Jump Start Your Joy

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.