Ellyvated Business Essentials with Elly

Hi Reader, Have you ever gotten advice like this? Hone in, but not too much.Be broad, but stay specific.Make it simple, but don’t lose depth. …cool cool cool 🙃 As someone with an AuDHD brain wired for patterns, I get it. I see connections everywhere, but even I still need help teasing out which direction makes the most sense right now. That’s why I’ll always advocate for co-strategy. Not just thinking, but thinking with someone who gets how you work and what you’re building. Because most...

Hi Reader, Earlier this year, I joined the Milestone Circles program—an accelerator for women entrepreneurs—and it couldn’t have come at a better time. I was right in the middle of a pivot (although I didn’t know it). After years of serving as a behind-the-scenes operator (Hand of the Queen energy 🫡), I knew something had to shift. Not just in my business model, but in how I saw myself as a leader. I’ve been the backbone of this business for years. Maybe you have too. And what I’ve...

Hi Reader, We’re nearly halfway through the year—and with Tanabata around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect, plan, and move with intention. ✨ Earlier this year, I took my first real, out-of-the-country vacation in a long time. And while it wasn’t all play (I did carve out time to support my team’s growth), I didn’t work in the business. Could you tell I was gone? Probably not… hehehe. 😉 Why? Because I built systems that allowed my business to keep running—not forever, but for three...

Hi Reader, In January, I said I’d be taking my first REAL vacation in a long time—and guess what? I did it. Three. Whole. Weeks.No client calls. No last-minute emergencies. No late-night emails. Just rest, family, and a full recharge. Now, if you didn’t even notice I was gone… that’s the point. How did I do it? Systems. I didn’t step away on a whim. I’ve spent the last year building a business that can operate without me (at least for a little while). Three weeks, to be exact. But let’s be...

Hi Reader, We made it through Q1! 🎉 The start of the year always comes with a rush—webinars, trainings, new programs, new offers. It’s exciting... and completely overwhelming. Everyone’s selling, marketing, and trying to make the most of that “fresh start” energy. And if you’ve felt a little swept up in the noise (or just plain exhausted), you’re not alone. Now that summer is around the corner for those of us in the Western Hemisphere, things start to slow down. Sales might dip, inboxes might...

Hey Reader! 2025 is still in its early stages. I know it may feel like we’ve already lived through a few years in just the past two months (it’s not just you), but the year is still young, and there’s plenty of time to refocus and take action on your goals. I recently spoke at the She Thrives Summit, where I worked with incredible female entrepreneurs looking to make real progress in their businesses. The truth is, we tend to fall off track with our New Year's goals early—it’s normal. But...

Hey Reader, What do self-care, Care Bears, and AI have in common? At first glance, not much. But if you're anything like me—a driven entrepreneur juggling growth, impact, and the realities of running a business—you might see the connection. After the whirlwind of 2024—the wins, the milestones, and the inevitable exhaustion—I’ve realized that pacing is non-negotiable. I break my yearly vision into quarterly goals because I love actually achieving goals—not just writing ambitious lists that...