Meant for More with Kristina Gazi

Welcome to Meant For More: Elevated Business & Life with Kristina Gazi 🎙️ Your work may be great — but if you’re hiding behind it, people may never understand who you are, what you stand for, or why they should choose you. In this episode, Kristina Gazi sits down with Anna Ong — Business Storytelling & Communication Expert to explore why your work needs a voice, and why you need to be the one giving it that voice. Anna, a former banker turned storyteller and the founder of What’s Your Story Slam, shares practical lessons on using storytelling to build visibility, communicate your value, connect with your audience, and make your business more memorable. From the 5 C’s of storytelling to knowing which personal experiences to share, this conversation is packed with insights for founders, coaches, experts, and anyone building a personal brand. ✨ In This Episode Why your work can't speak for itself unless you give it a voice The 5 C's of powerful storytelling: Context, Catalyst, Challenges, Climax & Conclusion Why every founder has stories worth telling The difference between sharing your scars and your wounds How vulnerability can build trust and credibility Why not every piece of content needs to sell Why your lived experience makes your story impossible to copy What AI can — and can't — replace in storytelling ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Your Work Doesn’t Speak for You — You Do 03:52 — Why You Need to Be the Voice of Your Work 07:53 — The 5 C’s of Great Storytelling 19:01 — The Stories Every Founder Needs 20:14 — Share Your Scars, Not Your Wounds 43:16 — AI vs. Human Storytelling 🎤 Meet Anna Ong Anna Ong — Business Storytelling & Communication Expert Anna is a former banker turned storyteller and the founder of What’s Your Story Slam, Singapore’s largest and longest-running storytelling show. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-ong/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaongstoryteller/ 🌐 Website: https://www.anna-ong.com/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo1TcSE-kwDmcSdw9rnwyYA 🎭 What’s Your Story Slam Grand Slam The What’s Your Story Slam Grand Slam is happening 22 January 2027 at Esplanade, with the theme “The Audacity.” The event brings together previous Story Slam winners, with the audience voting for the winner. 🔗 Connect with Kristina Gazi Join the She’s Got a Business community: https://nas.io/shes-got-a-business Want to be a guest speaker on Meant For More? Reach out through the She’s Got a Business community or connect with Kristina directly. 💬 Enjoyed the Episode? What story are you hiding behind your work? Share your biggest takeaway in the comments, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to tell their story. ✨

Welcome to Meant For More: Elevated Business & Life with Kristina Gazi 🎙️ Are you working hard on your business but still feel like you're not moving forward? In this episode, Kristina shares 5 tried-and-tested ways people stay stuck, make no money, and get nowhere — and the patterns that may be quietly holding your business back. From waiting until you feel completely ready to giving up when something doesn’t work, these are common behaviours that can keep entrepreneurs stuck in the same cycle. In this episode, Kristina covers: ✨ Why trusting every thought your mind gives you can keep you stuck ✨ Why certainty only comes through action ✨ What to do when your first attempt doesn't work ✨ Why getting comfortable feedback isn't always helpful ✨ Why trying new things and having the right mentor can accelerate growth ✨ The importance of feedback, community and different perspectives in business ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — 5 ways to stay stuck in business 00:52 — #1 Trust your mind completely 02:27 — #2 Wait for certainty before you act 04:05 — #3 Give up when it doesn’t work 06:05 — #4 Only ask people who make you feel good 08:20 — #5 Never try anything new 09:27 — The 5 patterns keeping you stuck 10:00 — Final thoughts & reflection 🚀 Ready to Build Your Business? If you’re looking for a space to grow, get feedback on your offers, and build with proven marketing frameworks, check out Idea to Profit. ✨ Idea to Profit Glow Framework Learn how to build your visibility, create offers that sell, develop your digital presence, grow your audience, and bring people into your sales funnel. 👉 Join Idea to Profit: https://idetoprofitglowinbalance.lovable.app 💬 Join the Conversation Did one of these 5 points hit a little too close to home? 😅 Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments — or share the question this episode raised for you. And if you know someone who’s feeling stuck in their business, send them this episode. ❤️ 🔗 Connect with Kristina Gazi Join the She’s Got a Business community: https://nas.io/shes-got-a-business Want to be a guest speaker on Meant For More? Reach out through the She’s Got a Business community or connect with Kristina directly. 👍 Like this episode 💬 Leave a comment 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on business, visibility, mindset and growth.

Welcome to Meant for More: Elevated Business & Life with Kristina Gazi — the podcast for ambitious women ready to build a business and life that feels truly aligned. 🚨 Still looking for your first client? This episode is for you. Starting a business is exciting… until you realize you actually need someone to pay you. 😅 In this solo episode, Kristina answers one of the biggest questions new entrepreneurs, coaches, and experts ask: “How do I find and sign my first client?” After working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, Kristina shares the strategies that worked for her, her clients, and her mentees — including how she found some of her own first clients. And the best part? You don't need a huge audience, thousands of followers, or a perfect website to get started. 💬 5+1 Ways to Find Your First Client • Tell everyone what problem you solve and that you're looking for clients • Become a go-to person inside communities where your ideal clients already are • Use Instagram, LinkedIn, and genuine DMs to build relationships • Become a guest speaker at other people's events and communities • Create small focus groups with your ideal clients • 🎙️ Bonus: Become a guest speaker on a podcast Kristina also explains why building trust and recognition comes before trying to sell, and how consistently showing up can create opportunities that may not convert immediately — but can lead to clients months later. 🔥 What You'll Learn • How to clearly communicate the transformation you deliver • Where to look for your first clients when you don't have an audience • How to use communities and social media for lead generation • Why speaking opportunities can turn into clients • How focus groups can help you practice, build confidence, and attract clients • Why relationships often create better opportunities than cold selling ⏱️ Key Timestamps 00:00 – The biggest question: how do you find your first client? 01:00 – Strategy #1: Tell everyone what you do 02:27 – Strategy #2: Become a go-to person in communities 04:28 – Strategy #3: Instagram, LinkedIn & genuine DMs 05:00 – Strategy #4: Become a guest speaker 06:17 – Why opportunities can take time to convert 06:40 – Strategy #5: Create your own focus group 08:22 – Bonus: Become a podcast guest ✨ Ready to Build Your Business? Idea to Profit — New Cohort Starts 4 September 2026 Kristina's Idea to Profit Glow Framework helps you build your visibility, create offers that sell, develop your digital presence, grow your audience, and bring people into your sales funnel. 👉 Join Idea to Profit: https://idetoprofitglowinbalance.lovable.app 🌍 Join She’s Got a Business Build your business alongside a global community of ambitious women entrepreneurs. She’s Got a Business, founded by Kristina Gazi, brings women together to learn, connect, grow, and build their businesses. 👉 Join the community: https://nas.io/shes-got-a-business 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on the Podcast? Are you an entrepreneur, expert, coach, or business owner with a story or expertise to share? If you'd like to explore becoming a guest on Meant for More with Kristina Gazi, reach out to the She’s Got a Business team through the community or contact Kristina directly. ▶️ Connect with Kristina Instagram (Personal): @kristina_gazi_ Instagram (She’s Got A Business): @shesgotabusiness 💡 What's your biggest challenge when it comes to finding your first client? Leave a comment — Kristina would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Meant for More: Elevated Business & Life with Kristina Gazi. This podcast is where we explore what it truly means to build an extraordinary life and business — with honest conversations, practical strategies, and real experiences around career, business, wealth, relationships, and personal growth. 💡 Monetizing your knowledge sounds easy… until you spend months creating something nobody buys. If you're a coach, consultant, expert, creator, or someone thinking about turning your knowledge into a business, watch this episode before you start creating your next course, program, or digital product. In this solo episode, Kristina breaks down how to assess, prioritize, test, and price your business ideas — especially when you have too many ideas and don't know which one to pursue. Her biggest lesson? First sell. Then create. Instead of spending months perfecting a course or digital product before knowing whether there's demand, Kristina explains how to test your idea quickly, validate willingness to pay, and use real market feedback to shape what you create. She also shares how to think about pricing based on transformation and value, rather than simply the time it takes you to create something. 💬 Episode Highlights • How to choose between multiple business ideas • The 5+ factors to evaluate before monetizing your knowledge • Why vague expertise doesn't sell — specific problems do • Why real sales are the strongest form of market validation • How to price based on transformation, not your time 🔥 What You'll Learn • How to test a business idea before investing months into it • Why competition can actually validate your idea • How to turn your expertise into a teachable framework • Why you should identify your audience before creating an offer • How to avoid creating products nobody wants • Why “first sell, then create” can save you time and money • How to build an ecosystem of offers instead of relying on one product • How to approach high-ticket pricing with more confidence ⏱️ Key Timestamps 00:00 – How to monetize your knowledge strategically 02:37 – How to choose the right business idea 06:39 – 3 key factors: problem, proof & willingness to pay 09:09 – Speed, teachability & knowing your audience 13:39 – Scalability: don't become the bottleneck 14:30 – The biggest mistake: creating before selling 17:38 – How to ethically test and launch your first offer 19:00 – How to price based on transformation 22:19 – Building an ecosystem of offers 24:42 – Final advice for turning knowledge into profit ✨ Ready to Turn Your Idea Into Profit? If you have an idea for a course, digital product, program, or knowledge-based business, Idea to Profit helps you move from idea to a validated, sellable offer. 👉 Explore the Glow Framework / Idea to Profit: https://idea-to-profit-glow-in-balance.circle.so/c/the-glow-guide-to-creating-irresistible-offers/ 🌍 Join She’s Got a Business Want to build your business alongside a community of ambitious women entrepreneurs? Join She’s Got a Business, founded by Kristina Gazi, and connect with a global community of women building, growing, and monetizing their businesses. 👉 Join the She’s Got a Business community: https://nas.io/shes-got-a-business ▶️ Connect with Kristina Instagram (Personal): @kristina_gazi_ Instagram (She’s Got A Business): @shesgotabusiness Facebook: She’s Got A Business 💡 If this episode helped you rethink your business idea: • Subscribe • Like the video • Comment with the business idea you're thinking about monetizing • Share this episode with another coach, expert, or entrepreneur

Welcome back to Meant for More: Elevated Business & Life with Kristina Gazi. After a short break, we're back with conversations that challenge the way you think, live, and build your business. This podcast is for anyone ready to elevate their relationships, career, business, wealth, and wellbeing through honest conversations, practical strategies, and inspiring stories from experts around the world. 🚨 Ladies, this is another masterclass episode. If you've ever felt stuck because you're waiting for the perfect moment… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Kristina sits down with Dr. Sarah NAMI Ahn — Spiritual Scientist and PhD in Neuroscience. After surviving two tumors, years of chronic pain, and rebuilding her life from the ground up, Sarah discovered how ancient healing practices and modern neuroscience can work together to help us heal, regulate our nervous system, and reconnect with our purpose. Together, they explore one of the biggest obstacles holding so many women back: Perfectionism. Why do we wait until everything feels perfect before we start? Why are we so afraid of making mistakes? And what if the life you're meant to build only begins when you're willing to let go? This conversation blends science, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and personal growth into practical lessons you can apply to your business and your everyday life. 💬 Episode Highlights • Why perfectionism keeps so many women stuck • How neuroscience explains mindset, emotions, and neuroplasticity • The surprising connection between gratitude, healing, and resilience • Why taking imperfect action creates momentum • How to discover your purpose without having everything figured out 🔥 What You'll Learn From This Episode • How to let go of perfectionism without lowering your standards • Why your thoughts shape your brain through neuroplasticity • The difference between control and surrender • How optimism creates more opportunities in business and life • Why manifestation still requires action • How to reframe failure as part of your growth journey • Why your previous career is never wasted—and how to use it as your unfair advantage • The importance of managing your energy while building a business ⏱️ Key Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Dr. Sarah & her remarkable journey 10:00 – Chronic pain, healing & discovering ancient modalities 18:50 – Perfectionism, entrepreneurship & learning to let go 33:00 – Manifestation, mindset & why action still matters 46:00 – Neuroplasticity, gratitude & the science of positive thinking 55:00 – Finding your purpose and embracing career changes 1:13:00 – Family support, identity & building a business with confidence 1:18:00 – Personal branding, purpose & final reflections 🎤 Guest — Dr. Sarah NAMI Ahn Spiritual Scientist | PhD in Neuroscience Follow Sarah: Instagram @onnami @onnami.art @onnami.spiritual @stardustsociety.sg LinkedIn Dr. Sarah NAMI Ahn 🎨 Join Sarah's NuraLuma™ Art Meditation Workshop https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYKb-ErIpcvei92B2NmV35DajIgxSZ1Y5R7RDmQCXWDZ9LMA/viewform 📖 Read Sarah's featured story: https://www.glowedit.io/post/styled-in-strength-how-cancer-survivor-sarah-nami-ahn-reclaimed-her-life-after-two-tumours 🎙️ Listen to more conversations with Sarah: https://youtu.be/RTUTXp3yrSc?si=q9BP30mrLuPWDDz6 https://youtu.be/wT-iePgMejM?si=rI8JYh1mwlSACHP7 🌍 Join She’s Got a Business Ready to build a business with more clarity, confidence, and community? Join She’s Got a Business, founded by Kristina Gazi, and connect with ambitious women entrepreneurs from around the world. 👉 https://nas.io/shes-got-a-business ▶️ Connect with Kristina Instagram (Personal): @kristina_gazi_ Instagram (She’s Got A Business): @shesgotabusiness Facebook: She’s Got A Business 💡 If this episode inspired you: • Subscribe for weekly conversations on business, mindset, and personal growth • Like this video • Comment: What's one area of your life where perfectionism is holding you back? • Share this episode with someone who's waiting for the "perfect" time to start