The Laptop Lifestyle with Alexis Teichmiller

McKenna Bleu is the fashion blogger and trend setter behind McKennaBleu.com. Starting her blog just over four years ago, she has built a successful full time business and grown her social following to over 200,000 people. With a motto of Work Hard, Stay Humble, she has grown her brand and business to fuel her creative passion. McKenna has worked with brands like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Sephora, Target, Kate Spade and more. It’s a true honor to have her on the show because McKenna is the woman who inspired me to start my blog two years ago! In this episode, you will learn when to take the leap from full time day job to full time entrepreneur, how to create a brand that’s authentic to who you are, and how to make a full time living as a blogger.

Elana Jadallah is the girl boss behind ElanaLoo Consulting, which consists of social media consulting, digital marketing and content creation. Her heart lies in making authentic relationships, inspiring genuine connections & learning about this world from varied perspectives. She has worked with brands like Urban Outfitters, Free People, Elite Daily, Lululemon, Darling Magazine, and Old Navy. Elana is a visual storytelling creative entrepreneur, with a unique understanding of how to connect entrepreneurs with their ideal audience through online marketing. By advising small businesses on how to strategically and creatively use their online platforms, she strives to bring intention to the social space, help brands bring their aesthetic to life and build an online community surrounding their brand. In this episode, you will learn the value of being authentic and setting boundaries online, clarifying how you can make money from your creative passion while traveling at the same time, and the importance of profitability over popularity when it comes to building a success business.

Brandon Wynn is an International Gold Medal Athlete, Men’s Senior National Gymnastics Team Member, Olympic Trial Competitor, and online fitness entrepreneur of Brandon Wynn Gym. Recruited to Ohio State University, he graduated with 6 All Americans, 2 NCAA medals, and 2 Big 10 medals. For the last 7 years, Brandon has been a member of the U.S. Men's National Gymnastics Team and is now team captain. He has been on 3 World Championship Teams and is one of only two gymnasts to ever win a medal on the Still Rings in a world or Olympic competition. In his online courses, Brandon creates different nutrition and fitness plans for people of all different fitness abilities and technical levels. He wants to empower his clients to live healthier, fuller lives and feels inspired by how his clients positively influence the people in their lives. Seeing transformation in his clients, mentally and physically, is what makes Brandon feel fulfilled in his career as an entrepreneur. In this episode, you will learn the true grit it takes to build discipline in life and business, the value of creating an action plan to accomplishing your goals, and how to get crystal clear on what your passion is.

John Meese is a professional blogger, podcaster, course creator, and co-founder of Notable Themes, a premium WordPress theme provider. John built an email list of 250 email subscribers in 30 days. He had a product launch period of 10 days and made $10,000 of his first launch. In 2015, he made the same amount of money in his online business as he did in his full time job at Chick-Fil-A. With a philosophy of “Always Be Teaching,” John now builds courses teaching others how to build a successful blog and business online. In this episode, you will learn how to earn a real living online, the importance of diversifying your income as an entrepreneur, and how to stay authentic online as you gain success.

Alexis Andra is the creative genius behind The Shift Creative. The Shift Creative is a custom installation, event design, and styling business based in Southern California. Her goal is to create original art pieces that have not been executed before. Alexis has worked with brands like Crate and Barrel, Nike Women, 100 Layer Cake, Gwyneth Paltrow, Yellow Conference and many more. Her artistic process is rooted in letting creativity happen without trying to force it. In this episode, you will learn how to create a business and life with intention, creating partnerships with authority instead of desperation, and why it’s important to not put your worth in social media.

When 450 entrepreneurs and wave makers get together in one room, magic happens. That's the only way I can accurately describe my week at The Summit of Greatness in Columbus, OH. The Summit was organized by the one and only Lewis Howes, NYT best-selling author and podcaster of The School of Greatness. This last minute trip turned into a life changing experience that I will never forget. I met people with dreams bigger than mine that challenged me to think bigger and love who I am. The conference featured incredible speakers Stacy London, Matthew Hussey, Kyle Maynard, and many more. On this #SoloCast, I share with you a few take aways from my favorite speakers , my overall big personal takeaway and a pretty big challenge for you! Grab a pen and paper because it's about to get real!

Kelsey Chapman is the boss lady behind Radiant Magazine, an online magazine built around women sharing wisdom with each other in all the areas of life. Her personal blog, KelseyChapman.com, has been wildly successful as she shares a mixture of her own passions, adventures, and lifestyle. As a blogger, entrepreneur, and social media consultant, Kelsey strives to create moments and opportunities to inspire people to see their worth and find their voice. She is extremely passionate about empowering women, building connection, and extending a gracious hand to one another. After writing at her personal blog, she felt she could carry out Radiant Magazine to a greater extent by forming a team of fantastic women to write about everything ranging from music, beauty, relationships, discipleship and the in-between! In this episode, you will learn how to grow as a leader by watching and learning from the people around you, when to know when to walk away from relationships and careers that no longer serve your greater mission, the pros and cons of entering into business with friends, and how to do the hard work when relationships get tough in life and business.

Jake Kelfer is the Amazon bestselling author of Elevate Beyond, a high energy inspirational speaker, and the creator of a blog, Fundamental Mindset. The purpose of his blog is to help motivate and foster new ways of thinking on the journey to success. His time working with the LA Lakers inspired him to write his first book on high performance athletes and entrepreneurs, which is now being used as curriculum in California Universities. Jake combines lessons from successful athletes and entrepreneur with his own experiences to teach you how to discover a career you are passionate about, become a champion networker, and use resume, interview and social media strategies to stand out from your peers and colleagues.  In this episode, you will learn the inside view of a successful millennial mindset, the importance of creating a consistent daily morning routine, the process and strategy behind writing your first book ,and how to use social media to stand out in the job market.

Ashley Reale is the super woman behind Love Everywhere. This company started based upon one question 7 years ago, “What if one tiny act of kindness could change a life?” So Ashley started to share love with strangers through hidden notes of encouragement, leaving these notes behind everywhere she went. In 2014, she launched a website, and, with the help of a team of 25 ambassadors located across the US and internationally around the globe over 8,000 notes have now been distributed worldwide. Due to the outpouring of support for the social project, Love Everywhere launched a shop of hand-crafted, inspirational items; and will release a new item each month for the next year. In this episode, you will learn how to turn passion into profit, the importance of building a positive team culture, the power authenticity can have in your life, and how to use social media ambassadors to grow your brand.

A fashion blogger and an entrepreneur, Amelia Leach knows what it’s like to build something from the ground up. She created her style blog, Amelia Styles, in 2014 as a way to share her enduring passion for style, writing, and thirst for fashion. Her new clothing line, Amelia Styles, is centered around her personal sense of style that focuses on classic meets modern, ready to wear street fashion. Feminine ease and simplicity are tenets of my personal style, and she loves challenging herself to create looks that appear unintended, yet refined. In this episode, you will learn the basics of blog branding, how to stay authentic to your style, the transformation from being a follower in the market place to becoming a leader, and the sacrifices it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.

Kelsey's work goes beyond producing exceptional photos. She aims to make every person she works with feel comfortable and connected with others. A joyful community builder, Kelsey aims to translate the personal connection she creates within people to each of her photos. Kelsey specializes in portraits, fashion, and travel. Her work has been featured in ELLE Magazine, The Everygirl, US Weekly, The New York Times, and Redbook. She is behind the camera for some of Nashville's most influential bloggers including Moriah Murrell, Velvet's Edge, Nutrition Stripped, and Happily Grey. In this episode, Kelsey takes you on her journey as a photographer as she finding a community that uplifts and inspires her. You will learn the importance of community, self-care, and how to establish strong business relationships with brands.

Olivia Muenter is the Fashion and Beauty Editor of Bustle. With over 10 million monthly unique visitors, this online magazine provides a fresh spin on news, entertainment, fashion, beauty, lifestyle and any and all subjects that concern women. After graduating college from the University of Florida, Olivia moved to New York City to begin her career at Bustle where she primarily writes about fashion and beauty alongside creating shareable Pinterest content. With a viral article under her belt, this inspiring woman spends her time creating content that educates, inspires, and entertains women around the world. In this episode, Olivia will share the hustle it took her to land a job right out of college at one of the largest online women's magazines, how to find your voice as a writer, and why it's important to stay grounded.

Brooke Webb is the babe behind the style blog, KBStyled. Not only is she a wife, a mom of two, and a Vice President of HR for one of the largest banks in America, but also has an extremely successful blog too. She has collaborated with brands like Nordstrom, Coach, Dove Hair Care, Vera Bradley, and New York and Company along with many others. In this episode we break down how to set boundaries between work life balance, The misconceptions of blogging, the truth of real hustle, how to make money blogging, tips on how to grow your Instagram following, and strategies for collaborating with the brands.

Chelsea Briche is the girlboss behind the lifestyle blog, The Millennial Miss. The mission? To be an active landing spot for the twenty-somethings who are fearlessly stumbling into the real world while hustling to land that dream job. In this episode, you will learn how to narrow down your personal brand, how media appearances help you build awareness, the importance of never settling, and how to embrace the struggle of being an entrepreneur.

Larz May is a digital storyteller. Creative Director and Boss Lady behind Livin Like Larz and Half The Story, she creates social media content strategies for brands and individuals around the world. In this episode, you will learn how to embrace and learn from failure, what it means to hustle your way to the top, and an inside look of a 22 year old entrepreneurial lifestyle.