Imperfectly Polished Podcast

In today's episode, I am interviewing two great businesswomen Ashley and Brittany Silfies, the co-owners and creators of Pink Picasso and Modern Monet.  Both companies are owned and run by a woman-owned team with a goal of providing a beautiful, quality product. Ashley and Brittany started the company in the middle of a personal crisis, and so many things were crumbling around them. However, neither allowed the chaos to take over what they knew their purpose was. At the time, Brittany worked hard to provide for their new family. On the other hand, Ashley was very aware she would not cut it. She was taking care of their youngest daughter and two other little children. Ashley would sit in that apartment looking at a white wall, and it was in looking at that white wall that she got the inspiration for her business.  If you are looking forward to starting a business, or you are in a business that you are already questioning why you started it since it is not yet paying off, it is a beautiful reminder that things that are most rewarding are also the most challenging. As a business owner for 13 years, Ashley and Brittany resonate with me so deeply at that level. Not even considering the personal aspects the two of them were trying to overcome this time. Listen up as they share some advice to a business owner, someone starting a business, or even a life change. Timestamps [06:45] Brittany's advice to business owner [07:50] Knowing your truth [11:59] Questioning Authority respectfully [17:30] Being a woman in business, avoiding validation and new standards for the coming generation [21:30] Advice to women the season of change [24:24] What it means to commit [26:10] Parting Advice To connect with Ashley and Brittany:  Pink Picasso Website  Pink Picasso Instagram  Modern Monet Website Ashley Silfies Instagram  Brittany Silfies Instagram  To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course  

With a bunch of shared stories and experiences, we can connect with one another and move forward with life. What things can you avoid and learn quickly that I didn't? I first looked for ADHD after a recommendation from my cardiologist, who referred me to a psychiatrist. I actually went to talk about the need for better focus. I was struggling with the ability to stay focused and stay present. Since our first baby was born, I was always diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I struggled with both until a few months ago when I visited a psychiatrist to discuss the focus issue. In doing so, I only imagined a new antidepressant or probably a different dosage. I didn't have high hopes for anything major changing. Truthfully, being a mom of three and running a business, I am always trying to find ways to be efficient. The focus issues that I experienced and had always experienced were tied to being an overachiever, someone who had a million things going on and had a hard time saying no. It turns out that the inability to plan and understand time well, the anxiety, depression, and so many things were connected to ADHD diagnosis. So in this episode, I get to talk about very specific time management tips; if you have ADHD or suspect you have it, that will be beneficial. Over the years, I have sought out so many professionals for help to manage my time better effectively and be the best I could be. Tune in and learn how you can get better at it! Timestamps: [07:20] Why do we lack the ability to plan? [10:15] Planning backward [13:36] Scheduling tasks [15:14] Putting everything on a timer [17:04] Creating rewards for finishing tasks [20:25] Running project narratives [23:40] External versus Internal ability [26:10] Change your self-talk and keep a time management win list. [30:19] Doubling or tripling the amount of time you think a task can take [32:31] Having a planner or planning app. To catch our previous episodes on ADHD Episode 6: Could It Be ADHD? Episode 9: Late Life ADHD Diagnosis and Entrepreneurship with Certified Coach Cathy Rashidian Episode 14: 3 Things I Had NO Idea Were Connected to ADHD To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course

On today's episode I'm focusing on being hyper focused. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and I've had a real learning journey since the diagnosis to try to manage my condition and to understand how my brain works. I want to encourage you to get to know yourself too, so that you can function better in your relationships and in your business and find out how to work from your magic. Once you get rid of limiting beliefs about yourself and your abilities, you can start to achieve the things you want from life.  Did you know that up until 2002, women weren't included in generalized studies of ADHD? Presentations of ADHD in women are quite different, and it can often go undiagnosed because little girls don't tend to cause problems in the classroom, so they rarely get specialist referrals. They can often ‘pass' as neurotypical, and it's not until later in life when their ADHD really starts to cause a problem, when they're juggling work, family, relationships, and other responsibilities. This was exactly my story, as I thought that my ADHD was anxiety, and that my anxiety was preventing me from focusing on my children and relaxing with my family. Since my diagnosis, I've turned my ADHD around and used my hyperfocus to succeed in my business, and to learn more about my condition.  In this episode, I walk you through my mental process since the diagnosis. I also share three behavioral tendencies that are part of an ADHD diagnosis. I want you to think about whether any of these tendencies are present in your life, as if so, they could be worth talking to a medical professional about, so that you can start to get the help you may need.  To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course    

Shaun Austin Gordon is the founder of Kiss Books, a photography album business for photographers based in the Midwest. He started out as a photographer himself and at one stage he was photographing more than 60 weddings a year, all while raising a family. He has had to work a lot on himself to get to where he is now, including attending counseling with his wife of 20 years, and is happy to share his advice and perspective with others. When he's not working, he loves to play tennis and travel.  On today's show, I was so happy to spend some time with Shaun Gordon, the CEO of Kiss Books. Shaun has been on a journey of self-discovery, and he walked me through some of the milestones he met along the road. This journey began with a text from his wife, who said that she wanted to divorce him because she couldn't cope with continuing in the marriage as it was. They went to marriage counselling and Shaun was able to open up to his wife about his history of sexual abuse. He'd never been able to talk about this dark and difficult experience, and in his teens he turned to hard drugs as a way to cope and subsequently became an addict. This revelation at marriage counseling not only reshaped his relationship with his wife, but also with his parents, which Shaun and I explored in detail in the episode. I've had my own experiences of difficult relationships with my parents, and Shaun and I talked through the pain of acknowledging that our parents did the best they could with what they had. Although it can be hard to cope with the feeling that our parents let us down, we can still try to salvage the good parts of those relationships, and we can use our stories as a stepping stone to try to make things better for ourselves and for our own children. We're not perfect people, but we can try to move forward and make each generation a little more healed from trauma.  Shaun and I also discussed how we can start to move forward from these difficult traumas, such as including a ‘To Be' list next to your ‘To Do' list. Shaun gives this advice to everyone, especially entrepreneurs, as it helps us to move towards the   person we want to become. Listen in to find out how to write out your ‘To Be' list, how to include gratitude in your life, and how this will fill you with a new sense of achievement and purpose. To learn more about Shaun and his business, visit his links below: Shaun's Instagram Kiss Books Instagram Shaun's Facebook Links mentioned: Matthew McConaughey - This Is Why You're Not Happy  Work Sheets: “To Be” Sheets To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course  

Shaun Austin Gordon is the founder of Kiss Books, a photography album business for photographers based in the Midwest. He started out as a photographer himself and at one stage he was photographing more than 60 weddings a year, all while raising a family. He has had to work a lot on himself to get to where he is now, including attending counselling with his wife of 20 years, and is happy to share his advice and perspective with others. When he's not working, he loves to play tennis and travel. On today's show, I was so happy to spend some time with Shaun Gordon, the CEO of Kiss Books. Shaun has been on a journey of self-discovery, and he walked me through some of the milestones he met along the road. This journey began with a text from his wife, who said that she wanted to divorce him because she couldn't cope with continuing in the marriage as it was. They went to marriage counselling and Shaun was able to open up to his wife about his history of sexual abuse. He'd never been able to talk about this dark and difficult experience, and in his teens he turned to hard drugs as a way to cope and subsequently became an addict. This revelation at marriage counselling not only reshaped his relationship with his wife, but also with his parents, which Shaun and I explored in detail in the episode. I've had my own experiences of difficult relationships with my parents, and Shaun and I talked through the pain of acknowledging that our parents did the best they could with what they had. Although it can be hard to cope with the feeling that our parents let us down, we can still try to salvage the good parts of those relationships, and we can use our stories as a stepping stone to try to make things better for ourselves and for our own children. We're not perfect people, but we can try to move forward and make each generation a little more healed from trauma. Shaun and I also discussed how we can start to move forward from these difficult traumas, such as including a ‘To Be' list next to your ‘To Do' list. Shaun gives this advice to everyone, especially entrepreneurs, as it helps us to move towards the person we want to become. Listen in to find out how to write out your ‘To Be' list, how to include gratitude in your life, and how this will fill you with a new sense of achievement and purpose. To learn more about Shaun and his business, visit his links below: Shaun's Instagram Kiss Books Instagram Shaun's Facebook Links mentioned: Matthew McConaughey - "This Is Why You're Not Happy"  Work Sheets: “To Be” Sheets To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course  

December is such a special time to spend with family and friends and because I know you will be traveling a lot during this season, I wanted to do something special for this month. I have decided to do a year in review, and I will share with you the top 4 most downloaded episodes for 2021! Have a wonderful December and I will see you in the New Year with a lot of new content and interviews!  Join me today as I interview my colleague and close friend, Neillie Kirk Butler, she is the founder and owner of Mariée Ami, a wedding planning and design studio.  She puts her heart and love into each and every event she plans, and you are able to see it through the results and the happy faces during and after the events.  She is the recipient of the Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Award, a very prestigious award given to a select group of women entrepreneurs. She is also a three-time cancer survivor and through these experiences she has learned not only to survive but to thrive within her business and family life. Her love for life, family, and her business shines through in everything she does.  It was a pleasure interviewing her and I know you will enjoy it too.      Additional topics we will cover: Not limiting yourself based on others' beliefs Believing in yourself, no matter the odds Moving past judgments of yourself Cultivating resilience Fulfilling your purpose And much, much more… To learn more about Neillie and her business, visit her links below: Mariée Ami Wedding Planning and Design Studio Website Mariée Ami Instagram The Tory Burch Foundation To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course

December is such a special time to spend with family and friends and because I know you will be traveling a lot during this season, I wanted to do something special for this month. I have decided to do a year in review, and I will share with you the top 4 most downloaded episodes for 2021! Have a wonderful December and I will see you in the New Year with a lot of new content and interviews!  Join me today as I interview my colleague and close friend, Neillie Kirk Butler, she is the founder and owner of Mariée Ami, a wedding planning and design studio.  She puts her heart and love into each and every event she plans, and you are able to see it through the results and the happy faces during and after the events.  She is the recipient of the Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Award, a very prestigious award given to a select group of women entrepreneurs. She is also a three-time cancer survivor and through these experiences she has learned not only to survive but to thrive within her business and family life. Her love for life, family, and her business shines through in everything she does.  It was a pleasure interviewing her and I know you will enjoy it too.    Additional topics we will cover: Not limiting yourself based on others' beliefs Believing in yourself, no matter the odds Moving past judgments of yourself Cultivating resilience Fulfilling your purpose And much, much more… To learn more about Neillie and her business, visit her links below: Mariée Ami Wedding Planning and Design Studio Website Mariée Ami Instagram The Tory Burch Foundation To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course  

Today's episode is the second part of my interview with Sarah Selecky of the Sarah Selecky Writing School. Sarah and I dive in by discussing the process of giving feedback in the writing school, which places a heavy emphasis on primarily giving positive feedback. All students highlight what's really working in each other's stories, to hone their minds on what they do well so that they can continue to develop their skills. Any criticisms of someone else's work are delivered only with the writer's permission and are couched in terms of constructive criticism.  At the end of the episode, Sarah drops an exciting hint regarding a TV show project that she's working on, so stay tuned for forthcoming news on that front! To learn more about Sarah, visit the links below: Sarah Selecky Writing School Instagram Sarah Selecky Writing School Facebook Sarah Selecky Podcast https://www.sarahseleckywritingschool.com/ To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course  

I had such a wonderful conversation with my guest today, Sarah Selecky. Sarah is the author of Radiant Shimmering Light, This Cake Is for the Party, and the founder of the Sarah Selecky Writing School, a creative community for thousands of writers around the world.  Topics we will discuss during Part 1 of this conversation are: The love for storytelling in the south Why Sarah started her own writing school, instead of becoming a professor or teacher The path to obtaining her MFA and whether it was worth the money and time Sarah's writing process and when you should do your editing To learn more about Sarah, visit the links below: Sarah Selecky Writing School Instagram Sarah Selecky Writing School Facebook Sarah Selecky Podcast https://www.sarahseleckywritingschool.com/ To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course

Welcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Laura Davis.  It was such an amazing interview that I wanted to make sure that you were able to enjoy it in a shortened format.  Today we will focus on the how and why of Laura's writing and publishing process. We will also talk about how a beta reader helped her come up with the title that she ultimately used for her memoir.  We will discuss how helpful it is to have beta readers read through the book before it gets published so that you can get honest feedback.   Additional topics we will discuss: The publishing process and how it has changed over the years Strategies behind publishing a book Knowing your audience Pre-selling your book Writing for the stage of life that you are at now Click on this link to read the first five chapters of her memoir: www.lauradavis.net/chapters To learn more about Laurie, visit the links below: Laura Davis Website Laura Davis Instagram The Writer's Journey Facebook To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course  

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Laurie Davis, an Author, Writing Teacher, and Workshop Leader.  She is also the founder of The Writer's Journey.  She has written 7 books and has sold 2 million copies and has had them translated into 11 different languages. To say I was thrilled when one of my favorite authors agreed to allow me to interview her is an understatement. Her most recent book, The Burning Light of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story, is a memoir that touched my heart and has helped me view my story for what it can do to help not only me but those that have lived through the same experiences. This interview really dives deep into Laurie's writing process and the story behind the memoir. We will also talk about surviving sexual abuse, raising children, and inspiring others to heal from childhood traumas .  It was a beautiful interview and I know you are going to enjoy it, just as much as I did. Click on this link to read the first five chapters of her memoir: www.lauradavis.net/chapters To learn more about Laurie, visit the links below: Laura Davis Website Laurie Davis Instagram The Writer's Journey Facebook To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course

It was a pleasure for me to interview today's guest Scott Miller. Scott is a speaker, the author of The Mess Into Success Book series, and the voice behind the Franklin Covey Leadership Podcast (yes, the people that brought us the famed 7 Habits of Highly Effective People).  Scott breaks the mold of the tedious business book, with powerful lessons delivered in easy-to-digest pieces. Always one to meet the market's demands, Scott's books are available in various forms - even video! As the executive vice president of thought leadership and host of the Franklin Covey-sponsored podcast, we are thrilled that Scott is sharing his powerful insights into how we can turn our "mess" into success.    Not one to shy away from his career failures, Scott shares everything from demotions to being fired from Disney and how it has helped him become a better leader. He is drawing from a fountain of both intimate knowledge to advice that he has received from thought-leaders like Matthew McConaughey, Rachel Hollis, and Nick Vujicic, to name a few.  Topics discussed: Discover what toxic positivity is and how to manage setbacks with a realistic approach. Why owning your mess as an entrepreneur is a critical first step in the success process.  What Seth Godin taught Scott about being fearless vs. reckless  The truth about creating synergy between your business and family Also, follow me on Instagram and I will be posting on how you can enter for a chance to win 1 of 4 books written by Scott Miller. To learn more about Scott, visit this link: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/ To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course  

It's Launch Week! The Artisan's Advantage Signature Coaching Program is OPEN! I am very excited to announce to my wonderful podcast listener family that it is launch week for the Artisan's Advantage course. I have poured all of my love, skills, and resources into this course.  I am also having some amazing giveaways, so make sure to go and follow me on Instagram to find out what they are. With all of this excitement of launch week, I wanted to make sure and be real with you and let you know that course launches are a huge source of Anxiety for me! If you feel the same way about launches, you will want to listen to this episode so you will know that you are not alone.  To learn more about The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course, click on the link below: The Artisan's Advantage Signature Course To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram

It was such a joy to interview Suzanne Glover today. Suzanne is the author of Be a Video Influencer: Reinvent your life and Business as a Midlife Movie Star, as well as a video influencer coach, and speaker. She teaches the secrets of connecting and influencing through the camera for greater audience engagement.  Suzanne shares some insights on how she began helping women find their confidence on camera, progressing past the freezing in front of the camera. She also talks about how women can implement video, save time with video, and the seven step formula to becoming a video influencer.  To learn more about Suzanne, visit the links below: Suzanne Glover Website Book: Be a Video Influencer: Reinvent your life and Business as a Midlife Movie Star Suzanne's Instagram  Be Positive Facebook group To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program

“Privilege isn't, I have all the money in the world where I can go to the store and buy all the toys that I want.  Privilege is that I would have to think about how to navigate situations differently if I weren't white.” In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shannon Joyce Prince, a lawyer, legal committee leader, and author. Dr. Shannon has earned her doctorate in African and African American Studies, a law degree from Yale Law School, a master's in English from Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College. During this episode, Shannon shares her experience as a lawyer and community advocate for minority groups to provide you with tools to advocate for the changes you want and inducing systemic world transformation in the world at the level you are. Topics discussed in This Episode: [00:57] Introduction to the show [07:15] Dr. Shannon's grandma's legacy that inspired her to pursue a career in law practice  [12:51] Dr. Shannon career journey and how she discovered her passion [15:40] Dr. Shannon advocacy work with Cherokee nations in its landmark litigation against the opioid industry [19:32] How to advocate for the change we want to see [23:45] Making a difference and advocating for the people of color and the minority [32:32] How to educate the young generation to help them be the change we need [34:39] What is a privilege and helping our children in understanding it [43:46] The inspiration behind Dr. Shannon's upcoming book “Tactics for Racial Justice” and what to expect. [47:04] How to reach out and connect with Shannon Resources Mentioned: Shannon Joyce Prince book: Tactics for Racial Justice: Building an Antiracist Organization and Community To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program  

I had such an interesting and enlightening interview today with Sandy Vo. Sandy is a Meditation Teacher and the Founder of Royal Glow Meditation Retreat. Her signature transformation program is called Prosperous: School of Self-realization, a 90-day integrative breakthrough experience for modern-day leaders. Sandy speaks on stages, hosts live events, and facilitates experiences for people to remember their true nature. She supports others in bridging the gap between the outer world of achievements and the inner world of fulfillment. She offers a heart-centered holistic approach that integrates the mind, body, and spirit.  She guides individuals, no matter how busy, to experience life's greatest prosperity: Self-realization. She is also the co-founder of a conscious media platform, Ladies Aligned. Her work creates positive momentum for current and future generations. Because I know that we have a lot of mothers that are entrepreneurs, and like most mothers, we are always putting our needs last, I wanted to bring Sandy on the show to help guide us through and speak to us about the power of meditation and self-realization for our wellbeing. To learn more about Sandy, visit the links below: Sandy Vo's Instagram Page The Prosperous Facebook Page The Prosperous Podcast Sandy Vo Website To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program  

Do you feel completely lost when it comes to financial planning?  Does it scare you or do you feel overwhelmed when you start thinking about the future and what you need to be doing with your money? If you do, today is the perfect episode for you! Today I am talking to Lauren Pearson and Emily Lassiter, Co-Founders of The Wealth Edit. Lauren is a certified financial planner and Emily is an attorney, and together they make a great team. They bring their knowledge and financial guidance to help women realize the importance of understanding their finances, and how to plan and use their money for current and future projects. This is an amazing episode that you don't want to miss.  Make sure and click on the links below to learn more about the financial membership courses that Lauren and Emily have available. To learn more about The Wealth Edit, visit the links below: The Wealth Edit Instagram The Wealth Edit Facebook The Wealth Edit Podcast The Wealth Edit Website To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Dennis Gillan.  Dennis is the Executive Director at Half A Sorrow Foundation, as well as an advocate for mental health and a speaker. We will be discussing a very tough subject today, suicide.  But this topic needs to be addressed so that we can reach more people and help stop the cycle of pain that leads to suicide, and show people how important it is to take care of your mental health. Dennis is not only an advocate, but he has also lived through the pain of losing family to suicide. By hearing his story and how determined he is to help those around him work through their issues and learn to handle life's hard times without resorting to suicide, further justified to me how important mental health really is.  It was a very eye-opening conversation, and all I can say is that we are blessed to have someone like Dennis to help guide all of us on how to support our mental health, as well as the people around us. Main topics we discuss: Risk factors Warning signs Positive Coping Skills Mental Health Awareness To learn more about Dennis, visit his links below: Dennis Gillan Instagram Dennis Gillan Facebook Half a Sorrow Foundation Links for suicide prevention: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org  National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org Mental Health America https://mhanational.org/  Safety Plans:  https://dennisgillan.com/safety-planning/ To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program  

I had such a great time interviewing Stefanie Stahl, a psychotherapist, author and coach. She is a best-selling author and Germany's number 1 psychotherapist. She is the author of The Child in You, which has almost sold 2 million copies worldwide.  She has also written 10 other books and her knowledge and expertise in helping people with not only their inner child, but with their fear of commitment, has helped numerous people to get out of their own way and to live their best life by being their true authentic self. I was really quite intrigued by the prospective she brought when speaking about our inner child.  I also found it interesting, how she approaches her therapy and what steps she helps her patients take in order to understand and heal their inner child. Topics we will discuss: Inner Child Healing Personal Growth Relationships Early childhood trauma To learn more about Stefanie, visit her links below: Stefanie's Instagram Stefanie's Facebook Stefanie's Podcast Buy books by Stephanie Stahl To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Alisha Crossley Official Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program    

Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Marlayna Glynn, a Memoirist and Publisher.  She is an award-winning storyteller on page, film, and photography and she is the creator of Birthright Books, LLC, a writing and publishing house dedicated to the art of creating memoirs. Marlayna was so interesting to talk to, not only do I admire her work, but I admire the way she approaches her writing. Her love and determination to put her stories and the stories of her clients out into the world was fascinating. It was very interesting to me how she can interconnect memories into stories, to reflect the true authentic life story of the people that she writes for as a ghostwriter. Additional topics we will discuss in this episode: The process to getting your ideas in a format that is best for a book. Writing a memoir, even if you are not a writer. What do I include and not include in a story? How does a ghostwriter work? Spiritual guidance It was a joy to interview Marlayna and discuss so many topics and life experiences that we have in common. I know I gained a lot of great information that will help me with my continued journey of writing my memoir. To learn more about Marlayna, visit her links below: Books by Marlayna Glynn on Amazon Book Goodies Podcast Marlayna's Facebook Marlayna's Instagram Links Discussed on this episode: Click here to preorder Jewels book Anne Marie Pizarro – Body Energy Connection To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program

Today we continue our discussion on the ADHD Tax! I will not only give you examples this time, but some tried and true methods to help you navigate your way through dealing with this diagnosis. I will talk about my personal life and struggles with my ADHD diagnosis and the effects it has on my business. We will discuss time blindness, toxic phrases not to say to someone with ADHD, strategies to help combat ADHD, and much more… As a bonus, if you missed it last week, I am providing to you, FREE of Charge, an ADHD strategy guide. Please click on the link below to subscribe and receive your free strategy guide: Click on this link to get the free guide. I also have a very exciting announcement! Today, at 6PM, I will be launching my new website.  You will be able to find all my coaching, podcast, and photography information and resources all in one spot!! Please go and visit my site and leave me a review on this podcast or on Instagram to let me know what you think!! We will be having a lot of fun giveaways, through Instagram, so make sure and visit my Instagram feed for more details!! https://alishacrossley.com/ To learn more about my coaching, photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Website Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program    

Do people call you forgetful? Or do you feel like you forget to do things on a daily basis, no matter how much you want to remember.  Not the out of the ordinary things, but things like losing track of time, forgetting about your food in the refrigerator, forgetting that you bought a new outfit or appliance and find it weeks later? Then you might have ADHD. Today, I will talk about how ADHD takes a toll on my life on a daily basis. How I manage to run a successful business, despite my struggles with ADHD.  I will also give you a little insight into how the brain works, and by knowing this it helped me understand that my problem was much bigger than being just forgetful, but it was a real scientific reason behind my behaviors and my inability to manage time.     As discussed in the episode, I would like to provide you with a free guide filled with useful tips and strategies to help with your ADHD symptoms! Click on this link to get the free guide. To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program

Today I am sharing part 2 of my interview with Morgan Johnston. Morgan is a local artist in the Birmingham, Alabama area and she is also the co-owner of Club Duquette.  Club Duquette is an experiential retail brand where they design and manufacture in house, as well as feature other interesting companies with unique items. Morgan is an amazing artist, and her artwork is currently being featured and sold on Serena and Lily. During this second half of our interview, we really dive deep into our past, childhood trauma, and how we are still working to maintain our healthy mental state through therapy.  Talking to Morgan made me again realize that I am not the only person that has had trauma during childhood, and I love to hear what other people are doing to find healing and peace within themselves. It was a beautiful and eye opening second half of the interview.  Mental health is something that is not seen by the human eye but felt within us.  We must continue to let others know that it is okay to go to therapy to find the inner peace and healing that you have been looking for. To learn more about Morgan, visit her links below: Morgan's Instagram: Rugged and Fancy Morgan's Facebook Serena & Lily Club Duquette Instagram Club Duquette Website Links Discussed on this episode: To Be Magnetic Episode 34 and Part 1 of Morgan Johnston's interview   To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program  

It was a pleasure to interview Laura Stanfill, author and publisher of Forest Avenue Press.  She has been the publisher for Forest Avenue Press since 2012, and after many years of publishing other authors books, we are excited to announce that her debut novel is coming out this Spring 2022.  In our interview we talk about our childhood and how our experiences have led us on our journey to become authors.  They were not straight forward paths, but the experiences and what we have learned, seemed to always guide us back to our love of writing. Other topics that we cover: Confidence Grief and creativity Working scared vs Not following your dreams because of being scared A behind the scenes glimpse into the writing of Laura's debut book It was a joy to interview Laura, you will be able to feel the excitement she has for her upcoming book and her love of writing as she speaks.  I know you will enjoy this interview as much as I did. To learn more about Laura, visit her links below: Forest Avenue Press Laura Stanfill's Instagram Laura Stanfill's Facebook To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program        

Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing an amazing writer and author of six novels that have been sold worldwide, Gin Phillips. She is going to take us through her process of writing, from research to making sure that the stories and settings are based on real places.  You will also get to listen as we have our own book club and discuss her latest book “Family Law”.  I had such a wonderful time talking about the characters and discussing women's rights and how women are treated differently even now.   As I interviewed Gin, I couldn't help but get inspired by her insights and methods that she uses to write.  I am grateful that she allowed me to interview her, and I know you will enjoy her stories and process too!   **For a chance to win a signed copy of Gin Phillips book, Family Law, you simply need to subscribe to my email list by clicking on the link below. Three Winners will be selected on August 1st. Good Luck!**  Click to Subscribe for a chance to win a signed book by Gin Phillips   To learn more about Gin, visit her links below: Gin Phillips Website: https://ginphillips.com/ Gin Phillips Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginphillips/ Gin Phillips Twitter: https://twitter.com/GinPhillips17 Gin Phillips Books: https://ginphillips.com/books/ Family Law Book: https://ginphillips.com/books/family-law/   To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program  

There are so many national celebration days, from National Hugging Day to National Coffee Day.  But today we are going to talk about The Toss Away the Could Haves and Should Haves day.  The day was created by Dr. Martha J. Ross-Rodgers, a motivational speaker and author. This particular celebration really got me thinking about how many times we think of things that we could have had, or we think we should have had.  Does this type of thinking really help move us forward in our life and business? I have worked very hard to overcome many of the things that happen to me in childhood, and I am a recovering people pleaser, so this national day really touched me. If there have been days, months, or even years where you have said to yourself “I could have” done something or “I should have” done something differently, this is the episode for you. It's time that we begin to appreciate all of our struggles and not regret the things that we haven't or should have done, but to rejoice in our paths and see ourselves for who we have become, because of the choices that we made or that were made for us. Quotes, People, and links mentioned in this episode: Dr. Martha J. Ross-Rodgers Glennon Doyle Bonnie Ware Peg Streep   To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program  

You are in for a fun and interesting episode today!  I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and artist, Morgan Jones Johnston. Morgan is a local artist in the Birmingham, Alabama, area and has been doing art and creating noteworthy pieces since childhood. She is from a long line of creatives and has been immersed in the fashion industry since birth.   Morgan's artwork is currently being featured and sold on Serena and Lily. She does beautiful work, and you can see the love and care that she puts into each of her art pieces.  She is also the co-owner of Club Duquette, an experiential retail brand where they design and manufacture in house, as well as feature other interesting companies with unique items.   Saying she is completely amazing and has such an interesting background and current life would be an understatement. Join me today as we learn more about Morgan.   To learn more about Morgan, visit her links below: Morgan's Instagram: Rugged and Fancy Morgan's Facebook Serena & Lily Club Duquette Instagram Club Duquette Website   Links Discussed on this episode: To Be Magnetic   To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program    

Welcome back to part 2 of my interview with Tom Gentry. We are going to be diving a little deeper today into the expectations of young men. We will talk about how young men are expected to know what they want to do for the rest of their lives at the early age of 18. We will discuss that the focus needs to be on who they want to become not on what they want to become. Why its important to make sure that they are following their own dreams and not their parents, in order to live fulfilled and happy lives. But we will also talk about how we can guide, not pressure, our children to find their own paths.     This was such a hard subject to cover, because there is not a cookie cutter formula to raising children.  Each child is different, and they all have their own dreams and paths. It was a pleasure to get Tom's amazing insight into what can cause addiction and how we can help our children, and the children around us to find their purpose and their personal love for life.   To learn more about Tom, visit his links below:   Tom Gentry- The Path to Authenticity podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-path-to-authenticity/id1460673568 The Path to Authenticity Website: https://www.thepathtoauthenticity.com/about/ The Path to Authenticity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepathtoauthenticity/   To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at:   Alisha Crossley Photography Website: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com/ Alisha's Amazon Favorites List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography?listId=1UZYXNXJBUXVQ Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/ The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com/education    

I would like to welcome back Tom Gentry, the host of The Path to Authenticity podcast, to the show.  He is an amazing podcaster, mentor, and all around great person.  He has used his experience with overcoming addiction to mentor young men on the path to their recoveries.   Today, we will talk about something a little different.  We will be discussing  “Modern Day Manhood.”  What does modern day manhood really mean? Have men really changed over the years? Why it's hard for men to show their feelings and why men tend to not have as many men friends to socialize with. We will also discuss what toxic masculinity is and why it is unhealthy to not only the men, but to everyone around them. To learn more about Tom, visit his links below: Tom Gentry- The Path to Authenticity podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-path-to-authenticity/id1460673568 The Path to Authenticity Website: https://www.thepathtoauthenticity.com/about/ The Path to Authenticity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepathtoauthenticity/ To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com/ Alisha's Amazon Favorites List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography?listId=1UZYXNXJBUXVQ Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/ The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com/education

As I continue my journey of writing my book, I am always fascinated by the process that established authors go through when writing their books.    Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing an amazing writer and author of six novels that have been sold worldwide, Gin Phillips. She is going to take us through her process of writing, from research to making sure that the stories and settings are based on real places.  You will also get to listen as we have our own book club and discuss her latest book “Family Law”.  I had such a wonderful time talking about the characters and discussing women's rights and how women are treated differently even now.   She has inspired me with her insight into writing and I am grateful she allowed me to interview her, and I know you will enjoy her stories and process too.   To learn more about Gin, visit her links below (View clickable links on the website page below):    Gin Phillips Website: https://ginphillips.com/ Gin Phillips Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginphillips/ Gin Phillips Twitter: https://twitter.com/GinPhillips17 Gin Phillips Books: https://ginphillips.com/books/ Family Law Book: https://ginphillips.com/books/family-law/   To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at:   Alisha Crossley Photography Website: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com/   Alisha's Amazon Favorites List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography?listId=1UZYXNXJBUXVQ   Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/   Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/   The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com/education  

I am completely thrilled to introduce to you Beth Kephart today. She is an amazing writer and an award-winning author of more than 30 books.  She is also a creative writing teacher at the University of Pennsylvania and a co-founder of Juncture Writing Workshops. Two years ago, she and her husband decided that in order to continue to make their lives meaningful for themselves and for the people around them, they would begin to teach a community of writers and show them the techniques on how to write their own memoirs and essays.  They began by having live in person workshops, but when COVID hit, they had to change directions and they started doing online workshops to support their group.  They designed 11 workshops that would teach different aspects of the writing process.  It was such a pleasure to be able to interview Beth. I have personally taken one of her workshops and I will be using the techniques that I have learned to help me write my book. To learn more about Beth Kephart, visit her links below: Juncture Writing Workshops Website Beth Kephart Juncture Writing Facebook Page Beth Kephart Writing Workshops LinkedIn Page To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha's Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan's Advantage Coaching Program

With May being National Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to make sure and cover how mental health has affected me and how important it is to be not only aware of your mental state, but to get help when you are needing mental health support.  As you all know my childhood was not easy.  All of the traumatic events that I endured affected me as an adult, and it in no way prepared me for the feelings that I would have after having my first child. It is important to know that you are not alone in this battle. To help guide you in your journey, I will be talking about my battles, struggles, seeking the advice of a trusted doctor, postpartum depression, and the path I have taken and continue to take to help myself maintain a positive mental health state. To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha’s Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan’s Advantage Coaching Program

Today I am interviewing 2 fabulous businesswomen, Ashley and Brittany Silfies, they are the co-owners and creators of Pink Picasso and Modern Monet.  They have been featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things and I am just thrilled to have been able to interview them.  We will talk about the path that led them to creating their business and what pushed them in this direction.  They are both very strong and driven women!  It was such a pleasure interviewing them and I know that you are going to gain a lot of insight into how they became successful. I hope you take some of the advice that they give during our interview, to help you move toward reaching your goals! Giveaway Information:  If you would like to try to win one of the Pink Picasso Kits, please click on this link, Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram, and the Instagram post will tell you what you need to do to win!! GOOD LUCK!! To learn more about Ashley and Brittany Silfies, visit their links below: Pink Picasso Kits Instagram Pink Picasso Kits Facebook Pink Picasso Kits Website Modern Monet Kits Website To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha’s Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan’s Advantage Coaching Program

I was at an amazing retreat last week, and I thought what a great place to have another Cocktails and Convo session.  I was delighted when Beth Hill, from Elizabeth Hill Photography, and Rachael Knaak, from Harp and Olive Photography, agreed to this interview.  Beth was also the creator of this magnificent retreat and I am so happy that I was able to be a part of it. I also have had the privilege of coaching both of these ladies in my Artisan’s Advantage Coaching Program, and I am just overjoyed to have them here with me.  We are currently sitting here with our wine in hand and just talking like lifelong friends and enjoying our time together.  In today’s Cocktails and Convo we will discuss: Friendships Potty training The common myths behind destination wedding photography Mom guilt Quarantine… Basically, anything and everything we could talk about, we did! I enjoyed my time with these ladies and cannot wait to do it again! To learn more about Beth and Rachael, visit their links at: Elizabeth Hill Photography Website Elizabeth Hill Photography Instagram Harp and Olive Photography Website Harp and Olive Instagram To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha’s Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram The Artisan’s Advantage Coaching Program

Welcome back to part 2 of my interview with Christopher Confero. We will start off this segment of the interview by talking with Christopher about more recent projects and life events.   We will discuss the loss of a dear family member and how being a planner helped him to make it through these tough times.  We will also talk about how these events changed his trajectory of life and how every place and everything he has experienced, has led him to where he is now!  Topics we will also discuss: Depression Childhood trauma Building yourself back up Business Therapy and healing And so much more… To learn more about Christopher and his business, visit his links below: Christopher’s Instagram Confero Event Planning Website Alabama Wedding Website Alabama Wedding Instagram To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha’s Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram      

You are in for a real treat today! I had the pleasure of interviewing, live and in person, my good friend and Professional Wedding and Event planner, Christopher Confero.  He is also the Publisher, Editor and Chief of Alabama Weddings Magazine. Because this was such an amazing interview, I decided to break it into a 2-part interview series.  We will talk about Christopher’s professional journey from Georgia to New York, where he worked with some of the top event planners, and why he decided that coming back home was where he needed to be to grow his personal event planning business, but how he cherished the friendships and the mentor that he worked with while there. We will learn how each path taught him a different lesson, and that change even though tough at the time, is a real blessing in disguise. To learn more about Christopher and his business, visit his links below: Christopher’s Instagram Confero Event Planning Website Alabama Wedding Website Alabama Wedding Instagram To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha’s Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram    

Join me today as I interview my colleague and close friend, Neillie Kirk Butler, she is the founder and owner of Mariée Ami, a wedding planning and design studio.  She puts her heart and love into each and every event she plans, and you are able to see it through the results and the happy faces during and after the events.  She is the recipient of the Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Award, a very prestigious award given to a select group of women entrepreneurs. She is also a three time cancer survivor and through these experiences she has learned not only to survive but to thrive within her business and family life. Her love for life, family, and her business shines through in everything she does.  It was a pleasure interviewing her and I know you will enjoy it too.    Additional topics we will cover: Not limiting yourself based on others beliefs Believing in yourself, no matter the odds Moving past judgments of yourself Cultivating resilience Fulfilling your purpose And much, much more… To learn more about Neillie and her business, visit her links below: Mariée Ami Wedding Planning and Design Studio Website Mariée Ami Instagram The Tory Burch Foundation   To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha’s Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram  

Today I have the pleasure of having Anna Way Roberts as my guest, she is a photographer, wonderful friend, and we both share the diagnosis of ADHD.  Anna is also the lead associate and managing director for Alisha Crossley Photography.  Get ready to sit back and enjoy yourself as you listen to the first installment of our Cocktails and Convo series, where we will ask each other any questions our hearts desire. We will not hold back, and you might not be able to hold back your smiles and laughs! Enjoy your listen! To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha’s Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram  

Do you ever feel guilty by the choices that you have made? As a woman, do you think life would have been easier if you didn’t have so many options? Today I have the pleasure of speaking with my husband, Patrick Crossley, as he gives us his point of view, about the guilt of making certain choices. Join us as we talk about how men and women feel so differently about the decisions we make on a daily basis, the gender roles and its place in society today, and how choices are seen differently depending on where you are from and who raised you. To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha’s Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram  

Have you ever been disappointed by unexpected results? Were you so sure you were going to get that job, win that contest, or even have that perfect life and it didn’t turn out the way you were expecting?  Join us today as we talk about unexpected failures, how to manage the disappointments, and how to allow yourself to feel your pain and the full range of emotions without it taking over your life. To learn more about my photography, podcast, and to stay connected, visit me at: Alisha Crossley Photography Website Alisha’s Amazon Favorites List Alisha Crossley Photography Instagram Perfectly Polished Podcast Instagram Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have an amazing day!

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing my amazing, brilliant, and handsome husband Patrick Crossley.  Most of you have heard me speak about him in my previous podcasts, Patrick is the Manager of Innovation for Research and Development at Southern Company.  He is very skilled in time and organization management and an overall great person.  Today, Patrick and I will be discussing the 5 top reasons why people get stuck without reaching their goals.  We will touch on the following topics: All plan and no action Poor adherence to the plan Ignoring your physiology Having an all or nothing mentality Getting stuck in the shames of yesterday Join us as we walk you through the tips that have helped us tackle these obstacles and enjoy the insights that Patrick has on them and what he has learned by being married to me. Visit my photography site at: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com Amazon Favorites List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/ Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have an amazing day!  

When you think about powerful and influential women, think of Ashlee Ammons.  Ashlee was named Entrepreneur Magazine’s “100 Powerful Women” in 2019. She and her mother Kerry Schrader are the owners of the Mixtrox company.  At Mixtrox they help to increase engagement and collect data at in person and online events, through the use of their networking software. Join me as we talk about the story behind their business and success.  We will dig deep into the struggles and sacrifices that they both had to make in order to create this successful company. To learn more about Mixtroz and Ashlee, visit the following links: Mixtroz Website Mixtroz Instagram Ashlee Ammons Instagram   Visit my photography site at: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com Amazon Favorites List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/ Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have an amazing day!

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Vanessa Hicks.  She is an amazing destination wedding photographer, blogging and strategy coach, and friend. Vanessa and I will really dig deep into what we have had to do to push past the pain and suffering we endured as children. We will talk about our children and our wonderful husbands and how success and a wonderful family does not always mean that you are completely cured from the pains you endured as children. If you are still trying to work through your childhood traumatic events, listen to this episode for some things that have helped us as we continue to heal, grow, and learn to move passed ours. To learn more about Vanessa, visit her at the following links: Vanessa Hicks Photography Vanessa Hicks Photography Instagram Vanessa Hicks Education Community Facebook Vanessa Hicks Blogging with Strategy   Visit my photography site at: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com Amazon Favorites List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/ Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have an amazing day!

Join me as I dive deeper into ADHD and the specific time management tips that I am using to keep myself focused and on task.  I will also go into the differences between being neurotypical and neurodivergent and why knowing what you are can help you with your time management.  I will tell you how I am learning to prioritize my “need to do list” and my “want to do list” on a daily basis. If you want to find out time management tips that really work for an actual person with ADHD, then this is the episode for you! Episodes mentioned: Episode 6- Could It Be ADHD‪? Episode 9- Late Life ADHD Diagnosis and Entrepreneurship with Certified Coach Cathy Rashidia‪n Episode 11- Time Management From the Heart with Anna Dearmon Kornic‪k Episode 14- 3 Things I Had NO Idea Were Connected to ADH‪D   Links mentioned: Sign up for ClickUp - Alisha’s FAVORITE Task Management App https://clickup.com?fp_ref=alisha83   Check Out Alisha’s ADHD Time Management Must Haves: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/S11MFZ9X0FUC?ref_=wl_share   Visit my photography site at: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com Amazon Favorites List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/ Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have an amazing day!

Join me as I dive deeper into ADHD and the specific time management tips that I am using to keep myself focused and on task.  I will also go into the differences between being neurotypical and neurodivergent and why knowing what you are can help you with your time management.  I will tell you how I am learning to prioritize my “need to do list” and my “want to do list” on a daily basis. If you want to find out time management tips that really work for an actual person with ADHD, then this is the episode for you! Episodes mentioned: Episode 6- Could It Be ADHD‪? Episode 9- Late Life ADHD Diagnosis and Entrepreneurship with Certified Coach Cathy Rashidia‪n Episode 11- Time Management From the Heart with Anna Dearmon Kornic‪k Episode 14- 3 Things I Had NO Idea Were Connected to ADH‪D Links mentioned: Sign up for ClickUp - Alisha’s FAVORITE Task Management App  https://clickup.com?fp_ref=alisha83 Check Out Alisha’s ADHD Time Management Must Haves: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/S11MFZ9X0FUC?ref_=wl_share   Visit my photography site at: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com Amazon Favorites List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/ Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have an amazing day!

You are in for a fun episode today! I had the pleasure of interviewing Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk, a mother and daughter fashion expert team and Co-founders of  The Style That Binds Us. The Style that Binds Us is an amazing media centered fashion company.  They also provide VIP shopping experiences, in order to help women find the style that suits them best, without the stress.  You will find them sharing their fashion experiences and expertise on their YouTube channel, their podcast, and their blog. “Their Mission is to support women by taking the stress out of getting dressed or going shopping by offering style tips and introductions to new under-the-radar-brands.” We will talk about what life events led them to bring about their company.  Their humble beginnings of doing research on different fashion brands and how Delia’s experience while interning at Versace and working at Barneys New York helped her to gain experience and see the need for something that was being missed in the industry. We will also talk about bringing up children and parenting and how Alison was able to raise such a well-rounded and confident daughter. To learn more about Delia and Alison, visit the links below: Podcast:  The Style That Binds Us Podcast Instagram: The Style That Binds Us Instagram Website: The Style That Binds Us Suggested Books: The Alter Ego Effect and Untamed   Visit my photography site at: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com Amazon Favorites List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/ Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have an amazing day!

Your childhood has a lot to do with who you become as an adult. You can learn from your experiences and become the parent or businessperson that you have always wanted to be or you can continue the cycle of pain and not moving forward.  Join Shaun and I as we discuss our life choices, childhood traumas, and how we learned to overcome and forgive ourselves for the decisions that we made, as well as the decisions that were made for us as children.  We will also talk about marriage and how important it is to allow space for self-discovery for both yourself and your spouse.  Shaun will take us on his journey to work-life balance and will share with us how his “To-Be” list helps him stay focused on what is important and not only on tasks that need to be done daily. More About Shaun:  Shaun is a professional photographer and the owner of Kiss Books.  Kiss provides luxury heirloom albums, styling mats, & accessories for professional photographers. Instagram: Shaun Austin Kissbooks Facebook: Shaun Austin Facebook Links mentioned: Matthew McConaughey “This Is Why You’re Not Happy”  Worksheets: “To-Be” List worksheet   Visit my photography site at: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com Amazon Favorites List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/ Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have an amazing day!  

Are you someone that has ADHD? Or do you suspect that you might have ADHD? I will discuss the unique way that I was diagnosed with ADHD and how this diagnosis has helped me understand myself better. How ADHD is directly related to the way someone runs their business and the way we react to situations and relationships in our lives. I will reveal the true magic that you can bring to the world by owning your innate abilities.  Lastly, I will reveal to you three key things that are related to ADHD that you would have never thought were connected to this diagnosis!   Visit my photography site at: https://alishacrossleyphotography.com Amazon Favorites List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/ Don’t forget to leave a review and subscribe. Have an amazing day!        

I know trauma is never easy to talk about, but I also know how important it is to talk about trauma or get help to healing from the things of our past and childhood. In this episode, I get as real and as vulnerable as I can get sharing some of my experiences from my childhood and how those things affected me, even today. But I am happy to share that I have worked a lot on healing and giving myself grace, as well as grace to those in my past. Of course there are moments where some of those memories or emotions are triggered, but overall, I am very blessed to be where I am and have the family that I have today. I hope through sharing my experiences that it gives you hope in healing and also to help you take those steps necessary to work through those hard things in your life. Let’s go into 2021 with a new perspective and a willingness to look into ourselves and to heal.    www.alishacrossleyphotogrpahy.com Amazon Favorites List: www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/

Are you wanting to start a business and a family and can’t figure out the right time? Or are you a business owner and struggle with the work and family balance? Oh my goodness, I understand you! This episode is especially for you.   In this episode, I wanted to give you some tips about starting and growing businesses while trying to start and grow a family. I give you all the fun details of how I have gone through different seasons of my motherhood in business in the last 11 years. I’ve had to shift and try new things, but I have learned many things and one of those is that it’s not a moment that defines our character, but a combination of a pattern of little things we do over and over. Be kind to yourself because running a business and having kids is not easy! You will need just as much love for yourself as you do your kiddos during the process. It’s not going to be easy or perfect, but I promise you it will be worth it!   Define your version of success! Do what works best for you and your family. Take a listen to hear some ways to balance it all and how I’ve managed over the years.   Have a wonderful holiday season! More about Alisha- www.alishacrossleyphotogrpahy.com Amazon Favorites List: www.amazon.com/shop/alishacrossleyphotography Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/alishacrossleyphotography/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectlypolishedpodcast/

Are you feeling like your routine is all over the place? Are you overwhelmed with all the things on your "to do" list and don't have enough time to get it all done? Well this episode is full of all the golden nuggets and tips to help you get some relief and control over your time again! Take a listen as I chat with time management guru, Anna Dearmon Kornick. Anna lives with her husband Scott in Mandeville, La., (just across the lake from New Orleans) with their little girl Camilla, their pup Penelope. She is obsessed with helping you figure out how to spend your time on what truly matters. In this episode we talk about how to prioritize the things that matter most, cutting down your "to do" list, task batching, and so much more!  More about Anna: Podcast-It's About Time  Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/annadkornick/  Website- https://annadkornick.com/  Suggested book- The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan