Podcasts about alt summit

Founder and Creative Director Joy Cho has authored seven books and consulted for hundreds of creative businesses. Joy has given keynote speeches on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business at conferences and companies, including Alt Summit, Pinterest HQ, Target HQ, and Hallmark HQ. For two years in a row, Joy was named one of Time's 30 Most Influential People on the Internet and has the most followed account on Pinterest with over 15 million followers. Most recently, Joy's house and studio have been featured in House Beautiful, Parents, and Domino Magazines.Through her namesake, Oh Joy!, she's created a wide range of licensed products, including home decor, kids, pet, and furniture collections, with brands such as Target, Band-Aid, Petco, Rockport, and more. In this episode, Nada sits down with Joy to discuss the making of her Oh Joy! brand and its many iterations over the years. The two talk about Joy's early days of blogging and her title of "most followers on Pinterest." Joy takes us through her entrepreneurial journey, including downsizing, finding herself in a mid-life crisis, and rethinking what she needed from her work and life. She shares how she's gained a new perspective from an old game and how she's reclaiming her life on her terms.Check out Joy's website for links to her blog, substack, shop, and academy. Follow on Instagram: @ohjoyPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabrielle Blair, mother of 6 blogging at Design Mom, co-founded Alt Summit 10 years ago and remains a champion for female entrepreneurship. Her motto could be described as dream big, then execute small. In fact, she admits in this episode that if she had known from the beginning where her dreams would have taken her she probably never would have attempted them. She opens up about the business “failures” turned important lessons, how she moved her family (of 8!) to France for years despite not even having passports to begin with, and speaks aloud her big personal dreams just like you've been encouraged to do this month. The size of your dreams doesn't matter to anybody but you, and your ability to accomplish them isn't up to anybody but you! See a pattern here? Tune in and be inspired to know how small steps take you big places. For new weekly episodes during the summer months, sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Waitlist for the next Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by AirDoctor, use code MONICA for up to $300 off air purifiers Lolavie, Get 15% off LolaVie with the code PROGRESS at https://www.lolavie.com/PROGRESS #lolaviepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you updated your contracts?This episode is about ensuring that your contracts are in tip-top shape and that you are covered when things go awry. Let's face it, not everything is within our control; sometimes things go wrong. What is within your control is how you are legally protecting yourself from the fallout if something does go wrong when you're working with a client. Our guest for this episode, Leah Weinberg, is an attorney and wedding planner, so she knows all about how to protect yourself in this industry. In this episode, she's sharing her tips on what to include in your contracts, what mistakes to avoid, and how to choose your policies. Leah Weinberg is an attorney, the owner of Color Pop Events (a New York City-based wedding planning company), and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. Her colorful work and party-planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, The New York Times, People, CNN, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among many others. As a WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as ALT Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event.If it's been a while since you gave your contracts a refresh, this is for you. I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting & Instagram: www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting!Resources Mentioned:Color Pop Events: www.colorpopevents.com Show notes available at https://jentaylorconsulting.com/design-your-wedding-business-podcast/Want to find out which of the 8 CEO's your business needs you to be and the tasks that will benefit you the most? Take the 2 minute quiz and find out now: https://bit.ly/DWYBQuiz

Molly and I literally met at a bar. We were both waiting for our rooms to be ready at the hotel Alt Summit was being held at. We were hungry and tired from our cross-country flights. I never would have spoken. Thank goodness Molly did. I love it when you meet a friend. Molly is such a JOY. I know y'all are going to love her.Molly Balint is a business mentor, speaker, multi-passionate creative, people connector, and founder of the SOFT business movement. She helps women who are ready to ditch hustle culture create a SOFT Business of their own--one that is fluid and flexible and values both a profitable business online and a beautiful life offline. Her mentorship and SOFT Business School helps women uncover the meaningful work they are meant to do, and find their unique voice to help them stand out in a saturated online world. Molly embraces her own SOFT life on her family's 300 acre farm in Maryland with her husband, four girls, and little flock of sheep.Learn more about Molly at her website www.mollybalint.com or follow her on Instagram @molly.balint---Check out the Nothin' But Fine blog and website.Follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Want everything in your inbox? Subscribe to the Nothin' But Fine newsletter!

In this episode, Danielle Melton, Founder of MOTHERboard Society, and I visit about our experience attending the ALT Summit Conference for the first time. Many of you know that I had the opportunity to speak @altsummit in Palm Springs in March and althought it was my first time attending this women's conference, it won't be my last. From the relaxed vibe to the excitement of being a part of an incredible community of women who understand what it's like to be a creative entrepreneur. I met so many amazing people, including @danielleamelton, Founder @joinmotherboard, a true powerhouse, who is also from Tulsa. We didn't know each other prior to attending the event and joked that we had to meet in California to connect in Oklahoma. I have had several people ask about my experience and if attending was “worth it” – the answer is a resounding yes – it's worth it on so many levels, most importantly, your time and money is an investment in yourself and your professional journey. I invited Danielle for a conversation to share more about our experiences at ALT Summit and learn her thoughts on the overall caliber of women who attend and the topics that are shared and discussed. We recorded an Instagram live and I'm now sharing the audio version. Danielle is incredible and I'm excited to share our visit with you! To learn more about Danielle, check her out on Instagram: @danielleamelton

In today's episode, Kellee is recently back from an adventure in California to the Alt Summit! Kellee shares her insights on networking, diversity, inclusion, and personal growth while attending Alt Summit, and if you're looking to network, collaborate, and elevate your creative business, keep reading. Kellee has some valuable nuggets to share that can help you build remarkable connections and grow your business.Here are  8 takeaways from the Alt Summit, tune in to hear more about it! 

We're live at Alt Summit and joining us is the amazing Karen Walrond to talk all about reimagining our ambition into our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. If you want to pre-order Jenn's book about ambition and midlife, Ambition Monster, you can do that in an array of places, starting here. You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.comTo follow Jenn's beauty recs: instagram.com/jennromolinisvanity/Concerns? Critiques? Suggestions? Just want to say "hi"? You can email us: everythingisfinethepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⁠Shirin⁠ is a dedicated teacher, facilitator, and guide specializing in mindfulness and mindset. She has been featured as a wellness expert on the Today Show, The New York Times, Shape, and Cosmopolitan Magazine. After a decade as an award-winning opera singer, performing at prestigious venues like the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall, Shirin was burnt out and unhappy. This experience taught her that true fulfillment comes from within, not from external achievements. Through the practices of mindset and mindfulness, Shirin rediscovered her joy, resilience, and motivation. Now, as a coach, she helps others achieve both inner and outer fulfillment as they pursue their goals. She believes that we all have the power to heal, teach, and lead ourselves, and her mission is to empower women to reconnect with their inner wisdom. Shirin is certified by the International Coach Federation and integrates her background in meditation, spirituality, and the arts into her holistic approach to transformation. She has even developed her own coach certification program ⁠Wholehearted Life Coaching Certification: A decolonized approach to heart-centered coaching.⁠ A captivating speaker, she has presented at various events, including ALT Summit, Ignite Women Summit, Well Summit, Heal Haus, and the Assemblage. Additionally, she is the co-founder of The Glow Up and Brown Girl Brunch and hosts two podcasts, Wholehearted Coaching: The Podcast and Two Girls Talking Shit. ___________ Work with me, your host,  here: ⁠Thelovelyalea.com⁠  Get my free MAGIC MENTOR guide at ⁠thelovelyalea.com⁠ Become a Patreon Member to get behind the scenes, extra content, and workshops.⁠patreon.com/thelovelyalea⁠ Follow me on Instagram ⁠instagram.com/thelovelyalea⁠ ( Remember I will never DM you for readings - watch out for Scammers ! ) Check out my workshops at ⁠Spiritualshitschool.com⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelovelyalea/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelovelyalea/support

It's the episode where Kim comes to Los Angeles and we hang out and go on a double date. Also, Jenn has a celebrity encounter that feels like a sign from the universe. Plus, headshots over 40, dip powder nails, tinting your brows AND we're headed to Alt Summit!You can find Kim on her Substack: kimfrance.substack.comYou can pre-order Jenn's book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Ambition-Monster/Jennifer-Romolini/9781668056585To follow Jenn's beauty recs: instagram.com/jennromolinisvanity/Concerns? Critiques? Suggestions? Just want to say "hi"? You can email us: everythingisfinethepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've heard about ‘first world problems', but what about Modern Mom problems?  Today, we've got Tara Clark joining us on the podcast. She's the founder of Modern Mom Probs, host of the Modern Mom Probs podcast and author of the book by the same name. She helps moms find solutions for their modern mom problems, and is a speaker at our 2024 Happy Mom Summit next week as well as Alt Summit and Mom 2.0 this spring. We are pumped that she's sharing her expertise with us today! If you're still not sure what a Modern Mom problem is, here's the low down: The guilt we feel from spending too much time on our phones (even if it's doing work emails or making a grocery list) around our kids? Modern Mom problem. The struggle to talk about infertility and postpartum mental health? Modern Mom problem. And how about the constant feeling of stress created by social media because our kids' Bentgo lunch box just doesn't have enough *cool* fruit cutouts? Also a Modern Mom problem. Modern Mom problems are hiding everywhere, just like the monsters under your kids' bed, but these problems are very real. We're digging in today and covering a lot of ground so tune in! Resources We Shared: Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers by Tara Clark Connect with Tara and Modern Mom Probs HERE! Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode our guest shares various strategies for making content stand out and capturing audience attention in today's competitive digital landscape. Peg emphasizes the importance of being unique and original in your brand's content, as well as focusing on creating helpful and engaging content that resonates with your target audience.  Learn about... - How to be unique and original in your content: In today's competitive landscape, it's more important than ever to stand out by creating unique and original content. Avoid copying others or following trends blindly. Find your brand's authentic voice and create content that reflects that. - How to use video effectively: Video is a powerful tool for engaging and connecting with your audience. Experiment with different video formats and use storytelling techniques to create compelling and informative videos. Consider repurposing your videos for different platforms and tailor them to each platform's specific requirements. - Prioritizing goals over algorithms: Instead of obsessing over keeping up with changing algorithms, focus on creating high-quality content that aligns with your goals. Understand your audience and their needs, and create content that is helpful, informative, and entertaining. Don't feel the need to be on every platform or chase viral trends if they don't align with your brand's goals and values. Our guest... Peg Fitzpatrick Peg is a prominent figure in social media marketing and an OG award-winning blogger, renowned for her innovative strategies and role as the first Head of Social Strategy for Canva. She co-authored the acclaimed book "The Art of Social Media" and has another insightful publication on the horizon. Known for her dynamic presentations, Peg has captivated audiences at leading industry events like INBOUND, ALT Summit, and Social Media Marketing World, sharing her expertise and shaping the future of social media and visual marketing. ~._.*._.~ Take our LISTENER Community Survey!!! HERE Making a Marketer is here to give our guests a platform and to provide oodles of value to YOU, our listener! Check out episode 139! And share if you enjoy our show. Let us know what you think (again, link above!) https://bit.ly/mamITuneNEW ::: This episode is made possible by Powers of Marketing - emPOWERing amazing podcast experiences & online and in person events ::: **ALSO: Our editor Avri makes amazing music! Check out his music on Spotify!**

When planning a wedding, couples and vendors, do not typically want to dive into legalities.  But in this day and age, it is more important than ever to protect yourself, as the couple and as the vendor.Our guest today is both a successful planner and a lawyer!  Leah Weinberg is well known throughout the industry as a true event professional, but recently Leah has decided to go back to her roots in law practice.  Taking her vast experience in the wedding planning world and combining it with the letter of the law.  Leah Weinberg – co-founder of Oduberg Law, LLP and co-owner of contract template shop Legally Set – is an attorney, a recovering wedding planner, and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster.After nearly a decade in the wedding industry as the owner of Color Pop Events, a New York City-based wedding planning company, Leah is returning to her roots as an attorney to assist her former colleagues in the events industry, along with other entrepreneurs and business owners.Her work and insights have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNN, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others.A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as Alt Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event.Support the showBehind The Veil Crew:Host: Keith Willard www.keithwillardevents.com www.instagram.com/keithwillard Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg www.anaffairtorememberbymarci.com www.instagram.com/anaffairtorememberbymarci

When a mommy blogger ignites a movement to shift the conversation around abortion accountability to men, the world takes notice.  Gabrielle Blair is one of the original design and motherhood bloggers who, in 2018, took a risk by sharing her thoughts on abortion on twitter. Well, it went viral, leading to the publishing of her movement-making 2022 New York Times Best-Seller, Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way To Think About Abortion.  In this conversation, Gabrielle shares her stories and insights from her life as a designer, thought leader, activist, and mother - and reminds us of the freedom that comes when we give ourselves permission to be all that we are - all at once - even on social media.   She is a true multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and multi-faceted mother, and I am truly thrilled and grateful to bring our conversation to you. -- More about Gabrielle: Gabrielle Stanley Blair is the author of the book, Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way To Think About Abortion — an instant New York Times Bestseller. She is also the founder of DesignMom.com. Started in 2006, it has been named a Website of the Year by Time Magazine, praised as a top parenting blog by The Wall Street Journal, Parents, and Better Homes & Gardens, and won the Iris Award for Blog of the Year. Her first book, Design Mom: How to Live with Kids, also a New York Times Bestseller, was published in 2015. Gabrielle is also a founder of Alt Summit, the blockbuster annual conference for online content creators and creative entrepreneurs, currently in its 13th year. As a thought leader for over 15 years, Gabrielle has written and moderated hundreds of discussions on difficult topics, and interviewed some of the most influential people in the world. Her writing is quoted and shared across the globe daily. Gabrielle and her husband, Ben Blair, have six children — Ralph, Maude, Olive, Oscar, Betty, and Flora June. After six years in Oakland, they moved to a small town in Normandy, France where they are renovating a house from the 1600s. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook.

Am I signing my life away?Is this person going to run off with my money?WTF does this even mean?If you've ever found yourself confused by the language in your wedding vendor/venue contracts, and want to make sure you are being protected, this episode is for you! The wonderful Leah Weingberg is here to answer all your burning wedding contract questions! Leah Weinberg – co-founder of Oduberg Law, LLP and co-owner of contract template shop Legally Set – is an attorney, a recovering wedding planner, and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. After nearly a decade in the wedding industry as the owner of Color Pop Events, a New York City-based wedding planning company, Leah is returning to her roots as an attorney to assist her former colleagues in the events industry, along with other entrepreneurs and business owners. Her work and insights have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNN, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others. A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as Alt Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event.Want to Connect with Leah?Website: https://bio.site/theleahweinbergEmail: Leah@oduberg.comIG: @theleahweinbergBuy Leah's book, The Wedding Roller Coaster: https://a.co/d/2xt9zNW _____GIVEAWAY: WIN A FREE BRIDAL PREP PLANNER!!! Youtube Subscribers & Podcast Listeners are invited to enter our monthly giveaway! Simply screenshot your follow, subscribe, rating, review, and/or episode download, and send to adriana@the-pre-nup.com! Every screenshot is an additional entry. Good luck!! Didn't win the giveaway? All entrants get 10% off at the end of the month!IG: @the_pre_nupTik Tok: @the_pre_nupShop Bridal Prep Planner/The Pre Nup's Wedding Favorites: the-pre-nup.com

Nicole Swartz is the attorney and founder behind Sprout Law, a law firm for women business owners. She's also a business owner as well. In 2015, she started a skincare line that was featured in hundreds of stores around the world and even the Golden Globes gift bags. After two years, she had to rebrand the entire business because she didn't have a trademark. Now, she helps other women trademark their brands to avoid the same situation.Nicole is featured as an expert in Forbes, the Washington Post, Girlboss, and speaks at events like Alt Summit, Craftcation, and South by Southwest. Plus her Reels and TikTok about celebrity trademark gossip are pretty darn fun:)Michelle & Nicole talk about her journey into the skincare business, aspects of the trademark process, common mistakes & why trademarking is so important.This episode sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gift, fashion + home lines.WebsiteInstagramTikTok

It's Money Mindset School's 1st birthday and we're celebrating with a brand new 5-day course rightfully titled, Manifest It All! In this course I will teach you exactly how to manifest every single thing you desire without fail with my tried and true manifestation process. This way of manifesting has helped me manifest..Winning a trip to NYC to meet Taylor SwiftTwo rental properties worth $1.2 and $2.1 millionSpeaking at Alt Summit in Palm SpringsMy dream car - a Suzuki Swift RS with the customizations I wantedFree cars, macbooks, airbnbs, flight upgrades, gym memberships, and conference, concert and movie ticketsAnd, of course, hundreds of thousands of dollars through expected (business) and unexpected sources (gym, raffles, friends etc)Over the next 5 days I'm going to show you how to apply this process to every single thing you want to manifest and help you become a master at manifestation and creating a life you are wildly in love with.ALSO, Money Mindset Schools birthday special is happening right NOW.Get 5 courses and ebooks when you sign up this week for only $47/month!Learn more here

It's Money Mindset School's 1st birthday and we're celebrating with a brand new 5-day course rightfully titled, Manifest It All! In this course I will teach you exactly how to manifest every single thing you desire without fail with my tried and true manifestation process. This way of manifesting has helped me manifest..Winning a trip to NYC to meet Taylor SwiftTwo rental properties worth $1.2 and $2.1 millionSpeaking at Alt Summit in Palm SpringsMy dream car - a Suzuki Swift RS with the customizations I wantedFree cars, macbooks, airbnbs, flight upgrades, gym memberships, and conference, concert and movie ticketsAnd, of course, hundreds of thousands of dollars through expected (business) and unexpected sources (gym, raffles, friends etc)Over the next 5 days I'm going to show you how to apply this process to every single thing you want to manifest and help you become a master at manifestation and creating a life you are wildly in love with.ALSO, Money Mindset Schools birthday special is happening right NOW.Get 5 courses and ebooks when you sign up this week for only $47/month!Learn more here

It's Money Mindset School's 1st birthday and we're celebrating with a brand new 5-day course rightfully titled, Manifest It All! In this course I will teach you exactly how to manifest every single thing you desire without fail with my tried and true manifestation process. This way of manifesting has helped me manifest..Winning a trip to NYC to meet Taylor SwiftTwo rental properties worth $1.2 and $2.1 millionSpeaking at Alt Summit in Palm SpringsMy dream car - a Suzuki Swift RS with the customizations I wantedFree cars, macbooks, airbnbs, flight upgrades, gym memberships, and conference, concert and movie ticketsAnd, of course, hundreds of thousands of dollars through expected (business) and unexpected sources (gym, raffles, friends etc)Over the next 5 days I'm going to show you how to apply this process to every single thing you want to manifest and help you become a master at manifestation and creating a life you are wildly in love with.ALSO, Money Mindset Schools birthday special is happening right NOW.Get 5 courses and ebooks when you sign up this week for only $47/month!Learn more here

It's Money Mindset School's 1st birthday and we're celebrating with a brand new 5-day course rightfully titled, Manifest It All! In this course I will teach you exactly how to manifest every single thing you desire without fail with my tried and true manifestation process. This way of manifesting has helped me manifest..Winning a trip to NYC to meet Taylor SwiftTwo rental properties worth $1.2 and $2.1 millionSpeaking at Alt Summit in Palm SpringsMy dream car - a Suzuki Swift RS with the customizations I wantedFree cars, macbooks, airbnbs, flight upgrades, gym memberships, and conference, concert and movie ticketsAnd, of course, hundreds of thousands of dollars through expected (business) and unexpected sources (gym, raffles, friends etc)Over the next 5 days I'm going to show you how to apply this process to every single thing you want to manifest and help you become a master at manifestation and creating a life you are wildly in love with.ALSO, Money Mindset Schools birthday special is happening right NOW.Get 5 courses and ebooks when you sign up this week for only $47/month!Learn more here

It's Money Mindset School's 1st birthday and we're celebrating with a brand new 5-day course rightfully titled, Manifest It All! In this course I will teach you exactly how to manifest every single thing you desire without fail with my tried and true manifestation process. This way of manifesting has helped me manifest..Winning a trip to NYC to meet Taylor SwiftTwo rental properties worth $1.2 and $2.1 millionSpeaking at Alt Summit in Palm SpringsMy dream car - a Suzuki Swift RS with the customizations I wantedFree cars, macbooks, airbnbs, flight upgrades, gym memberships, and conference, concert and movie ticketsAnd, of course, hundreds of thousands of dollars through expected (business) and unexpected sources (gym, raffles, friends etc)Over the next 5 days I'm going to show you how to apply this process to every single thing you want to manifest and help you become a master at manifestation and creating a life you are wildly in love with.ALSO, Money Mindset Schools birthday special is happening right NOW.Get 5 courses and ebooks when you sign up this week for only $47/month!Learn more here

Whew! I made it through Alt Summit- and DAMN was it good!  As promised here is the follow up episode with the stats and results from my networking plan of attack.  You ready to get seen, get booked, get paid?  Join Show The F*ck Up- arialeighty.com/showup code ALTSUMMIT to save $555  

Conferences are a great way to keep things fresh and exciting in your business, learn what's working for other people, connect with business owners in other markets, and have a little travel expense... but they can also be a little overwhelming. We've got some tips for things we've done to streamline our conference going experience and to make sure that we get the most out of them. Mentioned in this Episode: Alt Summit Saguaro WPPI Create & Cultivate Wolfpack (Ian Stanley) Convertkit Newly Tricia Zemp Allison Faulkner : Awesome with Allison Lisa Bardot : Bardot Brush April Davis : Vagina Blog Julianne Taylor Style (Juju) The Hustling Mama Mom Com NYC Amy Porterfield Entreprenuer Experience Heather Sager Follow us on Instagram:@somethingbusinessy@ampersand_studiosOr check us out at www.ampersand-studios.com

I'm at Alt Summit, ya'll! The last time I attended this event, I went on to 4x my revenue that year and left feeling like a completely new and more badass entrepreneur. I'm so ready for this year's transformation and even more excited because I'm a speaker this year! I wanted to jump on here and share my fool-proof networking strategy which is all about warming up the room and getting those quick connections to build your confidence. In this episode, I share:How I've been preparing for this eventMy networking plan (hint: it's been in motion for the past few months)Why intentional networking and being present is the most important part Join me in Show the F*ck Up Connect with me:Website: Arialeighty.comInstagram: @arialeightyLinkedIn: Aria Leighty If you have been enjoying the show - please consider leaving a review. This helps the podcast grow and reach more people.Want to be a guest or sponsor an episode? Send your pitch to hello@glittermindset.com Glitter Mindset is managed by Happy Pod Productions

Gabrielle Blair a Shameless Mom of 6 and the founder of DesignMom.com. Started in 2006, it has been named a Website of the Year by Time magazine; praised as a top parenting blog by The Wall Street Journal, Parents, and Better Homes & Gardens; and it won the Iris Award for Blog of the Year. In 2015, Gabrielle published her New York Times bestseller, Design Mom: How to Live with Kids, a New York Times bestseller. Her second book, Ejaculate Responsibly, was just released and also became an instant New York Times Bestseller. Her writing is quoted and shared across the globe daily. If you follow her on Twitter, you know why. Gabrielle is also a founder of Alt Summit, the blockbuster annual conference for online content creators and creative entrepreneurs.   I met Gabrielle at an event this fall and was immediately completely captivated by her work around her new book, Ejaculate Responsibly. Gabbi is a force and this conversation is going to expand your head and heart in many ways. Listen in and share widely. The world needs this message - desperately.  Listen in to hear Gabrielle share: Why she has always integrated “controversial” content into her parenting blog, Design Mom, and how that led to her writing Ejaculate Responsibly Her mission to put men at the center of attention and center of responsibility when it comes to the conversation around unwanted pregnancies Why the management of women's fertility should be shifted to the management of MEN'S fertility since men are fertile 365 days a year and women are fertile for a mere 36 or so hours a month. Why we have built a 100+ billion dollar women's birth control industry around the idea that we don't mind if women suffer as long as it makes things easier for men The reality that most men are actually quite open to taking responsibility for their ejaculation if they are given the right information How to talk to your kids about responsible ejaculation Links Mentioned: Gabrielle's Book: Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion See Gabrielle on tour: Book Tour: https://designmom.com Check out Alt Summit: https://altitudesummit.com/ Gabrielle on Twitter and Instagram: @designmom Amy Lang on the SMA: Birds & Bees & Kids Amy Lang on the SMA: Sex Talk with Tweens Thank you to our sponsors this month: care.com: Get the help you need to make it all work for your family at care.com/book.  Hello Fresh: Get farm-fresh, pre portioned meals delivered right to your door! Go to HelloFresh.com/shameless65 and use code shameless65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Last Bottle Wines: Get 10% off your order when you use the code SHAMELESS at lastbottlewines.com. Luvbuglearning.com: Support your child's social emotional learning with the world's first social emotional gaming platform. Go to Luvbuglearning.com and sign up for a 7-day free trial, or simply download from the APP store and subscribe. Ritual: Ritual's Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/shameless10 to start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Rothys: For stylish, comfortable, sustainably made shoes, shop Rothy's. Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SHAMELESSMOM.  StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast!: Need another podcast in your parenting podcast library, check out StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast! wherever you listen to the SMA.  Train Her Game - Free Training: Moms of teen daughter athletes! Help your daughter build confidence and overcome negative mindsets in athletics by attending this free training offered by Breanne Smedley, Host of the Elite Competitor Podcast: https://trainhergame.com/shameless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I introduce a new segment I'm launching, and I share a fun story of a friend I made in an unlikely place. I also talk about the new Netflix documentary series (and my subsequent deep dive) about the Murdaugh murder story. I'm so excited to introduce “Ask Your BFF.” I have spent the last 20 years of my life externally processing every situation of mine and my friends lives through thousands of hours of beautiful conversations. Talking through my emotions, feeling seen and making sure my friends keep me in check has been one of life's greatest gifts.And…. everyone deserve a best friend to talk through their problems or issues with! So, that's where I come in. Do you have a tricky scenario that you're playing on loop in your mind that you'd love to get an unbiased opinion on? Something you just want a little extra validation about? Nothing is off limits, and I'm seriously SO excited. Oh, and don't worry it's 100% anonymous. Head over to https://www.findingsparklechasinglight.com/ask-your-bff and fill out as many submissions as you'd like and as often as you'd like! (Please!! And tell your friends!!) I mentioned that I'm heading on a three week trip, and I'd love for you to follow my journey on my personal instagram @nicolebreanne and of course over at @findingsparklechasinglight. If you have anyone in Calgary or who's going to Alt Summit who'd be down for a real, honest, candid conversation on my podcast please send me an email at nicole@findingsparklechasinglight.com.The epic customer service came from my (now) pal Michelina over at Warby Parker. The Edgemont frames were by artist, Geoff McEtridge.Be sure to check out Netflix's “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal.” To listen to the episode of My Favorite Murder I mention in the episode, you can do so here.

I met Meagan Allers in Palm Springs at Alt Summit & she works for one of my favorite apps, Marco Polo. She is the head of community & partnerships, spending her career creating spaces for people to connect. Just like the team at Marco Polo she believes close relationships are the key to happiness. Use this code to get 2 months FREE of the upgraded version of Marco Polo. https://marcopolo.me/give-plus/ashlynn Ashlynn Allen kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what's possible after betrayal & how to live boldly with compassion & forgiveness while being boundaried & free from the past. She is an advocate for women who want to live a life full of adventure & freedom. Come listen to her perspectives while she has conversations with those she loves & respects who share their #bethebuffalo moments that may just help you shift your own journey in a beautiful way. Follow her on social media at HERE Retreats with her at HERE Mentor with her at HERE Move "Beyond Betrayal" with her at HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashlynn-mitchell/message

Gabrielle Blair's original website Design Mom was named a Time Magazine website of the year. She is the founder of the design conference Alt Summit and author of the New York Times bestselling book, Design Mom. Her newest book is Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no better time than now to get your business legally set than right now. Leah Weinberg is sharing what to focus on to keep your buisiness on the right track as we move into the new year. Here's a little more about Leah and where to find her.  Leah Weinberg is an attorney, a recovering wedding planner, and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. After nearly a decade in the wedding industry as the owner of Color Pop Events, a New York City-based wedding planning company, Leah is returning to her roots as an attorney to assist her former colleagues in the events industry, along with other entrepreneurs and business owners. Her colorful work and party planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNN, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others. A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as Alt Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. https://www.kunbio.com/attorneys   www.legallyset.com   If you are ready to become a Fully Booked Wedding Planner, join my free facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/363078727944936

We are Jessia Gleim (rhymes with slime) and Amy Christie (yes, she has two first names). Together, we founded Flairst, which is grounded in our love of creative thinking, enthusiasm, and problem-solving. Our passion is empowering ambitious women-led DTC eCommerce brands. Consider us your strategy and growth partner - we'll scale your business through personalized, data-driven omnichannel social media advertising and help you make shit loads of money! We don't just focus on the now. Instead, we help bulletproof the future of your business by creating sustainable, profitable revenue. At Flairst, we're all about putting money in the hands of women. Nothing makes us happier or more fulfilled than seeing our clients win BIG!  Here's what we covered on the episode:   How Jessica + Amy Got Started How Jessica and Amy sent me a message about being on the show and why I think the story of their business is important Jessica and Amy both have fine art degrees and had separate businesses before creating Flairst together Jessica shares that she loves paper products and was designing a series with Shutterfly but had some health problems and needed a way to do her own thing, which is why she started her freelance design business in 2014 After doing some design, someone asked Jessica if she could help with marketing, so she had her own marketing business going on for a while; then, around 2015, someone asked if Jessica could help with Facebook Ads, which is how she got into ads In 2016, Jessica had her first child and quickly realized she could not be a one-woman show; Jessica dreamed of having a partner but never thought she would because she needed someone who could do it all and understood being a parent Both Jessica and Amy had been going to a conference called Alt Summit for 10 years and had previously met there, but they didn't remember meeting until they randomly got paired as roommates After sitting down with each other at the conference to get to know each other, Jessica asked Amy to join her business While at home with her oldest, Amy decided she needed something that fed her soul, so she learned everything about blogging, and within a year of blogging, she was also creating content for other people Amy shares that she got to see the launch of many social platforms and got to figure out how they worked for creators and how they've changed to have advertising As Amy's kids got older and more involved, she found content creation exhausting and needed something where she could leverage the skills she already had – Amy could build a website, create graphics, write copy, and build ads, but she didn't know how to do all of that and get clients How Amy will be attending Alt Summit in New York this fall, but Jessica will not because she is 9 months pregnant and will be having her second child soon We talk about the Alt Summit conference, which Jessica and Amy recommend for anyone in the creative space - the information is good, it's aesthetically pleasing, and the community is great Blessing of a Business Partnership + Flairst When Jessica and Amy are interviewed on podcasts, the host always says they are the first duo they've ever talked to, which always surprises Jessica and Amy because so many people wished they had a partner How motherhood, living during a pandemic, and entrepreneurship can all be very isolating – there are very few people who understand it, even if your friends and family support you in it Jessica and Amy didn't go into their business to only work with women; it just naturally happened that way – their mission is to put money back into the pockets of women and families   It's hard to be a parent, a primary caregiver, and a businesswoman at the same time, which is why Jessica and Amy believe it takes a village – not just with your children or yourself but also within your business   Jessica shares that having a partner to be with her and help grow their team has been so impactful not just for the business but for her mental health Although Jessica and Amy have similar backgrounds and learning abilities, they are opposites - Jessica says she is unorganized, has her head in the clouds, and has to focus on the next step in front of her, while Amy is organized, grounded, and looks at the end goal How being opposites has been beneficial for their business, their mental health, and just life Jessica says being a parent and having a business mesh together well because it gives you the flexibility you need   Amy says the jobs they worked before creating Flairst were partly out of necessity because of the lifestyle they were living at the time and how their current work also compliments their current lifestyle, where if they need to drop what they're doing for their kids, they can do that   Jessica and Amy's business is rooted in social media advertising, and Jessica shares that social media has been a blessing because so many women have been able to create businesses, substantial income, and influence from their phones on their own time - they know it can be hard to get back into the workforce after having children or taking a gap between working Amy wishes the type of partnership she has with Jessica on every woman because even though they don't live in the same place, the mental and emotional support that comes with being a partner and sharing the responsibility of growing a business together is something Amy wishes everyone could have Even contractors and other members of your team that aren't as fully invested in your business have a different take on the business – Jessica and Amy are equally attached to the business Because there are two of them, Jessica and Amy have been able to lean into what they are really good at because they don't have to do absolutely everything by themselves Amy shares the conversation she and Jessica had at Alt Summit when they decided to work together after barely knowing each other When Amy came in, she brought the business mindset because, at the time, Jessica didn't have a website or brand name, just an LLC, a bookkeeper, and clients for them to work with Jessica and Amy had much trust for not knowing each other well but had made a pact early on to always tell each other the truth no matter what In 2019, Jessica and Amy went back to Alt Summit and gave a presentation about ads which is when they decided ad strategy for direct-to-consumer, women-led, eCommerce businesses would be their only offer One of the best things Jessica and Amy have done for their business is working with a business coach whom they work with individually and together Before narrowing down their offer, Jessica and Amy did everything under the sun for clients but found they could best serve clients by just offering ad strategy, which they are really good at The advertising education Jessica and Amy have has come from the free resources they've found on the internet How Jessica and Amy have always been obsessed with the psychology behind why people make purchase decisions and the emotional relationship that goes into advertising   Jessica and Amy say to think of advertising like online dating – all these steps need to happen before you ask someone to marry you Typically, Jessica and Amy get clients through fostering relationships and networking by going to conferences, usually with women, because women like to create relationships before making a business decision Amy shares that they work with direct-to-consumer eCommerce businesses that own their data  If you're a business on Amazon or Etsy, that platform owns your business data When Jessica and Amy work with clients, it's less about the product the client sells and more about what stage they are at in their business Because of the changes in the iOS update, pandemic changes, and the growth of digital advertising, the market has changed – when Amy was first starting, all of the social media platforms worked for the creator, but now the algorithm has changed to benefit the platform so they can run ads  Ad costs have gone up, making it more complicated for small businesses   The businesses that Jessica and Amy work with are usually well-established, mature businesses that are in the 2.5 – 3-million-dollar range because that allows them to have an ad spend range of $20,000 – $25,000 a month to be able to pay to play on social media platforms It can be frustrating for small businesses that can't afford to pay to play, but Jessica and Amy highly suggest growing your organic marketing by building your email list, social media, community, and influence until you are to a point where you can scale Creating a Direct-To-Consumer Brand + Data Driven Ads Direct-to-consumer brands that have created products that hit an emotional pain point or solution with their consumers will be successful Jessica and Amy don't see success with direct-to-consumer brands who create a product and then go try to find their target market, but if you create an audience and community and then sell to them based on what they are asking you and what they need, that's where you will find success Amy says brand and product positioning is about your customers remembering that you have served them well and will continue to engage with them – you need to have your product proven organically by a community of people   There are a lot of different ways to run an ad strategy, but Amy says the first step is to pick your objectives In ad strategy, there are a lot of levels because you are working with many different people at different stages in the buying cycle You want to bring in new people to grow your community, make sure you're managing and supporting your current customers, and grow the lifetime value – which is where the organic marketing portion comes in with Jessica and Amy's ad strategy Jessica gives an example to show how it's not just one advertisement: it's a whole strategy cycle to get someone who has never heard of you to become a repeat customer Amy says that their strategy and all strategies should be built on data which is why businesses today need to be thinking about building their data portfolio Before the iOS update, Amy explained that data on the internet was like one of those big communities where the backyard of all the homes is shared; each of the homes would be a different social media platform, and they all shared the same third-party data – it was inexpensive and free for anyone to use    After the iOS privacy update, it's like all the backyards were fenced in, so now you only have access to your backyard, which is why it should be your top priority to build your data portfolio because that's what's necessary to build efficient, functional, profitable ads    We talk about the mascara line I want to create, the story behind it, and how to create a community first to then launch my product Connect with Jessica and Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or visit the Flairst website – feel free to ask them questions because they want to know what other business owners are curious about and want to know             Links mentioned:   Flairst Website Connect with Jessica + Amy on Instagram  Connect with Jessica + Amy on TikTok   Like what you heard?  Click here to subscribe + leave a review on iTunes. 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When was the last time you updated your contracts?This episode is about ensuring that your contracts are in tip-top shape and that you are covered when things go awry. Let's face it, not everything is within our control; sometimes things go wrong. What is within your control is how you are legally protecting yourself from the fallout if something does go wrong when you're working with a client. Our guest for this episode, Leah Weinberg, is an attorney and wedding planner, so she knows all about how to protect yourself in this industry. In this episode, she's sharing her tips on what to include in your contracts, what mistakes to avoid, and how to choose your policies. Leah Weinberg is an attorney, the owner of Color Pop Events (a New York City-based wedding planning company), and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. Her colorful work and party-planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, The New York Times, People, CNN, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among many others. As a WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as ALT Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event.If it's been a while since you gave your contracts a refresh, this is for you. I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JenTaylorConsulting & Instagram: www.instagram.com/jentaylorconsulting!Resources Mentioned:Legally Set: www.legallyset.com Color Pop Events: www.colorpopevents.com Show notes available at jentaylorconsulting.com/episode24

Today's episode is all about full circle moments. The last time I was in New York was when Lucas and I rang in 2020 with quite the adventure. But, I was back last week to shoot Alt Summit, which had been on pandemic-hiatus since March 2020. Yes, the last place I was before the world shut down was with some of my favourite people shooting a conference, yes doing our elbow greetings and not touching our faces, in Palm Springs. It was so special being back with inspiring women, and old friends and on today's show I'm sharing 5 of my top takeaways from the conference this year.“Just because you're not the best yet doesn't mean you don't belong.” Be sure to follow Kate Voegele on instagram and check out her blog she started with her sister, We The Dreamers.“Start where you are with what you have – then take the next step” I was so inspired by Julie Lewis' story. I highly encourage you to learn more about the 30/30 project, and give her a follow on instagram. Oh, and visit her website stillpositive.com to learn more about her book coming out in 2023.“Grief and joy can exist together.” I met Cyndie Spiegel at both of our first Alt Summit's several years ago. She had imploded her own life, and had this beautiful gift of making everyone around her feel so seen and loved. I have joyfully and proudly watched her build communities, start businesses, and write a book, and most recently have unfortunately watch her experience the worst tragedies imaginable. She showed up with love, vulnerability, grace and humour. Give her a follow on instagram, and check out her website. If you want to learn more about her inclusive community for 35+ women be sure to check out Dear Grown Ass Woman. I couldn't be more excited to read her new book, Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay, which is available for pre-order now!“The growth and opportunity is in the fear.” I am a big fan of My Unorthodox Life on Netflix so I was very excited to meet, photograph, and listen to Julia Haart's keynote. Be sure to follow Julia on instagram, check out their show (I think Season 2 is coming out soon!) and check out her book, Brazen.“Online friendships can be just as beautiful and special as in person ones.” I am so fortunate to have built really incredible relationships over the years at Alt Summit. We may only see each other once a year in person, but we are able to stay connected throughout the year and have seen each other through some big life stuff. I wasn't sure what the 2.5 year break would do - but we all picked up exactly where we left off, and I am endlessly grateful for it! Alt Summit is coming back to Palm Springs in March 2023 and registration is open now, and I would LOVE to see you there.Lastly, my Late to the Party segment featured none other than the inimitable Gabrielle Blair. From starting her blog, Design Mom, in 2016 (and being named Time Magazine's Website of the Year among other awards), to founding Alt Summit, and becoming a NYT best-selling author for her first book, Design Mom: Living With Kids. Most recently she has entered a new kind of fame for her viral twitter threads, and her first one gained so much praise and traction that it has become a BOOK! Yes, Ejaculate Responsibly is about to change the world by flipping the abortion debate on its head. There are 28 digestible, compelling arguments about why men are actually responsibly for unwanted pregnancies, and if we want to reduce abortions we need to have men responsibly ejaculate. It's available everywhere books are sold, but I ordered my copies locally in Toronto here.You must follow Design Mom on instagram, where you'll have a nice balance of beautiful renovations of the Blair family's 1600's home in Normany, France mixed with rage-y, funny, and mic-drop worthy tweet roundups. You should absolutely also follow Gabrielle on Twitter, at Design Mom. And, if you're not a big twitter user you're still in luck, because she curates the best of twitter on her instagram page, @twitterbydesignmom!I had so much fun recording this episode, and I hope you enjoyed listening to it. Be sure to leave a review and share with someone in your life who might enjoy it. And, stay connected with me on instagram, @findingsparklechasinglight and of course my personal account, too. Big thanks to Lucas for producing and editing the show, and of course Mike Halyk for the music. See you next week!

Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy's questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People.Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable.Listen to Remarkable People here: https://wavve.link/remarkablepeopleText to get notified of new episodes: https://joinsubtext.com/guyLike this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Thank you for your support; it helps the show!

Do you need to worry about trademarks if you're an interior designer? Attorney Nicole Swartz (Sprout Law) shares all the secrets about the trademarking process, costs, and what to do if you find someone using your brand name online. Nicole Swartz is the attorney behind Sprout Law, a law firm for women business owners. In 2015, she started a skincare line that was featured in hundreds of stores around the world and the Golden Globes giftbags. After two years, she had to rebrand the business because she didn't have a trademark. Now, she helps other women trademark their brands to avoid the same situation. Nicole is featured as an expert in Forbes, the Washington Post, Girlboss, and speaks at events like Alt Summit and SXSW.   ***  

This week I'm talking all about how I made my decision to have a baby, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting during these uncertain times. I talk about everything from how I knew I was ready, to how to deal with climate change. It gets deeply personal, a little bit heavy (I address my lifelong fear of dying in childbirth), hopeful, and I even cry at the end. Sometimes saying things out loud makes them more real, and the feelings start flowing. I mentioned Alt Summit, the leading creative conference happening in New York on October 7th, and how I'll be back photographing it this year! Well, they generously gave me a discount code for $50USD off! There's a gifting party Thursday night, and then Friday is a full day of keynotes, round table discussions, a market place, lunch (included!) and more! You can connect with like-minded individuals, learn from the experts, make a ton of new meaningful friendships, and leave feeling hugely inspired. Register here and don't forget to use the code ARNYC12 at checkout. If you're local and looking for incredible midwives, look no further than Kensington Midwives. I could do an entire podcast episode about them (should I?) and the beautiful relationship our family built with them during that sacred time in our lives. I also had the privilege of using an incredible doula, named Mara. She helped prepare me for my birth, held my legs as I pushed, massaged my feet, fed me honey and cared for Remy post-partum. What a gift. Oh, and my acupuncturist Anne from Energy Tree Studios is the best of the best!Thank you for supporting to the podcast.I'm really proud of this episode I'm grateful for the all questions you submitted, and I hope to do another Q&A in the future. Be sure to stay in touch on instagram at @findingsparklechasinglight and @nicolebreanne. Huge thank you to Lucas for all of his editing, and to Mike Halyk for producing the music.

Gabrielle Stanley Blair is the author of the book, Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way To Think About Abortion — available for pre-order now. She is also the founder of DesignMom.com. Started in 2006, it has been named a Website of the Year by Time Magazine, praised as a top parenting blog by The Wall Street Journal, Parents, and Better Homes & Gardens, and won the Iris Award for Blog of the Year. Her first book, Design Mom: How to Live with Kids, a New York Times Bestseller, was published in 2015 by Artisan. Gabrielle is also a founder of Alt Summit, the blockbuster annual conference for online content creators and creative entrepreneurs, currently in its 13th year. As a thought leader for over 15 years, Gabrielle has written and moderated hundreds of discussions on difficult topics, and interviewed some of the most influential people in the world. Her writing is quoted and shared across the globe daily. Gabrielle and her husband, Ben Blair, have six children — Ralph, Maude, Olive, Oscar, Betty, and Flora June. After six years in Oakland, they moved to a small town in Normandy, France where they are renovating a house from the 1600s. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook. Over 6000 blog posts and two books later, Gabrielle is considered a top expert in creating accessible conversations about hard topics, parenting engaged and independent kids, and creating a home where both parents and kids can thrive. Endlessly curious, she shares projects she's working on, starts discussions about newsworthy topics, amplifies women's voices, introduces new ideas and cool discoveries, and lends her passion for engaged parenting to everyone who reads her work. Gabrielle is a mother of six with a BFA in graphic design who has raised her family on both coasts and across the ocean. The family spent 8 years in New York, then moved to Denver, Colorado for 1.5 years, then Normandy, France for 2.5 years, then Oakland, California for 6 years, and then back to Normandy in September 2019. You can follow along with the on-going renovations of their house, built in the 1600s. I ask Gabby about: The cultural differences in how we approach nudity and sex. How to talk to your kids about sex. Her very important abortion thread that went viral.

Today's show with keynote speaker, business and leadership coach and Step into Your Moxie® facilitator Sara Dean, was five years in the making and worth the wait! Sara is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 600 episodes and 5 million downloads.  As you'll hear her share in this conversation, Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.   Today, Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining and she's been stretching herself to do the same, moving beyond her podcast microphone and onto new stages, including speaking for Amazon, the City of Seattle, Charles Schwab, Inspired Mama, WE Ignite, Alt Summit, and She Podcasts Live to name a few.  Sara's ability to show up,  with a  “sticktoitiveness” she says is in her DNA, enables her to achieve incredible things, like training for the triathlon she is in the midst of now. What I so appreciate about where Sara is on her journey, is her intention to move beyond the doing for doing sake to a thoughtfulness about what matters most and why, a shift she opens up about.  I hope this conversation, and the challenge Sara offers us to cut the crap and calm the chaos, inspires us to show up as Sara does, with humility and bravery, honesty and humor, and as she says, shameless #everydamnday.   About Sara: Sara Dean is a keynote speaker, a business and leadership coach, and a Step into Your Moxie® facilitator.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with 5 million downloads.  Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining #everydamnday.   Sara has spoken for Amazon, the City of Seattle, Charles Schwab, Inspired Mama, WE Ignite, Alt Summit, and She Podcasts Live.  She has been featured on the Dr Phil Show.   When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 10 year old son – trying to keep up on video game jargon and baseball stats.   Connect with Sara: Website | www.shamelessmom.com  Shameless Mom Academy Podcast |  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shameless-mom-academy/id1092674204  Free Facebook Group | www.shamelessmom.com/facebook Instagram | @shamelessmomacademy  LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks   Topics Discussed in this Episode: The social media post Sara shared five years ago that made me want to meet her at our first podcasting conference!  The impact on Sara of being raised by her mother who was a nun for 16 years  The power of routine and the need for flexibility Why showing up is in Sara's DNA   How Sara is moving out of her comfort zone to have more impact  Using rejection as fuel to keep going  Sara's simple self-care tip for investing in herself  Going back to what makes us feel reconnected with ourselves  The power of finding  your people in the same place and time as you  What it means to Sara to be a “Shameless Mom”   Resources and Topics Mentioned Join Sara's upcoming free workshop, How to Calm Your Chaos & Let Go of Your Crap: shamelessmom.com/calm www.shamelessmom.com  You Might Also Want To Listen to My Interview with Sara On Her Podcast: https://shamelessmom.com/episode/julie-neale-and-caren-lettiere-sisters-making-magic-in-e-p-i-c-ways/   This Episode's Challenge: Calm your chaos and let go of your crap. Sara wants you to think of what you really need right now, and how you can let go of extraneous junk in order to get what you want out of the season you're in. Join us at Sara's free online workshop entitled, “How to Calm Your Chaos and Let Go of Your Crap”. You can register at shamelssmom.com/calm and let her know Mother's Quest sent you. Happening on September 13, 4pm pacific time (7pm eastern time) and September 14, 10 am pacific time (1pm eastern time). Sara invites you to reevaluate how you're spending your time and energy, give yourself permission to create a schedule and systems you love, invest in relationships that give you life, stop over giving and stop overlooking your own needs. We hope to see you there!   This Episode is dedicated by Nikita Burks-Hale: Nikita Burks-Hale (she/her) is the CEO and Chief Coloring Officer at Headphones and Crayons, a space for amplifying voice, sound, and color. As an Alignment Coach, she journeys and supports creatives, podcasters, and entrepreneurs as they create podcasts and launch new business initiatives that feel good without losing themselves in the process. As a Coloring Practitioner, Nikita integrates connection, community building, dialogue, and healing, all through the art of coloring. Nikita is a journeyer in every sense of the word and truly believes that life is a journey and you must be open to its endless possibilities. Her coaching and personal beliefs are centered around living your imperfect journey to the FULLest by: Showing Up Being Vulnerable Practicing Grace and Gratitude Be A Bada** And Enjoying the Ride When she is not coaching, podcasting, aligning, or coloring, you can find her watching the latest Disney movies with her wife Jessica and her two young kids, Adonis and Remy. Connect with Nikita: Instagram: @headphonesandcrayons TikTok: @headphonesandcrayons Website: www.colorfullcrew.com My episode on Nikita's podcast – Discovery as a Catalyst and an Awakening with Julie Neale   Announcement: Step into Your Moxie® Certification Training with Alexia (Lex) Vernon Sara Dean and I are aligned in our commitment to using our voices and also to supporting fellow mothers to do the same. Another thing we share in common is mutual respect and appreciation for our speaker coach Lex Vernon. A few years ago, I had the honor of interviewing Lex for the podcast and this fall, I'm excited to participate in a Step into Your Moxie® Certification Training  she is leading. I'm also a proud affiliate partner of Lex's courses. If you're a coach, consultant or organizational leader looking for a proven system and training to help your clients find their voice and develop the confidence to use it, Lex and this training may be for you. Follow the links below to learn more and to sign up for a free upcoming workshops Lex is leading and be sure to tell her Mother's Quest sent you her way. If it ends up being the right fit, I look forward to learning alongside you at the Step Into Your Moxie training this fall.  Step into Your Moxie® Certification Training https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/certification/ Free Workshop: 4 Mistakes Coaches, Trainers, and Managers Make That Undermine People's Speaking Success https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/speaking-mistakes/ Hear my episode on the podcast with Lex here: http://mothersquest.com/tag/alexia-vernon/ **As an affiliate partner, Mother's Quest will receive a commission if you participate in the training an list my name as a referral source on the Certification application. I only recommend people and programs that I believe wholeheartedly in, and Lex  tops that list.

With a past career on Wall Street as a Vice President of Communications and Change Management, Emily Grey brings her ‘win them over' know-how, delightful enthusiasm and everyday wit to encourage women to use their influence for good. She is a speaker, small business coach, and impact-driven entrepreneur with a special focus on helping makers and brand owners land + grow wholesale accounts. Seven years ago, Emily founded her brick + mortar and online boutique, The Flourish Market, building it to a million-dollar business in less than 3 years with zero paid advertising. She is also the Founder of The Locality, a co-working space + incubator program for 60 women in Downtown Raleigh, NC. She has spoken on national stages for Rachel Rodgers, Brendon Burchard and Alt Summit, and her advice for indie brands has been sought after and featured in Forbes, Shopify, Create & Cultivate, + on the largest wholesale platform, Faire. www.emilygreyco.com www.theflourishmarket.com www.instagram.com/emilygreyunderway --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Is abortion a woman's issue? How do we reframe it and bring men into the conversation? Gabrielle Blair, Mom of six, an award winning blogger and a best selling author is here to take abortion from a blame game… to a reframe. Her next book, “Ejaculate Responsibly—A whole new way to think about abortion”, shows us how we can unite as a country and change the narrative. Ejaculate Responsibly is out on October 4th and is available for pre-order now! Connect with: Gabrielle Blair BOOK: Ejaculate Responsibly Book: https://amzn.to/3nXKwhz Websites: https://altitudesummit.com/about/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/designmom/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/designmomblog Twitter: https://twitter.com/designmom, https://www.instagram.com/designmom/ Guest Bio: Gabrielle Stanley Blair created an award-winning blog in 2006 called Design Mom (still going strong 16 years later!), wrote a NYT best-selling book, founded a popular conference called Alt Summit, wrote many viral Twitter threads, moved to France, and is raising 6 kids while renovating a house from the 1600s. Her next book, Ejaculate Responsibly—A whole new way to think about abortion, is out on October 4th, and is available for pre-order now.

Here we go . . . we are joined by Sara Urquhart to talk all things Mormonpalooza! Who is ready to celebrate with us on Oct 1?!But first, Sara vulnerably and powerfully shares her journey inside and outside of the mainstream LDS church. She also shares some of her psychedelic experiences, including her first experience with ayahuasca.Sara is a force of nature! We can't wait for you to listen.  Oh . . . and Steve joins us too.About SaraSara Urquhart founded and runs SaraU Productions, an event management company producing events like Shift Gathering, Mormonpalooza, Summer Revival and many others. She founded and managed Alt Summit for nine years. As the co-founder of the Divine Assembly, Sara has a hand in the building of that community. She graduated from BYU with a degree in Political Science and spent the next three decades sitting on and running non-profit boards. Sara has worked for campaigns on the national, state and local levels–winning and losing. She has a masters degree in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University. Sara currently volunteers as the Vice Chair of Mama Dragons, as a board member for Salt Lake Acting Company and for CIT Utah.SaraU ProductionsAbout MormonpaloozaWebsiteInstagram: @mormonpaloozaMormonpalooza is a reimagining and reclaiming of our Mormon culture and heritage. A full day of celebration, including:Fireside (11am - 3pm):  Discussions on healing, spirituality and the human connection will fill the day.Roadshow (4pm - 8pm):  Comedy and music featuring talented performers and live bands!Stake Dance (9pm - midnight): Dance, party, and play into the night with old friends and new connections. Be authentically who you are, dancing and playing in a way that feels right to you.Location will be at The Clubhouse in downtown SLC. Tickets onsale now! Hurry and get yours before they are all gone (limited to 400 guests).Mormons on Mushrooms – Ways to ContributeOur podcast is supported by our amazing listeners and magical community. If you'd like to energetically contribute to what we're creating, there are several ways to do so:Join our CommunityBecome a PatreonSend a Contribution (buy us a booch)!Purchase Mormons on Mushrooms Merchandise

As self proclaimed sisters in law of anxiety and “organization” and piles. Last minute complex tasks? We got it. The art brain is real you guys. There's some body talk and we describe and compare butts. What should you wear or not wear to Coachella? You might not want to get your fashion tips from us. Unless you're meeting us at Alt Summit and then get those chartreuse slides out!! Angie talks stationary store dreams and gives us permission to use our hoarded paper and beautiful notepads. There's also a deep dive into Columbia house and the child scam that obliterated a full on company. When you finish this episode you'll know where you stand as a tetherball competitor. Fall in love with washi tape and follow Angie's social media here:@bobodesignstudio & Find her shop in palm springs too @bobopalmspringsYou can find the sisters YAT at the usual spotsInstagramTwitterPatreonYou Are That merch is also available right now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week best-selling author Gabrielle Blair sits down with Amy for an unabashed interview about reproductive rights, contraceptives, and why we continue to prioritize men's pleasure over women's health and safety. Gabrielle Stanley Blair (she/her) created an award-winning blog called Design Mom (still going strong 15 years later!), wrote a NYT best-selling book, founded a popular conference called Alt Summit, wrote four viral Twitter threads (and counting!), moved to France, and is raising 6 kids while renovating a house from the 1600s.

This episode is full of reflections and learning with our guest, Leah Weinberg, who joined us to talk about self-awareness and living in the moment.    Have you ever stopped whatever it is you're doing and just observed? Like really looking at your surroundings, feeling the wind blow into your face, savoring the feel of the keyboard on your fingertips. No? Well, you should! Don't let every moment in your life pass by in a blur and leave you thinking, “Where has all that time gone?”   In this episode, we'll be talking about exactly how to make the most out of every moment in your life. We're joined by our lovely guest from Color Pop Events, Leah Weinberg, as we navigate self-awareness and how to harness it to beat the burnout monster.    In this episode, you'll learn:    A mantra to remind yourself to be in the present. Why self-awareness is the first step. How to ignore what other people are doing. You are uniquely you. Ways to be mindful of hospitality. How to surround yourself with other business owners. Why to put systems and processes in place from the beginning.   To see more of Leah's works and what she does, visit her website.   Here's a sneak peek of the episode:    [1:59] That's not where self development happens. That's not where growth happens. You need to live in the present moment. I encourage you to take up a meditation practice to do that.   [11:00] The goal is to realize that you're gonna have a long term relationship with burnout. And it's just about trying to stay in balance as long as possible and giving yourself grace.   [15:28] I love that just self awareness and being like, “okay, I'm not a PMS thing. I'm burned out.” Like for me PMS and burnout have a very similar sense of you're tired and cranky.   [18:44] My first tip is to have systems and processes in place from the beginning. And when you're first starting out, things like that aren't necessarily on your mind. And a time will come when you're going to need it.    [19:39] You don't have to have a formal operating manual but essentially, you should have enough documentation that you could hand somebody this packet of information and they would like you to franchise your business essentially, like think about your systems and processes.   [22:59] So number two is to surround yourself with other business owners. The people, your community, who you surround yourself with is just so incredibly important. Connect with me!     Wise entrepreneurs know it takes money to make money.  But the whats, whens, and whys don't always seem clear for new(ish) entrepreneurs. Where do you start? Download your FREE guide, “The 5 Most Important Investments to Make as a New Entrepreneur to Grow Your 6-Figure Empire” today and start making smart money moves for your business right away. www.flourishmarketing.co/invest Podcast Instagram: The Flourishing Entrepreneur FM Website: Flourish Marketing | Strategy, Copywriting & Coaching Schedule a Discovery Call: 30-Minute Discovery Call - ALEYA HARRIS   Guest Bio   Leah Weinberg is the Owner & Creative Director of New York City-based wedding planning company Color Pop Events and author of the newly published book, The Wedding Roller Coaster.   Celebrating eight years of business, Leah continues to leverage the organization skills, calm communication style, and ability to multi-task she initially developed as a commercial real estate lawyer in her previous career.    Her colorful work and party planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others.    Recently, Leah has been recognized as a 20 on the Rise winner by Honeybook and the Rising Tide Society, one of the 25 Young Event Pros to Watch by Special Events Magazine, and one of BizBash's Top 500 Event Pros in the US.   A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as ALT Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. Find more about Leah:    Email: leah@colorpopevents.com Website: Color Pop Events Leah's IG: @colorpopevents  Leah's Facebook: Color Pop Events Leah's Pinterest: Color Pop Events Leah's Twitter: @colorpopevents    Leah's Book Recommendations   Built to Sell E-Myth

Today we are joined by Leah Weinberg to discuss the importance of NOT reinventing the wheel! In this episode we discuss all things systems, workflow, automations, self awareness and more, tune in to the episode to learn from Leah with us. About Our Guest: Leah Weinberg is the Owner & Creative Director of Color Pop Events -- a New York City-based wedding planning company that lives in the logistics, providing an unmatched focus on event details for clients. Celebrating eight years of business, Leah continues to leverage the organization skills, calm communication style, and ability to multi-task she initially developed as a commercial real estate lawyer in her previous career. Her colorful work and party planning tips have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, People, CNBC, Bravo, Martha Stewart, and The Knot, among others. Recently, Leah has been recognized as a 20 on the Rise winner by Honeybook and the Rising Tide Society, one of the 25 Young Event Pros to Watch by Special Events Magazine, and one of BizBash's Top 500 Event Pros in the US. A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country sharing insight with her peers regionally, as well as at national conferences such as ALT Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event. Find Her Here: Instagram: @colorpopevents Facebook: @colorpopevents Pinterest: @colorpopevents Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. We are a team of content creators bringing you weekly reviews, tutorials, and business coaching videos. For a look at all things motivation, mindset, podcast interviews, and more...this is the place to be! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know someone who you would recommend, go to our website and submit a request! We will review your application and get back to you promptly. ► Website http://thevenuerx.com/submit

This Passage to Profit - The Inventors' Show episode features Katie Chonacas, actress and artist, James Jensen from Limitless Flight JUMP, Emily Grey from The Flourish Market and Lynne Eichenbaum from GardenSleeves by NOMPI. KYRIAKI aka Katie Elizabeth Chonacas is a a multi-disciplinary Greek American artist working in the entertainment industry for two decades. From producing films starring A-list actors like Forrest Whitaker, to touring Spain and South Africa with megastar 50 Cent, and appearing in top television series such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Katie Chonacas is multi-talented in nearly every facet of the industry – her omnipresence is undisputed; her talent is hexagonal. As a cartoon animation voice-over artist, she has been branded “Cartoon Katie”and brought to life characters such as Soup from Minecraft: Story Mode – Season 2, Georgia as Nancy Drew’s best friend, to name a few. Katie is also the FIRST NFT artist to release a poem on love on the blockchain. Katie is a published author of a new poetry book titled, A Lover’s Fairytale. She is also the host of the She’s All Over the Place podcast, focused on business in entertainment, the arts, culture, education. As a musician, under the name of “Saint Kyriaki”, Chonacas’ she released her debut album, “Dreamland 1111”. Read more at: https://www.chonacas.com/Visit the Entrepreneur Presenters for December 26, 2021 at their Websites:James Jensen is an entrepreneur committed to working with leading-edge technology and eager to solve problems surrounding how we interact and engage with each other in physical and virtual worlds. He isthe previous creator and co-founder of the world-renowned virtual reality company The VOID. Within the last 25 years, James founded and managed several technology companies in video streaming, social networks, mobile games, and creative services. He has partnered with Disney, Sony Entertainment, FOX, MGM, Intel, Microsoft, SyFy, Dreamworks, and MTV through those ventures. He is now launching a new form of virtual reality, called hyper reality, in the form of the multi-sensory entertainment company JUMP. JUMP will allow people to come as close to jumping and flying as the real thing, but without all of the risk. Read more at: https://www.limitlessflight.com/Emily Grey is the founder of The Flourish Market, a keynote speaker, small business coach, and impact entrepreneur with a special focus on helping makers and brand owners land + grow wholesale accounts. Five years ago, Emily founded her brick + mortar and online boutique, The Flourish Market, building it to a million dollar business in less than 3 years with zero paid advertising. She is also the Founder of The Locality, a co-working space + incubator program for 60 female entrepreneurs in Downtown Raleigh, NC. Pre COVID, you would find her speaking on national stages for Brendon Burchard, at Alt Summit, and leading maker retreats, but she now enjoys speaking and training via Zoom alongside her new pandemic puppy Henry. Read more at: https://emilygreyco.com/Lynne Eichenbaum is the inventor of GardenSleeves by NOMPI, gardening and work gloves are patented and proudly handmade in New Jersey, USA with love! The GardenSleeves protect your arms while working outdoors. Cover up and Ditch the Itch! The idea for GardenSleeves gardening gloves came about when Lynne contracted poison ivy after tending to my vegetable garden. She wanted a sleeved garde

With a past career on Wall Street as a Vice President of Communications and Change Management, Emily Grey brings her ‘win them over' know-how, delightful enthusiasm and every day wit to encourage women to use their influence for good. She is a speaker, small business coach, and impact entrepreneur with a special focus on helping makers and brand owners land + grow wholesale accounts.Five years ago, Emily founded her brick + mortar and online boutique, The Flourish Market, building it to a million dollar business in less than 3 years with zero paid advertising. She is also the Founder of The Locality, a co-working space + incubator program for 60 female entrepreneurs in Downtown Raleigh, NC. Pre COVID, you would find her speaking on national stages for Brendon Burchard, at Alt Summit, and leading maker retreats, but she now enjoys speaking and training via Zoom alongside her new pandemic puppy Henry.Find Emily Grey here...www.emilygreyco.comwww.theflourishmarket.comwww.instagram.com/emilygreyunderwaywww.instagram.com/theflourishmarketwww.facebook.com/theflourishmarketFor more information on Joanna Hunter, visit...https://www.joannahunter.comhttps://www.facebook.com/joannahuntercomhttps://www.instagram.com/joannahuntercom/

Sometimes what you need is the lemonade factor. In other words, the ability to turn a sour situation into something sweet.  Here's an example.  In 2011, Nicole Ketchum interviewed for a job that involved designing decor for a Halloween theme. She came up with a beautiful modern chandelier design. She was sure the company would love it.  Turns out, they thought the concept was “too modern” and turned her down for the job. Nicole was upset at first, but here's where the lemonade factor comes in. She could've just deleted the presentation and erased the experience from her memory. Instead, she decided to make lemonade. For two years, Nicole and her husband would go into his office on weekends to use his computer and make 3D design files for these chandeliers. Over time, Nicole created prototypes, put together a catalog and online presence, got some free buzz through blogs, and started making a name for her new brand. In fact, her chandeliers were so unique and easy to use that they got picked up by some pretty big names — Disney, Mattel, and Pottery Barn Kids. Talk about turning rejection into sweet, sweet opportunity.  Six years in, Nicole Ketchum is the full-time founder of Hey Girl Decor™— a modern chandelier and accessories company. She has been featured in over 20 magazines and spoke at ALT Summit. In this episode, Nicole shares some growth hacks for Pinterst, her experience with overseas manufacturing, and how she managed to build her business while raising her newborn daughter. Connect with Nicole:Website: www.heygirldecor.comIG: @heygirldecorPinterest: @heygirldecorFB: @heygirldecor Connect with Jane ZInstagram: instagram.com/insideoutwithjane Website: www.insideoutwithjane.com Email: hello@insideoutwithjane.com 

Clint talks to craft industry influencer, Alexa Westerfield, Founder of Swell Creative Media, as she reflects on her journey from the early days at DecoArt and Duncan, as well as how Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, impacted her life in a big way. KEY TAKEAWAYS Who has influenced Alexa's life? Kathy Cano Murillo - Crafty Chica Has been a guiding light of positivity Her Mom and Grandmas Being nurtured to craft as a kid Exposed Alexa to creative products Taught her to encourage crafting as a positive outlet Crafting has been an outlet for people to express themselves and connect through the pandemic What is Alexa doing now? Working with brands on social media strategy A great place to start is to audit current strategy Helping build Pinterest strategies Building a studio to create content Pinterest has the biggest “simmering” rate with the longest shelf life for social media platforms SUGGESTED ACTIONS Use your brand to encourage crafting as a positive outlet Assess your social media strategy to determine next steps to maximize connections with consumers Consider Pinterest as a key part of your social media strategy ______________________

Renee is the owner of Moxie Bright Events, a boutique wedding planning company, and host of Talk with Renee Dalo Podcast. Renee is a fan favorite on the speaker circuit, taking the stage at national and international conferences across the country including Alt Summit, Wedding MBA, Creative at Heart, among others.  She is recognized across the country, having earned a coveted spot on Honeybook's 20 on the Rise list.  She is the President of WIPA Southern California.  Renee and Greg discussed embracing competitors and building your community while growing your business.

With a past career on Wall Street as a Vice President of Communications and Change Management, Emily Grey brings her ‘win them over' know-how, delightful enthusiasm and every day wit to encourage women to use their influence for good. She is a speaker, small business coach, and impact entrepreneur with a special focus on helping makers and brand owners land + grow wholesale accounts. Five years ago, Emily founded her brick + mortar and online boutique, The Flourish Market, building it to a million dollar business in less than 3 years with zero paid advertising. She is also the Founder of The Locality, a co-working space + incubator program for 60 female entrepreneurs in Downtown Raleigh, NC. Pre COVID, you would find her speaking on national stages for Brendon Burchard, at Alt Summit, and leading maker retreats, but she now enjoys speaking and training via Zoom alongside her new pandemic puppy Henry. In this episode, Emily passionately talks to Jenny and Hayley on the massive role community + accountability plays in connecting people and encouraging them to lean on each other for a viable and impactful collaboration. She goes on to share her nuggets of wisdom on some practically ethical ways of winning in business, through means such as pitching, to build up on brand collaborations and the ripple effect that has on the business.  

Everyone wants to be seen, and brands need to start taking steps to help everyone be seen by and feel included by the brand.  Clint discusses inclusion in today's craft industry with Alexa Westerfield, Founder of Swell Creative Media. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's time to take a look at how we are serving a diverse base of consumers People want to be seen - we need representation of all races and walks of life It's not just big initiatives - it's also the little things like signage, packaging, projects where all consumers need to be represented Start with small steps and add to them Life principle from Frozen 2 - do the next right thing! It's a process and will take time. It will be a learn as you go process. SUGGESTED ACTIONS Start taking steps to review how you are serving a diverse base of consumers Think about who is being represented In Social Media content On packaging On signage You can reach Alexa Westerfield at swellcreativemedia.com or find her on Instagram at @swellcreative or LinkedIn at Alexa Westerfield. If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, reach out to Clint O'Rear at Clint@CreativeRetailTalks.com.