In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Life Coach, Alex Ray about self-confidence. Alex Ray is a life coach who helps others in the LGBTQIA+ community overcome insecurity. He teaches bravery as a way to overcome low self-esteem, people-pleasing, and fear of failure. He's a life coach, podcaster, and doggie dad.

Life Coach, Self WorthAnn BrennanDecember 9, 2020small business owners, podcast for small business, entrepreneurship, podcast for entrepreneurs, small business connections, life coach, self confidence, selfworth, teaching bravery, lgbtqia, learn to be yourself, podcast for small business owners

Episode 92: Five M.O.N.E.Y. Keys to Freedom

In this episode of the Small Business Connections, Ann talks money and financial tips with CEO and Founder of Crusaders 4 Change, Shay Cook.

Financial CoachAnn BrennanNovember 9, 2020financial coach, financial counselor, money management, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for small business owners, small business connections, warrior music foundation

Episode 91: Work ON Your Business, Not IN It

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Jonathan Kiekbusch, a life long entrepreneur and Founder of SEOButler, The i2W Agency and the WeRCMO.

Business Operations, Growing Your Business, Business StrategistAnn BrennanNovember 4, 2020business recruiting strategy, examining your business portfolio, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for small business owners, sop, stakeholders, standard operating procedures, time utilization

Episode 90: Depression Doesn't Always Look Sad

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks about how depression doesn't always look sad with The Mental Health Comedian, Motivational Speaker, and TEDx Talk Trainer, Frank King. As a suicide prevention and postvention speaker, Frank has been on TEDx Talk several times. As a keynote speaker, he talks with companies and meets with their teams about mental health, suicide prevention and postvention. He talks about the serious side and also adds some humor to educate people in knowing the signs of depression and the importance of speaking up about mental health.

Business Owners, Entrepreneur Life, Mental Health, TEDx Talk CoachAnn BrennanNovember 2, 2020burgers and bands for suicide prevention, chronic suicide ideation, depression lies, frank king, mental health, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for small business owners, purpose and passion, qpr, selfcare, suicide postvention, suicide prevention, tedx talk, the mental health comedian

Episode 86: Why You Should Be Your 1st Priority

As entrepreneurs, we spend so much time taking care of others. Whether we are taking care of our employees, our customers, or our families, our days are spent focusing on anything but ourselves. In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses why you need to make you and your health your number one priority with Janis Isaman of My Body Couture.

Well Being, Small Business WellbeingAnn BrennanOctober 19, 2020effective entrepreneurs, exercise for wellness, full body sustainability, movement techniques, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for small business owners, wellness

Epsiode 85: Master the 4 Intangible Secrets For Massive Influence

In this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann discusses how to Master the 4 Intangible Secrets for Massive Influence with Dean Forbes, the High Impact Coach of Xpertmastery.com. With over 20 years of experience, Dean knows the feeling in your gut telling you, I want to help others. Dean helps people focus on influence to raise their level of impact.

Episode 84: 5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur

In this episode of Small Business Connections with Ann Brennan, Ann discusses the 5 Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur with Arthie Moore, joining us from South Africa. Arthie developed two successful international companies.

Leadership Training, Entrepreneur LifeAnn BrennanOctober 12, 2020building values, celebrating humanity, compassionate leader, diversity and inclusion, diversity values, inclusion values, intentionality, leadership programs, podcast for entrepreneurs, podcast for small business owners, respect, successful mindset, the learning revolution, south africa, compassion