Real Good Company

Our co-host Caitlin released her very own book just last week (congrats!), so who better to have on the podcast to celebrate than bestselling author and writing coach extraordinaire, Allison Fallon? Ally (or as hosts Allison and Caitlin call her, the “midwife for books”) knows what it takes to turn thoughts and experiences into a book, having coached hundreds of authors writing their own books. She’s also the founder of her very own real good company, Find Your Voice, an online education platform for writers. In today's episode, Caitlin shares what it was like to write a book during one of the most hectic times of her life and how Ally helped her to organize her ideas through the “Book in a Day” process. Ally breaks down how she went from being a writing coach to leading her own company of writing coaches and online programs.

Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company! Find out more about Ally Fallon’s company Find Your Voice at findyourvoice.com and tune in to her podcast. 

Don't forget to order your copy of You Are the Key: Turning Imperfections into Purpose!

In today’s episode, we look into the world of executive coaching with Jason Jaggard by asking why everyone should have a mentor and how to best nurture leader’s dreams for change. Jason is a top-tier executive coach and founder of his own coaching firm, Novus Global. Allison, Caitlin, and Jason discuss their favorite pieces of advice (and their not-so-favorites), how to challenge leaders to go beyond what they think they are capable of, and how to effectively hone your leadership personality style. Jason drops some truth bombs and inspires us to keep pursuing our passions, even if we may not succeed in the traditional sense. Plus, we can't stop singing songs from the movie Frozen (Do you want to build a snowman? Or is it just us?)

Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company! You can find Jason on Instagram @jaggard_, Twitter @jjaggard, and visit his website at jasonjaggard.com. 

Julia Lipton, Founder of Awesome People Ventures and Awesome People List, chats with host Allison Trowbridge about how she got involved in the venture capital space, the origin of the Awesome People name and concept, and advice for entrepreneurs and job-seekers during COVID-19. Julia gives us a behind the scenes look at how her fund supports founders in health and wellness and the trends she’s seeing in the venture capital space. Though we’re in uncertain times in business, investing, and otherwise, Julia shares what gives her hope for the future and why she thinks we’ll come out of this pandemic stronger than ever. 

Subscribe to Julia’s weekly Awesome People list at AwesomePeopleList.substack.com and follow her on twitter @julialipton.

Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Today, Founder and CEO of Darling Media and Editor in Chief of Darling Magazine, Sarah Dubbeldam (@ladydubbs, @darling), joins our hosts to speak on the importance of celebrating women, defining your mission, and building an authentic brand. Sarah truly embodies the name of the podcast: Real Good Company. From the initial vision behind the company to the challenges of growing Darling Media for over a decade, Sarah has truly experienced all aspects of building a relatable and powerful brand for women who found themselves lacking representation in media. Sarah shares how she navigates the constantly changing media landscape and how she uses brand partnerships to tell stories that inspire the Darling community.

Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Today our hosts ask an important question: what does the current pandemic make possible both in business and in our personal lives? While we have witnessed the many negative effects of COVID-19, there are also countless opportunities that can come from this time, from connecting with family and friends to adjusting our priorities and finding new ways to run our businesses. Allison and Caitlin catch up on how they're doing in the current climate and share some resources, including ways to support local businesses and advice on how to apply for a loan. They’re joined for segments with Kyle Westaway who speaks on how the CARES Act may be able to help you and your business, as well as Desiree Buchanan who shares the inspiring work she is doing with her company, PopLinen. 

Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

Resources discussed in today’s episode include:

• The Entrepreneur's COVID-19 Playbook by Kyle Westaway: A free 40-page guide to stimulus money, tax breaks and legal tips to survive and thrive during the pandemic.
• PopLinen
• Calm
• Copper
• MasterClass
• Wellborn Lifestyles
• BookShop.org
• Camp Hello Bello
• Luminosity
• Naked on Cashmere

It’s Allison’s turn as interviewee in this episode as Caitlin asks Allison about her experience working in the non-profit space, her time at Oxford where she pursued her MBA, and how her company, Copper, evolved from an effort to disrupt the publishing industry to an entire social mission to help cure loneliness through book clubs. Allison shares why mentors have been a critical part of her journey as an entrepreneur, and her perspective on how technology can be used to ultimately make us more human and more deeply connected. Copper will launch this Spring! You can learn more about Copper’s mission by visiting MeetCopper.com or following @MeetCopper. 

Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company!

A big thank you to the sponsor of today's episode, EveryPlate! To learn more and sign up, visit EveryPlate.com. 

On our first official episode, we get to know one of the amazing hosts of Real Good Company: Caitlin Crosby Benward! She shares the inspiration behind her company and the journey that led her to ultimately found what is now The Giving Keys movement. Caitlin is candid about her struggles to find work-life balance while running a business and gives advice for those who may be starting their own companies.

The hosts also discuss their motivation behind starting a podcast and why they decided on the name "Real Good Company." Plus, Caitlin teases her soon-to-be-released book and what unexpected books she's reading right now.

Get to know our hosts on Instagram @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge. Please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that we can stay in Real Good Company! 

Introducing Real Good Company, a show about real people building great companies that make a big impact. Each week hosts Caitlin & Allie go behind the scenes to get the good, the bad, and the ugly so you can become a better leader and gain fresh wisdom for both your personal and professional life.

Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe, and always remember to stay in real good company. 

And follow the hosts @CaitlinCrosby and @AllieBridge

See you April 7!