makes and it's not what you've been led to believe, it starts with e and ends with s. Link to our first episode together: https://brookenolly.com/20-grief-growth-easy-5k-weeks-with-amy-luttrell/ Get in touch about Members Club 2.0: hello@brookenolly.com For more content visit: ⁠https://brookenolly.com/⁠ to subscribe Read my musings here: https://messyaction.beehiiv.com/ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@messyaction/videos⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookenolly/ Amy's Instagram: @amyluttrell_coaching

In this episode, we explore the journey of building an online coaching business, embracing selling with confidence, and valuing the transformation you provide. You'll hear about starting a coaching business without perfection, charging what you’re worth, recognising selling as an essential part of helping others and more. Key topics include closing loops for ready-to-buy clients, overcoming friction in your sales process, and connecting authentically to attract ideal clients. We also introduce the Messy Action Community, a space for driven individuals ready to go all-in on building their business authentically, whether starting out or balancing multiple commitments. This episode is a call to value your gifts, embrace selling, and take action now. Join our Messy Action Community here: https://bit.ly/4edCtFY Get in touch about Members Club 2.0: hello@brookenolly.com For more content visit: https://brookenolly.com/⁠⁠ to subscribe Read my musings here: https://messyaction.beehiiv.com/ Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@messyaction/videos⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookenolly/⁠

Lucie Dawson wears many hats, formerly a private chef to the ultra wealthy she is now the tech founder of Templa. Templa is an interactive vision board app, helping people dial in on their dream life, one entry and visualisation at a time. In this episode we talk about her experience cheffing on luxury yachts, creativity, plant medicine, her journey into the amazon, taking messy action and what makes us human. https://www.templa.app/ You can download the app on iOS. Android is coming soon. It's a true commitment to choose your dream life everyday, especially when there are tests, trials, tribulations and road blocks that make it seem all too hard. Lucie and I met in LA, when we were both living in Venice Beach in 2022, we speak of meeting kindred spirits and how it really does lighten the load on the creative path to love. Let us know what you think of the episode! You can find Lucie on Instagram @luciedawson_ and templa.app Enjoy. Timestamps: (00:03:11) Lucie’s Journey from Chef to Creative Entrepreneur (00:08:00) Building Resilience through Self-reflection and Personal Growth (00:11:23) Bridging the Gap Between Journaling and AI (00:13:15) Lucie’s Healing and Transformation (00:17:44) Exploring Ayahuasca and Personal Growth (00:28:21) How Templa helps with self check ins and authenticity (00:33:38) The importance of trust and alignment on the hero’s journey (00:34:51) The Importance of Messy Action for Self-Actualization (00:36:27) The Responsibility of Connectivity (00:46:46) Fostering Deeper Connection

In this episode I speak about why I am anti 'boss babe' culture and I am pro lifestyle alignment and living true to your values. It is an absolute marketing frenzy out there, especially if you are in the coaching and personal development industry. People have a course for just about everything these days, so the question is how do we differentiate the good from the bs? Post pandemic we're not available to be marketed to in unethical ways, we're not as interested in 'get like me' culture and we've moved into a healthy feminine energy of authenticity, rest, receptivity and flow. Hustle culture is pretty unappealing to the kinds of people I attract into my world. They're here for connection, creativity, collaboration and building ethical, sustainable businesses rooted in the principals and values they hold true. Many influencers I follow have built their businesses off the back of a MLM career and it shows. What do you think?

In this episode I get deep on the "I don't know" statement. As a 21st century species we have an issue with commitment. We experience the paradox of choice. The key to manifesting is "I don't know if it's available to me but I'm gonna go for it and do it anyway" Napoleon Hill talks about folks that are committed and those that are drifters. Don't be a drifter. Don't: Delay the inevitable Say "maybe" Say "I don't know" Say "I'm not sure" You are sure, if a knife was held to your throat, I'd say you'd know 😂 What do you desire that you don't let yourself commit to? Venus Williams says, "if you're not committed, you get anxiety. We get anxiety from not doing our best. Only you know if you're not doing your best." You know what your best feels like. Your best can only occur if you commit, not drift. Enjoy this episode. Timestamps: (0:02:04) The key to manifesting and getting what you want (0:03:41) The fear of commitment and settling (0:05:46) The importance of knowing what you deeply desire (0:08:03) The alchemist's message of following omens and synchronicities (0:10:33) The permission to change your mind and not settle (0:12:05) The 3 most important aspects of life: where you live, who you surround yourself with, and your work (0:13:43) Making a decision and committing to move towards a desired situation (0:14:20) Having a focus is key to living a successful and nourishing life (0:14:51) Write down your desired outcome and follow the signs to achieve it (0:15:24) Stay committed and keep moving forward to ensure success (0:16:02) Feel a deep sense of satisfaction when you do your best

In this episode I mention the 'famous' Marie Forleo quote: "everything is figure-outable" - meaning, if we lean in instead of lean out, the odds of us coming out on top, alleviating a lot of anxiety & being successful is pretty high. You're gonna be scared as an entrepreneur. You're gonna be scared as a new business owner. You're gonna be afraid of looking stupid on camera, of hate on the internet, of people not listening to you, of people judging you, of your work being kind of shit. Well guess what? We're all scared, of COURSE you're gonna be scared. That's the epic part of business & life, you get to be scared whilst simultaneously doing the thing anyway. I mention Brené Brown and the comfort I get from her messiness and willingness to do it all anyway, despite it feeling like a shit show at times. Ask yourself right now: what do I need? It's usually support or someone to say "you're a fu***** bada** and I know what you're made of" - we can't stay stuck for long when someone believes in us. Time stamps: 0:01:02 Facing challenges and taking action0:03:10 The solution to avoidance and inaction0:04:50 Leaning in and opting out0:08:11 Choosing ourselves and our values0:10:10 Overcoming fears and regrets0:13:02 The importance of a supportive community0:15:07 The desire for financial freedom and impact0:17:47 Changing our money mindset and beliefs0:20:21 Neutralising money and its flow For more written and video content, visit: https://brookenolly.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@messyaction/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookenolly/

In this episode I speak of 'building your version of Rome' - essentially whose life are you living? Of course, Rome wasn't built in a day, the question is what are you actually building? Are you building the wrong version of Rome? "We live within parameters we've created for ourselves for lives we don't actually want." What do you actually want? Do you know how to sharpen your self trust and intuition? Are you stuck in perfectionist inaction? Do you know what's been blocking you? You see, only you know when it's time to move on. Is it time? I address these statements and more in this episode. Books mentioned: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Lindsay C. Gibson The Pivot Year - Brianna Wiest The Messy Action Members Club is coming soon, stay tuned, swan 🦢 Timestamps: 0:01:20 Your Dream Life Won’t Be Built In A Day0:02:12 Fine-Tuning Your Intuition Through Healthy Habits0:03:11 Being The Version of Yourself That Is Required0:04:00 Overcoming Perfectionist Inaction0:04:57 The Importance of Community And Support0:05:32 Going Toward What You Want Vs. Away From What You Don’t Want0:07:00 The Importance of Finding Internal Validation0:09:32 Rejecting The Baby Boomer Way of Life And Building Your Version of ‘Rome’0:10:56 The Spiral of Overwhelm, Indecision, and Doubt0:14:42 Family Dynamics And Breaking Down Walls0:16:15 Building Your Dream Life Through Journaling, Meditation, And Forgiveness For more written and video content, visit: https://brookenolly.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@messyaction/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookenolly/