OnlineBound with Elena Mutonono
OnlineBound with Elena Mutonono is a podcast for online language teachers and coaches who want to grow their business in a sustainable way without adding more client hours. The show explores themes such as authenticity, efficiency, resilience, and creativity in the context of an oversaturated language teaching market. It encourages listeners to challenge limiting mindsets, forge their own paths, and build resilience. The podcast emphasizes values and sustainable growth over quick profits, with a mission to connect cultures through online language teaching.
Episodes
Akari on creating space for hobbies and writing after switching to voice chats
Like many online teachers, Akari was teaching 1:1 lessons through a platform and getting totally burned out. She had created a solid foundation for her business, but needed a change. When she discovered the idea of teaching through voice chats, she didn't hesitate. She tried it out with a new student and it was a great experience for both of them. Now her students are getting better results, and s
Rocio on how voice chats improved her pronunciation course
When Rocio first started teaching with voice chats, she didn't think anyone would pay her for that type of feedback. That changed after she tried the Asynchronous Program In A Box. It gave her clarity on how to run a conversation program, and she learned to be more confident about giving feedback. She followed the steps, adapted it, and gave it a try. Now students see the benefits and tell her she
Linda Riolo on building a sustainable business to prioritize motherhood
Linda joined the Smart Teacher's Library in 2018. Eight years and two children later, she has found her niche and a new way of working that allows her to prioritize motherhood. Her podcast had already become successful when she became pregnant with her first child. She knew teaching 1:1 wasn't sustainable, but was afraid to let go of that approach. Through coaching, she changed her mindset and de
Oli Cooke on what it means to "change one's mindset"
In this episode, Oli Cooke share the importance of mindset hygiene. He describes how he uses it to help his clients reach their goals and how it leads to adaptability. Later, he talks about how to get into the positive loop of building confidence and competence together. He also shares insights on growth and how much is healthy. Next, he describes the power of mental rehearsal, setting intentions,
Sarah Morgan on teaching English meaningfully
After burning out at her teaching job, Sarah Morgan fell into the same trap as many online teachers - too many hours for too little pay. It wasn't a solution - it was survival. She realized it wasn't sustainable and started taking small, important steps to build a business she's proud of. Even though the learning curve was steep, it was worth it. By using the tools in the Smart Teacher's Library,
Mireia Ibanez on making her Catalan programs more sustainable
After starting her business as a translator and proofreader, Mireia Ibanez has transformed her business. Now, she spends most of her time teaching and has made it more sustainable. First, she made a commitment to post every week on Instagram and soon had a following. Next, she started offering group classes and asynchronous teaching options. She had to overcome perfectionism and stop overdeliverin
Sharmani Cheng on choosing to act now and not to wait
Originally inspired by this very podcast, Sharmani Cheng now shares her own story of transformation. She hopes it will bring comfort to anyone tired of working alone. After leaving a corporate career and building a successful online teaching business, she realized that 1:1 lessons couldn't last. She needed something more sustainable. Now after investing in her business and showing up every day, sh
Elena Mutonono "SOS: I can't get new clients! HELP!"
Welcome to season 9 of OnlineBound! In the past year, life has brought big changes for me and my business - and with that change comes insight, growth, and strength. In this episode, I'll catch you up on everything that's happened for me in the past twelve months. I'll also share two mindset shifts from my free class on teaching with voice chats. The first shift is about how to get clients and wha
Premium Episode 4 (A Preview) How much free stuff should I give?
Want to learn more about creating free events that will help you sell your programs? Check out my most recent episode on OnlineBound Premium: https://patreon.com/ElenaMutonono In this podcast I answer the questions I get a lot, "How is free content different from paid one?" "Why do I need to create it?" "How can I make sure it leads people into action?" I share not just why free content is impor
Premium Episode 1 (a Preview) How to get clients
Get more actionable tips on getting your clients, regardless of algorithms, the economy and other factors that we blame for not being able to get clients. Sign up for weekly OnlineBound Premium on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ElenaMutonono
What's OnlineBound Premium?
