Business in Bloom: Recent Episodes
Anna Dunleavy
Business in Bloom - a mindful business podcast. Honest conversations about the ups and downs of running your own business. So whether you're well on your way of becoming a successful business owner, or you're dreaming of quitting the 9-5, this podcast is for you.
Hello, and welcome back to Episode 95! As you’ve probably noticed, I haven’t been sharing new podcast episodes regularly, but today, I’m bringing you a conversation with Sara Duigou. I invited Sara to chat about overwhelm, the busyness of every day life, and more importantly, we chatted about ways that can help us to slow down and come back to centre. I always enjoy my conversations with Sara, and this time was no different.This is Sara’s second time on the podcast, and her first conversation was on episode 74. I hope you can take something away from our conversation today, and if you’re craving moments to pause, and reconnect, I highly recommend Sara’s self-led course, Moments of Connection. Find Sara here: https://saraduigou.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sara.duigou/Sara's course:https://saraduigou.com/moments-of-connection
Today’s episode is part 2 of my conversation with Astrid. Last week, we spoke about Substack - what it is, and when it’s a good choice for business owners. Today, we’re going to briefly chat about Astrid’s choice to move away from social media, and how you might want to consider marketing your business away from the likes of Instagram.Find Astrid here:https://astridbracke.comhttps://astridbracke.substack.comhttps://www.pinterest.co.uk/astrid_bracke/Social media posts:- Why I left social media to build community around my business - https://astridbracke.substack.com/p/why-i-left-social-media-to-build- One year later: reflections on 16 months without social media - https://astridbracke.substack.com/p/one-year-later-reflections-on-16- Move your business away from social - https://astridbracke.com/move-your-business-away-from-social-media/
On today's episode I’m chatting to Astrid Bracke, who was previously a guest on Episode 76. Today, we chat all things Substack - what it is, what makes it different to other newsletter platforms, and why you may want to consider starting your very own Substack.We talked about:- What is Substack, and how does it compare to other newsletter platforms- What makes Substack different- Growing a community on Substack- When Substack might not be the right choiceYou can find Astrid here:- Website - https://astridbracke.com- Substack - https://astridbracke.substack.com- Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/astrid_bracke/Substack related posts:- My mini-course: Substack for small business owners - https://astridbracke.podia.com/substack-for-small-business- Should you move your newsletter to Substack? - https://astridbracke.com/should-you-move-your-newsletter-to-substack/- Substack 101: how to use and enjoy the platform - https://astridbracke.com/how-to-use-and-enjoy-substack/
Welcome back to Episode 92!Today’s guest, Emma Ashru Jones, is a fellow coach. I first met Emma when we both enrolled on a coaching certification a couple of years ago, and over time, we’ve gotten to know each other well. Emma is an integral development coach and she explains what that is exactly, her journey to setting up her business and doing scary things even when self doubt is loud. Just a little note to say this episode was recorded back in 2021.You can find Emma here:https://www.emmaashrujones.comhttps://www.instagram.com/emma_ashru/
This week’s guest is Susie Jackson. Susie is a freelance mentor, helping other small business owners with their finances, and in particular, pricing their services, which, I’ve found, is often one of the trickiest parts of running a business.Things we talked about:- The reason why so many freelancers struggle with getting their pricing right- Factors to consider when evaluating your pricing- Pricing when running your business alongside another job- Increasing your rates with existing clients - what does this conversation look like, and what’s the best approach- Preparing to go on maternity leave - considering your capacity, and, of course, pricing!Find Susie here:Website: https://www.susiejackson.co.ukFree Resources: https://www.susiejackson.co.uk/free-resourcesIG: https://www.instagram.com/the.organizedfreelancer/LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/theorganizedfreelancer?trk=people-guest_people_search-card
This week’s guest is Christina Golian, a writer and coach, and the founder of The Spark Crew - an online membership for creatives. We covered a lot of ground in this interview, exploring Christina’s career journey up until now, her decision to retrain, why intentionally making time for creativity is important, and we also discussed the state of flow - what it is, and how you can reap its benefits.Things we talked about:- Career changes and exploring new avenues - Making time to feed your creativity- What is flow, accessing the state of flow, and the benefits that come with it- Establishing a writing practice as a beginnerYou can find Christina here:Chasing Words and Wonder - https://christinagolian.substack.comThe Spark Crew - https://www.thesparkcrew.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinagolianConnect with me:https://www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy/https://annadunleavy.substack.com
89: Nurturing our creativity and navigating life changes with Sarah Robertson by Anna Dunleavy
My guest for today is Kat Nicholls - Kat is a writer and content creator, currently working for Happiful magazine. I’ve invited Kat to chat to me about choosing to work for another company, and why running your own business isn’t always the right choice. It’s a topic that isn’t often talked about - especially in the sphere of small businesses. We chat about Kat’s decision to move away from her business, and knowing when this is the right choice for you.You can find Kat here:https://contentactually.substack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/content_kat_https://happiful.com/author/kat/Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy/https://annadunleavy.substack.comThings we talked about:- Kat’s career journey until now- Her reasons for choosing to close her business- Finding creative fulfilment in new places- Doing what’s right for you now, and knowing that you can always change your mind
Today’s guest is Kerry Munro, who runs Minds First - a mental health and mindfulness business, helping to calm busy minds. I chat to Kerry about her own journey to finding mindfulness, the difference between mindfulness and meditation, and the benefits of weaving mindfulness into our day to day life.Things we talked about:- What is mindfulness, and what’s the difference between mindfulness and meditation- Kerry’s reasons behind choosing to work on her business full time- Creating routines and Matt Haig’s ‘baggy enough to live in’ routine- Benefits, and struggles of working from home- Less known benefits of mindfulness- Self-compassion and being our own worst critichttps://mindsfirst.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/minds.first/
The podcast is back! I'm so excited to be recording some podcast episodes again. Today, I'm sharing a little update episode to explain why the podcast had such a long break, and what to expect next. I'm so happy to be here!If you're curious, I've just started a new Substack account, so take a peek here:https://annadunleavy.substack.com
My guest today is Le’Nise Brothers of Eat Love Move. Le’Nise is a nutritionist specialising in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle. We talk about the journey from full-time corporate work to jumping both feet into her business, the effects of stress on our health and how working with your cycle can help you in your business, too.
