30 AF

Today we talk about 30 amazing places you should visit before 30... ok well, 30 places you should visit any time really. Some of them we have been to and others are still on our list ( hence going after 30 is totally ok too haha). Join us on a sailing trip next year: https://adobe.ly/2G1tlZL

Today we're trying something a bit new and will give you a few of our best beginner Lightroom Tips, from two experienced photographers. These are just some Lightroom Basics to get you started, but if you enjoy this episode we will gladly make more and go into a more in depth Lightroom Guide. Lightroom Preset Free Download: https://bit.ly/35euyHFEtsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/marlibyaandl

In this episode we review a common issue most of us have, spending too much time on our phone. We'll discuss the top productivity apps of 2020 to help with reduced screen time as well as some of our personal favorites for helping to run our business smoothly.

Is Social Media becoming too overwhelming? Have you considered outsourcing some of that work? Well today we're talking 8 reasons why hiring a social media manager will take your business to the next level!

In this episode we dive into how sex is different in your 30's compared to your 20's, what will kill your libido, what will enhance it, and of course our resident body positivity expert Annika will give some lessons on how to love ourselves more and feel confident in the bedroom! Also, Linda sounds like she's sitting in a closet because that's exactly where this episode was recorded haha. The article referenced:https://www.flashpack.com/relationships/better-sex-30s-40s-empowerment/

Since we love travel, we recorded this episode earlier this year, prior to all of the border closings and issues the travel world now faces with Covid-19, but these are some of our lessons learned from decades of traveling. These are great tips to keep in mind for when we can plan some travels again, because as always, learn from us and take our advice since we do everything the hard way ( and tell you about it, so you don't have to! haha)

Today we talk about the importance of a stunning website and one of our favorite platforms to create your own. Not a sponsored episode at all, just some of our insight as two girls who don't really know much about web design. Plus a few tips for making sure you can have your unique brand look on the world wide web. An amazing blog an resource for creating a custom site can be found here:https://www.sqspthemes.com/blog/squarespace-themes-and-design-kits

With some good news in the travel world, today we talk about what it's like to travel solo and why it's so important to do it at least once! Have you every thought about it? Are you scared to take the plunge? Linda shares her experience and insight as an avid solo traveler.

Today we discuss one of the biggest challenges people face when working from home - having a routine! We share our tips and insights into how we've made it work for over 10 years and how you can be more productive and feel better now that many of us are faced with remote work.

Regret is a terrible feeling, but maybe there are lessons to be learned? We recently sat down and noted out the things we didn't do in the past and how they've shaped us as adults in our 30's. how they still affect us and what we can take away from it all. Maybe you can relate to some of the situations we came across or maybe you have some things you didn't do all your own?

Have you ever wondered what it's like opening an Etsy shop? What are the basics of running a store that you should know? We started our shop a year ago and today we talk about all the things we've learned since then. WE are by no means experts, but there are definitely a few key take-aways if you've ever wanted to sell your work online.

Since we cannot travel right now, we might as well day dream through films. Today we talk about a few of our favorites over the years, and ones we'll definitely be re-watching throughout this quarantine time. Have you seen all of these? Are there any of your favorites we've missed out?

A lot of us are now having to work from home given the current global pandemic, and maybe it's turned out to be a bit more difficult than you thought. Fear not! We have spent a collective 18 years working from home and know exactly what the struggles are and how we've tackled them. In today's episode we'll share our ways of ensuring you stay focused and productive when working from a home environment.

With the current corona virus situation, in today's episode we talk about how we're dealing with it as business owners and how to stay positive with all the uncertainty we are facing. We are obviously no experts in this ever changing and dynamic business environment, but as two entrepreneurs and fellow lady bosses we are aiming our focus forward and on the upside to all of this.

With the spirit of the new year, we are talking all about big projects and how you can tackle yours in 2020. With some insight, tips and general talk about the concerns and trials of these, we want to help you get ahead this year! Plus we have a very very exciting announcement about our girls trip!!

It's Christmas... again! We're rounding out the year with an episode to discuss all about the holidays as a lady boss. Reflecting on the year, lessons learned, and what we need to focus on as femmetrepreneurs. (sorry, there is a moment where we discuss the terrible delay because of Linda's connection, and a neighbor dog barking... all part of the struggles haha)Girls Trip Mailing List: Sign up here to find out the details!

In today's episode, we talk all about long term travel, since we're not only kick-ass femmetrepreneurs, but we also want to live our best lives possible in our 30's! Annika and I both spent considerable time abroad in 2019 and today we'll tell you all about how we balanced running our own businesses and working while on the road. The highs, the lows, and all the stuff in between! Episode Notes + LinksCode for our Esty shop - 30AFLISTENERAntarctica Video - how to do it on a budget Join us for our Girls Trip in May of 2020! - sign up here

So we recorded this episode over 6 months ago, but it's a great step back into the world of releasing new episodes! We chatted with Rachel Wentworth who is the co-owner of Forty Winks Lingerie shop and hosts the podcast 'Keeping Shop'. It was a great conversation all about starting a brick and mortar business as a kick-ass lady boss and dealing with the struggles of an ever increasing online shopping world.

Sorry this is a day late, as we are both currently abroad, Wifi connections are not what we would like them to be...but that's ok :). And fitting to that, today we are talking about travel and some of our very unpopular advice. We are both big travel advocates and we absolutely believe that respect and care need to be a part of your travel planning.

We are well into January and maybe you've been kicking ass at those new years resolutions...and if so, well done you! However, if you're like most of us, you've either begun to struggle or wanted to quit entirely. Today we talk about what makes resolutions fail and how to make sure you don't.We also apologise that we missed last week for uploading but both of us were on the road and basically struggling with our own goals for 2019 haha.

As busy lady bosses and adventurous ladies, technology can be a huge asset in managing our day to day. So we are diving into some of the best apps that came out of 2018 to help get your 2019 started right! Plus, Annika who is weary of new technology, provides her safety and comfort rating of these apps.

We set out with the topic of discussing reviewing your year and the importance of that for setting your goals for the coming year. We had great intentions, but somehow it didn't quite work out. Let's blame it on the new years hang-over haha

We love Christmas and today to help you celebrate, we are talking all about different celebrations around the world. With everything from hiding brooms, to cleaning boots, and scaring children!

Clearly Annika and I love food, so today we dive into the world of food and being open minded when it comes to trying new things. It can be exciting, it can be terrifying and it can mean getting a cricket leg stuck in your teeth!

Today we basically just had a rant that was much needed about the pressures of being a lady boss, entrepreneur etc and dealing with social media. So we apologize in advance for the lack of structure in today's podcast, but some things just need to be said about social media that most people aren't addressing.

Today we get the chance to talk to a Boston based private chef, Karen Forrest, and find out what it takes to follow your passions! As a self employed lady boss, who had a change of heart from the corporate life in her lat 20's, she has lots of stories to share of the ups and downs it takes to wander this unique path. Plus we get to talk about food, and that's always exciting.

It's that time of year when we need to start thinking about the gifts to get those adventurous traveller ladies or entrepreneurial lady bosses in our lives. Or maybe you are one of those and need to start making your list to give to your friends and family. We've got you ladies covered! Today we talk about some of the coolest and most practical gifts we came across on the internet. Below is a list as well in case you wanted to look any of them up. Happy Holiday Shopping! GIFTS in EPISODE:Grid itProductivity Planner ( by intelligent change)Dry perfume Power bank/ solar charging panelStichfix gift cardLuggage tassle charging cableTherapeutic infrared scarfCharger roll-ups - we recommend vegan leather because we're hippiesPersonalized desk signs Tile mateGreat paper weights Cork globePassport Holder Scarf

Today we dive into skin routines and how these should change in your 30's. We are by no means experts, but hopefully some of our research and tips will help you to look and feel your best.

Today we dive into how dressing in your 30's is different from your 20's. We'll talk about some fashion faux pas to avoid and our resident style guru Annika will give you some quick and easy tips to get your wardrobe to match your age and goals!

Have you every thought about quitting the 9-5? But don't really know where to start? There are a ton of options of how you can leave the daily grind and find your own hustle and freedom! We give you lots of examples of things you can do and what its really like working on your own outside of the 9-5. As promised in the episode, here is a list of the jobs we mentioned.writer, copywriter, editor, graphic design, data entry, research, web design, stock photographer, transcriptionist, translation work, virtual assisantteaching English abroad, au pair abroad, scuba or surf instructor, tour guide, waitress/bartender/ working in hostel reception, join the peace corps, affiliate marketing, day trading, workaway / helpx /house sitting/ flight attendant/ work on a cruise ship/ seasonal jobs like ski instructor) airbnb toursmassage therapist...really the options are practically endless!

To start of the new season and our brand new brand (hehe) we are diving into the topic of sex. Why do we feel we aren't as entitled as men to want sex and how can we improve our current sex lives?

It has been an entire season of podcast episodes and this is the last one. We decided to take this opportunity for you ladies to get to know us better and for us to tell you why it is we're even doing this podcast.

Lately it feels like we have to create so much free content as a business owner, from newsletters to blog posts to social media posts and more that it can feel incredibly overwhelming! Today we dive into where this is coming from, our experience with it and of course, some of the things we have learned when it comes to drawing the line between what you should give away for free and what you can charge for!

Of course you have heard of gap years, but have you considered taking one later in life? We're here to say this isn't just something to do after High School or during College - It's time to take a leap and get out of your routine! We talk about the myths and issues that come along with it but of course we will dive into all of the positives and the reason you should absolutely go travel for an extended period of time.

Dating is just getting harder and harder! Apps are supposed to make our lives easier but instead dating has become a game of serial first dates and short attention spans. Today we are delving into all the ways that make dating hard and share some of our own bad date stories. And as always, we'll give you some tips on how to never have another bad date! We're really sorry about the quality of Linda's audio in this episode as well, I had to record in a big room and it turned out quite echo-y...!

Ladies, does it ever feel like you can never catch a break? With social media on our face 24/7 these days, the pressure to look good is never ending! We dive into what makes this so difficult and talk about how we can not let the pressure get to us!

Pursuing your best life possible isn't always easy and we come across so many reasons why not to do something. Today we discuss some of the biggest reasons for us and hope that our tips on dealing wit these barriers help you as well!

Just because we are on a different path than most and just because we stand up for ourselves, are we automatically a business bitch? Is there even such a thing?? Today we discuss the issues we face as women who chose to live a different life and who may want to play competitively in a male dominant world.

Are you in your late 20's or early 30's and not married? and kind of freaking out? We get it, it's tough being the oddball out especially as a single woman or someone in a relationship but without the infamous wedding post on your social media. What are some of the struggles associated with that? We dive into that from our personal experience and discuss the positive side of this, because there definitely is one!

Feeling like you'll never find that thing that makes you a lady boss? Feel like you're running out of time? Tired of hearing about these 18 year old's who already have a millionaire career path?! Well then this episode is for you. We talk all about what it can take to get there and are here to tell you not to give up! There's always time and you will find your passion!

Where can you find the best hotel deals? Is booking.com better than Airbnb or vice versa? How do you make sure you are not sacrificing quality for budget? We tackle all of these points in today's episode to help you femme-trepreneurs and lady bosses travel more and further!

Is your business getting to the point where you can't keep up? Or do you think you're failing at managing everything? Today we dig into when it's time to hire an assistant, why it is the best thing you will do, and we will also give you some tips on finding the right person!

Being on every social media platform and posting great content every day is a tough task! So we discuss some tips on how to avoid getting overwhelmed by it all and we even delve into the controversial question of should you be on every platform?

Today we are talking about a few apps/software/and paper systems Annika and I have grown to love over the last few years. Being organized is one of the most important foundations of being a lady boss, so hopefully some of our insight will help you get started!

Today we start talking about some budget travel tips for the busy lady boss - because we all still want to explore the world, right?! In part 1 of this episode we dive into the booking and flights part of travel and go over some of the things Annika and I have learned over the years. I have spent the last 5 years booking travel for corporate clients as well as my self so I have learned a few tricks to make travel totally possible and within your budget!

Today we share some insight into what we have learned over the last few years about Instagram and how to make it work for your business. A few basic tips include what to post in your business feed, how to use Instagram stories, and basically how to start crushing it on Instagram with your business! Annika provides some great insight as almost half of her clients come from instagram!

Today we talk about how not to get discouraged with your new business in 2018. If you're just starting out it can get very disappointing and easy to want to give up. Today we are sharing our experiences and tips that we've learned over the years to help you guys stay motivated and keeping kicking butt out there!

Today we are chatting to Stefanie Davies, an acquaintance of Linda, who just recently left the country for the first time at 31! We discuss everything including conquering your fears of the unknown, pushing yourself to your limits, and whether to go alone or with a friend!

Today we are covering birthdays and the thing that comes with them - AGE! There is a lot of pressure in today's society over our age and where we should be at in life. We cover this plus keeping up with technology and giving ourselves credit for our accomplishments. Think Social Media is just for the youngens' - think again!

Today we are sitting down and chatting with Caity from Caity & Co about what it's like starting a creative business and is it too late to do so in 2018? She runs her own show store on Etsy and provides some great insights into Social Media. Do you need a website? How do you get started? And all the other questions you might be asking yourself - we discuss them!

Today we discuss an important lesson in defining your target audience and realising that you are not your ideal client. We dive into what this means for your business and how to define a path for yourself.