The Premium Podcast is only for teachers who are ready to take action, and they want specific, ongoing guidance from me. Consider this podcast as online audio coaching because many of the tips I'll be sharing are the tips I share in my community and with private clients as well. When you join OnlineBound premium you get access to: Weekly podcasts full of actionable tips. Scripts with extra lin
The Shop of Desires: a Parable by Yulia Minakova (transl. by Elena Mutonono)
Friends, welcome to 2025! I hope this parable inspires you to reflect on what you want to achieve and what you're willing to give to achieve your goals in this new year. This parable was written by Yulia Minakova, inspired (possibly) by Stephen King's thriller "Needful Things," and translated by me. If you would like to learn to work sustainably in 2025, I invite you to check out my resources at m
Aurelie Grihangne on shifting to teaching through voice chats in less than 1 year
In this episode, Aurelie Grihangne explains how she transformed her business in just a year. Like many teachers, she started teaching 1:1 on platforms that ate up all her time for little pay. She had a big audience on social media, but the long hours drained her energy and didn't leave time to create new content. She was struggling and didn't know how to move forward. After working with Elena, she
Akvilė Dominyka on choosing to teach smarter when faced with a health challenge
In this episode, Akvilė describes how she made the transition from working 8-12 hours a day down to just 3-4 hours. She started feeling burned out and knew she needed a change. When she first tried working asynchronously, it was an experiment that she did as "something extra" on top of 1:1 classes. But then a health challenge prompted her to switch completely. Now she has the freedom to work when
Maurice Jeths on what he gained by moving into voice-chat based teaching
In this episode, Maurice shares the transformation he's made from teaching 36 hours a week to just 24 with an asynchronous program. He's also got more energy and better hours. Before, he was stuck where many teachers are, selling his time and taking on as many students as he could manage. Now he can be more selective about who he works with. He's also been able to increase his income even though h
Phil Schiller on business, improv and letting go of control
In this episode, Phil describes his business journey and how he found the focus that made him successful. After struggling for several years, he was ready to quit - but he didn't. He shares some of the most important steps he took to reach his goals. One of those steps was taking up improv, which has given him more empathy for himself and his clients. It has allowed him to let go and stop getting
Petra Bozoradi on reducing her workload by 50% while making more
In this episode, Petra Bozoradi describes her journey to becoming a sustainable business owner. After joining the Smart Teachers Library, she was able to transform her approach. Learning new teaching formats were the most valuable part of her experience. When she joined the Library, she was working 50 hours a week teaching 1:1 and creating materials. Now, she's making more in half the time with as
Vera von Flüe on learning to sell with ease (in just a few months)
In this episode, Vera von Flüe shares how working with a coach helped her to become more efficient. By changing her mindset, she was able to get the same results with less work. Now she doesn't feel so overwhelmed and has more energy for her clients. She no longer feels needy or pushy about selling, but just enjoys talking about her offer. Instead of being afraid of failure, she focuses on taking
Elena Mutonono on the price we pay for the results we want
Welcome to season 8 of OnlineBound! This season, I want to talk about the price of having a successful online teaching or coaching business and why we avoid paying it. After four years of documenting my own experience and talking with other teachers, I have many insights to share on this topic. It's a key component of building a sustainable business. Listen in to learn about three common forms of
How I can help you as a coach (the 2024 edition)
Hey Friends! I'm so grateful you're here and I believe that I can help some of you make your business a reality. Here's how we can work together: Inside the Smart Teacher's Library: sign up for a waiting list to get a discount + bonus materials https://www.elenamutonono.com/smart-teachers-library-2/ 1:1 through my 8-week program called Business Clinic. To learn more, contact me directly through m
3 steps to make your online teaching business sustainable in 1 year inside the Library
In the Smart Teacher's Library we achieve sustainability in 3 steps: By learning to teach in less time-consuming and more manageable formats. By building confidence and emotional resilience to market and sell programs. By collaborating with other teachers to grow our audiences faster. Join the Smart Teacher's Library today! It's open for a few days, I hope you can join this time: https://www.
Leo Roux on the power of creating learning spaces that cater to queer language learners
In this episode, Leo Roux shares his journey as a queer language teacher. After getting his CELTA certificate and starting to work with students, he noticed something wasn't right. Eventually, he realized that he didn't feel comfortable sharing his queer identity in the ELT community. Partly, this is because most ELT materials are biased toward straightness. He decided that he wanted to create a s
Clare Whitmell on overcoming the fear of collaborations
In this episode, Clare Whitmell talks about her first experience hosting a summit. She shares her enthusiasm for collaboration and describes how she has changed her mindset about it. A year ago, Clare was very uncomfortable with the idea of collaborating because she felt insecure and feared rejection. But once she approached it with curiosity, things shifted. By using the self-coaching tools in th
Chris Pontiroli on taking action before being ready
In this episode, Chris Pontiroli describes all the changes she's made since she joined the Smart Teacher's Library. After months of hesitation, she gave it to herself as a birthday gift. Once she made the decision, she was all in and immediately started putting the ideas into practice. She's already sold her asynchronous programs to 70+ students in the past year. The Library brought a sense of com
Yann Le Bouhellec on taking tiny steps towards working more sustainably
In this episode, Yann Le Bouhellec shares his journey as an online language teacher. After the first year, his calendar was full but he was looking for alternative ways of teaching. He tried to create an online course, but it ended up being even more work than his 1:1 sessions. He was wanted some direction and a support system to guide him. After discovering the Smart Teacher's Library, he's alrea
Aude Bellezanne on giving herself permission to fail and work on her own terms
In this episode, Aude Bellezanne and I talk about the benefits of a supportive community. She shares her insights about how her mindset and approach to teaching have transformed. After receiving her teacher training in isolation during Covid, Aude had a lot of clients but was overwhelmed. She knew she wanted to make changes and that she needed support to do it. After joining the Smart Teacher's Li
Luke Thompson on reaching 1 mln subscribers on Youtube
In this episode, I'm speaking with Luke Thompson who just reached a million YouTube subscribers! We talk about why he loves making content and the challenges he's faced. Luke explains why language teachers feel burned out over time, whether teaching in-person or online. For him, creating videos provides a lasting satisfaction that he felt was missing. He also talks about his struggles to commercia
Oli Cooke on how to help yourself with money anxiety
In this episode, Oli Cooke shares insights about how he was able to overcome a lifetime of anxiety. By using Rapid Resolution Therapy, he has shifted his mindset and his coaching. As a language teacher, he first understood the role of the unconscious mind in learning. He discovered that miscommunication with the unconscious prevents clear thinking. Currently, he's focused on helping online entrepr
Elena Mutonono on the power of reflection
Welcome to season 7 of OnlineBound! This season, I'm excited to share a revelation that has become an integral part of my business. To succeed, we need the power of evaluation. This can be scary for a lot of reasons. It's much more tempting to chase dopamine hits by running from one course, or program, or coach to the next, hoping for "the answer." Listen in to learn the three questions I ask myse
7 Reasons for Resistance to Move Forward in Business + Join the Library!
Our Smart Teacher's Library is now open! I invite you to join and make changes to your business this year: https://www.elenamutonono.com/smart-teachers-library-2/ If you choose the annual membership, you get a bonus diagnostic session with me + a few other lovely goodies. Looking forward to seeing you there, Elena
Teach languages online more sustainably in 2024
Welcome to 2024! Here's my tiny message to you, with some encouragement and a nudge to start moving towards building a sustainable business. First stop: my masterclass called From 1 to Infinity. https://www.elenamutonono.com/masterclass/ You can join and watch this 3-part training to get the tools and the how-tos on moving away from 1:1 classes AND you get an invite to my bonus class called Progra
Szilvia Papp on reviving her marketing by working on her mindset
In this episode, Szilvia Papp describes how self-coaching helped her when her business hit a plateau. Despite having a successful community on Patreon, she knew she needed support. She talks about how going through a difficult time in her personal life was affecting her business. She wanted to find a way to create more stability and take control of her emotions. Through the use of self-coaching to
Cara Leopold on being grateful for not quitting
In this episode, I'm talking with Cara Leopold about the temptation to quit her small business. She shares her thoughts on what gives her motivation when she's facing doubt. We talk about mindset and how self-coaching can help us identify our blind spots. We also discuss the value of promoting yourself and how to get more comfortable with promotion. Finally, Cara shares her revelations about what
The Smart Teacher's Library is currently open for a short time!
Are you looking for support on your online language teaching journey? Are you building your business but finding yourself overwhelmed and overworked? If this podcast has helped you and if the values communicated through my work resonated with you, I want to invite you into our community today! The enrollment is currently open through December 5, and you're welcome to join (the bonuses are dope!).
Nina Asseng on bringing more playfulness into launching
In this episode, Nina Asseng talks about how self-coaching helped her to recover from a disappointing first launch. She broke free of her negativity and gained mental stability. After taking her "failure" very personally, Nina became overwhelmed by the rollercoaster of emotions that come with selling. She sought support in the Library to help her manage them. Now, she has the tools to analyze her
Masha Honcharova on taking action after years of thinking about action
In this episode, I'm talking with Masha Honcharova about how to move beyond ideas into taking action. She shares her transformation and describes her personal "aha" moment. She sought out coaching because she didn't have any family members who could advise her on her business. She knew she needed to find someone with similar experience. After spending years on courses, events, books, and other per
Estefania Fernandez on shifting her mindset around money
In this episode, Estefania Fernandez talks about how she was able to change her money mindset. This allowed her to raise her prices and adjust her beliefs about teaching. After months of trying to reach a specific goal, Estefania decided to get help. Within a few months of starting her coaching program, she succeeded in making 1k euros/month. Now she uses the self-coaching tools from the Smart Tea
Talita Nakagawa Rochetti on cutting through overwhelm and getting clarity
In this episode, Talita Nakagawa Rochetti describes how self-coaching helped her gain clarity. She went from feeling distracted and overwhelmed to becoming empowered. She talks about her initial struggles with selling and marketing, and how she overcame them. She also describes how she was able to stop procrastinating and be more autonomous. Now she self-coaches when something is holding her back
Clare Whitmell on what to do when nothing works (after years in business)
In this episode, I'm speaking with Clare Whitmell, an online English teacher specializing in fluency. She tells the story of how she changed her mindset when nothing was working. For a long time she tried different strategies, looking for a tactic that would bring success. But with coaching, she realized that she needed to focus on her offer and how to launch it. Clare shares the ways that shiftin
Claudia Alvarez Calderon on taking tiny steps towards big dreams
My guest for this episode is Claudia Alvarez Calderon, an online teacher of Italian and Spanish. She shares her insights on how her confidence has grown over the past six months. She shares the reasons that she joined the Smart Teacher's Library and the benefits it has provided. She also talks about the power of community and having some accountability. We talk about how she's transitioning to tea
The Smart Teacher's Library and my thoughts on sustainability
Hey Friends! The Smart Teacher's Library is now open, and I hope you join us this time. There's a lot of materials to access, but I'm most excited about the group coaching, the collaborations and the self-coaching tools that will help you manage your emotions and shift the way you think about your business and your future. If sustainability is something you want to pursue, join us to find suppo
Season 6 Trailer
OnlineBound is a podcast for online language teachers and coaches who are tired of cramming more client hours into their day and look for ways to grow their business in a smart, lean and sustainable way. In this podcast we explore the topics of authenticity, sustainability, values, efficiency, resilience and creativity when running an online teaching business in an oversaturated language teaching
What it means "to make an offer."
In this (final) episode of my mini-series on sales, I talk about the importance of making offers, why posting on social media doesn't qualify as "making an offer" and what you need to know about one of the most common objections your students will bring up, "Now is not the best time." To dig deeper into the subject of selling something that's not 1:1 classes, check out my upcoming training on sa
Why it's hard for online language teachers to sell on social media or through content
In this episode you'll hear about selling on social media and through your other channel: podcast, blog, Youtube channel, etc. I break down the process of sales in several important lessons I've learned over the years and give examples from my own experience as someone who used to resent sales and thought they were random and chaotic. Selling can actually be rewarding and help you grow as a perso
You can't opt out of sales when you teach online
In this episode I talk about my love-hate relationship with sales as an online language teacher. I resented sales for the longest time, which is why selling was too hard and unpleasant. But if there's anything I've learned from my struggle, it's this: the sooner you accept that sales are a part of your online teaching business journey, the sooner you'll be able to choose what to think about sellin
Maritza Parra on shifting your mindset to get new results
In this episode, Maritza Parra talks about the power of thoughts and how they shape our reality. She describes how strategies aren't enough if your thoughts keep you from acting. Maritza shares her own journey of overcoming shame and transforming the way she views making money. This allowed her to build her business the way she wanted it to be. She also talks about selling and the importance of se
Quick announcement: Asynchronous Program in a Box
Check it out here: https://elenamutonono.podia.com/10-summer-program-templates
Tiffani Clairborne on creating engaging and life-changing content
In this episode, I'm talking with Tiffani Clairborne, founder of Speak English with Tiffani. She describes how she built a successful YouTube channel - with over 2 million subscribers! Tiffani's core motivation is service, and it drives everything she does. Her goal is to help as many people as she can and loves seeing how her work has changed people's lives. She emphasizes the idea that you shoul
Tatiana Klimova on turning her podcast into a successful paid community
My guest for this episode is Tatiana Klimova, founder of Russian Podcast and the Russian Dacha Community. She describes how she grew this project from a hobby into a full-time job. She emphasizes the importance of being clear about who your community is for. By filtering out people who aren't a good fit, she ensures that her members are enjoyable to work with. She also feels it's crucial to be ope
Annemarie Fowler on showing her face and sharing her work online
In this episode, I'm talking with Annemarie Fowler, the founder of Speak Confident English. She shares her journey in building her own confidence as an online business owner. We discuss how she had to shift her mindset to get comfortable showing her face when she started working online. Then we get into the benefits of saying no and staying small. Annemarie describes the value of taking time off a
Vanessa on balancing motherhood and business
My guest for this episode is Vanessa, from Speak English with Vanessa. Listen as we share our ideas about how to keep a healthy balance between motherhood and business. Vanessa explains how she prepared her business for the transition to motherhood and the changes she had to make. She also talks about the importance of seeking support. She gives tips on how to shift your mindset to combat any feel
Olly Richards on storytelling and mindset shifts in business - Part 2
In the second part of this interview with Olly Richards, we continue talking about the relationship we have with money as business owners and the anxiety that can result. He shares insights from his journey to separate his feelings of self-worth from the expectations of others and describes the benefits of non-attachment. He concludes by sharing how we can do our best work when we're in alignment
Olly Richards on storytelling and mindset shifts in business - Part 1
In this episode, I'm speaking with Olly Richards, the founder of StoryLearning. In this first half of our interview, we discuss the importance of stories and the stress of growing a business. Olly describes the role of storytelling in language learning and how he built his methodology around it. He also shares what makes it so effective as a marketing tool for small businesses. Learn about the min
Elena Mutonono on the 1 condition of a successful launch
Welcome to season 5 of OnlineBound! I'm very inspired to share this new season with you because my guests are all online educators, and mostly language teachers. In this episode, I talk about my belief that expanding your mindset is the most important strategy for a successful launch and share stories about how I've transformed my mindset. Join me to gain some insights into how you can transform y
Season 5 Trailer
OnlineBound is a podcast for online language teachers and coaches who are tired of cramming more client hours into their day and look for ways to grow their business in a smart, lean and sustainable way. In this podcast we explore the topics of authenticity, sustainability, values, efficiency, resilience and creativity when running an online teaching business in an oversaturated language teachin
Burnout is optional
In this episode, I'm sharing some reflections on burnout. I talk about my own experiences and what I realized about burnout at the end of last year. I also explain how I challenged the idea that consistent work leads to burnout. Now I find my tasks leave me more energized than ever! I'll also touch on how adjusting your mindset and boundaries can help you to be less affected by other people's crit
By now my business "should"
In this episode I share my thoughts on how to remove the word "should" from your thoughts and reframe it with something more empowering. You'll hear me talk about: How it's easy to give up when we compare ourselves to others. How a previous podcast guest, Marija Dobrovolska, felt pressured by gurus to grow and lost the heart of her business. How we can use our experience as language teachers t
Waiting for the right time
For full description, links and the transcript go to www.elenamutonono.com/podcast In this episode I share my thoughts on the idea of time, how we treat it and how it treats us. You'll hear me talk about: The notion of "time will heal all evils" or make all things better. The nature of time, how we can use it to our advantage and disadvantage. The concept of taking time to make a decision. The st
The yes, but first thought loop
It's easy to convince ourselves that we're not quite ready to try something new, and that we need to do something familiar first. In reality, this is just a stalling technique that prevents us from moving forward. The yes, but first thought loop can lead to endless excuses. Listen in to hear my suggestions on how to avoid this trap.
The all-or-nothing thought pattern and its impact on the way we run a business
Check the episode page for notes and links: https://www.elenamutonono.com/2023/01/12/shift-your-thoughts/ In this first episode of Between the Seasons, I'm reflecting on the all-or-nothing mindset that many of us struggle with and how it affects our businesses. Listen to find out how adjusting your perspective can help you break the cycle, find acceptance, and move forward. I'll give suggestion
Marija Dobrovolska on what happens when you (almost) shut down your business
Check the episode page for notes and links: https://www.elenamutonono.com/2022/12/22/shut-down-business/ In this episode I'm speaking with Marija Dobrovolska, the founder of Deutsch mit Marija, who shares her experiences as she decided to (almost) shut down her business which was affected by the war between Russia and Ukraine. Listen in on how Marija navigated and is still navigating this challen
Benny Lewis on his mental health struggles.
In this podcast I'm speaking with Benny Lewis, aka the Irish Polyglot and the founder of Fluent in 3 Months. Benny opens up about his mental health struggles, the journey to recovery and the lessons he's learned along the way -- about himself, his values and his business. Check the episode notes for more links and information about Benny: https://www.elenamutonono.com/2022/12/08/benny-lewis-menta
Marlen McNally on the difference between coaching and teaching
In this episode I'm speaking with Marlene McNally, a life coach and a mentor who shares how teaching is different from coaching and what coaching involves when we help our clients succeed. Marlene uses her own experience as a language learner, why it was hard for her to master certain skills despite working really hard and what she wishes now she would have known then about the way our mindset kee
Gayle Macdonald on giving yourself permission to change your niche
In this episode I'm speaking with Gayle Macdonald, a transformational sobriety coach at Sober Bliss, about changing her niche. I first met Gayle in one of my programs, back when she was an online English teacher exploring different ways of teaching languages online. In the course of the program, Gayle began to look for her niche -- something that would transform her personally and prompt others t
Ben Fox on self-publishing and promoting your book.
My guest today is Ben Fox, the founder of Shepherd.Com -- a website that helps you find what to read next. Ben talks about the concept behind his project, how it started and how it is different from other similar websites. He shares tips on how to pitch your project to other people in such a way that they cannot say no. He gives a few key marketing strategies for self-published authors, how to imp
Eric Turnnessen on personal growth when running a business
In this episode I speak with Eric Turnnessen, the founder of a software company Membermouse, a musician, a coach and a teacher, among many things. Eric shares his unconventional advice about running a business that relies more on intuition and your vision rather than blueprints and failproof methods. We talk about patience and consistency, assessing your strengths, engaging with your customers to
Lucy Simkins on unlearning to please everyone on Youtube
In this podcast I'm speaking with Lucy Simkins, the owner of the English with Lucy Youtube Channel, about the danger we face when we show up online -- our urge to please everyone and make sure everyone likes us. Lucy talks about her own mental health challenges as some people criticized and attacked her work online, as well as the tools she is now using to accept that she would not be "everyone's
Elena Mutonono reflecting on 5 years of running an online community
Welcome to season 4 of OnlineBound! In this episode I reflect on the last 5 years of running an online community for language teachers. The experience of growing together as a community of online business owners and teachers has been transformative for me. As someone who is used to doing things alone, I continuously see the power of being in a community, supported and nudged by people who really "
Sasha Maslov on visual storytelling, creative flow and mental health.
All podcast notes are here: www.elenamutonono.com/podcast Check for more information and extra links. In this interview I'm speaking with Sasha Maslov, a Ukrainian-American portrait photographer and storyteller based in New York City. His work has been exhibited in various photo galleries and art spaces around Europe and the United States. Sasha is a regular contributor to a number of magazines an
Lindsay Williams on changing your mindset when you teach online
All podcast notes are found here: www.elenamutonono.com/podcast In this episode I'm speaking with Lindsay Williams about changing her mindset from a local language teacher to an online teacher to an online entrepreneur. Listen in to learn the story of Lindsay's first course launch and her initial struggles with marketing. We discuss why online language teachers find marketing most challenging, how
James Martin on sharing your work even if it feels not good enough
More detailed notes and links are available at: www.elenamutnono.com/podcast In this interview with James Martin, we talk about the source of joy and creativity, about motivation and perseverance through difficult times, and the art of sharing your work when it doesn't feel good enough. James shares his creative process, which he likens to a faucet that you must never turn off. He encourages us to
Shena Lashey on not dimming your light when you share your work with the world
In this episode, Elena Mutonono talks to Shena Lashey. You'll learn about the phenomenon of dimming your light when you share your work with the world. Have you ever felt guilty for your own success? Are you afraid that if you shine too bright, you may take the light away from others, make them envious or uncomfortable, or invite haters? You are not alone. Listen to this episode to learn what dimm
Kerstin Cable on podcasting as a tool for self-discovery, creativity and connection building
In this episode, Elena Mutonono interviews Kerstin Cable about the power of podcasting for online language teachers. Kerstin, who has been podcasting since 2013, sees podcasting as an opportunity to stand out so you can stop using low pricing or the number of certificates to attract students – and make people fall in love with you instead. If you've been asking yourself if it's still worth creat
Sarah Morgan on mental health challenges when you're working online
In this episode, Elena Mutonono interviews Sarah Morgan. You'll learn some practical tips on preventing and dealing with mental health challenges when you work online. There are many ways the world of online business can challenge our mental health: Being exposed to marketing messaging that makes you feel like you aren't enough and you're always missing out. Seeing success stories and income repor
Henneke Duistermaat on how blogging for 1 person helps you build relationships with larger communities
In this interview with Henneke Duistermaat, you'll learn what you always wanted to know about blogging for business but were afraid to ask: Is blogging dead? If I want to blog, where do I start? How do I write faster? What does it actually mean to write for one person, and is it a good idea? How do I balance connection with readers and selling? Is a newsletter different from a blog post, and if so
Elena Mutonono on how to go through the hard times
We are jumpstarting a new season of the Online Bound podcast with a solo episode about going through the hard times. Because toxic positivity stories and success stories are everywhere. But it's stories about real struggles that make us feel less alone braver. So if you're sick of toxic positivity, if you're surrounding yourself with successful people only to find yourself feeling even more lonely
On freedom and responsibility when we teach online
In the last episode of this season of OnlineBound, I talk to Veronika Palovska, a brand strategist and my business partner in crime. We dive into the topic of freedom, how growing up in post-communist countries shaped our perception of it, and some of the ways it shows when running our businesses. This conversation is about the importance of having your own definition of freedom and the courage it
How to embrace risk and uncertainty when you run a coaching business
My today's guest is Marlene McNally, a life coach who helps successful women to drop the stories that still hold them back so they can live bold, unapologetic lives. We talk about perfectionism, our inherent desire to stay in control versus the unpredictability of running a business, embracing failure, and the importance of not being a bully to yourself. If you identify as a perfectionist or a con
How to accept the change, say no, and stay connected to yourself
In this episode, I'm joined by Marloes De Vries, a visual artist, writer, and illustrator. We talk about navigating change as a business owner or freelancer, which includes listening to your intuition (and not just other people's needs), saying no, or giving up control — and other issues online teachers deal with all the time. I hope you can join us for this thought-provoking discussion, especial
How to show up online authentically and creatively to build connections
In this episode, I'm speaking with Michael Nelder, a writer, spoken-word artist, and TEDx speaker. We talk about how to show up online authentically and creatively to build connections, dealing with perfectionism, and the importance of owning your story and trusting yourself. Shownotes: elenamutonono.com/podcast
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