We also discuss: Why Le'Nise made the change in her career and how she doesn't look back on the decision she made. Why she chose to focus on women's health, specifically hormone health and the menstrual cycle even though it wasn't what initially drew her to health coaching. Le'Nise also goes into the hormones we should track, and how all hormones have different roles to play. Why tracking our cycle is important and how tracking can make a big impact on our businesses. Going back to basics with our nutrition and exercise. Le'Nise shares ideas for different exercise types depending on where we are in our cycle.
Website - https://eatlovemove.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/eatlovemove/ Period Story Podcast - https://eatlovemove.com/period-story-podcast/
My guest this week is Sasha - a freelance creative writer and founder of Frank+Feel - where Sasha encourages us to explore our self-trust through journaling. We talk about trying new things, and the unexpected places that might take us, and we also talk about doing through doubt.
In this episode we also dive into: - Self-belief and marketing and how we approach this as small business owners - Why we shouldn't look at what we sell through the eyes of what issues we can solve or what our clients/customers lack - How Frank+Feel started and Sasha's openness with sharing her messy middle Sasha's journaling process and how she lets her journaling reflect how she feels, along with sharing her 3 prompts that help her journal and keep her grounded - Why listening to our bodies is important and how to acknowledge those feelings through journaling - How moving through self-doubt can lead to completion - Abundance from making changes and taking on new opportunities
Links: Website: https://frankandfeel.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/frankandfeel/
For full show notes, head on over to: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
I know that as business owners, we have so many hats to wear - not to mention our normal life demands, too. And so overwhelm seems to feature in our lives quite often. It’s often one of the main struggles I talk to my clients about, too, because there’s often so much to do, with so little time.
In this episode, I'm exploring some things that have worked for me in the past when those feelings of overwhelm began to take over.
For full show notes, and a transcript, head on over here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
I’m really excited to introduce today’s guest, Daniela, who is the founder of Women Make Stories - where she teaches mindfulness and writing, and where she helps women to tell their stories. We talked about what brought Daniela to this work, how she juggles running a business alongside part-time work and the importance of sharing our unique point of view.
Things we talked about: Working through fear and taking the leap into starting a business alongside part-time work The power of shared stories and why you need to share your story Journaling, how to start, and the significance and power of cultivating a journaling practice Mindfulness and how it can help your business as well as your writing
You can find Daniela here: Website - https://womenmakestories.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/womenmakestories/
For full show notes and transcript, head to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
Some changes are coming, and I’m really excited to share them with you.
When I first started this podcast, the Fearless Hustle Collective, the word hustle had a very different meaning to me. I wanted the podcast to represent going after your dreams, and following what lights you up, despite the fear that is so often present when we start on a new path. It's time for a change!
For full show notes and transcript, head on over to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
Today’s guest is Hazel Gardiner - a florist and design stylist, with a background in creative arts and TV production. Hazel has used her unique experience to create installations for companies such as Channel 4, and Arcadia to name a few, and we chat about Hazel’s journey to starting her business, using video as a marketing tool and I also ask Hazel about her relationship with nature as it’s something that feeds into her work.
We also talk about Hazel’s journey with cancer - I know that this can be a sensitive topic if you or loved ones are going through treatment, so I just wanted to give you a heads up.
Things we talked about: - The journey from selling vintage clothing and falling out of love with it, to finding a new career path - How a cancer diagnosis made Hazel reassess her work and life - Setting up the floristry business - and being open to all types to projects in order to find your true style - Cultivating the confidence to follow what you really want to do - The importance of finding out what you don’t want to do - Having the courage to share your story and leading the way for conversations around the BLM movement and diversity in the florist industry - Utilising video as a powerful way to connect with your audience
You can find Hazel here: https://www.hazelgardinerdesign.com https://www.instagram.com/hazelgardinerdesign/ Hazel’s creative session with 91 Magazine - https://91magazine.co.uk/creative-sessions
In today’s episode, I’m talking about our relationship with productivity - and how it can be entangled with our sense of self worth.
Things I talked about: - How productivity is engrained in our culture - The ways in which we can begin to challenge our relationship with productivity - by paying attention to our thoughts
For full shownotes, head on over here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Hayley of Creatively Hayley - a PR expert helping creative businesses to secure PR coverage. Hayley has worked in the world of PR for the last 14 years, and she shares her in depth knowledge on how to secure PR opportunities even if you’ve never done it before.
Things we talked about:
Hayley’s journey into the world of PR Our idea of what success really means, discovering a new path and shifting priorities The myth behind PR budgets Approaching and pitching to journalists Do’s and don’ts of DIY PR
You can find Hayley here:
Website: https://creativelyhayley.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativelyhayley/
In today’s episode, I’m talking about defining your core values, as they serve as your guide in business.
Things I talked about:
Why it’s important to define your business values Your values as a magnet for potential clients Your values as a helpful tool when making decisions Integrating your values into your work
If you’d like to dive deeper into this work, download the Define your core Business Values free workbook here:https://fearlesshustlecollective.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/17
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Astrid Bracke - a work/life balancing mentor for women. Astrid helps her clients to set healthy boundaries and find ways of leading a balanced life, and we talk about overwhelm and overworking, learning to listen to your body, self care and living in sync with your seasons.
- Overwhelm and overworking
- Creating a work life balance that works for you
- Learning to listen to your body
- Setting boundaries, in work, and in life
- Self care - not as another thing to tick off the list
- Living in sync with your cycles and seasons
Find Astrid here: https://astridbracke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/astridbracke/
For full show notes, head to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
In the final episode of 2020, I talk about reflecting on the year and why it's actually good for your business, plus helping you finding your word of the year.
Things I talked about: - why reflecting on the year is good for your creative business - reflecting as a tool to see what worked, and what didn't and using that as information to plan ahead - choosing a word of the year, and how to actually do that
Blog post on my word of the year for 2020: https://www.annadunleavy.com/blog/findingyourwordoftheyear2020
End of Year Reflections free workbook: https://fearlesshustlecollective.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/16
In today's episode, I'm chatting with Sara - an embodiment coach who helps women to connect back to their bodies, in a gentle way, that is full of self compassion and self love. Our lives are increasingly busy, and Sara helps others to find ways to create a practice of connecting, and of slowing down, to listen to the wisdom of our body.
We chat about: - what embodiment coaching actually is - completing the stress cycle, and why it's important - the autonomic ladder and our nervous system - ways to self soothe - embodying self worth
Find Sara here: Website - https://www.saraduigou.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sara.duigou/ Days of Connection - https://www.saraduigou.co.uk/days-of-connection
Book recommendation: Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski https://amzn.to/2VPsIXQ
In today’s episode, I’m talking about the lessons I’ve learnt from launching new services and offers in my coaching business.
Not only is it important to be clear about the service and transformation you’re providing, and have some form of strategy in place for the launch - it’s also really important to pay attention to our energy and mindset during a launch.
If you're curious about Fearless, my group coaching programme, head on over here: https://www.annadunleavy.com/fearless
Today I welcome the co-hosts of The Business Proposal podcast, Rachel and Ellie, who met each other whilst working in the wedding industry. We talked about being multi-passionate and having multiple projects on the go, Pinterest, creating content, and so much more.
Outside of the podcast, Rachel is a wedding stylist turned Pinterest strategist, and Ellie creates beautiful copy for wedding businesses.
Things we talked about:
Managing your time as a multi passionate business owner
Finding what works for you, when it comes to managing projects AND creating content
Pinterest - the under-utilised platform
Hero, hub and help content and understanding your client’s customer journey
You can find Ellie and Rachel here:
The Business Proposal Podcast: https://www.thebusinessproposalpodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/businessproposalpodcast/
Ellie: https://www.theweddingenthusiast.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/theweddingenthusiast/
Rachel: https://www.rachelemmawaring.com https://www.instagram.com/rachelemmawaring/
In Episode 71, I chat about my experience of running two businesses and the need for prioritisation that comes with that.
Radical prioritisation is all about being really intentional with the tasks and projects we are working on. How can you use radical prioritisation in your business, particularly at a time when your energy levels may be depleted?
I share some practical ways of radically prioritising your to do list, and a more general view of how prioritisation can be helpful when running a business.
Here's the article I mentioned on surge capacity: https://elemental.medium.com/your-surge-capacity-is-depleted-it-s-why-you-feel-awful-de285d542f4c
For full show notes, head over to www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
If you're ready to work on your business, and need clarity on your ideas or direction, head on over here to find out how I can help you: https://www.annadunleavy.com/work-with-me
Eeek! It’s the podcasts’ two year anniversary and where did that time go? I’m excited to share this episode with you - it’s a reflection on the lessons learnt over the past two years of not only running a business, but hosting a podcast, too.
The things I talked about:
Taking that first step
Everyone has a story to share - and yours is worth sharing too
Having clear boundaries will save you in the long run
Some projects won’t work the way you expected them to
And the biggest lesson of all - following your curiosity
If you'd like to find out how you can work with me, head on over here: https://www.annadunleavy.com/work-with-me
This weeks’ guest is Laura aka The Pocket VA - I chat to Laura about her journey to starting a business, pivoting and knowing when to niche, as well as Laura’s thoughts on the algorithm, and why selling on Instagram DOES work.
Find Laura here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepocketva/ The Pocket Pro-gram - https://the-pocket-program.thinkific.com/courses/the-pocket-pro-gram Website - https://www.thepocketva.com
Welcome back to Episode 68! This week, I'm talking about shiny object syndrome - aka shiny new ideas that can distract us from the real work, as well as knowing when it’s the right time to pivot. This is something that comes up with my coaching clients and the multi-passionate women I speak to. A LOT.
For full show notes, head here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
In today’s episode, I chat to Fiona Thomas, also known as Fiona Likes to Blog, a freelance writer and author of two books. Fiona’s latest book, Out of Office, is out now as a digital version, with the paperback version out in October 2020.
I chatted to Fiona about her journey with mental health, her decision to go freelance full time, blogging, and how our story is an important part of our business.
Find Fiona here: Website - https://fionalikestoblog.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/ Out of Office Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Office-Ditch-Your-Boss/dp/1789561248/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=out+of+office&qid=1591103061&sr=8-1
Welcome back to Episode 66!
This week, I'm talking about dealing with your inner critic. What is it, how to stop it in its tracks, and ways to overcome those negative thoughts we can often have, especially when we're stepping outside of our comfort zone.
If you're ready to work on your mindset, and that pesky inner critic, head on over here to find out how I can help you: https://www.annadunleavy.com/work-with-me
For full shownotes, head here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
Today’s guest is the lovely Jane of The Crystalised. I first met Jane when she came to one of my monthly meet ups for creative women in business, and we’ve kept in touch ever since. Jane is a reiki practitioner and sound healer, and I’ve been joining in with Jane’s Urban Magik events every New Moon. It’s a beautiful mixture of meditation and sound healing, and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough!
Things we talked about:
Connecting with your intuition
The power of reiki
Crystals and how they can help us to connect with ourselves
You can find Jane here: https://the-crystalised.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/the_crystalised/
Urban Magik event https://the-crystalised.co.uk/services/
Welcome to Episode 64!
Today's topic is creating a powerful morning routine - why you might want to have one, the science behind grounding ourselves before we start work, and how you can create your very own powerful routine that works for you!
For full podcast show notes, head on over here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
To read more about powerful morning routines, head on over here: https://www.annadunleavy.com/blog/powerful-morning-routine
Today’s guest is the lovely Caroline Rowland - the founding editor of 91 Magazine, which is a gorgeous interior and lifestyle print magazine. We chat about Caroline’s journey to becoming an editor, how 91 Magazine was born, and Caroline shares her tips on pitching to online and print publications, too - which is something that I know a lot of small business owners often struggle with.
For full show notes, head on over to www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
You can find Caroline here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinerowlandeditor/ Website: http://carolinerowland.co.uk
91 magazine: https://www.instagram.com/91magazine/ https://91magazine.co.uk
Get your indie brand noticed workshop: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/get-your-indie-brand-noticed/register
In this week's mini episode, I talk about my lessons from lockdown - both life and business lessons, and the things I want to take forward as we begin to return to some form of normality.
- Making time for play
- Routines and practices to help us cultivate an abundant mindset
- What's really important in life and how we can centre our work around these things
For full show notes, head on over to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
Today’s guest is Claire Baker - Claire is a period coach, working with women to help them understand their cycles better and use that knowledge to their advantage. This is a topic I’ve been exploring personally for some time, and I’m excited to bring this knowledge into my coaching practice, too. Claire talks us through the four seasons of your cycle, and explains what it really means to live in sync with your menstrual cycle.
For full show notes, head on over here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
You can find Claire here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/ Website - http://thisislifeblood.com
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.
It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
Today's guest is Jo Hooper, founder of the Mad and Sad Club.
The things we talked about: - having to deal with losing 85% of work, and making a pivot as a result - prioritising mental health and wellbeing - choosing the easy route and how it's not shameful to find your work easy, but rather, quite the opposite
Find Jo here: Website - https://madandsadclub.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madandsadclub/
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.
It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
The things we talked about: - Realising the importance of slowing down - Learning to manage stress and mental health - Making important realisations of how we want life to look like after lockdown
Find Pri here: Website - https://brilliantlyvisible.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brilliantlyvisible/
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.
It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
Today I chat to Jessica Berry - the founder of the Co-working Club, which started off as in person co-working meet ups, and has evolved to become an online membership during the UK lockdown.
The things we talked about: - Having to put plans on hold and making a quick decision to introduce a new offering - Learning to be more flexible in work and in life
Find Jess here:
Website - https://thecoworkingclub.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thec0workingclub/ Podcast - https://thecoworkingclub.co.uk/podcast/
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.
It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
The things we talked about: - Taking a step back from the business to concentrate on family life and own wellbeing - Getting clear on priorities and the things that really need doing vs things that can wait or be outsourced - The opportunity to focus on own wellbeing and establishing a good routine to take forward
Website - https://www.iflookscouldkill.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ilckstudio/ Sarah’s personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahjrobertson/ Blog post on Protecting Your Brand - https://www.iflookscouldkill.co.uk/journal/protecting-your-brand/
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.
It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
Today's guest is Ilaria Petrucci - wedding photographer and Financial Empowerment Coach.
The things we talked about: - Taking the leap and launching a new business - Working with fear, not against it - How our values influence our relationship with money - The importance of changing our behaviour to reach financial goals
Find Ilaria here: The Real Money talk FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/637058087132925/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thereal_moneytalk/ Free PDF on values - https://ilariapetrucci.lpages.co/values-download/
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
Today's guest is Sophie Cullumbine of Sophie's Flower Co - a wedding florist and most recently, flower grower, too!
The things we talked about: - Finding new income streams and joining forces with others - Adjusting expectations when most of the years’ work has been postponed - Lessons in how we want to move forward when things return to normal - Setting clearer boundaries to protect yourself
Find Sophie here: Website - www.sophiesflowerco.co.uk Instagram - www.instagram.com/sophiesflowerco/
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.
It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
We talked about: - How the headspace has increased our creativity - Finding new ways to work with clients - Other unexpected benefits we want to keep in the future
Find Millie here: Website - www.ohbabyphotography.co.uk Instagram -www.instagram.com/ohbabyphotog/
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.
It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
The things we talked about: - Spring cleaning your business - Going back to basics to reconnect with your purpose
FInd Josephine here: Website - https://www.josephinebrooks.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/josephinepbrooks/ Podcast - https://www.josephinebrooks.co.uk/podcast
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.
It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
My guest today is Mary Baird-Wilcock, coach and podcast host at The Simplifiers podcast.
The things we talked about: - The importance of self love and meeting the basic needs - Finding new ways of working and living - Leaning on your community for support
Find Mary here: Website - https://thesimplifiers.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesimplifiers/ Podcast - https://thesimplifiers.com/thepodcast
Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs#/media/File:Maslow's_Hierarchy_of_Needs.jpg
The Times article - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/money-mentor/money/coronavirus-crisis/dont-qualify-for-government-support
The Simplifiers Morning Prompts - https://thesimplifiers.com/freebies/morning-prompts 7-minutes, 5 questions -> The Simplifiers Morning Prompts - free download: - Now more than ever, I’m finding 7-minutes of journalling is helping me calm my mind and get centered every morning. - So, start your day off right, download “The Simplifiers Morning Prompts.” - It’s a free daily writing worksheet that helps you laser-focus in on what needs to get done today, what could trip you up and how you’re going to stay on track. 5 questions, 7 minutes… this worksheet will help you SIMPLIFY!
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.
It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
I chat to Elle about getting over the initial panic of losing all work, finding new revenue streams and learning to be comfortable in your own skin.
Elle's DIY personal branding photography course: https://ellelorean.co/diy-personal-branding-photography/
Elle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellelorean.co/
Episode 50, the last in this season, is all about ways in which we are showing up right now, whether that’s in our personal life or in business.
“Serve the world by being you. When you trust and follow the simple path of things that light you up, and then lose yourself in the doing, you’ll light up the world without even trying”.
How can you be showing up right now for yourself, before you show up for everyone else? How can you feed your own sense of wellbeing before tending to help others?
Full shownotes: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
Episode 49 is all about exploring ways in which we can tap into our support system and what that might look like for us!
Cultivating a support network has so many benefits as a small business and I share some of my tips of how you can do that.
Full show notes here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
This week's podcast explores the fear we hold of what others might think about us and our creative business, and how this impacts how we show up in our business.
Full shownotes here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
This week's topic is all about money mindset, and our attitude towards money. Do you tend to talk about money in negative terms? What is your attitude to spending money?
A money mindset is your unique and individual set of core beliefs about money and how money works in the world. It drives how you make financial decisions, and it can have a big impact on your ability to achieve your goals.
We explore how we can bring a more abundant way of thinking when it comes to money, and exploring our money stories, that impact our behaviour around money.
To grab a one off coaching call with me, whether that's to chat about Money Mindset, or any limiting beliefs that might be holding you back, throughout February I'm offering 90 minute calls for £77 (usually £125). Book now to grab that saving: https://www.annadunleavy.com/coaching-power-hour
Books I've mentioned: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz - affiliate link - https://amzn.to/2v5xkPW
This week we’re chatting all things self-limiting beliefs - what they are, how to spot them, and how to find ways to move past them
It’s a taste of the kinds of things we’d be working on together through coaching - and it’s not always easy. You have to be ready to do some deeper work if you want to shift those negative, self-limiting beliefs that you know are holding you back. This is not surface work - but I do think that it holds the key to so many of our problems when it comes to running a business.
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right” - Henry Ford
Sign up for the mindset reset - https://fearlesshustlecollective.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/9
Work with me: Power Hour - https://www.annadunleavy.com/coaching-power-hour 3 months of coaching - https://www.annadunleavy.com/coaching
Cultivating an abundant mindset - abundant vs scarcity mindset and how we can practice to cultivate a more positive, abundant mindset in our businesses, and our lives
A mindset is our attitude towards something, and we can adopt an abundant mindset, or a scarcity mindset, depending on our upbringing and our environment, and the people we surround ourselves with. It’s no wonder that there’s a saying
‘You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.’
Abundance mindset - believing that there is enough to go around
Scarcity/lack mindset - the belief that there will never be enough, resulting in feelings of fear, stress, and anxiety. It’s believing that there’s only one pie to go around, and if someone has a slice, that means there’s less for you - your chances of even getting a slice are getting slimmer.
How can we practice to cultivate a more positive, abundant mindset in our businesses, and our lives? In this episode, I explore ways in which we can bring more of an abundant mindset into our lives.
I’d also love to take this opportunity to invite you to join me for a free 5 part email series all about cultivating an abundant mindset.
You can join us here. We start on Monday 24th February, but don’t worry - you can still sign up to receive emails after this date, too.
https://fearlesshustlecollective.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/9
P.S. If you’re feeling a little stuck at the moment, I’m offering one off Power Hour coaching calls to help you get clear on your direction and back on track to building a life and business you love.
Work with me here: https://www.annadunleavy.com/coaching-power-hour
Today's episode explores the topics of creativity, mindfulness and finding joy in the simple things. It's when we decide to pause for a moment, that we realise that there is so much more to be found in each moment, each encounter.
Slowing down allows us to reconnect with our creativity and gives us the chance to be intentional about how we curate our days.
For full show notes, head on over to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
To find out how you can work with me, head on over to: www.annadunleavy.com/coaching-power-hour
Manifesting what you desire
So what is manifestation? It’s a term that’s been doing the rounds lately, and so I wanted to take the time to explore the idea of manifestation, what it is, and how we can make manifestation work for us.
To manifest something, is to make it appear, to bring it forward, or call it in.
Full shownotes: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
To find out more about working with me, head on over to: https://www.annadunleavy.com/coaching
Imposter syndrome is something that comes up for almost all of us, at some point in our life. For some, it’s a constant feeling we have to battle with, for others, it comes and goes. Either way, it’s a term that’s becoming more widely used, particularly when it comes to female entrepreneurship.
I did a little bit of research, and one of the definitions for imposter syndrome, is this:
‘the inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills’; as well as
‘a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success’.
Is Imposter Syndrome something you struggle with? In this episode, I explore a couple of ways in which we can deal with Imposter Syndrome, and raise our awareness of when it comes up.
As a business owner, you're bound to know what it feels like when fear comes knocking on your door. So often, I hear women talk about their dreams, but always putting them off 'until they're ready', until they have done x, y and z first, or until they feel 'confident'. The truth is, there'll never be the right time, and you'll always want to do something else before you feel ready to take a step.
It's not possible to eliminate fear altogether, but we do have a choice about how we approach it. We can welcome the fear with kindness and compassion, hold space for it. We can get curious about it, too - what is it trying to show us?
If you're curious about working together, head on over to www.annadunleavy.com/fearless
A bonus episode with three lessons of 2019. Owning and running a business can be a huge rollercoaster, and it's important to reflect back on the past year before moving forward.
What are your lessons of 2019? What are your achievements? What didn't work, and why?
If you'd like to find out more about the new group coaching programme I'll be running in January, you can find out more and register your interest here: https://fearlesshustlecollective.vipmembervault.com/teaser/courses/view/7
This week’s guest is none other than Kathryn Taylor. You may know Kathryn, as a brilliant photographer, who shares both her brand work as well as photographs of her beautiful family on Instagram. Kathryn is someone I’ve been exchanging DM’s with for some months now, but we haven’t properly chatted until now! We talk about Kathryn’s transition from her corporate career to running her own business, and having a strategic plan to making it work financially. We also chat about our personal journeys of self-development, as it’s something we’ve both been going through in the last few months.
Season 5 will see a little bit of a change, as it’ll be a series of solo shows before going back to interviews for Season 6. I want to explore a wide range of topics all about running your own business, from dealing with overwhelm, to leading a more balanced lifestyle, mindset, growing your community, to name a few. If there are any particular topics you’d like me to cover, please do let me know - you can get in touch via Instagram or email me at hello@annadunleavy.com
As always, thank you so much for your support for the podcast - it's so wonderful to see so many of you tuning in each week!
For full shownotes, head on over to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
Today's episode is a solo episode where I explore the differences between mentoring and coaching, and the importance of trust and rapport in any mentoring or coaching relationship.
To find out more about my coaching offer, head on over to: https://www.annadunleavy.com/coaching
This week's guest is Ruth Poundwhite - a creative business mentor. I chat to Ruth about running two separate businesses, what it's like to be the face of your business as an introvert, how e-mail marketing bridges the gap to being visible in your business. Most importantly, we talk about what it's like to be the bread winner in your family, and the challenges that talking about money brings.
You can find Ruth here: https://ruthpoundwhite.com https://www.instagram.com/ruthpoundwhite/
For full show notes, head on over to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
This week's episode is a solo chat about boundaries. During the Panel Talk event that I recently held, we talked about how having boundaries is an act of self-care and how boundaries can help establish healthy routines, as well as help with managing overwhelm.
Join me on Instagram to tell me whether you struggle with setting boundaries in your own life, and your ways of dealing with it!
www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy
This weeks' guest is Mugdha Sapte, the owner of Kindred + Wild - a small batch apothecary based in London. I chat to Mugdha about her journey to setting up her business, as well as her choice to live life in tune with her cycles.
For full show notes, head on over to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
This week I chat to Carina, the founder of Ponderlily, a brand that makes purposeful planners. I chat to Carina about her journey to setting up the business, and how she chooses to manage her time as a mother, alongside a full time job too! Carina has kindly shared a 10% off discount with you all - and if you use the code FEARLESSHUSTLE at checkout, you’ll receive 10% off.
Please note: this is not sponsored, and I won't receive anything from this!
For full show notes, head on over to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
This week is a solo episode, exploring ways in which we can run our businesses more intuitively.
I talk about things like information overload, downloading all of the freebies, and tuning into what everyone else is saying, as well as
Tuning into your own intuition when running a business, allowing yourself headspace to tune into what feels right.
You can download the journalling prompts here: https://fearlesshustlecollective.vipmembervault.com/teaser/courses/view/1
This week’s guest is Fiona Barrows. Fiona is a creative business mentor and brand strategist, and she began her journey into freelancing as a copywriter. I chat to Fiona about her journey from working in London, to ending up in Frome, and her decision to live life a little differently. We also chat about what creating effective copy is really all about.
You can find Fiona here: https://fionabarrows.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fbarrows/ https://fionabarrows.com/podcast/
For full show notes, head on over to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
This week I chat to Maddy who is a self proclaimed SEO Queen - she helps business get found online and we chat about how we can use Pinterest to drive traffic to our website, how we can get started with SEO and Maddy’s journey with meditation.
For full show notes, head on over to: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast/
You can find Maddy here: https://business-shine.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/maddy.shine/
Free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2144249088936828/
The Course https://business-shine.co.uk/lets-get-you-found-info/
Gin & Magic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGiwlzKljutPu6AIW9onLA/featured?view_as=subscriber
Bright/Balanced View meditation teaching: https://www.bright.how/ https://www.youtube.com/user/balancedviewvideos
Today’s guest is Lauren Barber - a transformational women’s coach. Lauren is a qualified yoga and meditation teacher, and began her career in marketing.
Things we talked about:
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Pivoting a business and what that feels like
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Embodiment practices and how they can help us to get in tune with our gut feelings/instincts
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How, sometimes, making a decision to hit pause on a part of your business is the right thing to do
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Preparing for motherhood whilst running your own business
You can find Lauren here: https://laurenbarber.co https://www.instagram.com/laurenbarber.co/
What is success and how do we define in? How did we define it growing up, and how has that changed over the years? I’m joined by Georgie from DrawInk Designs and Hattie from Poppy Scout to discuss what success means to us.
This episode celebrates the one year anniversary of the Fearless Hustle Collective podcast! I’m so grateful for all of your support, and can’t wait to continue creating content in this way. Season Four is on its way soon!
A mini bonus episode with some personal updates and a mid year check in.
For all things Fearless Members Club, head on over to https://www.annadunleavy.com/fearless-members-club
Today’s guest is Laura Phillips - a launch strategist who pivoted her career from working long hours to launching just twice a year. Laura shares her tips on creating a successful launch strategy, as well as showing up online.
Before we get into the interview, I just wanted to share a little bit about the Fearless Members Club, which will be opening doors on 24th June.
The membership is a space for creative female business owners. It’s a supportive community of likeminded women who get what it’s like to run a business, and the ups and downs that come with that. The membership will include elements of teaching and coaching, and above all, it will be a safe space for us all to explore what success means to us, how we want our businesses to look and how we can get there. It’s all about finding clarity in a supportive environment.
To join the Fearless Members Club, head on over here: https://www.annadunleavy.com/fearless-members-club
For full shownotes, please visit: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy/
In episode 29, I chat with Hana Glover all about building a retail business the age of 18. Hana is the owner of the Bead Shop in Nottingham, where she also holds craft workshops. She’s also recently launched a new side to her business, in retail business mentoring. I can’t think of anyone else better qualified to help you with a retail business than Hana. The Bead Shop has recently celebrated the shop’s 19th birthday so she certainly has some experience to share!
To find out more about the Fearless Members Club and to sign up, head on over here: https://www.annadunleavy.com/fearless-members-club
For full shownotes, please visit: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy/
It’s episode 28, and this week it’s another solo episode all about staying accountable when you’re self-employed.
To find out more about the Fearless Members Club, head on over to: https://www.annadunleavy.com/fearless-members-club
For full shownotes, please visit: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy/
In episode 27, I chat to Rhiannon from Luxe VA. Rhiannon is a Virtual Assistant, and she explains what a VA does and what they can help you with. We chat about the struggles of being a mother whilist buidling your own business, and the flexibility that comes with being self-employed.
For full shownotes, please visit: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy/
To find out more about the Fearless Members Club, head on over here: https://www.annadunleavy.com/fearless-members-club
It’s finally time for my first solo episode! This week, I want to chat to you about making an investment in your business, the two types of investment you can make, and the benefits of investing in experiences.
Things I talk about:
The two types of different investments we can make in our business
The fear associated with investing in your business
The financial truth about starting a business
When investment means you can save time and focus on the things you truly love
When investing in experiences is the stepping stone to growing your business
Defining your own success
The differences between mentoring and coaching
My takeaways from attending a Mastermind earlier in the year
The benefits of taking time out to reflect on your business, to realign and connect with your values, and ensure you’re building a business you love
Membership waitlist - If you’d like to find out more about my membership, and the support you can receive, head on over here to read all about it.
https://www.annadunleavy.com/fearless-members-club
For full shownotes, please visit: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy/
Welcome to episode 24! This week, I chat with Franky from Love Audrey. Franky is a freelance copywriter based in Bristol, specialising in copy for creative businesses. We chat about setting up workshops, the process of hiring a VA, being self-employed with a chronic illness, co-mentoring and so much more!
- Launching workshops, selling out and tweaking the offering over time
- Hiring a VA and the process of letting go of control
- Tips on writing effective and purposeful copy for your website - what do you want your audience to do once they’ve read your copy?
- Launching a new podcast
- The idea of co-mentoring and the benefits of having a supportive community
- How to find a co-mentor
- Dealing with health issues whilst being self-employed
- The importance of self care and taking regular breaks
For full shownotes, please visit: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy/
This week I chat to my husband Adam - we call a conversation we once had whilst driving, all about being an extroverted introvert, how that affects us in our work and personal life. We also discuss a book called Mindset by Dr Carol Dweck and the difference between the fixed and growth mindset. I highly recommend reading this book if you'd like to dive deeper into changing the way you think.
For full shownotes, please visit: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy/
It's time for episode 22 - this week's guest is Ashton Smith. Ashton is the creator of the Awakening membership, a platform for women to claim their self-worth and create lives they dream of. I chat to Ashton about body positivity, overcoming doubt when launching new projects, cultivating self-worth and so much more.
For full shownotes, please visit: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_dunleavy/
Welcome back! Season Three of the podcast is finally here! I've missed not having any episodes to share with you this past month, so I'm really pleased to be back.
This week I chat to my friend Amy Phipps, who is a creative business and life coach, a Nottingham Etsy Team Captain, and fellow podcast host over at Women Who Create. We talk about what it's like to have a multi-hyphen career, the journey of becoming a coach and my current favourite topic - self-care!
To view the full show notes, please visit: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
Follow along on Instagram: https://instagram.com/anna_dunleavy
In the last episode of Season Two of the Fearless Hustle Collective podcast, I chat to my friend Natasha Boyes. Natasha is an editorial and commercial photographer, who works with small brands to tell their brand story. We chat all things business, including the struggles of starting a business and what the first year of business can often look like.
For full show notes, please head on over to: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
This week I chat to Elizabeth Stiles, who is a fashion brand consultant. We chat about Elizabeth’s leap to take her side hustle full time, why it’s important for small brands to really connect with the consumer and the rise of ethical fashion.
You can find the full show notes here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast
It’s episode 18, and this week I’m chatting to Aiste Saulyte - a fellow photographer who has grown her presence online by staying true to herself. Aiste specialises in portrait photography for couples and small brands. Her images have a certain bit of magic about them. Aiste openly shares about her struggles of running a small business, and her newsletter is packed full of honest conversations.
I chat to Aiste about her journey of setting up her business, the reasons behind her move away from London, what it’s like to share authentically online, and how being open and honest can lead to real connections.
For full show notes, please head on over to: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast/
This week’s episode is all about authentically showing up online - something that can be the driving force behind any brand. My guest is Alice Benham - a digital marketing coach and podcast host.
I chat to Alice about setting up her business at the age of 17, the lessons she learnt from not being able to pay her tax bill and creating a course and never bringing it to the launch stage.
Alice has just released tickets for her retreat, Gather & Grow, with early bird tickets available until 31st January. The retreat is aimed at those already in business, looking to delve deep into their business values. Taking place in May in Somerset, with Julia Day and Sophie French as guest hosts, it’s set to be an amazing weekend!
All shownotes and links can be found at: https://www.annadunleavy.com/podcast/
This week’s episode is all about branding, and what it takes to create a cohesive brand. My guest is the lovely Cat Byrne from Gatto Web - a branding and web designer from Manchester.
In this episode, we chat about learning to code at a young age, bullet journaling, how to start a podcast, taking time off work and, of course, branding.
After a short break, it’s time for episode 15! This week, I chat to Elizabeth Cairns all about what it means to be an empowered entrepreneur, creative a vision for your business, the importance of curating your working space and prioritising the projects that are important to you.
Elizabeth is a coach, writer and holistic therapist, and she recently published a book called The Empowered Entrepreneur. I highly recommend that you give it a read - it’s not only beautifully written, but beautifully presented too.
Full shownotes: www.annadunleavy.com/fearless-hustle-podcast/empowered-entrepreneur-elizabeth-cairns
In episode 14, I chat to Lucy Parker, also known as Lucy and Lentils - a Nottingham based food blogger. Lucy has recently taken the plunge to take her side hustle full time. With a hugely impressive online following, Lucy has worked with some big brands such as Waitrose, Tesco, Ikea, to name a few.
In episode 13, I chat to Josephine Brooks - a productivity mentor for side hustlers. I really enjoyed my chat with Josephine - we talked about ways in which you can prioritise your workload, especially when you’re side hustling and juggling two jobs, looking after yourself and taking time out, Josephine’s 12 week plan and the benefits of batching.
