Ep #3 - Mindful Momentum: Cultivating Success with Sharon Gutierrez
Episode Overview:
Join Cheryl Cooper as she interviews her friend and fellow entrepreneur, Sharon Gutierrez, co-founder of the SaaS platform Pretty Simple. In this insightful conversation, Sharon shares her journey from running a digital marketing agency to embracing mindfulness as a cornerstone of her entrepreneurial success. Tune in to explore the intersection of mindfulness and entrepreneurship, and learn how to cultivate a fulfilling and purpose-driven life.
Guest Bio:
Sharon Gutierrez is a serial entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and co-founder of the innovative SaaS platform Pretty Simple. With a passion for empowering solo entrepreneurs, Sharon combines her extensive experience in digital marketing with mindfulness practices to help others navigate the complexities of building a successful business.
Key Takeaways:
- Defining Mindfulness: Sharon shares her personal interpretation of mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of being present and how it serves as a foundation for her life and work.
- Sharon's Business Focus: The conversation shifts to Sharon's business, where she elaborates on her passion for marketing consulting, particularly for solo entrepreneurs, and the services she provides.
- The Power of Gratitude: Cheryl and Sharon discuss the importance of gratitude in mindfulness, with a challenge for listeners to incorporate daily gratitude practices into their lives.
- Understanding MVP (Minimum Viable Product): The conversation explores the concept of a Minimum Viable Product, with Sharon emphasizing the importance of testing ideas before full-scale development.
- The Entrepreneurial Journey: Cheryl and Sharon discuss the learning curve of entrepreneurship, highlighting the significance of being intentional in one’s business decisions.
Memorable Quotes:
- “A boundary without repercussions is just a request"
- "Mindfulness is probably the single most life-changing thing you can do, simply because it’s prioritizing and giving the space to actually just be and to exist."
Mindfulness Practices Mentioned:
- Manifest List: Sharon creates a manifest list that includes six things one wants to attract into their life, 20 things they are thankful for, and three actions to take that day to make those things happen.
- Daily Gratitude Practice: Writing down 15-20 things to be grateful for each day to cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude.
- Affirmations: Using affirmations as part of the mindfulness routine
Topic Timestamps:
[02:27-03:59] - Defining Mindfulness
[03:59-05:00] - Sharon's Business Focus
[10:02-13:28] - The Power of Gratitude
[17:14-19:59] - Understanding MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
[20:00-21:57] - The Entrepreneurial Journey
Links & Resources:
Connect with Sharon Gutierrez:
- Instagram: @sharongutierrez
- Learn more about Pretty Simple
- Visit her website
Connect with Cheryl Cooper:
- Instagram: @thecherylcooper
Call to Action:
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