There‘s LOTS of Harry Potters Out There! - Episode 9

2021-10-05

"I feel we connect best with the healers and helpers. Those are people that are in service based businesses making an impact in the world. To do your best work you need to align with clients that you have a connection with.” – Amber Khan In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Amber Khan about: Her decision to start her own business after she and her entire team were downsized by her former employer. The place where Amber drew her courage and resilience to start her b...

In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Amber Khan about:

Her decision to start her own business after she and her entire team were downsized by her former employer.
The place where Amber drew her courage and resilience to start her business and how it keeps her focused on success.
Her unique past and overcoming trauma has allowed her to develop superpowers that allow her to zero in on people's struggles and have empathy for them.
Being self-driven and perfectionistic and just being a good person in the world despite a rocky start to life.

Key Takeaways

Having the space and freedom to work from home and raise her children has allowed Amber to do some of her best work. Being able to choose this way of life is really important.
If you have an idea for a business, go for it. Put yourself out there because you never know what it will lead to. The world needs people and talent to show up. Women are more than just moms and wives. Lean into your talents and bring them to the world.
Amber’s kids get to see what goes into having her own business and sets them up as potential entrepreneurs for the future. There are other ways to have a career and we get our kids to think differently because of what they see in us as business owners.
Having mentors is so important in helping others build confidence. Get a mentor for yourself, and mentor others when you can.
Trust your own voice, tune inward, and get grounded in your own thoughts and ideas. Let go of the negative voice in your head.

Amber Khan is Principal and CEO at SCP Marketing. She was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI where she decided to study English at Marquette University and then English-Technical Writing at UW-Milwaukee. While working toward her degree, she interned at Northwestern Mutual and Johnson Controls. She then spent time with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, serving as their Web Facilitator before relocating to Los Angeles.

During her 10 years in L.A., she worked as a content strategist for the largest legal web design company in the country and then internet giant, Yahoo!

In 2008, she decided to start her own company, SCP Marketing (which stands for a 3-phase process see, create, and promote). SCP Marketing is a Wisconsin-based creative agency that specializes in branding, marketing, content strategy, and website consulting. The agency partners with business owners; self-made leaders who are passionate, driven to help others, and committed to fulfilling their life’s work.

Amber serves on the Board of Directors for Transplant Village and is an INSIGHT Mentor, guiding high school students who have an interest in careers related to business and marketing.

She currently resides in Pewaukee, WI with her husband, two children, and their Olde English Bulldogge. Her interests include weightlifting, working out, writing, reading, baking with her kids, and uplifting people.

Connect with Amber:

Email: amber@scpmarketing.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberkhanscpmarketing

Website: http://www.scpmarketing.com/

Instagram: @amberkhanscp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amberkhanscp

Guest Resource Links:

Check out SCP Marketing’s blog at:

https://scpmarketing.com/blog/

UPLIFTING WOMEN HOSTS Kristin Strunk and Holly Teska

Your co-hosts of the UPLIFTING WOMEN PODCAST, Holly Teska & Kristin Strunk, are women who UPLIFT other women at work and in the world. Every other week they bring uplifting women guests to share their personal stories of challenge and triumph to inform and inspire their listeners. The podcast also features guests who have played a significant role in honoring women and their place in the world by serving as promoters, sponsors, and coaches to the many women in their personal and professional lives.

Join Holly and Kristin as they hear how their guests navigate the world of career aspirations, life, love, and family. Get advice from successful women who have figured out their own version of "secret sauce" to create the life they love.

Holly believes the world needs the best leaders it can build; those who demonstrate integrity, empathy, humility, vision, positivity, and confidence. This type of leader brings out the best in others and delivers outstanding results. Holly feels we need everyone to perform at 100% to making our world a better place. Holly's experience in leadership, executive coaching, and talent development is the foundation of her career. She has helped bright and motivated leaders become the very best versions of themselves. Through direct feedback, reflection, experimentation, and honest conversation, she will push you to excel at what you were called to do. Holly is especially committed to helping women navigate the choppy waters of today's fast-paced workplace and evolving world conditions but works with many different individuals and situations. She welcomes inquiries for leadership and executive coaching and speaking engagements.

Kristin's experiences have led her to the simple conclusion that leadership is simple - maybe not always easy, but simple. Her work supporting leaders in finding their voices inspired her to find her own voice in the space of employee experience and leadership development. She often hears the question that isn't being asked and is skilled at facilitating conversations and building relationships. She has helped executives lead organizational transformations involving employee engagement, technology, and the new "Future of Work."

Follow her hashtag #responsibleleadership on social media to learn more about simple things leaders can do to build relationships and have a lasting positive impact.

Website: www.upliftingwomen.net

Connect with Holly:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyTeska

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska

Instagram: https://instagram.com/HollyTeska

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Website: www.hollyteska.com

Email: holly@upliftingwomen.net

Connect with Kristin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadadvisor