The Maker's Collective Podcast

It's been a wild three years.  It's hard to fully process all that has happened and the changes we've gone through as a team and an organization - it feels like our first episode launched forever ago AND that it's only been a moment. We are eternally grateful to every human that has listened to this show, followed and engaged with us online, come to an event, joined a webinar or workshop or course, shared us with their people, shared kind words with us, asked us for support, shared feedback, and so on.  The Maker's Collective is what it is because of you. It's the people, the connections, and the relationships that have helped us continue to push forward, to persevere when everything felt hard, and to continue to believe that we could when we weren't actually sure that we could.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Of course we're a little sad to say goodbye to the podcast, but we have SO MANY exciting plans for this year and the years to come, and we know that the space that will be created by sunsetting the show will be put to very good use. So, please stay tuned, follow us, sign up for our newsletter, and hang onto your butts, because we're really only just beginning. Love to you all, xo More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ More from Jeff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffreysidehustles/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we talk with one of our favourite humans, Ren Navarro of Beer Diversity.  Ren keeps it real about what growth means and how this last year has expanded her focus and business, including a new business venture called: Do Better, Be Better. Learn more about Ren Navarro, including her story, how we all met and how things have changed since we last had her on the podcast.  Ren is a Diversity Advocate, Educator and Speaker, who started her journey in the beer industry doing consulting for Bars and Restaurants, then with the growth of her business Beer. Diversity., expanded into consulting for the beer industry at large, doing speaking events, workshops and coaching. Ren is now shifting and expanding her business and purpose through her new company “Do Better. Be Better.” to help educate and support BIPOC youth to better understand various career paths, options and supports that are available to them. Start listening for all the deets! More from Ren: Beer.Diversity - https://www.beer-diversity.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beer_diversity/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beerdiversity/Do Better. Be Better. - https://www.dobetter-bebetter.com/homeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dobetter__bebetter/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: Mindset & Business Coaching- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ More from Jeff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffreysidehustles/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we talk with one of our closest friends, Jordanna (Judy!) Errey. Throughout this past year we've watched her become a mum for the first time, navigate parenthood through a pandemic, advocate and negotiate a promotion and step into becoming a partner at the company she has been working with and helping to grow for a long time, and continue to nurture and grow both her relationship at home and her friendships.  It's been a chaotic time no doubt, but the intentionality with which she has navigated the mess has been inspirational for us to witness. To us, she's a total rockstar, and we're so happy to be bringing you this chat. Ps - Only two new episodes left! More from Jordanna: RocketBarn Marketing - https://rocketbarn.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/judyerrey/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ More from Jeff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffreysidehustles/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we catch up on what's new in our lives since the holidays, and we share a little bit about the future of The Maker's Collective, the future of this podcast, and what you can expect to see from us as we continue to grow and change as a company.  2021 has a lot of change in store and we're excited to continue sharing the journey with you! Only 3 episodes left... More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ More from Jeff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffreysidehustles/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we're talking all about planning for a new year, and share the ways that we plan and the things that are important to us when we're thinking about the year ahead.  We also give a snapshot into our Side Hustle 101 course, we have a new cohort kicking off at the end of January - planning a big part of the course, so if you're interested in learning more about it, listen up. Resources from the episode: The 12 Week Year - Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington: https://www.amazon.ca/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234The One Thing - Gary Keller:  https://www.amazon.ca/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+one+thing&qid=1608738791&s=books&sr=1-1The Conquer Kit - Natalie McNeil: https://www.amazon.ca/Conquer-Kit-Creative-Business-Entrepreneurs/dp/0399175776Side Hustle 101 - https://www.makerscolearning.com/sales-page-9cee99f7-ac65-4773-ab79-d5a68ec8bd00 More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Have an idea for a side hustle you'd like to bring to life, but missing the roadmap to get started, or to grow? We've got you covered! Our next round of our 6 week course, Side Hustle 101 is on sale now https://www.makerscolearning.com/sales-page-9cee99f7-ac65-4773-ab79-d5a68ec8bd00 More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ More from Jeff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffreysidehustles/ Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friend and community member, Francy Goudreault, of Hello Francy Sound & Music. If you have a project that requires editing, sound design, and/or music Francy is THE guy. When you get in touch mention that Maker's Co sent you and you'll receive 15% off your first project! Head to https://hellofrancy.com/ to learn more about this wonderful human and how he can help. Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast, we hang out and shoot the shit with each other, catch up on the year that has been 2020, and just connect. As you all know, connection has been incredibly hard this year as we continue to live through a global pandemic, and sometimes for us, it has taken creating space for ourselves through this podcast to really take the time to talk and feel our way through what we've each been going through and to truly connect.  This one's a little more serious than normal, but it's real and it's us. Cross Stitch Pattern Shop Laura got her patterns from - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TerraStitch More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Have an idea for a side hustle you'd like to bring to life, but missing the roadmap to get started, or to grow? We've got you covered! The next round of our 6-week course, Side Hustle 101 is on sale now -https://www.makerscolearning.com/sales-page-9cee99f7-ac65-4773-ab79-d5a68ec8bd00 More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friend and community member, Francy Goudreault, of Hello Francy Sound & Music. If you have a project that requires editing, sound design, and/or music, Francy is THE guy. When you get in touch mention that Maker's Co. sent you and you'll receive 15% off your first project! Head to https://hellofrancy.com/ to learn more about this wonderful human and how he can help. Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast, we sit down again with one of our very good friends, Amit Mehta, Founder of Good Co. Productions. 2020 has been a hard year for everyone - full stop. Things have been changing quickly and in big ways with huge consequences for people, communities, and businesses, and for many of our fellow business owners, like Amit, the only ways to survive have been to stay agile, listen to the needs of customers and the broader community, and pivot as often as necessary. Change isn't easy, and we talk openly about that in this episode - warning, this isn't exactly light and fluffy content. We dig into the hardest parts of being an entrepreneur because that's what's real and true.  Thank you for listening. More from Amit: Website - https://goodcompanyproductions.ca/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goodcoprod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goodcoprodYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FTJAnfy4RGTodyXv7Mu6g/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Have an idea for a side hustle you'd like to bring to life, but not sure where to start? Join us on December 9th for our next Side Hustle Starter Kit event - https://www.makerscolearning.com/registration-page-side-hustle-starter-kit More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Digital Strategist, Charmaine Jennings, and talk all things social media. She's smart, funny, and knows her shit, so grab your favourite fall drink, get cozy, and get ready to learn something. Enjoy! More from Charmaine: Website - http://www.strategiccharmboutique.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strategiccharmboutique/Hustle & Charm Community - https://www.instagram.com/hustleandcharmcommunity/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Have an idea for a side hustle you'd like to bring to life, but not sure where to start? Join us on December 9th for our next Side Hustle Starter Kit event - https://www.makerscolearning.com/registration-page-side-hustle-starter-kit More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/  

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we bring you the next chat in our 44 Gaukel series - this one is with local Indigenous visual artist, Luke Swinson. We're both huge fans of Luke and his work and it was incredibly special for us to get this opportunity, plus he's a sweet and gentle soul, so talking with him was a true pleasure.   Here's a peek at some of the topics we covered: Exploring, educating himself about, and embracing his identity as an Indigenous ArtistLearning on the jobPublic art Representation The role of social media in art and how to balance growth and obsession with the platform and maintaining authenticity Is being an artist the same as being a business owner?Learning to say no to opportunitiesLevelling up through testing and experiencesAdvice for young artists Download the transcribed version of the episode here >>>Download More from Luke: Website - https://lukeswinsonart.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lukeswinsonart/ More from 44 Gaukel: Website. - https://44gaukelarts.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/44gaukelarts/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/44Gaukel/Twitter - https://twitter.com/44Gaukel More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! It's also brought to you by the Downtown Kitchener BIA. If you're wondering what's going on downtown right now, hit them up on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtkitchener/.  Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we chat with local artist, Pia Braza, as we kick off a series of episodes we recorded at 44 Gaukel, which is a creative workspace in Downtown Kitchener. Pia is a wife, mother of five, and a totally self-taught artist who specializes in minimal line art. We love her, because she's so real and relatable, and the conversation is everything we truly enjoy talking about, and the true reason we started this podcast.  Here's a peek at some of the topics we cover: Imposter SyndromePutting yourself out there and stepping out of your comfort zoneNegative self talkDiscovering her styleInvesting in yourselfComparisonSurround yourself with supportive community  More from Pia: Website. - https://piaartstudio.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piaartstudio/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/piaartstudioTwitter - https://twitter.com/piaartstudio More from 44 Gaukel: Website. - https://44gaukelarts.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/44gaukelarts/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/44Gaukel/Twitter - https://twitter.com/44Gaukel More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Interested in learning more about how our Side Hustle 101 Course can help you? Sign up for our free info session here - https://www.makerscolearning.com/side-hustle-101-registration More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! It's also brought to you by the Downtown Kitchener BIA. If you're wondering what's going on downtown right now, hit them up on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtkitchener/.  Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we're back with part two of our ‘Grow Where You Are Planted' series - which, if you didn't listen to part 1, is a series of compilation episodes we're doing to highlight some of our favourite downtown Kitchener creatives and to breathe new life into past episodes of the show.  This compilation eppy features two of our fav DTK women, Cynthia Dam of sustainable fashion YouTube channel, Inspiroue, and mental health advocate and instructor at Big Bliss, Lo Koehler. If you don't know who these ladies are, then you're in for a treat - so, as always listen up, stay tuned, be safe, and support your local business community. Oh, and, don't forget, as we head into the Fall/Winter seasons, to also support your own mental health, along with the well being of those around you. Remember, we're stronger together. xo More from Cynthia Dam: Website. - https://www.inspiroue.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/inspiroueInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/inspiroue/ More from Lo Koehler: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lo.koehler/Big Bliss - https://www.bigbliss.ca/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Interested in learning more about how our Side Hustle 101 Course can help you? Sign up for our free info session here - https://www.makerscolearning.com/side-hustle-101-registration More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! It's also brought to you by the Downtown Kitchener BIA. If you're wondering what's going on downtown right now, hit them up on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtkitchener/.  Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/  

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we share some big news with our Maker's Co fam - Laura's getting married! It's been a long time coming and now Laura & Jeff are making the walk down the aisle in a week and we're feeling all the feels. We also take some time to share where we're at on our leadership journey, the real-real on building a team, and why taking time to slow down is going to be the key to ramping up and hitting our big goals for next year.  We've got a sweet buddy episode coming at you - we hope you enjoy! Laura's Favourite Wedding Resources: Lovely Weddings & Eventshttps://www.lovelyweddingsandevents.ca/https://www.instagram.com/lovelyweddingsevents/Fitzroy Rentalshttps://www.fitzroyrentals.com/https://www.instagram.com/fitzroyrentals/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Craving community and support to help you stay accountable to your goals and to keep learning and growing in your side hustle? The Side Hustle Hub might be for you!  - https://www.makerscolearning.com/offers/m3vdYnpJ/checkout More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheelsGet your ticket for our next workshop, Heart Centred Sales For The Conscious Entrepreneur - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/heart-centred-sales-for-the-conscious-entrepreneur-tickets-115866813759 More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ More from Jeff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffreysidehustles/ Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! It's also brought to you by the Downtown Kitchener BIA. If you're wondering what's going on downtown right now, hit them up on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtkitchener/.  Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/   

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we're doing things a little bit differently. It's the end of the Summer and we thought it might be fun to dig into our archives and refresh some episodes we did wayyyyyyyyy back - we're talking BEFORE we started working with our amazing editor, Francy.  As we continue down the path of stage three re-opening, we thought we'd send a little bit of love to our downtown Kitchener community and feature some of our favourite DTK creatives, businesses, and organizations. This is the first episode in a series that we'll be releasing over the next couple of months. So, listen up, stay tuned, be safe, and support your local business community. xo More from Show & Tell Coffee: Website. - https://www.showtellcoffee.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/showtellcoffee/ More from Steph Boutari: Website. - https://www.stephanieboutari.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephboutari/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stephboutari/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Interested in learning more about how our Side Hustle 101 Course can help you? Sign up for our free info session here - https://www.makerscolearning.com/side-hustle-101-registration More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! It's also brought to you by the Downtown Kitchener BIA. If you're wondering what's going on downtown right now, hit them up on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtkitchener/.  Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/  

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we decided to have our pal and fellow Maker's Co partner, Jeff Mitchell, on to catch up and shoot the shit. We get into the things that have been on our minds recently, the things we've been working on, working toward, and building/releasing right now, and we share some gratitude and love for having found one another - because lord knows it's hard to find good business partners, and when those partners are also your friends and family, it's pure magic.  Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Take advantage of early bird pricing for cohort 3 of Side Hustle 101 - https://www.makerscolearning.com/side-hustle-hubNot ready for a full course yet? Craving community and support to help you stay accountable to your goals and to keep learning and growing in your side hustle? The Side Hustle Hub might be for you! Early bird pricing this way - https://www.makerscolearning.com/offers/m3vdYnpJ/checkout More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheelsGet your ticket for our next workshop, Heart Centred Sales For The Conscious Entrepreneur - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/heart-centred-sales-for-the-conscious-entrepreneur-tickets-115866813759 More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page More from Jeff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeffreysidehustles/ Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! It's also brought to you by the Downtown Kitchener BIA. If you're wondering what's going on downtown right now, hit them up on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dtkitchener/. Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/

This week, we give you another session from Lacey's "Wild Women Mastermind" program and the kind of topics the group covers inside. As we explore alternative methods of taking care of ourselves, doing that inner discovery and transformation... we bring on different experts from each modality to teach us a little on how to get started and/or dive deeper into the practice. This week we are so honoured and pleased to talk all things cannabis, alt healing, pleasure & creativity with Cannabis Expert & Educator, Jarani Taja.Enjoy and let us know what you think ;) More cannabis episodes?

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we're doing things a little bit differently. Over the past 12 weeks our very own Lacey J Heels has been running a Mastermind group for women, digging into topics such as intuition, spirituality, energy management, sex, cannabis and money. We decided to pull the audio from a couple of those sessions to share our guest experts with you. This week we welcome Alison Kuepfer, Intuitive Life Coach, Human Design Specialist & Yogi who talks to us about intuition vs. fear, how to recognize which one is driving you, how to tap into our intuition and we discuss movement rituals as well to increase our overall well-being. The audio is a little iffy at times, because initially we weren't planning to share these sessions with the public, but the message & content are too powerful not to share. We hope you enjoy! Quote: More from Alison: Website. - https://alisonkuepfer.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alisonkuepfer/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alisonkuepfer/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in touch & join the club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Learn more about the next round of Side Hustle 101 & join the waitlist - https://www.makerscolearning.com/side-hustle-101-waitlistLearn more about Side Hustle Hub and join the waitlist - https://www.makerscolearning.com/side-hustle-hub-waitlist  More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we take a trip down memory lane and rehash the story of how The Maker's Collective came to be - our love story. We also look back on the last 2.5 years and walk through the evolution this community and business has gone through, and where we're at today.  It's been a wild ride and we couldn't be more grateful for each other, for our team, and for this community. Thank you so much for listening and following along - we love you and we can't wait to see where we go from here! More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page Thank You This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we chat with the delightful Danielle Green, owner of Artisanal Design Co. We're so excited to have this wonderful woman on the podcast - not only is she the recipient of the first round of funding we gave out through The Maker's Co Fund back in the Spring, but she's also so smart, so funny, and so resilient. Her story is incredible and the way that she has managed her business through COVID-19 is truly inspirational.  We're excited to be releasing this episode - we hope that you enjoy it! Quote: More from Danielle: Artisanal Design Co. - https://www.artisanaldesignco.ca/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/artisanaldesignco/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/artisanaldesignco/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we chat with the magical Ryan Antooa. He's a writer, musician, dancer, designer, and on and on - he's the epitome of a creative and we're so grateful that he made space to join us on the show. We have a real, honest conversation in this episode (he asks us lots of questions too!), and touch on everything from relationships, to art, to the racism he and his family have experienced since moving to Canada. He also shares two poems from his latest collection, Channel Blue, with us - like we said above, magical.  It's a powerful conversation, and we're so excited for all of you to listen. Quote: More from Ryan: Ryan Antooa - https://www.ryanantooa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanantooa/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page Thank you This episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Libro Credit Union. If you're located in Southwestern Ontario and are a new business, or are looking for a new financial institution, head to www.libro.ca/makers to learn more! Audio brand and episodes produced & edited by François Goudreault of Hello Francy, sound and music productions. https://hellofrancy.com/

Last week (on June 3rd) we came together, along with 30,000+ people from across the Waterloo region, to march in solidarity with our local Black Lives Matter organization, in protest of police brutality. As we're sure you are aware, these marches and protests have been happening all over the world, even in the midst of COVID-19, and today, we want you to know where we stand.The Maker's Collective is absolutely, 100%, unequivocally ANTI- RACIST - all Black Lives Matter, racism and injustice will no longer be tolerated, and change needs to happen yesterday. As privileged, white, cisgender, heterosexual people, we know that we have a lot of work to do. We know we have a lot of listening, learning, unlearning, and tough conversations to do and have in the weeks, months, and years ahead. We also know that we aren't going to get it right all of the time - however we are going to keep 'doing'. This special episode is our pledge to all of you in this beautiful community that we are committed to doing this work and to building a company that is actively anti-racist. Oh, and if you don't like it, don't let the door hit you on the way out. PS - If you are serious (like we are) about wanting to build an anti-racist business, join us tonight as we tune into the Reimagining Small Business town hall, a FREE event which has been created and will be lead by Ericka Hines, Rachel Rodgers, and Susan Hyatt. More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we talk about selling in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing that we're living in right now. Over the past several weeks we've had a lot of people reach out to us with questions around how to sell, which at the best of times is a hard thing to do, so it's completely understandable that in this time where the world is struggling it would feel even harder to put yourself and your work out there.  The thing is, if you own a small business and you need it to keep functioning right now, then you have to sell AND it's ok to sell. What becomes important is to ensure you're leading with service and empathy at the forefront of everything you do. We know that this is an incredibly difficult time for everyone, and we want to stress that if what you need right now is to be gentle with yourself then please listen and honour that, but if you've been struggling with wanting and needing to sell, then here are our suggestions: Gut check your businessDoes your audience still need what you're selling? What do they care about right now? What are their new pain points? How can you pivot what you offer to help support your audience?Lead With ServiceCan you make any of your programming/events/products free or more accessible-y priced?It's ok to sell right now Think about your pricing structure - sell with integrity (what can you make accessible/free and what are your main offers?)Can you set up a tiered pricing structure with your offerings?Could you provide products/services at a pay-what-you-can model?  Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get Your Ticket for the Next Side Hustle Starter Kit Online Training Event - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/side-hustle-starter-kit-online-training-tickets-100939759538Download Your Free Copy of the Side Hustle 101 Online Course & Pitch Competition Program Overview - https://www.makerscolearning.com/SideHustle101Apply Now to be Part of Our Wild Womxn Mastermind - https://www.makerscolearning.com/WildWomxnMastermind More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we chat remotely with Imposter Syndrome Expert and Coach, Jillian Parekh. Woooooooo, this conversation is timely and cuts right to the core of how these productivity and mindset killers actually work. There's so much happening inside our brains at any given moment, and so much that we have very little control over. In order to truly understand what's going on we have to consistently work on controlling how we react to the negative stories we're telling ourselves - which we know is easier said than done! Jillian gives us some great tips around how to fight feelings of unworthiness and imposter syndrome though: Start keeping an accomplishment journalConstantly try to challenge the negative thoughts and self-talk you haveAs a business owner set realistic expectations for what you can do and accomplish in a day/week/month/year and be gentle with yourself if you don't achieve your goalsNever stop working on your mindset We hope you enjoy listening to this chat as much as we enjoyed having it! Quote: More from Jillian Parekh: Jillian Parekh - https://www.jillianparekh.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromimpostertoempowered/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourcoachjill/Podcast - https://www.jillianparekh.com/podcast More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Join us on May 20th for our next Side Hustle Starter Kit online event - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-side-hustle-starter-kit-tickets-102788047818Registration is now live for our newest program, Side Hustle 101! Learn more here - https://www.makerscolearning.com/SideHustle101 More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheelsFemale Entrepreneurs --> Discover Your Pleasure Practice www.makerscolearning.com/pleasurepractice More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we talk about everyone's favourite topic right now, tips and strategies for working from home. It can be incredibly difficult to work from home and we know that a lot of people are struggling with it, so we thought we'd do a quick episode to share some of the tips and strategies we're using to help us stay motivated and productive during this time. Here are the highlights: Keep up regular routines & ritualsDesignate a work space for yourselfHave designated “working hours”Stay connected We would absolutely love to hear how you're doing during this time and what's working for you! Everyone is different and everyone works a little bit differently, so the more we share with each other the better we'll all be! Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/April Virtual Meetups - https://www.facebook.com/events/904743763303346/Get Your Ticket For The Side Hustle Starter Kit Online Training Event - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/side-hustle-starter-kit-online-training-tickets-100939759538 More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we talk about, well, the shit hitting the fan. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit fast and hard and we're all left trying to process, cope, and manage. We know how fortunate and privileged we are to still have work and to have safe homes to live in, so we also know that in this time it's important for us to go back to our roots as a company. We need to be heart-centered, giving more than ever before. We need to listen and create a space for our community to feel safe to share and ask for whatever help looks like for them. Here are some of the resources we have available, some that the government has released, and some from members of our community: Side Hustle Starter Kit: Online Training - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/side-hustle-starter-kit-online-training-tickets-100939759538Virtual Meetups - https://www.facebook.com/events/904743763303346/Canada Emergency Response Benefit - https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.htmlTax Updates - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/covid-19-update/covid-19-filing-payment-dates.htmlJamie Monte - https://www.montecpa.com/Faire - https://blog.faire.com/thestudio/covid-19-resources-for-canadian-makers-brands/Waterloo Region Small Business Centre - https://www.waterlooregionsmallbusiness.com/userContent/documents/COVID-19%20Documents/April%201%20-%20Information%20for%20Local%20Businsesses.pdfWe have more on the way, make sure you follow us on Instagram or join our email list, so you don't miss a thing :) Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels[Free Training] How to Build a Dope Brand on a Budget - https://bit.ly/BuildADopeBrand More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we chat with one of our favourites, the incredible Kelly Broocks of Pretty By Her! It's been a little over a year since we last had her on the show (check out episode 26 to listen to her first interview) and we're so excited to have her back on to talk about the growth she has experienced, the changes she's gone through, and what's next for her and her business. Quote: More from Kelly: Pretty By Her - https://www.prettybyher.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prettybyher/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/prettybyher/Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PRETTYBYHER More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing for the Next Round of Our 2020 Roadmapping Online Training - http://makerscollective.club/20-20-roadmapping/ Join Us on March 31st for the Side Hustle Showcase & Sales Summit - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/side-hustle-showcase-sales-summit-tickets-97815361379 More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: LH Money Coaching - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we tackle the epidemic of being busy. In a world that's more connected than ever, it's so easy to fall into the trap of working all the time, however how much of that work you're doing day in and day out is actually moving you forward in your business? What would happen if you focused on creating space in your business, so you could start to plan for what's next? How much space would you create for yourself mentally if you created efficiencies within the work you do everyday? What could you do with all of that extra time and space?You owe it to yourself to find out. The One Thing - https://www.the1thing.com/2020 Roadmapping - http://makerscollective.club/20-20-roadmapping/ Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

This week, we catch you up on everything we've been up to and pull back the curtain to let you in on how we've been able to create paid programs and launch events that sell out. A lot of entrepreneurs and small business owners will wait until they feel "credible" to take a big swing and sell something that feels out of your comfort zone. There is fear that comes up, uncertainty and questions about what it will mean if no one buys. This alone stops a lot of people from going after the things that could create a huge impact for your community and the growth of your business. We discuss how to overcome this mindset and prepare yourself to create programs and events that will sell and how we've done it.

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we chat remotely with wealth coach, Ayssa Hammond, of Wealth with Alyssa. We tackle some of the toughest topics that creative entrepreneurs face when starting a business and Alyssa openly shares why showing up in a radically authentic way is important to her and how it has positively impacted her business.  We love this woman and we think you will too - enjoy! Quote: More from Alyssa: Wealth with Alyssa - https://wealthwithalyssa.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wealthwithalyssaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wealthwithalyssa/The Wealthy Fempreneur Podcast - https://wealthwithalyssa.com/podcast More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ Learn More About & Get Your Ticket For Our Newest Event in Partnership with the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, ‘Side Hustle Starter Kit' - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/side-hustle-starter-kit-tickets-86026287943Join us at AltCon this year - https://www.altcon.ca/thought-leaders-1 More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we catch up with each other and catch listeners up on everything that we have going on so far this year. We also talk about how we're feeling about the year ahead, and some of the words and mantras we're using to help us grow and push ourselves to be better.  Here's a snapshot of the events/programs/fun things we have going on so far this year:   2020 Roadmapping session - the first cohort of this online training happened on January 14, and it was INCREDIBLE! Stay tuned for the next session date to be announced.We had our first ever interview on a podcast called ‘So You Want To Be A Photographer' - https://ginamilicia.com/One of our big goals for the year is to get some PR, and we've already had two interviews! Here's the latest - https://globalnews.ca/news/6405720/new-kitchener-event-side-hustle/The Side Hustle Starter Kit - if you or someone you know is in the very early stages of starting a side hustle, or want to learn more about what this whole side hustle thing is, this event is for you - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/side-hustle-starter-kit-tickets-86026287943We'll be at AltCon in February as part of their break out sessions - https://www.altcon.ca/thought-leaders-1Shop Talk will be back this year - make sure you sign up for our email list so you don't miss out! Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ Learn More About & Get Your Ticket For Our Newest Event in Partnership with the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre, ‘Side Hustle Starter Kit' - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/side-hustle-starter-kit-tickets-86026287943Join us at AltCon this year - https://www.altcon.ca/thought-leaders-1 More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: LH Money Coaching - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Trudy Koen, a brand and marketing specialist, who has worked with global brands, like BlackBerry. Most recently, she's started sharing her brand and marketing knowledge with various companies in a freelance capacity, and helped launch Lady Glaze Doughnuts in her spare time - living that side hustle life!Trudy knows what's up and has had a hand in building a company to cult brand status, so if you've ever wanted to better understand how to do that, this episode is for you! Quote: More from Trudy: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trudy-koen-7936483/Lady Glaze Donuts Website - https://ladyglazedoughnuts.com/Lady Glaze Donuts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lady_glaze_doughnuts/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Learn More About & Get Your Ticket For Our New Online Training - 2020 Roadmapping: Creating Space To Grow With Intention - http://makerscollective.club/20-20-roadmapping/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: LH Money Coaching - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast Laura interviews Lacey about her mindfulness journey. If you've ever struggled with starting your own meditation practice, we've got some tips for you: Start with yogaYou have to learn how to breathe properly and you have to focus on your breath to be able to do the posesTry a meditation classIf you're doing it at home, light a candle, sit in front of it, and stare at the flame to help clear your mindSearch YouTube for meditation music playlistsTry seeing an energy healer And, in case you're wondering, here's what it looks like when Lacey meditates: She turns off all machines and stimulationLights candlesTurns on calming musicSits in front of a candle or lays in bedFinds a guided meditation on YouTube or tries using an appInsight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/Stop, Breathe, and Think - https://www.stopbreathethink.com/ Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Learn More About & Get Your Ticket For Our New Online Training - 2020 Roadmapping: Creating Space To Grow With Intention - http://makerscollective.club/20-20-roadmapping/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: LH Money Coaching - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we Get. Into. It. 2019 has been a WILD year so far, so we've decided to kick December off by:  Touching on how we feel about this time of year Looking at how each of us plans for the year aheadTaking a trip down memory lane and celebrating our big wins from 2019Launched Shop TalkHeld our first workshopCelebrated 1 year of meetups! - https://www.facebook.com/events/280282655982187/Lacey launched an accountability group called Elements of Change Looking ahead at what's to comeNew program has launched! 2020 Roadmapping: Creating Space To Grow With Intention - http://makerscollective.club/20-20-roadmapping/From now until Dec. 15 take advantage of early bird pricing ($100), after that tickets are full price ($150)Tell us what support you need! What are you stuck on? What do you want to learn more about? Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Learn More About & Get Your Ticket For Our New Online Training - 2020 Roadmapping: Creating Space To Grow With Intention - http://makerscollective.club/20-20-roadmapping/ More from Lacey: LJH - Digital Strategy & Business Coaching- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheelsJoin Lacey's "Elements of Change: Accountability & Expansion Group" an intimate online accountability group coaching program. Round #2 starts January 6th --> Apply Here: https://forms.gle/UfSHXpPJK6bBpJKd9 More from Laura: LH Money Coaching - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ Need Some Budgeting Support? Get Your Free Copy of How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/ebook-landing-page

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Jeff Mitchell, educator, entrepreneur, and consultant who helps businesses and people to grow and become more adaptable. We listen in as he shares his journey from traditional teacher to entrepreneur, and then we dive into some real ways you can apply the consulting exercises he did with us at The Maker's Collective to change the way you work.We're excited for you to listen to this one - let us know what you think! Quote: More from Jeff: Digital Trades School - https://www.digitaltradesschool.com/LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jeff-mitchell-90a058187 More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: LH Money Coaching - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we walk you through the journey we went on this Fall, when we were each feeling out of alignment with ourselves and our work. This particular type of life journey is hard and uncomfortable, but if you understand what's happening and why you can work through the fire and, ultimately, change your life. It's not easy, but it is important. Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: LH Money Coaching - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/

In our first episode since August (HOLY Smokes!), we take a moment to catch up AND share some vulnerable stories about what we've been going through personally and together. We had to go through the fire, and inner work required to create more space and clarity for our vision and dreams for our work, for our life and for the Maker's Collective. This episode is for everyone who has ever felt alone or stressed about feeling stuck or wanting to change course. Changing your mind is okay, and it is made easier by sharing it with those around you. This is a powerful one and we can't wait to catch up! LET'S DO IT.

This week we share a SUPER insightful chat we had with a PR Specialist, KJ Blattenbauer. She tells us about her journey to leaving the corporate world to create her own firm... YUSSSSS! KJ is a multi-passionate gal who also created a dress company (because she wasn't seeing what she wanted in the market) AND has a helpful PR centric book that will be available soon! KJ gives us so many hot tips to empower ourselves to get hella exposure and PR for our brands and business that you won't want to miss. She gave us some advice for the Maker's Collective too, which was super helpful and easy for you to implement as well. During our chat we cover topics like: Her journey to starting her own PR firm Who she works with and helpsTips and tricks to getting press & pitching stories Check out helpareporter.com - https://www.helpareporter.com/How she works with clientsPR is free advertising and legitimate third party validationWhat else she's working onVieve & Jo - https://www.kjblattenbauer.com/vieveandjo How To Be A Media Darling -  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1670775240/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_FLV7DbTKJCHT4 LETS GET IT! More from KJ: KJ Blattenbauer - https://www.kjblattenbauer.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kjblattenbauer/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kjblattenbauerPinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/kjblattenbauer/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvDGet on the waitlist for the next Shop Talk Series event - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shop-talk-series-tickets-59719624003Come to our next local meetup - https://www.facebook.com/events/280282655982187/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: LH Money Coaching - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Facebook -   https://www.facebook.com/lhmoneycoaching/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we do a big catch up and share a lot of really exciting things that we've been working on and launching both together and separately: The Maker's Collective is working on a big new project that has the potential to help us provide even more support for our community. If you haven't had the chance to fill out our survey yet, you can do that here: https://bit.ly/33RZeviLaura (Finance Coach) is building toward launching her first eBook, How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It, go follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lhmoneycoaching/) to learn more about LH Money CoachingLacey has launched her latest free training, How To Build A Dope Brand On A Budget, go download your copy here: https://bit.ly/2TVTVGp AND ELEMENTS OF CHANGE: an Expansion and Accountability Group program which starts September 16th (Sign up now - this is filling up quick) --> Details here: https://forms.gle/QR3S1wiZJoQEh6Wy8 We also share a ton of actionable tips around home buying as an entrepreneur, building your visual brand when you're just getting started, and putting yourself out there to connect with your audience. Happy listening! Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: LH Money Coaching - https://www.lhmoneycoaching.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lhmoneycoaching/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Jessa Glover, and get real about the toxic culture that has been created around what it means to be “successful” and a true entrepreneur, and how automation can help restore some much needed balance.  We also cover topics like: What is automation?Why does automation matter?The most common areas of your business to automateBenefits of automating parts of your businessChoosing tools for automationFeminine vs masculine energy in businessAnd why there's no substitution for making personal connections Quote: More from Jessa: Jessa Glover - https://www.jessaglover.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virtualbossbreakroom/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/virtualbossbreakroom/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessa-glover-944b10455 Easy Tools To Simplify Any Online Business - https://mailchi.mp/jessaglover/5tools More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvD More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lhmoneycoaching/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lhmoneycoaching/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we share what we're working on and towards both with the Collective and with our own coaching practices. We also get real about the fact that building business is messy and hard, and doesn't always feel on the inside what it can often look like on the outside. We also each do a little of what we do best and share some coaching tips around funnels, diversifying your offerings, and finances. Listen up! Topics covered: New podcasting schedule coming at yaJuly is all about automationWhere we're at on our individual coaching journeys Mindset issues are REALThe importance of funnels Diversify your offerings How can I make money in my sleep?Continuation of Laura's home buying saga Resources: Jessa Glover - https://www.jessaglover.com/Brand, Sell, and Make Bank Like A Boss - https://www.laceyjheels.com/online-course-brand-sell-make-bank-like-boss/Canva - https://www.canva.com/Jami Monte - https://www.montecpa.com/ Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/ Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Brand Strategy & Business/ Mindset Coaching -  http://www.laceyjheels.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels  More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Ren Navarro, the incredibly bad ass owner of Beer. Diversity. This episode is FULL of tactical goodness, so put your headphones in right now and LISTEN UP. Topics covered: Meet Ren - her journey into the beer industryWhy she started Beer. Diversity. and how it beganHow it feels to become known for what she's doingDiversity & inclusion advice - don't be afraid to try things and failHer philosophies on sellingTools and advice for selling How to go get salesHow she feels about cold callingDealing with people sliding into the DM's - set boundaries!Know your worth! Experience = $How to get started as a speakerHer process for preparing to speak at events Resources from the episode: Society of Beer Drinking Ladies - https://ladiesdrinkbeer.com/Black Creek Community Farm - https://www.blackcreekfarm.ca/Crowns & Hops - https://crownsandhops.com/ Craft Brewers Conference - https://www.craftbrewersconference.com/Beer Kulture - https://www.beerkulture.com/Black Brew Culture - http://blackbrewculture.com/Fresh Fest - https://www.facebook.com/events/figee-caf%C3%A9/fresh-fest-2019/2327797453958232/Out Magazine - https://www.out.com/Toque Magazine - https://toquemagazine.com/hello/October Magazine - https://oct.co/Racheal McCaig - http://rachealmccaig.com/ The Thirsty Wench - https://thethirstywench.com/Canva - https://www.canva.com/Big Bold Brand Inc. - https://www.bigboldbrand.com/Diversity in Brewing Scholarship -https://www.dominioncity.ca/blogs/news/diversity-in-brewing-scholarship Quote: More from Ren: Beer. Diversity - https://www.beer-diversity.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beer_diversity/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beerdiversity/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/beer_diversity More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvD More from Maker Boss: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maker__boss/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we talk about how we handle it when social media fatigue sets in, give tips on how to write a great bio, provide a bit of a formula around approaching selling, and, of course, we leave you with some great podcasts/reads to help you get your head in the game. Enjoy! Topics covered: Raps WIN! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!Social media fatigue and how to support yourself through itTaking time away doesn't necessarily have to have a negative impact on your business - take the breaks!Batch work your content and pre-schedule itMore on this next month when we talk about all things automationWriting your bioThis is Success - Episode 66: Marie Forleo - How I Invented My Dream Job - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/business-coach-marie-forleo-how-i-invented-my-dream-job/id1205997729?i=1000415761225Share where you've come from and what makes you special and uniquely youTell your story! How to approach selling yourself and what you doWhat are your ideal clients/customers pains?What pleasures are your ideal clients/customers seeking?How can you take them from a place of pain to a place of pleasure?A/B test your content with your audience to figure out exactly what will connect with themStorytellingThe Monk Who Sold His FerrariLaura's personal update - buying a home Resources: Toronto Raptors - https://www.nba.com/raptors/McCabe's - https://www.mccabeskitchener.com/Ren Navarro - https://www.beer-diversity.com/This is Success - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/this-is-success/id1205997729Marie Forleo - https://www.marieforleo.com/Robin Sharma - https://www.robinsharma.com/ Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/ Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Brand Strategy & Business/ Mindset Coaching -  http://www.laceyjheels.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels  More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Heather - aka House Hunter H - to talk about all things related to sales and selling. Does this woman ever have a story! From investing in her first piece of real estate with her partner when she was 21 and pregnant, to becoming a real estate agent, to who she looks to for business advice - we get into all of it during this episode. Enjoy! Topics covered: Meet Heather - how she “fell into” real estateBeing a millenial in real estate - a new way of looking at sellingChoosing not to work with a potential client & how she handled itHer approach to sellingYou always remember your firstClient appreciationMarketing in real estateThe art of selling is really the art of selling yourselfShop around for the right mortgage broker and real estate agentAdvice for people who struggle with the mindset around selling Resources from the episode: Gary Vaynerchuck - https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/The Thank You Economy - https://www.amazon.ca/Thank-You-Economy-Gary-Vaynerchuk/dp/0061914185Crushing It - https://www.amazon.ca/Crushing-Great-Entrepreneurs-Business-Influence/dp/0062674676Empathy Wines - https://empathywines.com Quote: More from Heather: House Hunter H - https://www.househunterh.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/househunterh/Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007729878867LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sequeira-91875663/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvD More from Maker Boss: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maker__boss/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we recap May, go deep and share what's been happening in our personal lives recently, and intro what's to come in June. Get after it! Topics covered: May recapWe did our first workshop!We've done 1 year of meetups!We talked all about mental health with some kick ass podcast guestsOur first group coaching mastermind is on it's way - stay tuned! What's been up with Lace?What's been up with Laura?What to do when you're feeling stressedFeel your feelingsLean into your support systemsTalk about it!Plan for the bad times when things are going wellResources we're reading/watching/listening to to growThe Goal Digger Podcast: Bonus Episode A Conversation with Tony Robbins - http://goaldiggerpodcast.libsyn.com/podcast/a-conversation-with-tony-robbinsYou Turn Podcast - http://www.youturnpodcast.com/Under the Skin Podcast: Episode 74 Ceremony, Relationships & Communal Living - https://www.russellbrand.com/podcast/74-ceremony-relationships-and-communal-living-with-shaman-wendy-mandy/What's coming up in June?We're talking all about the art of sellingThe next Shop Talk event is coming up on June 17Stay tuned for the release of our self-paced digital course on finding your audience and authentically selling to them Resources: Studio on King - https://www.studioonking.com/Pyrus Cafe - https://www.cafepyrus.com/Local Meetups - https://www.facebook.com/events/280282655982187/Lauren Koehler - https://www.instagram.com/enlightened.lo/Bliss Counselling - https://bliss-therapy.org/ Jenna Kutcher - https://jennakutcher.com/The Goal Digger Podcast - https://podcast.jennakutcher.com/Ashley Stahl - https://ashleyinternational.com/Russell Brand - https://www.russellbrand.com/Under the Skin Podcast - https://www.russellbrand.com/podcasts/Shop Talk Event Tickets: Get on the waitlist! - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shop-talk-series-tickets-59719624003 Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/ Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Brand Strategy & Business/ Mindset Coaching -  http://www.laceyjheels.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels  More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Kelly McDonnell-Arnold, a clinical sexologist and sex & relationship therapist and owner of Bliss Counselling. This woman and this conversation are ev-er-y-thing. Sex is normal. Experiencing issues in your sex life is normal. It's all NORMAL. We hope this conversation will get you thinking, help you feel (that's right!) normal, and as Lacey mentions in the intro, get you talking about sex, ba-by! Topics covered: Meet Kelly - her journey to becoming a clinical sexologist and a sex & relationship therapistNormalizing conversations about sex with kids in your lifeSpontaneous desire vs responsive desireWays to support yourself when you're experiencing issues in your sex lifeTalk about sex (with friends, with partners, with a therapist)Therapy as a preventative practice Interview therapists until you find the one you click withBliss CounsellingSexology International - a digital space for people to learn about sex and sexualityYour friends are in relationship with you tooAdvice for anyone who isn't sure if therapy is for themAdvice for anyone who isn't sure if seeing a sex therapist is for themQuestions to ask a therapist when interviewing them Benefits of therapy Resources from the episode: Come As You Are - https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/1476762090?Therapy Modalities - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/types-of-therapySexology International - https://sexologyinternational.com/Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/Sex Talk With Kelly - https://www.rogerstv.com/show?lid=12&rid=54&sid=7571 Quote: More from Kelly: Website - https://bliss-therapy.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blisscounselling/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlissCounselling/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Therapy_BlissLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bliss-individual-&-relationship-therapy More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvD More from Maker Boss: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maker__boss/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Lo Koehler, a Yogi, fitness professional, and outspoken mental health advocate. It seems she's lived a million lives, but everything she has accomplished and been through has lead her to exactly where she is right now, and thank God, because we all need to hear some real talk about what mental health really looks like. Topics covered: Meet Lo - musical theatre junky to yogi and fitness instructorHow she fell in love with yoga and why it had such a positive impact on her mental healthUnderstanding her mental health journeyEveryone should be in therapyWhat depression looks and feels likeAsk for help and share what's going onUnderstanding your patterns Learning how to communicate in a positive and productive wayWhat is your body telling you about how you're feelingTools to help shift perspectiveHer experience sharing about her mental health on InstagramMental health and taking care of your mental health is NORMALHow to deal with negativity - armour the fuck upAdvice for people who want to support themselves on their own mental health journeysAdvice for people who are supporting loved ones on their mental health journeys Resources from the episode: Big Bliss - https://www.bigbliss.ca/Midtown Yoga (Bikram) - http://midtown.yoga/ Modo Yoga Waterloo (Moksha) - https://waterloo.modoyoga.com/  Pranalife Yoga - https://pranalifeyoga.com/Reiki - https://www.reiki.org/faq/whatisreiki.html Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/Dare to Lead - https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/ Quote: More from Lo: Website - https://www.enlightenedlo.ca/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/enlightened.lo/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/enlightened.lo/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvD More from Maker Boss: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maker__boss/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we recap our incredible experience at our last Shop Talk Series event in April and introduce our theme for May and what's coming up for The Maker's Collective. There's a lot to take in here, so we'll let you get to it! Topics covered: April recapWe did our second Shop Talk Series panel eventOur next one is coming up on June 17May's theme is Mental HealthThe Maker's Collective is growing up!We're leveling this podcast up and hiring an editorWe're also opening a business account and we will be sharing that journey with youGet your tickets for our first workshop on Personal Branding & Self Promotion Resources: Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvDMental Health Awareness Month - https://mentalhealthweek.ca/Lo Koehler - https://www.instagram.com/enlightened.lo/Kelly McDonnell-Arnold - https://bliss-therapy.org/about-us/team/kelly-mcdonnell-arnold/Bliss Counselling - https://bliss-therapy.org/Francy Goudreault - https://hellofrancy.com/ Julia Appleton - http://juliaappleton.com/?fbclid=IwAR2bvTImki4R9xHtoHcwwJJvQ9SDk_09djbyfaWey-WjfSHs18C9plSUMXQLighthart Music - http://lighthartmusic.com/Secret Level Entertainment - https://secretlevelentertainment.com/Libro Credit Union - https://www.libro.ca/Libro DTK - https://www.instagram.com/librodtk/Personal Branding & Self Promotion Workshop - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workshop-personal-branding-and-self-promotion-for-creatives-tickets-60209220399 Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/ Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/ More from Lacey: LJH Brand Strategy & Business/ Mindset Coaching -  http://www.laceyjheels.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels  More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Maddie Kennedy. We love this girl, and we think you'll understand why once you listen to this episode. It's rare to find people who really, genuinely care - Maddie is one of those people. She wants to help the world and you can see that in her journey from teacher in the classroom to educator as part of the Shopify Local team here in KW. She's passionate and driven, and she knows how to make things happen. Get ready to be inspired. Topics covered: Meet Maddie - her journey from becoming a teacher to business owner, to Shopify employeeHow the transition to Shopify happenedShopify Guru to building a new position on the Shopify Local teamHow does Shopify Local work?Understanding that her past work experience has built incredibly transferable skillsEntrepreneurship is about testingEveryone has a different journey and questions, but the solutions are typically similarA day in the life of MaddieAdvice for people who are feeling a little lost in their livesMindset is key when making big shiftsAdvice for transplantsWhat's next? Resources from the episode: Shopify - https://www.shopify.ca/In Her Shoes - https://inhershoesyw.com/Roshan James - https://www.roshanjames.com/ Truth Beauty Company - https://thetruthbeautycompany.com/ My Tech Wardrobe - https://www.instagram.com/mytechwardrobe/ Quote: More from Maddie: Field Studies Co - https://fieldstudiesco.com/LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/madeleinekennedyfieldstudiescoInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/field.studies_/Shopify Local - https://kwlocal.myshopify.com/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvD More from Maker Boss: Get Your Ticket for Our First Workshop: Personal Branding & Self Promotion for Creatives - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workshop-personal-branding-and-self-promotion-for-creatives-tickets-60209220399Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maker__boss/ More from Lacey: LJH Creative Consulting- http://www.laceyjheels.