The Self-Employed Life

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gayle Friend, founder of Unrestricted Intimacy, about the power of creating deep, meaningful relationships in business. Gayle redefines intimacy as more than just a romantic concept—it’s about forming deep, authentic connections with clients through shared experiences, vulnerability, and presence. We explored the often-overlooked aspects of intimacy, including the importance of recognizing what we have in common and showing up as our full selves. This episode is for anyone who wants to build stronger, next-level relationships with their clients.

Dr. Gayle Friend’s expertise is helping people stand in their power and gain the confidence to freely be their true selves and create deeply meaningful relationships. Once on the brink of a second divorce, Gayle developed a transformational process that turned her and her love life completely around. She knows what it takes to create a happy relationship and is highly successful in helping her clients replicate this in their own lives. Her wisdom shines in her keynotes, writing, and her work with clients.

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Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

"What motivates us most is the desire to become bolder versions of ourselves." This is a quote from my first book, LINGO, and I believe that to be true. With all the goals we might have, and all the rewards we can pursue, I do believe that continuing to find a bolder version of ourselves is at the heart of our motivation. In the episodes I share a few thoughts on being bold and a wonderful story from my new book, Sell to the Rich, that truly expresses boldness.

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Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Business Coach, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, and author of LINGO , The Self Employed Life and Sell to the Rich. Also, Founder of The Self-Employed Business Institute, The Exceptional Business Academy and responsible for dedicating May 4th as National Self-Employed Day on the U.S. National Calendar. Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Shaneh Woods, CEO of Prosperity First. During our conversation, we discussed the importance of understanding both the soul and science of money, and how mindset and strategy come together to shape financial success. Shaneh shares exceptional insights on breaking through financial ceilings, setting goals with an “or better” mindset, shifting limiting beliefs about money, and much more. This episode is filled with expert advice to help anyone who longs to have a better relationship with their money.

Shaneh F. Woods brings Big Money Energy!As the CEO of Prosperity First, she helps driven, heart-centered entrepreneurs 4-5X their business profits with her proprietary Money Design creation.Combining your human design, gene keys, and 28 years as an accountant and CFO, Shaneh bridges the soul and science of money.Positively changing your relationship with money, forever. Shaneh helps clients create their own Big Money Energy - making more money and having more impact with ease on their path to Prosperity.

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Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

Words have a powerful energy. In this episode I share the importance of paying attention to the energy of words and how to use the right words with careful intention to influence the results you want.

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Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Business Coach, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, and author of LINGO , The Self Employed Life and Sell to the Rich. Also, Founder of The Self-Employed Business Institute, The Exceptional Business Academy and responsible for dedicating May 4th as National Self-Employed Day on the U.S. National Calendar. Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal de

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the pleasure of speaking with two guests, Milton Pedraza and Erica Wertheim Zohar, co-authors of High Trust Worth: The New Currency of Business is Not Money, It’s Trust. We discuss the power of trust in business and why it is more important now than ever. Drawing from their experience in the luxury market, Milton and Erica break down the five pillars of building high trust and share what it really takes to both earn and keep it. We explore how businesses can stand out by making trust their foundation and how even small gestures can make a lasting impact. This episode is filled with advice for anyone who wants to grow their business with integrity.

Erica Wertheim Zohar is a distinguished entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, philanthropist, and journalist with specialized expertise in luxury brands and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). After founding a successful clothing manufacturing company, she transitioned to consulting, advising leading luxury brands on sales, marketing, and communication strategies. A former West Coast Contributing Editor for Town & Country, Erica is currently a contributing writer for Forbes and a long-standing member of YPO. Drawing from her experience as both a business leader and a UHNWI, she focuses on helping organizations build strategic, high-performance relationships with UHNWIs. Erica’s unique perspective offers invaluable insights into the luxury market, making her a sought-after speaker, advisor, and thought leader in her field.

Milton Pedraza is the founder and CEO of the Luxury Institute, a leading-edge HNW and UHNW research, consulting, and training solutions firm that has served over 1,100 luxury and premium goods and services brands in the last 22 years. With unique, unmatched expertise in emotionally intelligent luxury, Luxury Institute has helped top-tier luxury and premium brands create extraordinary customer experiences, build long-term relationships and achieve financial results. Milton is globally recognized as one of the world’s leading luxury industry experts, as well a leading private investor and entrepreneur. Milton has served on the boards of top-tier luxury brands, as well as tech startups. He is a member of the Advisory Board at The UHNW Institute and is a frequent speaker at corporate events worldwide. Prior to founding the Luxury Institute, his successful career included executive roles at PepsiCo, Colgate, Citibank and Cendant. Milton is a frequent guest speaker at Columbia, has lectured at Duke and Harvard and has been recognized as a top Latin Entrepreneur by Stanford. He has conducted business in over 120 countries and speaks several languages.

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Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.