Effed Up Successes

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Let's dissect WAP & WTP and Jock Jam classics.We talk through the worst smells, our human guilty pleasures, weirdest places we have ever done the deed, and make our pure mid-western corn fed Office Puppy Meghan blush on more than one occasion.See if you can keep it together for this one! 

Sonia shares her fave branding tips, gives us the 411 on modern business coaching, and maybe more importantly she gives us the low down on hottie Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and what Canadians really think about the USA. Follow along with Sonia:Instagram // Website  Follow along with us:Instagram // Website // Youtube

Rachel and Linnie share their favorite FREE apps for business strategy, marketing and organization. They also discuss restructuring business plans and outlooks to make COVID your b*tch.Thirsty? Check out our faves at Walsh Family Wine, grab yourself a bottle and tune in to today's wisdom.Follow along with us:Instagram Website

bitch I'm a cow, bitch I'm a cow, I'm not a cat, I don't say meow.To kickstart this months dish day, what more brutally appropriate theme song than Doja Cats "MOOO!" After the usual catch-up dealing with all things Covid, attempting to sabotage non-listeners business and discussing things that are better left for Dr. Ruth, we dive into all of the fun current day conspiracies. We ask the hard-hitting questions like "what Spice Girl are you?"  and then dive into our favorite current conspiracy theories including Linnies own brushes with the parranormal.    

Rachel, Linnie and Office Puppy, Megan get together to touch base on how their businesses and lives have changed since Covid-19 took hold. They touch on:Being socially awkward thanks to quarantinePursuing new hobbies and income streamsSecret pee stories, AKA "Pee-crets"How to make your businesses more inclusive and DOING IT THE RIGHT WAY Want to make a difference right now? Donate to any of the following organizations to help support our BIPOC and LGBTQ+ fam.Black Mamas MatterACLUThe Trevor ProjectThe NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund

Universal Blank SlatesOn our second official Covid-19 Quarantine recording, we start things off the right way with trash cans full of margaritas, our recording failures, running for president as a dual platform and our entire cabinet appointments. and more! We start with throwbacks to the old school television that  shaped us as human beings and gave us all of our current conditions.After our trip down memory lane we start discussing the current day and times and how we are best surviving and still trying to thrive despite the current condition of the world. Drinks in hand we take you on a journey, not just on how to look at the glass half full but how to find out where you last left the damn glass. Let's start with baby steps and figure out our new normal, once we've established that let's figure out how to use this crazy scenario to slingshot us into a better reality. Bullet Points: Not feeling stuck where you are, not holding yourself to other people's standards, looking for the helpers in times of need (Mr Rogers), not being tone deaf in what you share on social media during a disaster.

On special Coronavirus/social distancing edition of our podcast, Linnie & Rachel come to you from their respective homes and dish about what life is like living in Quarantine, and how they are staying sane despite the insane circumstances. Along with the usual, Linnie and Rachel bring you ways to cope and live your best possible Quarantine life. From Morning routines to start your day off right, positive media to consume in balance with the misery of the 24 hour news cycle to positive habits to start right now. We are bringing you an in depth look at how to adapt to “The New Normal”. We also discuss ways to “Stay in touch without touching”, a brief recap on how you can use the federal stimulus to help, things NOT to do during this time and we share our favorite apocalyptic scenario movies as well as quarantine snacks. NEED SOME MORE?Looking for all of the goodness we chat about in this episode? Links can be found in our latest blog post.  Stay Social:InstagramWebsiteYouTube

Wanna hire Kristen as your very own biz/soul coach? She has a few openings coming this spring. Check her out here:WebsiteInstagramThat's What She Said PodcastThat great Adrienne Maree Brown book Kristen mentions? You can buy it here!Follow along with us here!WebsiteInstagram  

Rachel and Linnie serving up some realness on how to make productivity work for you AND how to make it a regular part of your everyday routine. They touch on the importance of structure, pushing aside distraction and choosing to be more present in their lives, and finding what motivates them to really keep them going. Tune in and say sayonara to the dreaded "Analysis Paralysis."Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!This episode was sponsored by Virginia Dare Dress Co.Follow along with us:InstagramWebsiteFacebook  

With a BIG background in marketing and PR, Tiffany McCall spills the tea on what really goes into making a killer creative biz, keeping it 100 (in authenticity) and talks about her outlook on standing apart from the never-ending crowd of other creatives.Office puppy Megan tries to assassinate Linnie and Rachel with a champagne cork (read: we are DEFINITELY publishing a video on the right way to open bubbly!)We wrap the interview by launching our OLDIES BUT GOODIES segment- this week we are talking Paul Rudd, Steve Carrell and your fave uncle from Full House.  Follow along with Tiffany and Sugar Rex here:InstagramWebsiteFollow along with OUR shenanigans here:  

Rachel and Linnie sit down with Casey of Casey Crowe Photography and learn More about her tips and insight into the world of marketing and strategy.Casey dishes on her experience in working with high-profile companies like Victoria’s Secret, Birchbox and Blue Mercury, and shares the knowledge that she learned along the way and has used to shape her successful photography business.Tune in to hear more on project planning, IG marketing and connection strategies along with some hot goss on Casey’s experience with some VS super models.Find Casey Here:WebsiteInstagramNew York Times ArticleFollow Along With Us!WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube  

Rachel gives Linnie her birthday gifts from Hong Kong, for payment Linnie tells their listeners about an embarrassing fart story that she and Rachel had to endure. They go on to discuss finding some balance by implementing some day mapping, schedule auditing and with James Clear's  The Four Burners Theory.Follow along:InstagramFacebookYouTubeEmail: Effedupsuccesses@gmail.com  

On today's episode we talk about how connecting with the right clients is like trying to find "the one" on online dating sites. We'll tell you all about the importance of swiping left on clients that aren't the best fit, saving space for the clients you just have to swipe right on. Follow along with Krysta: Instagram + WebsiteMake sure to rate, subscribe and share this episode with your HOT doctor.Connect with us:InstagramFacebookEmail us: effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

Linnie + Rachel introduce their intern/office puppy, Megan to their listeners, while also talking about the importance of not getting sucked into the modern activity of comparing yourselves to strangers on the internet.They spill the tea on their experiences with the comparison game and how they got ahead of it, as share their wisdom on why it's one of the best things that you can do for your business.FOLLOW US!Find us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube!

On today's episode Linnie and Rachel jump right in to why they think this industry "down time" is so EFFING IMPORTANT for business growth. They discuss their secret love for hit song Cotton-Eyed Joe and the one and only Chumbawamba before diving into some great advice for making the off-season their bitch. You'll hear tips on prioritizing self-care, saying goodbye to things that didn't work for your business last year, networking outside of your comfort zone and goal setting while you still have the time- because busy season is on the way. This awesome episode is proudly brought to you by: Sugar Rexthe one-of-a-kind, magic making, cookie baker extraordinaire!Follow along with her cookie artwork on Instagram! Make sure to follow along with us on Instagram, we are fun, we promise!

We reached 5,000 downloads and we are here to celebrate by dishing about things that annoy us.Today we are talking about Linnie and Rachels coping styles when it comes to fighting and how the mistakes newer planners make are severely detrimental to our industry as a whole!It's easy as a new planner to over-promise and under-deliver because you're trying your best to book as many clients as possible but starting off making promises that you can't deliver on and also devalue your fellow creatives is the wrong way to go about it!Setting realistic expectations for your clients is not only the right thing to do but is your duty as a professional. We are here to help some of the newer folks in the industry learn how to properly articulate that you can work with lower budget clients and give the best value to your client without making your creative partners feel like the clearance rack at an Burlington Coat Factory. Follow along with us on Instagram at @effed.up.successes, on Facebook at @effedupsuccesses and send us an email at effedupsuccesses@gmail.comNow taking sponsors for 2020! Email us directly for our sponsorship packet!

Welcome to 2020, our second season and Rachels re-introduction of the Spanish flu back into society.On todays episode we are talking about GOAL-SETTING and how to effectively set some realistic goals and stick to them!  2019 was a flaming dumpster fire for a lot of us so we are here to help you turn it from hot garbage to a beautiful work of art.2020 is the year to DO EPIC SHIT so put your big girl or boy pants (with pockets) on and take charge of this year NOW so it ends up being the most amazing year ever! Follow along with us on Instagram at @effed.up.successes, on Facebook at @effedupsuccesses and send us an email at effedupsuccesses@gmail.com Now taking sponsors for 2020! Email us directly for our sponsorship packet! 

On today's episode we are recapping the bests and the worsts that 2019 had to offer us.Learn about Rachel and Linnie's best and worst 2019 weddings, business lessons and life changes. We'll share our views on asshole guests, bad vendors and love on all of our amazing clients.Bring on 2020, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR, JABRONIES!

EPISODE TREINTA -Use your blinkers -the left lane is for passing Other than helping you navigate the complicated world of traffic laws, we are helping you avoid overwhelm and being kind of crappy at a bunch of stuff by staying in your own lane and picking your niche. We are going to guide you through the who, what, whens and whys to successfully selecting a niche to master your craft in. At the end of the day, diversifying your income might seem like a great idea but like with many things, the idea isn't necessarily as great as the execution!

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Are you being trolled, or are you just in the wrong? Today's episode is all about dealing with negative feedback. We'll help you get a head of bad reviews, (because nobody has time for that) and we'll teach you why your response to criticism can separate your good business from the bad.-Learn how to distinguish trolling and criticism from something constructive-Learn how to respond when you get negative feedback from a client or vendor-We'll help you find a solution that works for all parties Follow along with our journeyInstagram FacebookEmail: effedupsucccesses@gmail.com  

Today's episode is all about setting those starting prices and setting them the right way. Stop price matching your competitors, stop pulling numbers out of thin air. You want your business to survive? Then it's time to be strategic and get your hands dirty.So you are brand new and your "competition" charges XYZ? Who cares, that's not what YOU should be charging. Every business is different. Not sure where to start? Don't pick a random number, stop what you are doing and tune in. Make sure to rate and subscribe, and even better- share with you favorite people!Follow along with us on Instagram at @effed.up.successes, on Facebook at @effedupsuccesses and send us an email at effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

Find more on our amazing episode sponsor here: Loudoun Brewing CompanyTry out their amazing Victorious and tell them Effed Up Successes sent you! Send us your questions comments, concerns and free cars to EffedUpSuccesses@gmail.com and be sure you are following us on Facebook and Instagram at @Effed.Up.Successes

On today's episode Rachel and Linnie realize that they are secretly Oprah and Gayle, all the while they spread the gospel on the power of the word "No" and how to use it to pave the way for authentic business growth. Meanwhile they share their INTENSE LOVE for chicken pot pies. Send us your best chicken pot pie recipes to effedupsuccesses@gmail.com // Follow along with our crazy journey on Instagram @effed.up.successes and on Facebook @effedupsuccesses.

In our spoopy bonus episode we are announcing our halloween contest winners AND sharing the spookiest stories sent in by our fave listeners. Join our party on IG @effed.up.successes // Send us your spooky stories at effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

Join us for our super spoopy Halloween episode. Linnie dishes on what it's like to be an empath, and the supernatural juju she's experienced on and off the clock.We'll be chatting about our spirited local venues, the best AND worst halloween candy and our top picks for halloween flicks. It's a real (boo)zy! Follow along with us on IG at @effed.up.successes // Email us your scariest encounters to effedupsuccesses@gmail.com.Don't forget to rate and subscribe, or we'll haunt you.

Today we speak our truths on being at the mercy of the peak season wedding gods, and how to survive it all without drowning ourselves in bourbon.You'll hear our top tips and seasoned wisdom for making the chaos of peak season in the wedding world wayyyyy more bearable, because let's all face it, it really sucks.Follow along with our survival on Instagram at @effed.up.successes, find us on Facebook at @effedupsuccesses. Send us YOUR best tips to make it through the chaos to effedupsuccesses@gmail.com.Make sure to rate, subscribe and tell a friend about our magic. 

Today we are talking about our business kinks, aka our niches. Linnie talks on why she is so freaking passionate about finding the right kink for your business and how brave you need to be to set out on your search. Meanwhile, things are getting spoopy in the podcast lounge and Rachel becomes one giant pumpkin chunk muffin.Find us on the Gram: www.instagram.com/effed.up.successesSend us your spookiest wedding stories at effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

On today's episode we are chatting with marketing maven and photographer goddess, Kir Tuben of Kir Tuben Photography.Kir spills the tea on modern social media marketing, navigating what is right for your business, Instagram husbands and submarine sandwiches.Keep connected by following along with us!Kir Tuben:  http://www.kir2ben.com // IG: @kir2benOur IG: @effed.up.successes // E-mail: @effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

Today we are dishing about Canadian nude art inception, surprise DC sex dungeons with gymnastic mats and hissing furries, the benefits of gratitude journals. So many weird tangents. Rachel Rice talks about a fun form of passive income, while Linnie struggles with imitation within the industry and they both dive into their hilariously differengt high school days. Hiss into our DMs on Instragram @effed.up.successes // Send us love letters at effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

On today’s episode we are chatting with photographer extraordinaire Tori Heer of Victoria Heer Photography; she tells us about her journey as a creative, paving her own way as a one-of-a-kind wedding photographer and celebrating the differences of what makes her unique. She shines a light on standing out and why she never compares herself to other photographers. We‘ll be talking about secret gardens, speakeasies and our complete fan-girl obsession of Tori and her refreshing intensity.  Find us here!Tori: @victoriaheerphotography on IG and at www.victoriaheer.com@effed.up.successes on IG and send us your love notes at effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

An unexpected guest joins Linnie + Rachel as they fall in love, out of love and back in love, all within this 45 minute episode. On this dish day, Linnie + Rachel take turns disasterously interviewing eachother, only to be saved from themselves when the one and only Oracle arrives. Learn more about our guest, Krysta Norman of Krysta Norman Photography: www.krystanorman.com and on IG @krystanormanphoto Join in on our antics- IG: @effed.up.successes and send your love letters to effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

On today's episode, we huddle up with Bethanne Arthur and bravely talk about what too many people are afraid to do; closing up shop. We speak on the pressures to keep up as a woman in today's society, why PT Cruisers are the quintessential mall cop car, and why it's okay to be a basic bitch who loves a cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte. Follow along with Bethanne's new adventure @bethannearthur Find us on Instagram @effed.up.successes AND send us your loveletters to effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

On today'a episode we are talking about the inevitable imposter syndrome as a creative entrepreneur. Also goats on boats. Also meatball subs, also Bugattis vs Maseratis. You know, all the good things. We talk about their own experiences with imposter syndrome, how to come back from it and how to avoid it in the future. To top it off, they plead for their listener's top fried chicken sandwich recipes. Follow along with our hootenannies on Instagram: @effed.up.successes You've got mail us at effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

On today's episodes we are targeting brand new planners and all new creatives. We are covering all of the garbage myths out there about bad planners and telling you how to avoid becoming part of the shitty stereotype. Make sure to follow along with all of our mischief on Instragram @effed.up.successes // Send us love letters at effedupsuccesses@gmail.com

SPECIAL EDITION DISH DAY featuring DJ Dan, a contest to see who makes the best airhorn sound, we talk frozen bras, horse girl memorabilia, defending dogs from women named Barbara, our bonding over childhood trauma and get into the topic of Djs. Are they goobers? Or are they regular people like us? Find out on todays episode! Bonus: Find out what sandwiches Dan, Linnie and Rachel identify most with. Follow us on Instagram @effed.up.successes @Dan_Ninja Email us at: EffedUpSuccesses@gmail.com

We have a special mini episode today where we talk about Linnies freudian slip regarding Wolverine, Rachels internet battle with a 90s talk show host, throwing up Michelin rated meals, and the girls ask your help to harass a friend. PLUS you get even more fun stuff because we are hosting our very first giveaway so tune in and make sure you are following us on Instagram to be entered!!! Follow us on Instagram: @Effed.Up.Successes Facebook: Effed Up Successes Email: EffedUpSuccesses@gmail.com

Jumpin' in. Today we are talking about: Stalking has-been talk show hosts Networking to build your business and brand Why BNIs are the worst for creative businesses Agressive boobage And why networking shouldn't feel like a stale first date (Yuck.) Email us and tell us what you are jonesing to hear at Effedupsuccesses@gmail.com or message us on instagram at @EffedupSuccesses You can also find us on Facebook, but why tho?

Want to be a creative entrepreneur that people seek out and want to work with again and again? We’ve got you. You'll hear about Rachel's Portugal withdrawals, adult sippy cups, our fantasy dream bosses, and more importantly- how to be a better creative that people want to include in their business networks. Email us and tell us what you are jonesing to hear at Effedupsuccesses@gmail.com or message us on instagram at @EffedupSuccesses You can also find us on Facebook, but why tho?

When is the best time for dj/band to eat meals during the wedding day?What's the best occasion for a Daddy Yankee song?The dreaded "For those of you who don't know me" best man/maid of honor speechWe are talking all that and more with our special guest Dan Huynh owner of Premier DJ Services! Tune in today!Email us your craziest wedding story at Effedupsuccesses@gmail.comor message us on instagram at @EffedupSuccessesYou can also find us on Facebook and hanging out at your local 7-11 roller skating, drinking slurpees and setting things on fire.

On today's episode, we spill the tea on some of our craziest weddings ever. We discuss creepy dads, the most ridiculous guest injuries and Rachel's hate for Park Rangers and authority figures. Email us at EffedUpSuccesses@gmail.com and find us on Instagram at @effed.up.successes

On Todays episode we discuss the top red flags to look out for before hiring a client and a few disastrous stories that Linnie and Rachel have gone through to figure it out the hard way. Email us at EffedUpSuccesses@gmail.com and find us on instagram at @Effed.Up.Successes

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Kicking things off with a nice bottle of Wild Boar Cabernet Franc and a special guest Soleil Hagan with Soleil & Katie Photography! Soleil is 1/2 of a wife and wife photography team located in Florida & Northern Virginia. On todays episode we are talking about how we as industry vendors and human beings can be more inclusive and how we can be better allies to the LGBTQIA community!

Being busy does not mean being successful. Today we talk about the difference between being overwhelmed with entrepreneurship and the signs that maybe it's time to take a step back, pause or quit. Linnie shares her difficult birth story and the struggle of owning a business during that period. Rachel makes that really deep story about skeletons and brother husbands. Instagram: @Effed.up.successes email: EffedUpSuccesses@gmail.com

Billy Skipper Hughes is the Owner, head honcho, lover of all things camera; Billy's entire life is engulfed in this business, and he loves every minute of it. He built this company on a foundation of fun. A graduate of American University, a former Junior Olympic Springboard and Platform Diver, and a Pioneer in the early days of Parkour and Freerunning in the United States, Billy has a grab bag of life experiences. Everything from competing against olympians during his teen years, to being on a Parkour competition TV show. But now he is devoted to delivering high-quality films to clients, while building strong personal relationships with everyone he comes into contact with! Billy also fills a really important duty as husband to our very own Linnie Hughes and father to our studio babe, Finn. He's adored by all and has a really great strategy for calming tensions and easing moods and he dives in with us on this episode all about how to not be a dick.

Who are we? Well, Linnie is the baking soda to Rachels grease fire. Hear all about mishaps and Rachels foolproof 4 step system of dealing with your mistakes.On Episode 2 of Effed Up Successes we discuss learning from your mishaps, dealing with your (and other peoples) failures including a foolproof 4 step system from Rachel. Also learn about our failures and successes of the week and why Rachel may not be let back into Canada.Follow along with us on Instagram at @effed.up.successes, on Facebook at @effedupsuccesses and send us love letters to effedupsuccesses@gmail.com