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with the team behind Secret Level Entertainment and the creators of the tabletop game, Survival of the Fixest. Here's the deal, they've put together a rad Kickstarter to test this idea and they NEED OUR HELP. Listen in, fall in love with them, and then go buy the game and tell everyone you know! Let's get this funded team! Topics covered: Meet Julia, Jacob, and Francy and learn about their journey to doing a KickstarterFinding the right business idea Starting Secret Level EntertainmentCreating a card game with your familyWho's on your zombie apocalypse survival team?How to put together a KickstarterHere's how you can make sure this game gets made!Community supportHow to play the game & why it's differentThe roles it takes to make a project happenThe importance of being real about what it will take to make a project happen Quote: Resources from the episode: Julia Appleton - http://juliaappleton.com/Francy Goudreault - https://hellofrancy.com/Jacob Goudreault - https://www.instagram.com/jacobgoudreault/Lighthart Music - http://lighthartmusic.com/Hello Kelly - https://www.facebook.com/hellokellymusic/Adam Goudreault - https://twitter.com/adam_goudreaultTara Phillips - http://www.tara-phillips.com/Indiegogo - https://www.indiegogo.com/KLMN Media - http://klmnmedia.com/The Maker's Collective Meetups - https://www.facebook.com/events/280282655982187/Arabella Park - https://www.arabellaparkbar.com/Snakes & Lattes - https://www.snakesandlattes.com/ More from Secret Level Entertainment: Secret Level Entertainment - https://secretlevelentertainment.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/secretlevelentertainment/Survival of the Fixest Kickstarter Campaign - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fixestgame/survival-of-the-fixest-new-party-game-for-friends?ref=project_build More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/ Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvD More from Maker Boss: Get Your Ticket for Our First Workshop: Personal Branding & Self Promotion for Creatives - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workshop-personal-branding-and-self-promotion-for-creatives-tickets-60209220399Follow Maker Boss - https://www.instagram.com/maker__boss/ More from Lacey: LJH Brand Strategy & Business/ Mindset Coaching -  http://www.laceyjheels.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels  More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Sarah White, the owner of lifestyle and floral shop, The Girl Floral. We cover a lot of ground in this chat, but if you get nothing else from this, we hope that you will walk away with the message that life is too short to waste your time working in a job you hate. Of course it's important to be intentional about how you go about it, but you owe it to yourself to take the leap, make a change, and find the things that light you up. Need some inspiration? Listen in on Sarah's story. Topics covered: Meet Sarah - her journey from being a teacher to becoming an entrepreneurOpening a store and choosing products Making the decision to transition from teaching to full time floral design and store ownershipHer strategy around marketingThe process of learning how to buy for a storeGoals and dreamsTop three questions she gets from people wanting to start a businessAbundance mindsetHer support systemsInvesting in yourselfHow to not feel aloneHer experience growing a business in the KW regionAdvice for people who want to make a big leapAdvice for people who want to open a storeThe adorable story of her store name Quote: Resources from the episode: Humber College - https://humber.ca/Jolie - https://joliebrasandlingerie.com/Bumble Baby - http://www.bumblebabychicago.com/Monigram Coffee - http://monigram.ca/Planoly - https://www.planoly.com/Tailwind - https://www.tailwindapp.com/The Goal Digger Podcast - https://podcast.jennakutcher.com/Jenna Kutcher - https://jennakutcher.com/The Big Leap - https://www.amazon.ca/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361Tony Robbins - https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ More from Sarah: The Girl Floral - https://thegirlfloral.ca/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfloral/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfloral/The Girlpreneur - https://www.instagram.com/thegirlpreneur_/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/ Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvD More from Lacey: LJH Brand Strategy & Business/ Mindset Coaching -  http://www.laceyjheels.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK "INSTAGRAM FOR CREATIVES" More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we introduce our theme for April, which is all about taking big leaps, and share all of the events and resources we have coming up to help you prepare for a big leap of your own. It may be short, but it's packed with tons of juicy content, so listen up! Topics covered: It's our BIRTHDAY MONTHThis month is all about making big leapsThe next Shop Talk Series event is coming in hotCome out to our next local meetup!Speaking of big leaps, we've got some launches coming up!Workshop: Personal Branding & Self Promotion for CreativesMastermind: Group Coaching Course: SSL Certificates Resources: Shop Talk Series Wait List - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shop-talk-series-tickets-59678528084Lindsay Coulter - https://www.instagram.com/lcoulterphoto/Dar Khoun - https://www.instagram.com/doughnutkilla/Jon Johnson - https://www.instagram.com/brfc/The Maker's Collective Local Meetup - https://www.facebook.com/events/280282655982187/Studio on King - https://www.studioonking.com/Lindsay Coulter - https://lindsaycoulterphoto.com/Taylor Jackson - http://www.taylorjacksonphoto.com/Jeff Gadway - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jeffgadway Quote: More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/ Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvD More from Lacey: LJH Brand Strategy & Business/ Mindset Coaching -  http://www.laceyjheels.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK "INSTAGRAM FOR CREATIVES" More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/

In this episode of The Maker's Collective Podcast we sit down with Jami Monte, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and creative who wants to help you feel set up and ready for tax time this year! She answers all of the common questions she gets from clients and demystifies a lot of the “scary” parts about tracking and filing. We know this can be an incredibly stressful time of year for small business owners, but if you get nothing else from this, please remember that stress can lead to avoidance, so if you are feeling this way please reach out (to us, to Jami, or to an accountant in your area!) and ask for help. Everything can be quantified, everything can be solved, so start where you are and get the support you need. Now, enjoy! Topics covered: Meet Jami - her journey to starting her own accounting businessTax planning tips for entrepreneursCommon mistakes made by entrepreneurs around their tracking and taxesSo, what's a write off and how do write offs work?What is HST and when do you need to register for a number?What are you tracking when you're filing HST?When to incorporateHow much money to put aside for taxes?Tax rates are hella confusingHow she works with clientsWhat to do with receiptsCash TransactionsAdvice Quote: Resources from the episode: Arabella Park - http://www.arabellaparkbar.com/CPA - https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/the-cpa-profession/cpas-and-what-we-do/what-cpas-doSole Proprietorship - https://www.entrepreneur.com/encyclopedia/sole-proprietorshipCorporation - https://www.entrepreneur.com/encyclopedia/corporationMileIQ - https://www.mileiq.com/HST - https://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/tax/hst/index.htmlWave Financial - https://www.waveapps.com/Simple Tax - ttps://simpletax.ca/calculatorTax Rates - https://www.taxtips.ca/taxrates/on.htm ReceiptBank - https://www.receipt-bank.com/ More from Jami: Website - https://www.montecpa.com/ More from The Maker's Collective: The Maker's Collective - http://makerscollective.club/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/ Get In Touch & Join The Club - http://makerscollective.club/contact/Get On The Shop Talk Series Email List & Never Miss Another Chance To Get Tickets - http://eepurl.com/giPBvD More from Lacey: LJH Brand Strategy & Business/ Mindset Coaching -  http://www.laceyjheels.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laceyjheels DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK "INSTAGRAM FOR CREATIVES" More from Laura: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauraannehart/