Live with Laura
Join us LIVE first Wednesday of every month at 10AM (MST)
Energizing the Entrepreneurial Mindset
Hosted by Laura Dunkley - Fractional CMO at Acorn Studio Marketing & GRWE Advisor.
In each episode, we connect with entrepreneurs, advisors, and community leaders who are building businesses and creating impact — all while navigating the real challenges of entrepreneurship. Expect authentic stories, practical takeaways, and meaningful conversations that spark new ideas and fuel your journey. Join us to energize your next move!
Location: Streaming LIVE on LinkedIn
Date: First Wednesday of every month
Time: 10:00-10:30 AM (Mountain Time)
Register: See below for upcoming events & recordings.👇
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Join us immediately afterward for a GRWE Member VIP Backstage Session — a private 30-min discussion with Dorothy where you can ask questions, share experiences, go deeper, and get personalized advice. Access with your regular weekly Zoom link.
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Topic: AI for Entrepreneurs: Where to Start
Tuesday, March 4 | 10 AM (MT) / 12 PM (ET)
👉 Register / Watch Replay on LinkedIn
AI is everywhere right now. How are entrepreneurs using it? What’s working? What’s getting in the way? And where should you start if you’re just beginning?
Join us on March 4 for another episode of Energizing the Entrepreneurial Mindset, where I’ll be sitting down with AI Coach Sammy Paley to explore what it truly looks like to use AI inside your business — beyond the hype and into real-world application.
We’ll explore the realities of AI adoption — the curiosity, the hesitation, the mindset barriers, and the practical ways founders are saving time, gaining clarity, and building momentum with the right tools.
Connect with Sam on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammy-paley-aypwithsp/
See our past events.
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Topic: Beyond Task Management: How to Hire (and Keep) a Proactive Admin
Behind every great business is an organized, proactive admin — but finding (and keeping) that kind of support can feel impossible.
On November 12 , Sherry Tholenaer, Fractional Executive Assistant and Founder of ProsperUs Business, joined me live.
With over 25 years of experience supporting executives, recruiting admin talent, and mentoring EAs to thrive, Sherry understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs face when building administrative support that actually works.
We’ll dig into the real-world struggles of delegation, communication, and trust — and explore practical insights from Sherry’s 6-Step Framework for Hiring a Proactive Admin. She’ll share stories and examples from the field, offering advice that applies whether you’re a solopreneur hiring your first assistant or leading a growing team.
This conversation will help you rethink the role of administrative support in your business — and show you how the right person can become one of your greatest strategic assets.
About Sherry:
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Topic: The Mindset of the Profitable Entrepreneur: Why Revenue Isn’t Enough
What if growing your revenue is actually hurting your profit?
Join me on November 5 (10AM MST) for a LinkedIn Live conversation with Tom Birchall, Profitability Coach, founder of Mavericks Business Academy, and host of The Profitable Maverick podcast.
Tom brings 40+ years of experience building and scaling businesses (including one to $25M in revenue) — and he’s helping entrepreneurs rethink the way they grow.
We’ll dive into,
Why profits stay flat even as revenue grows
The mindset shifts that separate hustlers from healthy business owners
What early-stage founders need to get right from day one
How to uncover (and stop) profit leaks
Whether you're just starting or scaling fast, this conversation will challenge the way you think about growth — and give you tools to build a business that actually pays you back.
About Tom Birchall:
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Topic: Money Boundaries: Keeping Business and Personal Finances Separate is Key to Success
Are your business and personal finances all tangled up? You're not alone — and it's one of the most common mistakes new entrepreneurs make.
Join us on Wednesday, Oct 29 at 10AM (MT) for Energizing the Entrepreneurial Mindset, where Wes Simpson, Certified International Finance Coach and founder of Lighthouse Capital Finance, will help us untangle the mess and set the stage for smarter financial decisions.
In this live session, we’ll explore:
Why separating business and personal accounts is crucial
Which business accounts you really need (and why)
How to set up your financial systems for long-term clarity and success
Tools and habits to help young entrepreneurs stay in control of their money
If you've ever wondered whether your money setup is holding your business back — or just want to feel more financially organized — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Connect with Wes:
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Topic: Imposter Syndrome Disarmed
In this live and dynamic conversation, I was joined by Dorothy Bossé, Empowerment Coach and founder of Inspired by Choice. Dorothy shared stories, tips and perspectives that helped us disarm Imposter Syndrome in our minds, to allow us to move forward with confidence (and a sense of humour?) in our business, and our lives. As fellow entrepreneurs, we shared personal experiences, real-life scenarios, and simple insights you can apply right away.
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About Dorothy Bossé:
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Topic: Speak with Purpose, Listen with Intention
In this first episode of Energizing the Entrepreneurial we are joined by Executive Coach Melinda East to explore how entrepreneurs can lead with clarity and confidence through purposeful speaking and intentional listening.
Learn how to:
Build trust through strategic communication
Use the “Entrepreneurial Loop” to adapt and lead authentically
Strengthen your voice, brand, and impact
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Connect with Melinda East
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