The Biggest Challenges I See With Creative Businesses
Release Date: 05/08/2024
2024 Wrap Up & A Big Announcement
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info_outlineIt breaks my heart just how many women in creative business are feeling so alone right now, who aren’t reaching their potential, and who lack the finances and freedom to create a business and life they want to live.
Business isn’t something to go alone. And without the right support of someone who understands how to run a creative business and all its intricacies – you’re left feeling stuck, stagnant and in a vicious cycle.
So, what do we do in this situation? We play small, we keep our heads down, we don’t confront what needs work in our business, and we keep going down the same path of resistance sacrificing our health, and our happiness, just to be a slave to our computer screens for the sake of being “busy” and pushing through.
All it takes is someone on the outside who understands and can see a clearer picture through a different lens of what is truly possible for you and what you need to do in order to get where you want to go.
And more than likely, that person isn’t going to be your husband, your partner, your best friend, or a business connection you made online.
That person is going to be a mentor. Someone who can see your potential, someone who understands the ins and outs, the highs and lows, and the day-to-day tasks required to run, grow and create a sustainable creative business.
And if this resonates with you, then today's episode will give you the gentle nudge you need to make that decision for yourself and move you in the direction you need to go.
Today, I share with you the story of two very remarkable women that I mentor. I am forever inspired by the extraordinary women that I work with and how with the right support and in such a short period of time, they have made some incredible changes in their creative businesses which are now having a positive impact on their lives, too.
From pricing to mindset shifts, and hiring - these stories serve as a testament to the power of personalised support.
So, I want to ask, who’s supporting you?
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I'm so excited to announce that Nurture: The Retreat Spring Edition, is launching late May 2024. Nurture is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect in a beautiful, serene setting that can only be described as magical.
Make sure to add your name to the waitlist so you have first access to spots available. It’s an intimate retreat for only 8 women so don’t delay booking as spots go fast! You can find the itinerary and waitlist on my website here: kateaddamo.com/retreats.
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