077: Relentless Self-Care With Mary Davis
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You are worthy of taking time each and every day to take care of yourself. Self-care is of the utmost importance and not enough people are prioritizing it in their lives. In this episode, I had on author, spiritual teacher and wisdom seeker, Mary Davis. Mary touched on why you have to be relentless with your self-care practices. She and I discussed a lot of great topics around learning to lean into your spirit, turning pain into purpose and working smarter, not harder. (This episode was pre-recorded on October 20, 2020) What’s in this episode: What brought Mary to this level of wisdom...
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076: Creating Plans That Blossom With Nicole Barlettano
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I am so thrilled to introduce you to the guest on today’s episode, Nicole Barlettano. Nicole is an illustrator, designer and bullet journalist who has successfully turned her passion project into a career. In this episode, we talk about how she got into bullet journaling and her experience collaborating and doing brand deals. Nicole and I discuss why you shouldn’t look at mistakes as problems, how to handle negative criticism people dish out online and why you should be gentle with yourself during all of the seasons of your life. (This episode was pre-recorded on October 15, 2020)...
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075: Becoming Time Rich With Steve Glaveski
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A lot of people are frugal with their money. But have you ever considered being frugal with your time? In this episode, I was joined by Steve Glaveski, an entrepreneur, podcast host and author. Steve talked about this idea of how you can invest your time and become more time rich. We discussed time containers, his tips for working remotely and the importance of communicating your needs and boundaries with others. He also shared how to make the most of your life and the lessons he’s learned during the pandemic. (This episode was recorded on October 6, 2020). What’s in this episode: ...
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074: The Magic of Getting Started With Theresa Haddow
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When life doesn’t go as planned, there’s always another path and calling on the horizon. That’s what happened to Theresa Haddow, an aspiring lawyer who failed the bar exam three times before deciding to pivot to something a little more fun. After working in the creative industry and participating in a challenge with her son, Thersa started her company, The Create Kit. In this episode, we talk about why she decided to start a subscription box and the why behind it. We talk about the magic of getting started with your dream and her advice on making the transition to doing what you love....
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073: Wild for Planning With Jeanette Richardson
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If you consider yourself to be a planner person then you’ll definitely enjoy today’s episode with Jeanette Richardson. Jeanette is the cofounder of Wild for Planners and Wild University. In this episode, we explored how she got started with her business and membership program. She talks about her popular, GO Wild Conference and what they’ve done to shift this event during the pandemic. We also chat about making your planning your own, being choosy about what you invest your energy into and the importance of daily celebrations. What’s in this episode: What inspired her to start...
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072: Using Lettering to Make the World Brighter With Lauren Fitzmaurice
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Creative passion can be the glue that holds us together during challenging times. In this episode, I was joined by Lauren Fitzmaurice, an elementary teacher, calligrapher and hand lettering artist. It was during a difficult year in her life when her love for lettering emerged. She shares her story of how she got started and her advice for those who are curious about this craft. We discuss how you can use your creative gifts to make the world a better place, how she discovered her style as a left-handed calligrapher and habits she developed to improve her lettering practice. ...
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071: Doing the Right Thing With Lydia Diaz
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I am excited to be bringing you guys this conversation with Lydia Diaz. Lydia is a full-time crafter and she’s actually in the top 3% of sellers on Etsy!. We covered a lot in this episode including how she got into crafting, how she got her products featured in the press and why she follows her heart instead of trends when creating products. Lydia and I also talk about her experience as a Black woman, especially as it pertains to the crafting industry. She talks about why she wants to be on the right side of history and how she helps her children to understand the realities of the...
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070: Staying Grounded and Aligned With Jaime Schmidt
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Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. That’s something that Jaime Schmidt, founder of Schmidt’s Naturals knows all too well. Jaime is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who after partnering her business with Unilever, went on to start another company and an investment fund to support other founders. Jaime bootstrapped her business for many years and in this episode, she shares the lessons she learned along the way, her biggest pain points and what kept her going. She talks about the importance to her of staying grounded and being aligned with what she does. She also gives us the inside scoop on her...
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069: Having Self-Compassion With Melanie Ham
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of being hard on ourselves when we’re chasing after our goals. In this episode, I was joined by YouTube content creator, Melanie Ham and we talked about why we should put less pressure on ourselves as creatives. Melanie got started on YouTube in 2011 after wanting to connect with other makers and quickly realized her love for sharing content. She shares how she started it as a side hustle, how she deals with criticism on the platform and what she does to stay grateful during challenging times. What’s in this episode: How Melanie remains grateful and...
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068: Consistency in the Creative Space With Teela Cunningham
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Consistency is needed for growth in any business or endeavor you take on if you want to see growth and success. That’s why I had to bring on Teela Cunningham, founder of Every Tuesday. The name of her business came from the very idea that she would produce and share new content with her audience every Tuesday. In this episode, we talk about her journey of starting her business and why she strives for consistency. She shares how she finds inspiration for creative projects and her advice around managing your time and setting your own deadlines. Be sure to listen fully through so you don’t...
info_outlineSomething as simple as setting boundaries can have a profound impact on your life. It’s so true that boundaries help you to carve out time for yourself and your creative endeavors. In this episode, I was joined by Nancy Levin, a master coach and best selling author. Nancy and I talk about why so many people aren’t setting boundaries in their relationships, careers and life. She talks about the indicator that you need to create boundaries and two questions to ask yourself every day to make sure you’re tending to yourself.
What’s in this episode:
- Nancy’s background and how she got to this place in her life
- Getting clear in your own capacity of what you’re available for
- Giving yourself permission to carve time out for yourself and your creative endeavors
- The effect of falling victim to codependency
- Making sure your needs and non-negotiables are met so you show up as your best self
- Why many people don’t set boundaries
- The telltale sign that a boundary needs to be put into place
- Two questions to ask yourself every day
- Boundaries that Nancy sets for her own journaling practice
- How you can reclaim your selfishness
- Letting go of the pressure to fix, save and rescue
- How Nancy learned to honor herself and get in alignment with her truth
- Paying attention to how powerful the choices you make are
About Nancy:
Nancy Levin is a Master Coach and bestselling author of several books including her latest, Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free. Formerly the Event Director at Hay House for over a decade, Nancy is the creator of Levin Life Coach Academy, and offers in-depth coaching and training programs designed to support clients in making themselves a priority and setting boundaries that stick.
Connect with Nancy:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Links:
Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free: The Ultimate Guide to Telling the Truth, Creating Connection, and Finding Freedom by Nancy Levin
Permission to Put Yourself First: Questions, Exercises, and Advice to Transform All Your Relationships by Nancy Levin
Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet by Meggan Watterson
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