Blooming Anyway Podcast: Recent Episodes
Marly Hanson & Michelle Dorrill
We are Marly Hanson and Michelle Dorrill. Two creative entrepreneurs who met over a business transaction and ended up being best friends. Michelle is a photographer and Marly does social media consulting for small creative businesses. Our podcast Blooming Anyway is all about overcoming challenges and finding the inspiration to grow even in places we never expected to thrive. We cover topics like work life balance, managing our emotions, personal and professional growth, and all things entrepreneurship.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself and your life is to pivot. Both of us are going through seasons of pivoting and its time we do the same with the Pod. While we absolutely love sharing education - we also feel a little burnt out with the amount and frequency of sharing educational content. We also feel like we’ve been trying to show up as perfect business coaches when in reality all we want to do is be your virtual bestie giving you encouragement as fellow entrepreneurs. So things are going to shift a little around here and we can’t wait to share some new content with you soon!
As an adult summer tends to be BUSY. Work picks up, obligations for holidays and family events are still just as high, we have client conversations and expectations - time doesn't stop like it used to feel like it did in the summer when we were kids. If you don’t write down what you want to do or make plans to do it, time just passes you by and before you know it you’ve missed an entire season of your life that was teeming with opportunities to be present. Today’s episode we talk about making a summer bucket list and go over our own personal bucket lists for the summer.
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Since our last episode was so well received we are back again for one of our favorite games to play on the podcast. This is where we ask each other questions from the board game “We’re Not Really Strangers” to deepen our friendship and uncover how much we truly know about each other.
Topics discussed:
- What the game is and how to play
- 4 juicy and somewhat intense questions we ask each other about our friendship
Resources:
We’re Not Really Strangers game
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Okay, we’ve all been there. Burnout beyond belief but not acknowledging it because we have too much to do and we have to keep going. Yeah, buddy, we’ve been there far too many times. This is why we are having a really candid conversation about taking responsibility for your burnout. We give some practical tips on things that have helped us, but really we just want to let you know - you’re not alone in this - but you’re the only one who can make it better. Let’s do it together.
We chat about....
- Burnout didn’t happen overnight so you can’t fix it overnight
- Making a task list and rank it by how much each task exhausts you
- When to reassess your goals
- Are you making yourself a priority or are you just saying that
- You may be overwhelmed because you’re doing too little of what makes your feel alive
- Vacations, hobbies, and finding out who TF you are
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Entrepreneurship challenges you on so many fronts. It pushes against your self-worth and the confidence you have in yourself and your work! Social media can be the icing on the cake when it comes to feeling overwhelmed and unsure of yourself - we get it! Today, Marly shares her tips and tricks to keep solid self-worth and self-confidence. As a social media consultant, she knows the struggles that come with consuming and creating! If you need a boost of encouragement, practical tips, and someone to get real about your self-worth - give this episode a listen!
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If you have ever wondered what a Collective Retreat Attendee thinks of the retreats - today is the episode for you! We host Jake from Jake Peek Photography as he tells us all about why personal development is so important as an entrepreneur, to push out of your comfort zone, and what his favorite parts of the retreat are! Tune in and let us know what you think!
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There are lots of reasons you should ABSOLUTELY make client meetings a regular practice in your business! When you’re exchanging lots of money you always want to make sure everyone’s on the same page and you are a good match for your clients needs. You also want to avoid those nightmare clients that are just not meant for you. Although the client meeting process can be daunting it’s something that will make or break your success as a wedding photographer. Michelle gives you some tips she has learned along the way and the things she covers during my clients meetings.
We chat about:
- Why client meetings are important
- Tips on nailing your client meeting
- Topics to make sure to include in your client meeting
- What happens if the client meeting doesn’t go as planned or your not a fit
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This is a sweet little episode about what is happening in our crazy busy lives. We talk about the Spring Content Retreat that just happened in St. Augustine and lessons we learned. We touch on our own personal lives. AND we give you a pretty nice peek of what’s coming next for the collective.
We chat about:
- What is happening for both of us as well as the collective
- A small rundown of the retreat
- What we loved most about the retreat
- Lessons we learned from the retreat
- What’s coming next for the collective
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We are talking hashtags, static posts, how to actually plan content, and so much more! Tune in!
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Last week we chatted about letting go of the things that were not serving us - those low vibe situations, thoughts, and feelings that were bringing us down. Even if unintentionally - we often create our own chaos. The good news is we can control how we feel a lot more than we think. This episode is all about our brains, nervous systems, and higher vibrational energy. We give helpful tips on high vibe things to add into your routine and how to understand how to make those changes sustainable for you and your life.
Books recommended to understanding body and nervous system health:
The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk
How to do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera
Nervous system topics to research | Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) & Somatic Shaking
Meditation | https://www.headspace.com/
We invite you to try some of these techniques and let us know how it goes!
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Topics Discussed:
- Human behavior and why we make choices
- Nervous System and how it works
- Brain patterns and Neuroplasticity
- Picking higher vibrational things
- Some things we do that has changed our lives
- Being a witness to the changes within your mind
What is bringing your vibe down?! Today’s topic is super interesting because even though it can feel a little heavy - we think there’s a lot of hope in letting go of things that are not serving us. We are human and we only have enough emotional capacity so when we let go of low-vibe things or things that make our energy feel low - then we make room for so so much. So listen in on low-vibe things that we are working on in our lives to free up some capacity for greater things - like our growing businesses.
Topics Discussed:
- Human Behavior and why we make choices
- Some choices are still draining our batteries even if it’s not intentional
- Marly’s low vibe things she’s cutting
- Michelle’s low vibe things she’s cutting
- Why this kind of reflection is important
- A glimpse into replacing those things
Let’s connect:
https://www.instagram.com/bloominganywaycollective/
https://www.instagram.com/marlykhanson/
https://www.instagram.com/cirrusgoldcreativecompany/
Do you know how your ideal couples feel about these wedding trends?!
Today Marly and Michelle chat about 2023 wedding trends and statistics and why as a wedding vendor it's important to know where you and your clients stand on these topics!
Let’s connect:
https://www.instagram.com/bloominganywaycollective/
https://www.instagram.com/marlykhanson/
https://www.instagram.com/cirrusgoldcreativecompany/
Curious how other entrepreneurs structure their day for success? Today's episode is a part 2 of a 2 part episode that breaks down the behind the scenes of creative entrepreneurs! As a social media manager it can get really mentally exhausting and Marly breaks down how she sets up her days to combat that while finding the closest thing to balance between work and life.
Let’s connect:
https://www.instagram.com/bloominganywaycollective/
https://www.instagram.com/marlykhanson/
https://www.instagram.com/cirrusgoldcreativecompany/
Snag your content retreat ticket here -> https://cirrusgoldcreativeco.sproutstudio.com/book/63e675fc4f3513.68090942?fbclid=IwAR1lH_fCpES-vI82insefQl-O6pFubMGckerBWOICiIvQHIZd7bx9UpuFXo
This is a prompt we have had on the docket for a few months and found a fun way to break it up a little to make it more digestible and fun to listen to. This is part one where Michelle explains what a day in her life looks like as a full time photographer. A little spoiler - Michelle’s schedule is absolute chaos most weeks but she explains how she navigates it with grace and tenderness to herself. One thing is for sure - every day of being an entrepreneur no matter what happened - is a gift.
Topics Discussed:
- Update on Michelle’s life
- Retreat tickets are still available - please let us know if you want to attend
- Wanting to sugar coat this week’s prompt but opting for vulnerability instead
- An “ideal” day v.s. What actually happens
- Trying to keep a consistent weekly schedule
- Non-negotiables in terms of time commitments
- Navigating the chaos of each day being different
- Showing up for yourself and your biz even when it’s messy
- Each day being an entrepreneur is a gift
Let’s connect:
https://www.instagram.com/bloominganywaycollective/
https://www.instagram.com/marlykhanson/
https://www.instagram.com/cirrusgoldcreativecompany/
Snag your content retreat ticket here -> https://cirrusgoldcreativeco.sproutstudio.com/book/63e675fc4f3513.68090942?fbclid=IwAR1lH_fCpES-vI82insefQl-O6pFubMGckerBWOICiIvQHIZd7bx9UpuFXo
Today’s episode is a question and answer style with questions submitted by you. We are going to cover topics from what's happening on instagram, are static photos back?, what advice we would give ourselves just starting out, and so much more!
Topics Discussed:
- Update on the pod and where we are with downloads
- Intro about the Q&A Format
- What advice we would give to ourselves when we just started our biz
- How we balance work and life
- Why people are so afraid of the questions box on Insta
- Is short form video still king?
- Are still photos making a come back?
- Our next content retreat
- We to stop comparing ourselves to other photographers
- What camera lenses Michelle would recommend
Resources Mentioned:
App for creating instagram carousels: https://www.scrlapp.com/Let’s connect:
https://www.instagram.com/bloominganywaycollective/
https://www.instagram.com/marlykhanson/
https://www.instagram.com/cirrusgoldcreativecompany/
Today we are getting into the nitty gritty about your money mindset. I know I know, not the most fun part of being an entrepreneur but one of the most VITAL! Angela Hacche, a money coach for entrepreneurs, breaks down the scary mindset around money, gives us easy-to-follow tips, and gives a real-life take on how you can do incredible things on an “average” income!
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https://www.instagram.com/cirrusgoldcreativecompany/
Follow Angela:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelahacche/
Website: https://www.angelahacche.com/
Freebie: https://www.angelahacche.com/freebie-cfo-spreadsheet
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March is International Women’s Month and we are about to blow you away with episodes PACKED FULL of some of the best advice we have ever heard! There’s something so magical about being a woman and an entrepreneur so we wanted to bring you all of the goodness from some of our favorite hard working women. Up first is "Pop Stars" Jenna & Tia from Festive and Flair. You will learn very soon why they call themselves pop stars and why we are utterly obsessed with them! This episode is a GOLD MINE for all aspiring women in business who are learning to be confident in their skin, how to do partnership well, and want to have the most fun possible!
Topics Discussed:
- Being a business owner as a woman
- Bringing fun and setting the tone for your business
- People’s opinion on your business and how to show up anyway
- Doing the hard things and hanging on when things get tough
- Advice to our past selves when we just started our business
- Some inspirational quotes that keeps us going
Resources Mentioned:
Festive & Flair Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/festiveandflair/
Festive & Flair Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/festiveandflair
Festive & Flair Website: https://www.festiveandflair.net/
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https://www.instagram.com/marlykhanson/
https://www.instagram.com/cirrusgoldcreativecompany/
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Raise your hand if you've been going through it these last few months both hands raised! We get it! You are NOT alone my friend. In today's episode, we are going to shine some light into the gloom, acknowledge the truth of how it feels, and give you some actionable tips to get through it. We know that it sucks but we can't stay here, it's time to bloom!
Topics Discussed:
- The ebbs and flows of a business
- Normalizing the feelings that come with slow season
- The Purpose of Slow Season
- How to utilize slow season
- Networks to support you during slower seasons
- Investing in yourself
Resources Mentioned:
Tempus Time Management Tool https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tempus-stopwatch/id1491326665?mt=12
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This episode is such a treat and a wealth of knowledge. Ben MacMinn from StartUP Columbus joins us for an interview about trends he sees across working with hundreds of entrepreneurs. StartUP Columbus is an organization that gives new and growing entrepreneurs the knowledge, skills, and physical space to get their businesses off the ground. Ben chats with us about trends he sees, mistakes he hopes people avoid, and the big picture of how to get your business started.
Topics Discussed:
- What is StartUP Columbus?
- Services StartUp offers
- How StartUp and Ben have influenced Michelle’s business
- 5 things Ben hope’s all entrepreneurs do
- Qualities and traits that are most required for entrepreneurs to be successful
- Common mistakes that Ben sees entrepreneurs make
- How to overcome the hard parts of getting started
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.startupcolga.org/
https://www.instagram.com/startupcolga/
https://www.facebook.com/StartUpColGa
Calls-to-action:
-Visit StartUp Columbus Website or socials listed above
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It’s the month of LOVE. If you haven’t caught on yet, we are obsessed with Love over here. Loving our life, our spouse, ourselves - all the things. We think one of the best ways to show ourselves love and to love on the world is by existing or living within our purpose. When we do this we are so fully ourselves that we give others permission to be themselves too. This week’s episode is a solo episode where Michelle puts on her coaching hat and talks about how to find your life purpose through a Japanese concept called IKIGAI.
Topics Discussed:
- Loving ourselves and showing love to the world
- Living in our purpose
- Examples from Michelle’s story
- Finding your purpose
- What is IKIGAI
- Some questions to get you thinking about finding your IKIGIA
Resources Mentioned:
https://positivepsychology.com/ikigai/
https://positivepsychology.com/ikigai-worksheets-templates/
Calls-to-action:
-Do one of the worksheets in the resources mentioned link
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Have you ever wondered what entrepreneurs are doing to scale and grow their businesses in a way that doesn't take away from their life?
This week’s episode is full of fiery passion that touches on just about all of the big areas of entrepreneurship journeys! We talk about things we wish all entrepreneurs would do... from automation, to beliving in yourself, to outsourcing... and how it has positively affected our own business and the ones around us. This episode is meant to inspire you and educate you on what you can implement in your business. These are not mandatory items - although we think they will certainly make or break your business - we are human. Grab a notebook and a pen, we can't wait for you to listen!
Topics Discussed:
- Believing in yourself and your mindset
- Outsourcing and how that will help your business
- Investing resources into your biz
- Getting Organized
- Prioritizing your mental well being and family
- Putting all the pieces together so you can afford well deserved days off
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Have you ever wanted to attend a content retreat but weren't sure if it was a good fit for your business? We've been there! It can be daunting to make big investments into your business. This episode covers the pros and cons of content retreats and why there have changed the landscape of our personal business! Tune in for the 411 on Content Retreats and how we feel about them.
It's FEBRUARY which means our content retreat tickets will go on sale later this month. Don’t worry this isn’t a sales pitch - we are not trying to win you over - we just want to share the pros and the cons and leave you with room to make decisions of your own! Topics Discussed:
- Our content retreat experience & why we love them
- Building Your Portfolio -both for new & experienced photographers
- How inspiring it is to work with and alongside others
- Neural Mirroring and how that makes a difference when creating
- Learning & Practicing news skills in a safe and supportive environment
- Networking and why your biz needs it
- The cons to attending retreats
- How vendors other than photographers can benefit from content retreats
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.instagram.com/bloominganywaycollective/
Calls-to-action:
-Mark your Calendars for our retreat ticket launch!
-Subscribe to our Podcast so you can listen weekly
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Have you ever poured your heart into creating content for you marketing channels and it went over super well with your audience but you never touched it again? Or on the opposite side of this, have you ever sat down to create content and felt completely burnt out and had no idea what to share? This episode is for you!
Repurposing you're original, heartfelt content can be a huge game changer in how you feel about content creation. It allows your great ideas to be used across instagram, Facebook, tiktok, email lists, blog post, and more! Tune into the solo episode with Marly Hanson to learn how she works through content recycling and why it's so useful!
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As a wedding photographer and a wedding vendor social media expert, we see A LOT of wedding trends! This episode is filled with our personal opinions on what trends we hope are left in 2022 and the ones we are bringing into 2023! We also chat about why it's important to know where you stand on these topics as a wedding vendor, it gives you a clear picture of your ideal audience and the topics of marketing you release! Tune in to the episode and let us know if you agree or disagree!
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How many times have you set a New Years' Resolution that no matter how hard you tried you just couldn't stick to it? We see you! In today's episode, we talk about why we don't like the idea of a New Years' Resolution by society's standards, why it is so hard to change our habits and goals, AND how we break through that to achieve big, medium, or small goals. Grab a notebook and a pen as you tune into today's episode - trust me, this one is too good to miss!
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We are on vacation but we didn’t want to leave you completely hanging through the holidays!! Since we usually spend Wednesday morning’s growing together, we wanted you to take advantage of that time with yourself this week.
Here are a collection of journal prompts to encourage mindfulness and self expression - so grab a cup of coffee and jot down a few of these!
We will see you back on January 11th for some super educationally packed episodes in 2023! BUT before then we will be dropping some hints and save the dates for the upcoming Content Retreat so follow us on socials so you can get first access to all the deets!!
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Today’s episode is a wild card episode where Marly asks Michelle a series of hot takes questions about the holidays. We chat about black friday, holiday traditions, how we feel about christmas gift lists, questions from the 73 questions with vogue and so much more! Pop this episode on while your wrapping presents, driving in the car to family, or just washing dishes!
Topics Discussed:
- Black Friday - is it still a thing?
- Holiday Traditions and starting new ones
- Christmas gift lists - should you give them or is that tacky?
- What is 73 Questions from Vogue? Let’s answer a few
- THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR
Resources Mentioned:
https://fredandfar.com/blogs/ff-blog/ask-yourself-vogues-73-questions
Calls-to-action:
- Subscribe to our Podcast so you can listen weekly
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Episode Summary:
Today’s episode is about what it means to be your own boss. Before we take the leap into being an entrepreneur, the idea of being your own boss is usually one of the things that attract us to the entrepreneurial journey. Then you take the leap and realize - how the heck do I be my own boss?!?! This episode is going to equip you to be the best boss you had! We talk about the honest truths involved in being your own boss and leave you with some actionable steps to take to be a fantastic boss.
Topics Discussed:
- Being a good boss means taking care of your employees (AKA YOU!)
- The mindset of being your own boss
- The responsibility AND opportunity of being your own boss
- Surrounding yourself with a network who will fill your deficits
- Avoiding burnout and caring for yourself
- Creating a structure that supports efficiency
- Setting boundaries
- The myths of outsourcing
- Celebrating yourself!
Resources Mentioned:https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/
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Today’s episode is a little different - we are going to be doing a little interview style. Michelle and Marly believe very strongly that to trust someone, you need to know them, and how else do you know someone without figuring out who they are and how they got to where they are? This episode intends to give you a peek into why they think the way they do about topics, why they show up the way they do in this space, or even why this collective is so important. You are going to get a peek into who they grew up with, what impacts them on a day to day, and what their unique gifts bring to the Collective leadership! This episode's goal is that you feel like you are hopping on a podcast with your friends every time you tune in!
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Hi friends! Welcome back to the pod! We are so excited you are here! Today’s episode is a little different - we are going to be doing a little interview style. Michelle and Marly believe very strongly that to trust someone, you need to know them, and how else do you know someone without figuring out who they are and how they got to where they are? This episode intends to give you a peek into why they think the way they do about topics, why they show up the way they do in this space, or even why this collective is so important. You are going to get a peek into who they grew up with, what impacts them on a day to day, and what their unique gifts bring to the Collective leadership! This episode's goal is that you feel like you are hopping on a podcast with your friends every time you tune in!
Calls-to-action:
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It’s Thanksgiving week and we are certainly feeling extra grateful this year. We have a bomb a** friendship, we are creating new revenue streams, and we are creating opportunities to inspire ourselves and others around us. It feels good to be where we are in life, but that doesn’t mean it always feels like that. Have you ever been in a season where you just struggled emotionally when you wanted to be grateful, and the guilt from that made things even worse? Yeah, we understand and we take a bit of a dive to chat about it.
Topics Discussed:
- Gratitude and why we are talking about it
- GRATEFUL-ness and how grateful we are for our friendship
- Times we feel pressured to feel grateful in a season that just doesn’t feel good
- Rushing through seasons of gratitude to get to the next achievement
- Finding gratitude in things outside of ourselves
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The holiday season is unlike anything else in American culture. It feels like everything is amplified by 10, the busyness, the standards we live by, the money we spend. It’s a lot to experience before adding in being a small business, going to all the functions, and trying to care for ourselves and our families. It’s easy to get caught up in the rush of everyone around you and sometimes it’s hard to discern, are these my feelings and expectations or are they someone else's? This episode is all about being aware of the holiday season and making a plan to navigate it before it becomes burn out central.
Topics Discussed:
- Empath energy overload - whose feelings are you feeling?
- Busy Bee Burnout - How small creative businesses ramps up in the fall
- Decision Fatigue - YES this is a REAL thing
- Seasonal Depression - unfortunately also a thing
- Marketing Strategies to get through the holidays like batch working
- Long form content and how it benefits your business
- Stop consuming when we are overwhelmed
Resources Discussed:
- Facebook Meta Business Suite
- 3rd Party Posting Apps
Calls-to-action:
- Subscribe to our Podcast so you can listen weekly
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Our very first guest episode is here!! Education is ever-growing and we are by no means experts in every area. We want this to be a space we can all learn and grow together so we are most definitely going to have several guests on the pod. Our first guest is Katie Fowler with Rose and Sage Events. She gives us the lowdown on how she got started as a wedding coordinator, her background, what she loves, and advice for all of us wedding vendors to make the day run smoother. We could not have picked a better way to kick off by having guests on the show - this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Make sure to hit that download button so you can come back to this one over and over again.
Topics Discussed:
- Katie’s background and her family owned a wedding venue while she was growing up
- Advice for wedding vendors
- Communication between couples and vendors
- Helping vendors remember weddings are a team effort - no vendor is more important than another
- Pet peeves about the wedding day and how to mitigate them
- Styled shoots and how to use them to scale your business
- Networking as a wedding vendor
Resources:
- Rose & Sage Website - https://roseandsageevents.com/
- Rose & Sage Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roseandsageevents/
- Rose & Safe Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/roseandsageevents
Calls-to-action:
- Subscribe to our Podcast so you can listen weekly
-Check out Katie on all Socials @roseandsageevents
-Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @bloominganwaycollective
-Tune in next Wednesday!
Ooooh, can you believe we are officially a month into this thing!??! So exciting. We are so grateful for everyone who has tuned in to listen to us. We love being able to share a little part of ourselves with this corner of the online world.
This is a JUICY episode all about comparison. As small creative entrepreneurs, it’s so easy to get caught up in the cycle of doing what everyone else is doing hoping it will work for us. We spend little time thinking about what is actually working for us and trying to fix systems that are not even broken. We talk about how we have struggled with the comparison bug and how it impacted us, our businesses, and our personal lives. As we wrap up the episode, Marly gives us some marketing tips on how we can be more intentional in seasons so that we are not burning ourselves to the ground in every season. If you find yourself constantly exhausted and feel like what you’re doing isn’t cutting it - this episode is for you!
Topics Discussed:
- The Comparison Bug - what is it?
- Why waste time trying to fix things that were never broken?
- Michelle choosing to close her 2022 books early and what that has done for her business
- Hustle Periods v.s. Maintaining Periods from a marketing perspective
- You deserve to take up space just as you are!
Calls-to-action:
- Subscribe to our Podcast so you can listen weekly
- Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @bloominganwaycollective
- Tune in next Wednesday!
Michelle: @cirrusgoldcreativecompany
Marly: @marlykhanson
Welcome to our first wildcard episode!! This is something we want to do to create some opportunities for you all to get to know us and for us to grow our friendship. One episode per month will be a wildcard episode where one of us will bring a topic to discuss on the spot with the other. These are not discussed beforehand so that we can get our true and authentic reactions and thoughts to things. Marly was up first and she chose to do a card game called “We’re Not Really Strangers” challenging us to dig deep and think about how well we know each other. The last half of the episode we each brought in “hot takes” or taboo subjects that are coming up in the industry to see what the other thought of it. This episode is an easy listen, so if you want to get a peek into our crazy friendship, click that play button!
Topics Discussed:
- What is a wildcard episode
- Card Game: We’re Not Really Strangers
- Hot Takes: Would you give your clients RAW photos? How do you feel about reels that are bashing the Instagram algorithm?
Resources Discussed:
- We’re Not Really Strangers - https://www.werenotreallystrangers.com/products/not-really-strangers-card-deck
Calls-to-action:
- Subscribe to our Podcast so you can listen weekly
-Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @bloominganwaycollective -Tune in next Wednesday!
Episode 3! We can’t believe we are actually doing this thing. This is our first educational episode as the first two were more of an introduction to us and this space. If you are listening to this episode in real time, it’s almost the end of October and for wedding vendors… that's almost the close of the typical wedding season and if you are feeling burnt out, overworked, unhappy, discouraged, or ready to quit - this episode is for you!!
Topics Discussed:
- Entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming but you’re not alone
- Simple tips to help you when you’re feeling burnt out
- Screen time, being present in your life, and virtual empathy exhaustion
- Batch Working & Automation
Resources Discussed:
- WordPress for blogging | it allows for you to schedule your blog posts
- Facebook Meta for scheduling socials
- Preview | App for helping plan your Instagram Feed
- Planoly | App for helping plan your Instagram Feed
Calls-to-action:
- Subscribe to our Podcast so you can listen weekly
-Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @bloominganwaycollective
-Tune in next Wednesday!
This is the 2nd episode and we are still working out the kinks & trying to find our streamlined process. We appreciate you taking the time to hang out with us and help us jumpstart this dream we have! This episode is extra special because we got to be in person together to record and not over zoom!
We talk more in-depth about our friendship and how we formed the idea of a collective. We love the term “collective” because it invites the spirit of co-creation. We love that we are learning something new and sharing what we have and are learning with others. We hope that this feels like a space where people can look at themselves, be inspired, and grow even when it's tough.
We also give a highlight of the content retreat we hosted in September, behind the curtain at the planning of it, and how we both experienced it!
Topics Discussed:
- Why we decided on a Podcast
- What other things we hope to do alongside the Podcast (aka the retreats)
- Forming the “Collective”
- Our intentions for this coaching space
- An overview of our content retreat
Resources Discussed:
Facebook Page For All The Collective Goodness:Here
Calls-to-action:
-Subscribe to our Podcast so you can listen weekly
-Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @bloominganwaycollective
-Tune in next Wednesday!
We are newbies to this podcasting journey and we wanted to start with a blank slate. We cover our friendship quite a bit here so you get an insider's look into how this crazy friendship turned into a podcast. As two coaches and creative entrepreneurs we have a lot of passion, experience, and life to share.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Our Friendship started over a business transaction
- When Marly moved to Chicago - we decided our friendship was sacred and we had to continue making it work
- Ways that we stay connected
- Why we decided to turn our weekly calls into Podcast
- Our intentions behind this podcast
Resources Discussed:
-Cappuccino App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.cappuccino&hl=en_US&gl=US
What to do now:
1. Subscribe to our Podcast so you can listen weekly
2. Follow us on Instagram at the @bloominganwaycollective and Facebook at The Blooming Anyway Collective 3. Tune in next Wednesday!
WELCOME Y’ALL!
Episode summary introduction: Welcome to our new podcast Blooming Anyway. In this brief introduction we go over who we are and how this idea for a podcast was born!
Topics discussed in this episode: We are two entrepreneurs who met over a business transaction. That transaction turned into a super powerful friendship. When Marly moved to Chicago we had to find a way to keep our long distance friendship alive. Our hour (or two) long weekly call every Wednesday turned into our weekly podcast!
Wonder what to do now?!?
1. Subscribe to our Podcast so you can listen weekly
2. Follow us on Instagram @bloominganwaycollective & on Facebook--> Blooming Anyway Collective 3. Tune in next Wednesday!