You can find Josephine here: https://www.josephinebrooks.co.uk
In episode 12, I chat all things money with Julia Day of Easy as Vat. We talk about Julia’s journey in setting up her own business, money mindset, why we find talking about money so difficult, pitching for your business and Julia’s new membership - the Independent Girls Collective.
You can find Julia here: https://www.easyasvat.com
This week, I chat to Sas Petherick - a self doubt researcher, coach and mentor. I first came across Sas through Sara Tasker, and I’ve been following her ever since.
Sas is hugely knowledgeable on the topic of self-doubt, and she helps us to understand why it comes up for us and how we can deal with it.
Sas has recently come up with a Self-Doubt Archetype Quiz that I really recommend you check out - it gives you a taste of how self doubt might be showing up for you, and it’s really worth having a look at.
You can find Sas at: https://www.saspetherick.com https://www.instagram.com/saspetherick/
n the last episode of the first season, I chat to Kayte Ferris about slow, soulful marketing, her journey of becoming a business owner, the benefits of having a coach and why failure isn’t as bad as we are led to believe.
Kayte Ferris of Simple & Season is a marketing coach, as well as a podcaster at Grow with Soul.
You can find Kayte here: https://www.simpleandseason.com https://www.instagram.com/simpleandseason/
Book recommendation: You are a badass at making money by Jen Sincero - https://amzn.to/2ODU3e8
Sophie French is a creative coach based in Leicester, working with women to tackle subjects of self-doubt, money mindset, marketing and so much more.
I chat to Sophie about her career change, self-doubt, IGTV and her content creation plan. Sophie also has some wise words of wisdom for those wanting to quit the 9-5!
You can find Sophie at: https://www.sophiefrench.co http://instagram.com/sophiefrenchcreative
The things we talked about: Meaningful Money podcast - https://meaningfulmoney.tv/mmpodcast/ - look for episode 003 How to Budget https://meaningfulmoney.tv/2012/12/03/mmp003-how-to-budget-podcast/#
Book recommendation - Life in half a second by Matthew Michalewicz https://amzn.to/2QpVrxp Guest recommendation - Lucy Parker from Lucy and Lentils https://www.instagram.com/lucy_and_lentils/
In week 8, I chat to my husband, Adam Dunleavy, all about our fearless beginnings, getting the work life balance right, taking a step when you're not 100% ready and charging your worth. Please share your fearless beginnings with us using #fearlessbeginnings - I'll be sharing your stories over on Instagram. I hope you enjoy it - leave us a comment - we were a little nervous recording this!
This week’s episode is with Lizzie Evans, the founder and owner of the design store SMUG based in Islington. Lizzie is a woman of many talents - not only does she design and create her own patterns and products, she is also the host of the amazing How to Curate your Life podcast. Embarking on a new chapter in her career, I chat to Lizzie about motherhood, curating your life, goal planning and so much more.
https://www.lizzieforsmug.com https://www.instagram.com/ifeelsmug/
Episode 6 is with Amy Bailey of Amy Bailey Design. Amy is a friend of mine, and a fellow girl boss working in the wedding industry. Amy offers bespoke wedding stationery and homeware goods, and we chat about the benefits of working in a corporate world before taking the leap, and the power of learning when you’re just starting out.
Rebecca runs the Wildflower Illustration Co. together with her husband Carl and their gorgeous dog, Martha. Wildflower Illustration Co. sells beautifully illustrated cards as well as wedding stationery.
I chat to Rebecca about her big career change, growing your Instagram, the benefits of working from home and taking time off to find inspiration.
You can find Rebecca here: https://www.wildflowerillustrationco.com https://www.instagram.com/wildflowerillustrationco/
Nirrimi is a writer, photographer, and perhaps more accurately described as a storyteller. Her incredible blog is a collection of stories from her life - her writing drawing you in right from the very first sentence.
Her career started when she was 15 years old, and her achievements to date are incredibly impressive. From working with international brands such as Diesel and Billabong, to touring with First Aid Kit, she continues to strive to create beautiful art. In my eyes, she is the very definition of an artist.
I chat to Nirrimi about work-life balance, creativity and motherhood, pursuing your dreams and living creatively.
Please note: In this episode, we touch on the topics of abusive relationships and suicide, so if either of those topics affect you, you may wish to skip this episode.
This week's episode is with Nancy Straughan - a stylist and designer based in London. We chat about Nancy's recent decision to take the leap and become a stylist full time. We also chat about anxiety, the work-life balance, finding new clients, and the law of attraction.
You can find Nancy here:
http://www.nancy-straughan.com and https://www.instagram.com/nancy_straughan
The things we talked about:
Silvia Salvialimone
The Lively show podcast - Law of Attraction episode
Book recommendations - Miss Pettigrew lives for a day by Winifred Watson
Elmet by Fiona Mozley
Guest recommendations - Emily Henderson and Angela at Cocoon Home
This week's episode of the Fearless Hustle Collective podcast is with Olivia Tripp - the founder of Weekend:IN - an agency helping independent brands connect, engage and grow their audiences.
I talk to Olivia about influencer marketing, taking the leap into the unknown and growing your business.
Instagram, self-doubt and chasing your dreams with Sara Tasker
Sara Tasker, also known as Me & Orla, is an Instagram expert, photographer, writer and a creative coach. Her Instagram courses sell out within hours of launching. She has her own podcast - Hashtag Authentic, as well as co-hosting a new podcast called Letters from a Hopeful creative. She’s an inspirational figure to many women, turning her blog into a hugely profitable enterprise in just a few short years.
In this episode, I talk to Sara about the very beginnings of her Instagram career, juggling motherhood and work, fearlessly pursuing your wildest dreams, self doubt and the importance of having a coach.
You can find Sara here: Me & Orla blog - https://meandorla.co.uk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/me_and_orla/ Hashtag Authentic podcast - https://meandorla.co.uk/hashtagauthentic/
The things we talked about: Sas Patherick - https://www.saspetherick.com Sas’s podcast Courage and Spice - http://courageandspice.com Book recommendation - Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday https://amzn.to/2N1N2yY
