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Send Us Fan Mail!Do you use any self care strategies? Lots of people enjoy getting a massage, getting their nails done, or taking an afternoon off, but the most important kind of self care strategy is inner-self care.In this episode, the tables are turned as special guest Beth Sandlin, founder of Trifecta Pilates, interviews Differently host Carla Reeves. If you want a clearer mind, a calmer mind, the ability to be more present, and take yourself from where you are now to where you want to be, practicing journaling as an inner self care strategy is definitely for you (even if you've never been into journaling before)!Episode Highlights:5:37 Journaling as Self-Care: The undeniable power of journaling as a tool for self-care, stress relief, and personal growth9:10 Self-Care Strategies: The importance of internal self-care and how it differs from traditional self-care activities like massages and spa days and the discipline required for true self-care, highlighting how managing thoughts and emotions can lead to a more fulfilling life.13:38 Embracing Change and Trusting the Journey: The importance of taking small steps and staying committed to personal growth, even when faced with uncertainty or fear.Enjoy!Learn more about Beth:Beth's past episodes:Move Differently with Beth SandlinRevitalizing Your Routine Through Mindful Movement with Beth SandlinWebsite:  https://www.trifectapilates.comTry her Free Program: https://www.trifectapilates.com/moveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/trifectapilatesConnect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/trifectapilatesLearn more about Carla:  https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla:  https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It's a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

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Ovative's Beth McKigney and Troy Neidermire join Chris and Anne for the latest installment of their Retail Technology Spotlight Series to discuss how shifting to unified marketing measurements, like Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), can help retailers and brands optimize budget allocation, incrementality, and overall business outcomes. In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Beth and Troy on: - The limitations of overly relying on legacy metrics like ROAS - How to implement a holistic “full funnel” approach - Properly valuing funnel efforts, particularly at the upper funnel - Establishing a testing framework to generate the right lessons learned - And how to get stakeholder buy-in through metrics tied to revenue and customer file health To reference any of the materials discussed during this podcast or to get in touch with Beth and Troy, please see below: - Ovative's EMRGE: https://ovative.com/emrge/ - Ovative's People: https://ovative.com/people/ - Ovative's The Lead: Conversations That Matter: https://ovative.com/insights/the-lead-measurement/ - Ovative's EMR Power Rankings: https://ovative.com/insights/2023-emr-power-rankings/ - Get in touch with Beth: Beth.mckigney@ovative.com (email) or https://linkedin.com/in/bethmckigney/ (LinkedIn) - Get in touch with Troy: Troy.neidermire@ovative.com (email) or https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-neidermire-4832491b/ (LinkedIn) Music by hooksounds.com *Sponsored Content*

Beth is passionate about teaching the art of listening to your body. What we think, feel, and believe is all reflected in the messages our body sends us. By acknowledging this, we gain the power to decide if we resonate with the story our body is telling, allowing us to move with purpose. This season is all about reshaping how we experience running. And today's episode with Beth will elevate that experience and help you tune into your own awareness. Ready? Click play. Connect with Beth: Beth's Website Connect with Stine: By Email Run Aligned ChiRunning Retreats (women mindful running retreat): Early Bird till 1/31/24. Run Aligned Retreat on instagram Stine's Instagram Shop my Amazon store for books I love. Curious to learn more about the ChiRunning technique? ChiRunning Book: ChiRunning By Danny and Katherine Dreyer

We're back with another exciting episode of the CLEARHEADED podcast, and this time we have a very special recurring guest who is joining us again for Pride Month: the wonderful Beth Bowen! In this latest installment, our host Cait and Beth dive deep into an empowering conversation about how sobriety has opened doors to self-discovery, particularly in the realm of sexuality.Episode Highlights:Cait and Beth share their personal journeys and experiences with sobriety, discussing how it has transformed their lives and allowed them to explore different aspects of themselves.They delve into the intersection between sobriety and sexuality, exploring how breaking free from substances can lead to a more authentic understanding and expression of one's sexual identity.Cait and Beth provide valuable insights, tips, and resources for anyone on a similar path of self-discovery, offering support and encouragement along the way.We're incredibly grateful to Beth for joining us and sharing her wisdom and experiences. Her openness and vulnerability create a safe space for listeners to reflect on their own journeys and discover new possibilities.A bit more about Beth:Beth is a sober coach, therapist, mom and founder of podcast Sober Stories. More links:Connect with Beth on Instagram!Check out Beth's Website to learn more about all that she has to offer! I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me on Instagram! For more tips, tricks, and tools, head to our website, www.clearheaded.co.

Today we are exploring the dynamic relationship between a Visionary CEO with a big drive and big goals, and her talented and badass Rainmaker, who also happens to be step-mom and daughter. Tune in as we delve into how this dynamic started. You'll hear from Julia, the Visionary CEO, as she shares where her vision comes from and why it means so much to her, and from Beth, the Rainmaker, as she explains how she got behind Julia's vision and how the relationship was formed from being step-mom and step-daughter. We explore how Beth learned her skills through grit and hard work and how Julia has helped her grow as a leader. Along the way, we'll discuss their different personalities and how this dynamic works. We'll also outline the recipe for success between this duo, from not surrounding yourself with 'yes' people and being pushed out of your comfort zone to hiring students who are already bought into the organization's values.Learn more about my guest, Julia:Julia has taught over 3,200 women (and some awesome men) to say "YES" to learning tech skills (most of whom never considered themselves techy in their lives)! She is a (former) military wife, self-taught web developer, lover of location independence, and a passionate advocate for women in tech! In the pursuit of her own career and career progression, she taught herself how to code. It was love at first sight and learning this one skill has changed her life in ways that she never thought possible.Julia is incredibly fortunate to run her multiple 7-figure business from the comfort of her sofa (or wherever in the world she might be)... All because she stumbled upon tech and learned marketable in-demand skills! Empowering women and seeing others succeed is the biggest motivator for Julia. And so, she created a platform to teach others the skills that allowed her to take back control of her life and start living on her own terms.Learn more about my guest, Beth:Beth has 7+ years of experience as a marketing and ops lead. In the last 4 years with GeekPack, she has planned and executed 7 major online events, resulting in over $1.4M in revenue. Her innovation and flexibility has built a sustainable ecosystem for marketing and sales, which can ride out any market conditions. Beth is passionate about empowering team members to act within their zone of genius and creates opportunities for growth within individual roles.Julia's Links:https://go.geekpack.com/geekpackConnect with Veronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vromney/If you're ready to transition from full-time Marketer to full-time Founder of your own business apply for the Rainmaker Residency™: https://rainmakerresidency.com/How I Turn Your Team Member Into A Revenue Generating Rainmaker For Your Company, Take a look at my Fortune 5 Framework™ Syllabus for FREE! https://rainmakerresidency.com/optin-rrsSkip the formal recruiting process and learn how to source Rainmaker applicants that are already connected to you: https://rainmakerresidency.com/rainmaker-hiring-kitDelving deep into the tough topics we often face as scaling business owners that AREN'T talked about often, sign up to The Rainmaker Report: https://rainmakerresidency.com/rainmaker-reportIf you found value in today's episode, I would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review.

As I've written before, Beth Macy has an extraordinary gift for encapsulating our nation's greatest challenges in gripping, intimate, and wise stories of everyday American struggles. She is a bestselling author of several books about addiction, inequality, and justice, and it was a great pleasure to talk to her about her latest book, Raising Lazarus, on this latest episode of Flourishing After Addiction. On a personal note, I've enjoyed seeing this book take shape behind the scenes, and we get to talk about her writing and research process a bit too—I was lucky to make a connection with her early in the process of releasing my own book, so it was fun to talk about how our work has informed each other and how her thinking has evolved over time.In our conversation, Beth opens up about her personal experiences growing up as a child of alcoholics and what she did to heal—as she notes, something she's never discussed in prior interviews. Of course, we also talk a fair bit about her book, including how this work is focused on what she sees as the most likely solutions to our current crisis. It's a big departure for her and a full-throated celebration of harm reduction. We talk about the innovative people she profiles, folks working tirelessly to provide evidence-based care and harm reduction services even in really inhospitable communities and situations. It's a daunting topic, but Beth has also found a great deal of hope there too.Beth Macy is a Virginia-based journalist with three decades of experience and an award-winning author of three New York Times bestselling books: Factory Man, Truevine, and Dopesick. Her first book, Factory Man, won a J. Anthony Lukas Prize and Dopesick was short-listed for the Carnegie Medal, won the L.A. Times Book Prize for Science and Technology, and was described as a “masterwork of narrative nonfiction” by The New York Times. Dopesick has now been made into a Peabody award-winning and Emmy-winning Hulu series on which she acted as an executive producer and cowriter. Her latest book, Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America's Overdose Crisis, was published on August 16, 2022. You can find her on Instagram, Twitter, and her personal website. In this episode:- The work of Gail D'Onofrio, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale and pioneer in ED-initiated buprenorphine - Estimation of the Time Needed to Deliver the 2020 USPSTF Preventive Care Recommendations in Primary Care- Beth's personal essay about her childhood on Oprah Daily- “By the book” interview with Beth- Beth's guest essay in the New York Times: “The Two Simple Edicts of Successful Addiction Treatment”. Those edicts are: (1) “You can get better.” (2) “Don't disappear.”- Link to all of Beth's  books: Raising Lazarus, Dopesick, Truevine, and Factory ManSign up for my newsletter and immediately receive my own free guide to the many pathways to recovery, as well as regular updates on new interviews, material, and other writings.

Rick and Morty: Season 3, Episode 8 "Morty's Mind Blowers" Morty asks Rick to remove a bad memory from his mind, so he takes him to the room of Morty's Mind Blowers. Morty finds the truth when his memories are restored, and he sees it's not the first time.   Scorecard: 9.1/10     Rick and Morty: Season 3, Episode 9 "The ABC's of Beth" Beth recalls her childhood while Jerry finally strikes gold with a woman. Rick helps Beth by taking her to a world called Froopy Land. Morty and Summer become wary of Jerry's new girlfiend.     Scorecard: 8.5/10   Feedback : blackgirlcouch@gmail.com (audio MP4 or written) Twitter: BlackGirl_Couch   Tumblr: slowlandrogynousmiracle

This week I'm bringing another one of my favorite episodes back to share with you. This one is so much fun. I talk with Beth Young and Jessy Milicevic from the Mother Effer! podcast. With 8 kids between them, they're two of the realist moms you've ever met. Their raw take on motherhood is hilarious and honest, and we get down and dirty talking about what it's really like to be a parent these days. We discuss work life balance, not showering for days, having the sex talk with teenage boys, STDs, teaching empathy, imposter syndrome, and hiding out from your kids. This episode has it all. So hand your 16 year old the car keys, buckle up, and get ready to laugh until you pee your pants this week on LOL with Kim Gravel.  Zac and I have so many exciting things coming up next season so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss any of it! Starting next week I've got a summer series of shorter episodes focused on personal growth every Thursday. In the meantime I'm going to be re-airing some of the most popular and best episodes of the podcast, including this one. Oh, and make sure to tell a friend about LOL with Kim Gravel! Ask Me Your Question: If you want me to answer your question on the show in our new “Ask Kim Anything” segment, then email lolwithkimgravel@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 404-913-6460. Nothing is off-limits and we'll only use your first name. Connect with Kim: Facebook Instagram TikTok Website Connect with Jesse and Beth: Beth @mouthymother Jesse @jessy_milicevic Check out LOLKim.com for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's got Beth Talking Too Loud? The current culture of stifling expression and the importance of remembering our shared humanity and why our own experiences matter so much.Learn more about Beth:Beth's LinkedInFollow us: twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe: wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you! Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you'd want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

We are joined by Kahrin Spear to discuss her music, the inspiration for her upcoming album and the art of being "quietly intense."

College has quickly become one of the largest expenses a family can plan for and often times it sneaks up on families. Join us as we interview Beth Walker, college planning advisor as she lays out a detailed timeline of what can be done by the student and the parents to get a jump start on college planning. Beth is passionate about helping high school students find the best college by matching their goals, personality, and the families finances. It is never too early to start planning for your, or your child's college career. Enjoy this week's episode! Resources: Reach out to Beth- Beth.sfclearningcenter.com  https://calendly.com/bvwalker/college-consultation Beth@centerforcollegesolutions.com 719-522-2278   Subscribe to our podcast at https://infinitewealthconsultants.com/podcast/  Schedule your Discovery Call with Anthony or Cameron here Schedule your 15-minute call with Anthony or Cameron here:  http://bit.ly/iwc15podcast    Check our online course at www.InfiniteWealthCourse.com   Nelson Nash documentary http://bit.ly/NelsonDoc   Buy Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash http://bit.ly/BYOBbookIWC  

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Having been raised in the insurance industry, Beth joined J.B. Lloyd and Associates in 2006, specializing in insurance programs for financial institutions and real estate investors. In addition to receiving the prestigious designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) from the National Alliance of Insurance, Beth has earned a number of awards for her expertise, including most recently, the Best in Class for Best Property Insurance Company through NoteVestor. Beth is a frequent guest on various podcasts, webinars, and a speaker at events, as she attempts to educate others about how best to protect themselves and their assets from unexpected loss. (00:02 - 2:13) Opening Segment - Introduction of the host into the show - Alpesh introduces the guest of the show, Beth - Beth shares something interesting about himself (2:13 - 30:26) Master Insurance Policy and Its Benefits - Does being an artist help you in any way with sales or insurance industry? - Do you invest in real estate yourself? - What is a master insurance policy? - How do you compare the master insurance policy to the umbrella insurance policy? Are they similar? - What are some of the pros or advantages of master policy over individual policies? - LLC, who will be the would I be my name or llc's name? how would that work? Let's say we have partners - Do I pay the policy premium at the master level or when I add or remove? How does it work? - What will happen to the master policy, would it apply to all my property? if I have a claim on one property for whatever reason - Do I need a certain number of properties to be able to have master insurance? -What are some of the gotchas, when I'm going through an insurance contract?What are some of the things I need to look for? - What do you recommend? (30:26 - 30:54) Break - Welcoming listeners and guest back to the show (30:54 - 35:39) Fire Round - Will Beth change the business strategy after Coronavirus? – Beth's favorite real estate, finance, or other related books – Tools or website Beth recommends – Beth's advice to beginner investors – How does Beth give back? – How can Wealth Matters Podcast listeners reach out to Beth? (35:39 - 35:58) Closing Segment If you want to learn more about the discussion, you can watch the podcast on Wealth Matter's YouTube channel and you can reach out to Alpesh using this link Facebook: @wealthmatrs IG: @wealthmatrs.ig Tiktok: @wealthmatrs

Talking to Beth and Elliot aka the Backpack Divers, she's aMarine Biologist and he's a Naval Clearance Diver.Over a brew they explain what they do for a living then tell me about their plans for the future to travel and dive the world with a crew of friends and guests aboard their own yacht.Grab yourself a brew and listen to this interesting story. From their website:Beth: Beth is originally from a small coastal town not far from Scotland's capital. At 18 she moved to Glasgow for university and graduated in 2019 with a 1st Class BSc Honours degree in Marine and Freshwater Biology. Beth learnt to dive aged 10 in the tropical waters of Antigua, Zanzibar and the BVIs - gaining her PADI Divemaster in Egypt in 2018. Her love for diving allows her to pursue her passion for educating others on the conservation and protection of oceans and the underwater world. Elliot: Born in Wolverhampton, UK and now residing in Scotland, Elliott is a diving enthusiast. He began diving aged 12 with his local BSAC club, learning in the cold waters surrounding the UK.  At the age of 19 he left home to join the Royal Navy as a Mine Clearance Diver where he is still currently serving. Progressing through his civilian and military diving career he's gained experience in many different aspects of diving as well as in a variety of challenging environments.

Joined by Steffanie Krakora, Pat sits down for a full hour to talk with #1 Childrens Author (#1 Seller Amazon) Beth Roose to talk about her endevours in the film and book industries. and where she got the ideas for character creation and her love of the Cuyahoga National Valley Park.

When you build a brand based around your life, how do you know when work ends and life begins, or vice-versa? Does it mean your always working, or is there a way to stay intentional in your life and approach your commitment to business in a healthy way? Listen in as Rebecca Gallop of A Daily Something shares her approach to balancing work and life as a mom of three. Rebecca Gallop is the blogger, prop stylist and creative director behind A Daily Something, a lifestyle destination where she shares the daily somethings that make life beautiful, including home décor, entertaining, recipes, personal style and ‘life with littles.’ Rebecca’s work has been featured in Apartment Therapy, Martha Stewart Living and Camille Styles, among many other platforms, and she has collaborated with a number of national brands including Anthropologie, West Elm and Madewell. Through the events arm of her business, A Daily Gathering, Rebecca hosts workshops, seasonal dinners and creative retreats with the intention of bringing people together in a community of giving. Today, Rebecca joins me to explain how A Daily Something evolved from a simple creative outlet to full-fledged creative business. She shares her ongoing intention to help people find the joy and beauty in daily life and the tricky balance of running a lifestyle brand that is an extension of your life. Rebecca discusses the four revenue streams that make A Daily Something a lucrative business, describing her recent expansion to include an affiliate shop and online course on the art of gathering. I ask Rebecca how she maintains a healthy relationship with social media, and she shares the reality of the chaos ‘just beyond the frame.’ Listen in for Rebecca’s insight on the role of vulnerability in achieving business success and learn how to stop hiding and just start the creative project of your dreams! What You’ll Learn Rebecca’s intention to help people find joy and beauty in daily life How A Daily Something evolved from creative outlet to business The benefit to a lifestyle brand that changes with your situation The disadvantage of a brand that is an extension of your life Why Rebecca is creating an online course on the art of gathering   Connect with Rebecca A Daily Something A Daily Something on Instagram A Daily Something Shop A Daily Gathering Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Intentional Goal Setting Workbook Books by Edith Schaeffer Oh Joy! A Cup of Jo The Daybook Not Your Mother’s Dry Shampoo Kristin Ess Texture Spray Jen Olmstead GOMI Showit Herbivore Lip Balm Beth’s Instagram Preset Collection Review Raw Milk on iTunes

Most of us think of Pinterest as a place to collect ideas. But if you are a creative, the platform is also a powerful way to get your work out into the world. So, how can a maker or an artist or a blogger use Pinterest to grow their audience? What are the best practices for improving your discoverability on the site? What are the secrets to using Pinterest to take your creative business to the next level? Yuka Ohishi is the International Program Manager and Creator Programs Lead at Pinterest. She has been with the company since 2014, serving as Community Marketing Manager in the Tokyo office before transitioning to her current role in San Francisco. Yuka is also a content creator in her own right, running a YouTube channel that incorporates travel vlogs, tech tutorials and lifestyle videos. Today, Yuka joins me to explain Pinterest’s function as a visual discovery engine and the company’s view of pins as a call-to-action. She offers insight around leveraging a business account as an aspiring creative and claiming your domain to get the most out of Pinterest. She also introduces the platform’s new features, including the hashtag and following feeds. I ask Yuka about using Pinterest for content planning, and she shares the company’s support of brand collaborations. Listen in for Yuka’s advice on boosting your discoverability and learn the best practices for using Pinterest to grow your creative business! What You’ll Learn Yuka’s insight on how to see pins as a call-to-action How creatives use Pinterest as a communication tool What sets Pinterest apart from typical search engines Yuka’s best practices for increasing discoverability How to leverage Pinterest’s visual search technology Connect with Yuka Pinterest Business Yuka on LinkedIn Yuka on Pinterest Yuka on Instagram Yuka on YouTube Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Capture One Pro Pinterest 100 Insights Blog Beth’s Instagram Preset Collection Review Raw Milk on iTunes

So, you have a side hustle as a maker that you’re interested in turning into a full-fledged, full-time creative business. What steps do you need to take to reach the next level? How do you develop a business mindset and make a living monetizing a product that you’re passionate about? Lauren Haynes is the founder and herbalist behind Wooden Spoon Herbs, a small-batch herbal apothecary out of southern Appalachia. Lauren’s products are thoughtfully made with American-grown herbs, sourced directly from the farms that grow them. Wooden Spoon offers plant medicines in every approachable incarnation, including tinctures, salves, creams, sprays and syrups. Lauren is dedicated to empowering people to take self-care into their own hands. Today, Lauren joins me to explain how she turned her interest in herbalism and natural medicine into a business. She walks us through the first steps she took in up-leveling from part-time maker to full-time entrepreneur, describing how she tripled her business in just six months. I ask Lauren how her spirituality and wellness practices show up in her business, and she explains how she infuses slow living and nontraditional business systems like meditation and manifestation in her day-to-day operations. Listen in for Lauren’s insight around healing yourself as a subversive act and get her best advice for starting a business around a product you believe in! What You’ll Learn How Lauren became an herbalist and herbal product maker Lauren’s transition from three jobs to full-time entrepreneur Lauren’s evolving marketing strategy based on social media How Lauren has grown a team of four in the last six months Lauren’s advice around defining your mission and values  Connect with Lauren Wooden Spoon Herbs Wooden Spoon on Instagram Wooden Spoon on Facebook Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Kati Forner Design Jenna Kutcher Amy Porterfield Super Natural Sales Feminist Business School Google Drive QuickBooks Self-Employed Dr. Bronner’s Spirit Speak Beth’s Instagram Preset Collection Review Raw Milk on iTunes

Many aspiring creative business owners wonder how not only to sell their products and services online, but how to find their customers (and keep them!) Running an online business can be especially challenging for building a loyal customer base that believes in what you're doing, since it's all living in a digital landscape. But if you ask Jenna Wilson and Cary Vaughan, the internet has provided a previously unimaginable opportunity to grow a brand online that has both a thriving digital and in-person community of supporters. Jenna and Cary are the cofounders of Ace & Jig, a collection of timeless women’s fashion made from yarn-dye, woven fabric. The pair met as fashion interns in New York City and bonded over a shared love of antique textiles. Their friendship grew as they discovered common values around what a company culture should look like, and in 2009, Ace & Jig was born. Jenna & Cary walk their talk, producing zero textile waste, employing an environmentally-friendly manufacturing process, and giving back to the causes they care about. Today, Jenna and Cary join me to discuss how their aesthetic and ethical alignment lends to their success as business partners. Jenna explains how they built their team out of necessity, focusing on fit as opposed to skill set and experience, and Cary shares the organic process they use to create original pieces that mirror their values. I ask Jenna and Cary about their grassroots approach to marketing, and they describe the storytelling strategy that helped them build a thriving community around the Ace & Jig brand. Listen in for insight around their ‘do your best’ approach to work-life balance—and learn how Jenna and Cary stay true to their values AND work towards growing their community, team, and brand. What You’ll Learn How Jenna & Cary’s friendship became a business partnership How Jenna & Cary maintain their values yet continue to grow Why the Ace & Jig Community is so important to the brand Ace & Jig’s grassroots marketing strategy around storytelling How Jenna & Cary leverage email blasts and Instagram Connect with Jenna & Cary Ace and Jig Ace and Jig on Instagram Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Slack Beth’s Instagram Preset Collection Review Raw Milk on iTunes

“All of the people who come to my workshops are part of a community. Literally, we’re weaving ourselves together.”  In the age of social media, Emily Katz has a unique creative business in that she cultivates connection both online and in-person. ‘Making with’ has been an important aspect of her enterprise from the beginning, and Emily is all about networking and teaching through social media AND face-to-face interaction. So, what’s her story? How did this dual strategy develop? Emily is a creative consultant, interior designer, macramé educator, artist, and Instagram phenomenon. She creates large-scale, custom installations for the likes of Ralph Lauren and teaches macramé workshops all over the world. Emily’s creative business, Modern Macramé, provides ready-made macramé products and DIY materials for crafters and artists. The site also offers online courses in macramé for her hundreds of thousands of followers. Emily’s work has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, Elle Japan, and the London Daily Mail, among many other publications. She is currently on tour promoting her new Amazon bestseller, Modern Macramé: 33 Stylish Projects for Your Handmade Home.  Today, Emily joins me to share her decidedly nonlinear path to founding Modern Macramé, discussing her early entrepreneurial ventures in fashion and her surprising career in music videos. She explains how a desire to reconnect with her mother led her to macramé and describes her first experience teaching macramé in an impromptu class for Japanese magazine editors. I ask Emily about the role of failure in her creative life, and she offers insight around navigating serious challenges—like declaring bankruptcy—with the support of a network. Listen in for an inside look at the process of negotiating a book deal and learn how Emily blends online and in-person networking to build a community-based business! What You’ll Learn How Emily developed an anything-is-possible mindset The process of putting together a book proposal The long process of writing, shooting Modern Macramé Emily’s blend of online and in-person networking The community-building aspect of Emily’s business Connect with Emily Modern Macramé Modern Macramé on Instagram Emily’s Website Emily on Instagram Emily’s Tour Schedule Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Modern Macramé: 33 Stylish Projects for Your Handmade Home by Emily Katz Alicia Rose on Vimeo Cake’s ‘Mustache Man’ Music Video Beth’s Instagram Preset Collection SCORE Free Small Business Advice Ten Speed Press Nicole Franzen Anne Parker Review Raw Milk on iTunes

One of the greatest challenges for aspiring creative entrepreneurs? Limiting our scope to a single area of expertise. We tend to dabble in many different creative realms, and it can feel impossible to limit our self-expression to just one thing. So, is there a way to collect all your passions under one umbrella and design a business that affords you the freedom to explore multiple creative outlets? Athena Calderone is the entrepreneur behind Eye Swoon, an award-winning lifestyle brand and online destination for food, décor and lifestyle advice. Athena is an interior designer, chef and entertaining expert, and Eye Swoon serves as a unified voice for her many creative pursuits. Athena’s work has been featured in Elle Décor, Harper’s Bazaar and Bon Appétit, among many other publications, and her book, Cook Beautiful, is a James Beard award winner. Today, Athena joins me to explain how she found purpose and a social outlet in cooking and interior design. She describes how sponsorships became her first revenue stream, discussing how her work with brand partnerships evolved from simple product placement to the design of a creative vision. Athena also offers insight around reaching out for collaborations, sharing her gratitude for the education she received from people she admires. I ask Athena about making time for creativity when faced with the demands of running a business, and she reveals her struggle to maintain a consistent self-care routine as a busy entrepreneur. Listen in to understand Athena’s take on prioritizing—as opposed to striving for balance—and learn how she built a brand that gives her license to be more than just one thing! What You’ll Learn Athena’s evolution from one-woman-show to a team The challenge of making time for creativity in your business Why Athena still does her own social media management The best online tools to help you plan your Instagram feed Why Athena thinks about priorities rather than balance Connect with Athena Eye Swoon Eye Swoon on Instagram Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Cook Beautiful by Athena Calderone Buvette Jean-Georges Wooden Spoon Herbs Chairish 1stdibs Planoly PLANN Snug Johnny Miller Review Raw Milk on iTunes

So, you want to stand out as a creative entrepreneur. But how do you develop a design aesthetic that feels like you? Where do you go for inspiration that will resonate with your audience—without turning into a mash-up of the creatives you admire? Jen Olmstead is the co-founder of Tonic Site Shop, a platform that offers customizable website designs for the modern, stylish creative. The cocktail-inspired templates allow online business owners to showcase their brands through designer-made sites tailored specifically to their audience. Jen also operates her own design studio, where she specializes in visual storytelling and creating unique brand and web experiences for creatives and small businesses. Today, Jen joins me to share her approach to curating an innovative design aesthetic. She describes how she stumbled on her creative niche as a web designer and how she merges storytelling and design in her work. Jen explains why learning to say and hear NO is vital for business owners, discussing how Tonic Site Shop was born in response to a demand for her services. She offers insight on the realities of working remotely as a service-based mompreneur, sharing her take on the possibility of ‘doing it all.’ I ask Jen about her definition of branding as a reflection of us at our best, and she reveals her it’s-not-about-you approach to the process. Listen in for Jen’s advice around sourcing inspiration without replicating others and learn to develop a design aesthetic that makes you ideal client feel at home! What You’ll Learn How Jen’s upbringing taught her the value of storytelling Jen’s journey from piano teacher to creative entrepreneur Jen’s approach to developing an aesthetic for your audience How to source design inspiration without replicating others The realities of the business aspects of entrepreneurship   Connect with Jen Tonic Site Shop Tonic on Instagram Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Showit Katelyn James Photography Jeff Shipley Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller Carolina Herrera Natalie Frank The Instagram Hashtag Quiz The Ultimate Instagram Organic Growth Guide Review Raw Milk on iTunes

The first step is the hardest. Whatever goal you’re chasing, it is all too easy to come up with a long list of reasons NOT to start: What if people don’t like my work? What if I’m not good enough? What if it’s simply too late? I’ve had all of those fears myself, many in the last few days. And the truth is, we’re never going to eliminate fear completely. But we CAN learn to appreciate where our fear is coming from and choose to take the next small step, despite our uncertainty. Today, I’m discussing how to get over fear and START. I share the importance of taking the first step to build momentum and explain why the people who ‘make it’ don’t let failure turn into unsurmountable fear. I also explore the value in teasing out the negative thoughts that inform your fears and dismantling them logically—with a little help from your rational brain. Finally, I walk us through some of the big fears that hold creatives back and offer advice on overcoming the fear of rejection, the fear that it’s all been done before, and the fear that we’re too late to the party. Listen in for insight around honoring your own timeline and learn how to confront your fears, walking through them bravely each day. What You Will Learn The concept of life as a series of starts How taking the first step serves as momentum How people who make it start (and never stop) How to tease out the thoughts behind the fear How to engage your emotional AND rational brain Why we should celebrate rejections, not fear them How to counter the fear that ‘it’s all been done’ The value in focusing on what you can control Why it’s never too late to start How to embrace the public learning curve How to leverage the abundance mentality The idea of bravely walking through your fears Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Raw Milk Podcast Show Notes Instagram Hashtag Quiz Intentional Goal Setting Workbook

Show Summary: (Full Transcript Below) October 11 is White Cane Day in Minnesota and the Blindness community came out strong to support the awareness of the White Cane. Speakers shared the history of White Cane day and others talked about the freedom and independence the white cane brings to them. The Minnesota State Academy for the Blind shared their voices and sang aloud in the Capital’s Rotundra. With the support of the local Lions Clubs, MSAB, NFB of MN and Blind, Inc. the White Cane Day event was a great event with a lot of participation. From joining in on the song to marching in the walk from the St. Paul Capital to the St. Paul Cathedral and bac, participants chatted and talked while blazing through the chilly and windy Autumn day in Minnesota. As Carol Pankow put it, “Rain, sleet or snow, we do it and the weather doesn’t stop us. We just keep moving and grooving with life. You can find out more about MSAB on the web. http://msab.msa.state.mn.us Check out the NFB of MN on the web at www.NFBMn.org http://members.tcq.net/nfbmn/ And be sure to see what opportunities and events are happening at Blind, Inc. on the web at https://www.blindinc.org And check out your local Lions Club and see what they are doing in your community.   Thanks for Listening! You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store. Get the Free blind Abilities App on the Google Play Store   Full Transcript: What Does White Cane Day Mean to You? Voices at the Capital 2018 John Jasinski: So, on behalf of governor Mark Dayton, I have a proclamation.   Alycia Howard: Hi, I am Alycia Howard.   Brian Daniels: My name's Brian Daniels. I'm the representative from the Faribault area.   Holly Nordmeyer: My name is Holly Nordmeyer. I'm from the Minnesota State Academies.   John Jasinski: So, what does White Cane Day mean to me? My name is Senator John Jasinski. I'm from district 24 where the Minnesota Academies have a facility. So, I believe it's important to raise the awareness on White Cane Day and what it is and making sure that the people with disabilities, blind disabilities are safe on their streets in a safe area so they can walk and navigate through our communities.   Trume: My name is Trume and I feel like coming to White Cane Day means a lot because I know that I ... Although I've been blind for a really long time, I can still use my resources to my advantage.   Kristina T.: My name is Kristina Tinason. I am a teacher for the blind and visually impaired and I come today to celebrate equality and just awareness in general. White Cane Safety Day.   Quinn H.: My name is Quinn Hobble. I come to White Cane Day because being blind myself, I have seen just how much the long white cane gives me freedom and being a contract worker for the state of Minnesota teaching cane travel, I get to see how much freedom the long white cane gives each and every one of my students on a daily basis.   Sheila K.: My name is Sheila Koenig. I'm the transition coordinator at State Services for the Blind and I come to White Cane Day because it's a gathering of blind people from all over the state and we're here to show that we have a voice and a presence. I think it's amazing to kick off the program at the state capital, which is a place that really symbolizes people's voices.   Ryan Strunk: Back in 1928 I believe it was, we passed a resolution that said that we were approving a new travel device for getting safely across the street. And that new travel device was a whistle. The idea was you'd come up to the curb and you'd pull out your whistle and you would blow on your whistle until somebody heard you and came out and you would say, can you please help me across the street?   Eva: I'm Eva. White Cane Day is spreading awareness about blindness and the use of the canes and who we are and that we are out there.   Brian Daniels: My name's Brian Daniels. I'm the representative from the Faribault area. I've been in the legislature for four years and I have to tell you, this White Cane event I think is the best of all our functions that we have. It's showing that people are not disabled if they're blind or disabled in different way, and I love that. I love the school they have down in Faribault. They do a good job for all of our kids and I'm just proud to represent this area.   Carol Pankow: I'm Carol Pankow, Director of State Services for the Blind. Well, White Cane Day, I think, and I love it especially today because it's crappy out, the weather's crazy, but it's just representative of what people go through every single day. Whether it's rain, sleet, snow, beautiful weather, there are people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, all around this country going out, doing their thing. They're working, they're going to school, they're making it happen and they don't just stay in 'cause the weather got bad. You can't. You gotta keep moving and grooving with your life. So, I just think this day is really representative of all things that ... It's like another day, but it symbolizes what blind, visually impaired and deaf-blind people stand for and that they're able to go out and move around with confidence and do their thing and live their life.   Greg Smith: I'm Greg Smith and I'm here with a group of students from South High School and we're coming just to celebrate the freedom that the white canes provide the students and their independent. We think this is a great event.   Nick: My name is Nick. I come to White Cane Day because it's nice to see that there are other people that are visually impaired like me.   Ryan Strunk: Even though we had this idea in mind that it was now National White Cane Safety Day on October 15th, the public still wasn't always cool with it. You'd walk into a shop that sold glassware with your cane and you could be kicked out or you'd walk into a restaurant with your guide dog and you could be kicked out and so we started fighting across all 50 states to make sure that we had the right to participate.   Nadia: Hi, my name is Nadia and I'm a student at BLIND, Inc. What White Cane Day means to me is that this is a day of pride of us using our white cane. Our white cane shows that we can go anywhere and we're not scared to do anything out in the public. It's a symbol for people to know that we're out here doing our thing just like they are. I love using my white cane every day. I have so much pride in using it and I'm so glad that today we get to celebrate a day like this.   Jeff Thompson: Raise your canes.   Nadia: Oh, that'd be cool. I'm open to that.   Speaker 16: Yeah. I think today is really just good about for the public awareness of people ...   Nadia: I know, yeah.   Speaker 16: There's a lot of people in the general public ...   Nadia: They don't understand it.   Speaker 16: But no. They don't know anyone who's blind, so they're not really exposed to it. So, I think today is just really good ... It's a good day to just, yeah. Kind of makeup. This is one person.   Nadia: Right.   Speaker 17: It's like a chance to stand out from the crowd and understand that even though we're visually impaired or blind, we can still do whatever we set our mind to do.   Anya Swenson: My name is Anya Swenson and I come here to raise awareness about safety and about this important issue.   Ryan Strunk: Because that white came is not only a symbol of who we are, but it is at the core of what makes us independent.   Josie Lion: Hi, like John Davis said, my name is Josie Lion. I found about ... My disability about four years ago in Oklahoma and sadly Oklahoma doesn't have a lot of support, so I didn't really get my cane until about two years ago when I moved here. So, when I was in Oklahoma I was afraid and scared 'cause I didn't have anything to help me figure out what to do. So, I was not social. I was not getting good things. I was just ... I just lived in my own little room, kind of like a hermit crab. When I got here to Minnesota, I got my cane. I felt more positive and I felt more social. I finally went to my first party. So, finally did clubs after school. I finally made friends and actually did things with them and I wouldn't be able to if it wasn't for my white cane.   Kristen O.: Hi. I'm Kristen Orien, state specialist for the blind and visually impaired for the Minnesota Department of Education and I come to White Cane Day to celebrate independent travel.   Terry Wilding: Hello, my name is Terry Wilding. I'm not blind, but I am deaf. What I see for White Cane Day means what we can do to spread awareness about what our students need. The State Academy is what the blind community needs. How we can better advocate for more legislation and changes within our communities as well as changing the culture so that way people are aware of us and willing to work with us from this point forward.   Brent: My names Brent. I'm a new student. I've only attended BLIND, Inc. for about a month now.   Jeff Thompson: Oh, good for you.   Brent: I am from Hastings, Minnesota. White Cane Day means to me that it's a chance for everybody out in the big city and everywhere just to understand that there are visually impaired and blind people out there who deserve to be respected for their blindness, treated fairly just as anybody else and when it comes to street crossings and everything, they're just real willing to ...   Jeff Thompson: At least slow down a little bit, right?   Brent: At least slow down or give us the opportunity to cross. Yeah, yeah.   John Jasinski: Blind pedestrians have the right of way. Any person operating a motor vehicle in this state shall bring such motor vehicle to a stop and give the right away at any intersection of any street, avenue, alley, or other public highway to a blind pedestrian who was carrying a cane, predominantly white, metallic in color, or with or without a red tip or using a guide dog.   Jenny P.: My name is Jenny Pelletier. I'm the music therapist at MSAB and we're excited to be here with all these other folks from Minnesota and celebrate today.   Dan Wenzel: Dan Wenzel. I'm the Executive Director of Blindness: Learning in New Dimensions, BLIND, Incorporated. Love to be here. I think that White Cane Day means to me independence, but also a chance for us to get together as blind people and show the capabilities that we have. So, look forward to getting out there and walking with my friends.   Beth: Beth. I come to White Cane Day because I work with two students that are legally blind and it gives me an opportunity to see other students and how capable they can be.   Alycia Howard: Hi, I am Alycia Howard and to me White Cane Day means a celebration of independence and a celebration of how the long white cane has impacted not only the blind community but how sighted people perceive the blind community and just the positive light that White Cane Day sheds on that.   John Davis: Hi, this is John Davis. I'm the Director at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind and what White Cane Day means to me, it's an opportunity to share and bring forth the importance of white cane awareness and for people to understand that when they're out driving that they need to be aware of individuals that have either a white cane or a guide dog and that they follow the rules of law, which means that they provide the right away for those individuals so that they can travel safely and those in the vehicles can travel safely as well. It also means that ... For our students in our academy, that white cane means that freedom to be able to get out and just participate in life like everybody else.   Isaac: My name is Isaac. I'm currently an intern student at BLIND, Inc. I'm student teaching there, hoping to obtain NOMC, which is the National Orientation and Mobility Certification. I think it's really great thing that they do here and it's good to get everyone out in the community.   Holly Nordmeyer: My name is Holly Nordmeyer. I'm from the Minnesota State Academies and I'm the Orientation Mobility Instructor and I'm also a teacher for the blind and visually impaired. Well, White Cane Day, for me, it's independence. It's recognition for our students. I mean, our students are a minority in the population overall. To me, it's a time for them to get together and meet other people that are cane travelers and travel at whatever level of skill that they have and show off those skills and let all the drivers out there know that there are white canes and to let the public know what the white cane law means. It means a lot to me.   Dan Wenzel: A lot of people talk about safety, but for me it also means opportunity. An opportunity to explore the world. An opportunity to get out there with our canes and our dogs and make a difference.   Betsy S.: I'm Betsy Shallbetter. I'm a teacher at the Academy for the Blind. White Cane Day means a whole lot to me as it has made a difference in my community. Whenever we do the walk in Faribault, Minnesota people start to pay attention.   Dan Wenzel: For me, it means participation. A chance through action to show the abilities of blind people as we go and live the lives we want.   Brittany T.: My name is Brittany Thomforde. I am the Director of Special Ed at the State Academies and this is my first White Cane Day.   Jeff Thompson: Your first?   Brittany T.: My first. I've never participated in a White Cane Day.   Jeff Thompson: Well, welcome.   Brittany T.: I'm really excited to see how this event works and see all the students and adults and teachers and staff and I'm excited to cheer everybody on. I'm the first one down at the end of the steps today, so I'm excited to do that.   Jeff Thompson: Oh, so they get a job for ya?   Brittany T.: I have a job. I chose to volunteer today.   Jeff Thompson: There you go.   John Jasinski: So, on behalf of Governor Mark Dayton. I have a proclamation.   Samantha: Hi, I'm Samantha and I think that the white cane is very important because to so many people it's such a symbol of independence.   John Jasinski: Whereas there are estimated 63,000 Minnesotans who are blind or visually impaired, many of them who've traveled with white canes.   Samantha: I know, for me, I've been blind my whole life. I've never not used a cane. I know a lot of kids sort of reject it and don't wanna be seen with it, but to me, I never felt safe traveling without one.   John Jasinski: And whereas the need for the orientation and mobility services and White Cane Safety awareness will continue to grow and remain vital to the educational, vocational and recreational needs of all Minnesotans who are blind or visually impaired.   Samantha: To me, it's always been a big deal. My mom is blind as well. I was using a cane from the time I could walk. I was walking around conventions and stuff when I was two with the canes.   John Jasinski: And whereas the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Public Schools support educational outcomes for all children.   Samantha: Always been something I have had and I think it's something that it's important that people realize it's sort of a symbol of independence rather than a stigmatized symbol of needing assistance. I think there's an important distinction there.   John Jasinski: Now therefore, I, John Jasinski, on behalf of Governor Mark Dayton, do hereby proclaim Thursday, October 11th, 2018 as White Cane Safety Awareness Day.   Jennifer Pelletier: Our students at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind have been working on composing a song in the last few weeks. Many of them have had the opportunity to put some thoughts together about what White Cane Day means to them. We talked about what it was like to use a white cane for the first time. We read the white cane law and had a little bit of discussion about that.   Ryan Strunk: So, as you walk today, as you stride out around the Capitol, down the streets, be proud of your white cane. Tap that white cane and let everybody know that we are here, we are not going anywhere and we are proud of who we are. Thank you ladies and gentlemen.   Kristen Oien: All right. Hello everyone. I'm Kristen [Oien, I would like to send out a special thank you to Holly Nordmeyer and Michelle Gip for helping arrange this awesome day. So, let's give them all a round of applause. I'd also like to thank all of our volunteers who will be along the route if you have some ...  

The life of an artist is one of uncertainty. You simply can’t predict how long it may take to turn your art into a job or how many paintings you will sell in a given month. So, how do you navigate that uncertainty? How do you make a living without feeling like you’re selling out?  Stella Maria Baer is a painter and photographer whose work has been featured in The New York Times, Scientific American, and Time Magazine, among many others. In her work, Stella explores the mythology of the desert, the cosmology of space, and the topography of the human body. Her pieces can be found in public and private collections all over the world. Today, Stella joins me to explain how she started painting in her mid-20’s as a form of meditation. She describes how working as a research assistant for Titus Kaphar showed her the potential of art as a career and taught her about the business side of being a creative. Stella speaks to the evolution of her work, the tension between making a living and selling out, and the value of cultivating a supportive community. I ask Stella about her approach to Instagram as a type of collage and how she uses the platform as a marketing tool. Listen in for Stella’s insight on navigating motherhood as a working artist and processing the financial uncertainty of life as an artist! What You’ll Learn How Stella started painting as a form of meditation that became her career How Stella learned the business side of fine art Stella’s take on the tension between making a living and selling out How Stella sees Instagram as one of many marketing tools How Stella navigates motherhood as a working artist Connect with Stella Stella’s Website Stella on Instagram Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Titus Kaphar The Ultimate Instagram Organic Growth Guide Beth’s Instagram Hashtag Quiz Review Raw Milk on iTunes

If you’re under the impression that the people who ‘make it’ are special in some way, I’m here to tell you that’s not true. The only thing special about me is that I was especially broken, especially damaged, especially sick and hurting. For more than a decade, I lived in a haze of drugs and sex, desperately trying to feel whole. I was in the throes of full-on mental illness, stuck in an endless cycle of abusive relationships, and I didn’t know how to make it stop. It wasn’t until I was forced into rehab that I made the mindset shift that finally freed me. Today, I’m sharing my story in the hopes you’ll see that your dreams are possible. I describe my typical, middle-class American childhood and my transition from good kid to good-time girl. I explain what finally motivated me to pursue treatment and how my beliefs changed radically as a result.  I credit the therapist who gave me permission to try this whole blogging thing as a career and discuss how I taught myself photography and social media marketing. Finally, I speak to the evolution of my business model, from doing local work to earning sponsorships to offering retreats. Listen in to understand my recent decision to stop working for corporations and start working for YOU and get empowered to transform your life—with a creative online business of your very own. If I can do it, so can you. What You’ll Learn My typical, middle-class American childhood My diagnosis of bipolar disorder at the age of 20 The mindset shift that finally freed me How I started Local Milk on the advice of my therapist How I taught myself social media and photography Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned 10 Instagram Secret Weapons to Beat the Algorithm Intentional Goal Setting Workbook Raw Milk EP005: All About Our Revenue & Money

Belief is powerful. And for Alison Wu, spirituality is deeply connected to her ongoing health and wellness journey. She embraces the woo and lets intuition guide her, making decisions based on the connection among body, mind and spirit. Alison Wu is the well-known food stylist, recipe developer and wellness writer behind Wu Haus, the blog designed to empower and inspire people to take control of their health by way of daily practices that support overall wellbeing. On her site, Alison encourages healthy, balanced eating, self-care habits as well as mindfulness and spiritual practice. Today, Alison joins me to discuss the turning point when she decided to pursue photo styling and how the Wu Haus blog eventually became her main gig. She explains her shift from vegetarian to plant-forward omnivore, sharing her intuitive approach to making choices about food and eating healthy without becoming obsessed. Alison shares her authentic social media strategy and the tools she uses to create a consistent look on her Instagram feed. She offers insight on the inclination to compare and compete with other creatives—and how to choose collaboration instead. I ask Alison about the revenue streams available to bloggers and how she determines pricing for her services. Listen in for Alison’s take on perfectionism as a lifelong lesson in letting go and learn the value in forging your own spiritual path! What You’ll Learn The turning point when Alison shifted from copywriting to photo styling How Alison’s health and wellness blog became her main gig How Alison makes intuitive choices about food Alison’s shift from vegetarian to plant-forward omnivore The danger in allowing your diet to become your identity Alison’s connected approach to spirituality Alison’s social strategy to share an authentic expression of herself How Alison draws diverse content together by way of editing Alison’s advice on taking time off from social media to connect with nature Alison’s insight on choosing collaboration over creating fake competition Alison’s view on perfectionism as a lifelong lesson in letting go The challenge around eating healthy without becoming obsessed The revenue streams available to Alison as a health and wellness blogger Alison’s advice for aspiring food stylists and bloggers Alison’s tips on negotiation and tailoring your prices to the individual client Connect with Alison Alison’s Website Alison on Instagram Alison on Pinterest Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Beth’s Intentional Goal-Setting Workbook Adobe Photoshop VSCO The Ultimate Instagram Organic Growth Guide Review Raw Milk on iTunes

Saying NO comes with a lot of baggage—guilt, fear and shame. We are taught to be obliging, and we tell ourselves that turning people down makes us lazy and selfish. But here’s the truth: When you say YES to the things that don’t move your dreams forward, you end up scattered and stuck. Pulled in a million different directions rather than intentionally moving toward what really matters. Today, I’m debunking the myths around the real magic word—NO. I discuss how to make decisions around what truly deserves a yes, using your big dreams as a guide. I explain why you have to put your own oxygen mask on first and recognize that time is your most precious resource. I speak to the danger in conflating what’s visible with what’s important, describing how we say yes to the noise in order to postpone real action. And I give you permission to outsource tasks without shame, freeing yourself up to do the work only YOU can do. Listen in for my go-to strategies for saying NO (without coming off like a jerk) and learn to say ‘hell YES’ to the things that truly make your life better. What You Will Learn Why saying no doesn’t come naturally to us What #theartofslowliving looks like for me How defining your big dreams serves as a guide Why every yes is actually a no to something else The value in putting YOUR oxygen mask on first Why time is more valuable than money How to avoid conflating visible with important How we use yes to postpone real action The option to outsource tasks without shame Why saying no is NOT selfish or lazy How to say no with confidence and compassion How the No Challenge simplifies your life overnight Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned The Slow Morning Routine Intentional Goal Setting Workbook The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

How do you walk away from a successful creative business when your heart is pulling you in a new direction? How do you follow that internal North Star despite the shame around choosing a new path? How do you do the hard work of reinventing yourself as an artist? Rebekka Seale is an oil painter based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has owned a number of successful creative businesses, including wedding-cake bakery The Cake Parlour and Camellia Fiber Company, a collection of luxury hand-dyed fibers and handspun yarns. Rebekka has also worked as a freelance illustrator, doing work for print and greeting card companies as well as private commissions. Today, Rebekka joins me to explain how her desire for making and learning translated to several successful businesses. We discuss Rebekka’s ability to reinvent herself when she’s called to a new creative pursuit and how she came to her current work as an oil painter. She describes the challenge of developing a business mindset as an artist and her take on art in the home as part of a family ritual. Rebekka also opens up about her adopted daughter, Pascale, and the traumatic fertility journey she endured on the path to becoming a mom. Listen in for Rebekka’s insight around the relationship between passion and success and learn how she overcomes resistance to follow her internal North Star—and reinvent herself as an artist. What You Will Learn How Rebekka’s desire for making and learning translated to several creative businesses Rebekka’s enneagram personality type as a highly creative, introverted artist Rebekka’s ability to reinvent herself when it’s time for a new creative pursuit How Rebekka views painting as a spiritual practice of self-care Why it’s harder for Rebekka to develop a business mindset around her artwork Rebekka’s insight on art in the home as part of a family’s daily ritual How Rebekka’s creative process involves living with and listening to her work How childcare allows Rebekka to carve out blocks of time for painting Rebekka’s traumatic fertility journey and struggle with in vitro fertilization Rebekka’s disheartening experience with corruption in international adoption How Rebekka and her husband came to adopt their one-year-old daughter Rebekka’s advice around whether to share personal experiences on social media How Rebekka worked through the shame associated with following her North Star The role of passion in birthing the hard work it takes to reinvent yourself Connect with Rebekka Rebekka’s Website Rebekka on Instagram Rebekka on Pinterest Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned The Enneagram Institute Camellia Fiber Company Beth’s Intentional Goal-Setting Workbook Tonic Site Shop Showit

A lot of us creatives are resistant to the cultural idea of ‘more is better,’ some even going so far as to view money as a dirty thing. Yet we HAVE to be profitable to continue doing our creative work. So, how do we come to understand the numbers without getting lost in a more-more-more mentality? How do we decide what is ‘enough’ and design a business to fit the life we want? Shanna Skidmore is a business strategist and finance coach who teaches creative entrepreneurs how to build a profitable business that works for the life they want. She combines her background in business, finance, psychology and art to support creatives in defining ‘enough’ and developing a business model that allows them to continue with their craft and make a living doing what they love. Her signature program, the Blueprint Model, offers makers, artists and creatives a step-by-step process for building a business based on their own version of success. Today, Shanna joins me explain her role in bridging the gap between finance and creativity, using the idea of ‘enough’ to measure individual success. We discuss Shanna’s long-term moratorium on social media, and she shares how the experience forced her to build a ‘marketing sundae’—diversifying her strategy to include SEO, email and Pinterest. Shanna describes how she came to design her signature Blueprint Model, her decision to offer the program as an online course, and the Blueprint’s aim to teach strategic thinking. Listen in for Shanna’s insight around sales for creative entrepreneurs and learn to find contentment in where you are right now! What You Will Learn Shanna’s role in bridging the gap between finance and creativity How profitability allows us to continue doing creative work Why Shanna focuses on the idea of ‘enough’ vs. ‘more’ The concept of time as a form of currency Shanna’s year-long moratorium on social media How to build a ‘marketing sundae’ with email, SEO and Pinterest How Shanna designed her signature Blueprint Model Shanna’s decision to offer the Blueprint Model as an online course How the Blueprint Model teaches creatives to think strategically Shanna’s insight on finding contentment in where you are now The common struggles among creatives regarding pricing and cost Shanna’s advice for creatives around practicing sales language Connect with Shanna Shanna’s Website Shanna on Pinterest Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned The Blueprint Model The Blueprint Collection Pricing for Creatives on If I Made Planoly Marie Forleo Elizabeth Suzann on Raw Milk EP003 Elizabeth’s Money Talk Blog Post ConvertKit Infusionsoft MailChimp Tonic Site Shop Showit  

There are introverts, there are extroverts, and then there are webtroverts—those of us who embody our most comfortable selves on the internet. For Sara Tasker, the web has allowed her to control her anxieties, develop relationships, and establish a thriving business that she can run from her phone in bed, with or without pants. Sara is a writer-photographer turned social media coach and host of the Hashtag Authentic podcast. She left her day job with the NHS three years ago to turn her internet passion into a business, and today her work revolves around helping other creatives tell their own stories online. Sara recently won Content of the Year in the Cosmopolitan Influencer Awards and earned runner-up honors for Natwest’s Creative Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Buzzfeed, and Mother & Baby, among many other publications. Today, Sara joins me explain her initial interest in Instagram as a creative outlet and how it evolved to become a multiple six-figure coaching business. We discuss the misconceptions about what it means to be a social media influencer, and she shares a brilliant way to reframe the common fear around succeeding in a saturated market. Sara offers her advice on marketing your business through a mailing list and building a social media following in today’s online climate. Listen in for real talk on overcoming the guilt of making money and learn the value in viewing your business as an entity separate from yourself. What You Will Learn How Sara’s business evolved to include podcasting and coaching Sara’s initial interest in Instagram as a creative outlet How Sara made the decision to become an entrepreneur Sara’s insight on receiving freebies vs. payment for your work How extensive experience as an influencer adds value Sara’s take on competition vs. community in the Instagram space Sara’s pause-and-consider approach to dealing with negativity online How Sara translates her popularity on Instagram into revenue Why Sara considers herself to be a ‘webtrovert’ How to market your business through a mailing list Sara’s holistic social media marketing strategy Sara’s advice around building a social media following today How to see your business as an entity separate from yourself How Sara overcame the guilt of making money How Sara prices her offerings based on hours and experience Why Sara struggles with guilt around maintaining work-life balance Connect with Sara Sara’s Website Sara on Instagram Sara on Pinterest Sara on Twitter Sara on YouTube Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned The Instaretreat Bloom & Grow Hashtag Authentic Hashtag Authentic: Be Your Best Creative Self Via Your Instagram Online Presence by Sara Tasker Gleam Futures MailChimp You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sicero You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen Sicero Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead by Tara Mohr Tara Mohr’s Website Tonic Site Shop Showit

If you suffer from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, burnout or procrastination, you are NOT alone. The struggle is all too common, especially among creative entrepreneurs. The key is to navigate the challenges and develop coping mechanisms so you can thrive despite the mental hurdles. Today, I’m sharing the strategies I use to fight my own battle with fear, anxiety and uncertainty. I discuss the importance of understanding your own patterns and regulating your energy accordingly as well as the value in connecting with other humans—friends, family or mental health professionals—when you start to feel overwhelmed. I explain the danger in viewing mental health issues as a moral failing and offer insight around letting go of the all-or-nothing thinking that holds me back. Listen in to understand how I say ‘no’ without guilt or anxiety and learn about the deep connection between mental and physical health. What You Will Learn How common it is for creatives to struggle with mental health How I fight fear, insecurity and uncertainty Know myself (patterns, weaknesses) Regulate energy accordingly Overcome uncertainty Connect with other humans Let go of all-or-nothing thinking Don’t try to fit square peg in round hole My weaknesses around deadlines and overcommitting The value of bringing in a mental health professional as necessary Why mental health issues are NOT a moral failing or character flaw How to overcome procrastination and ‘just start’ My strategies for coping when I’m really struggling Rest, five-minute timer & list of ‘fires’ How to say ‘no’ without guilt or anxiety The connection between mental and physical health Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK ‘The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship’ in Inc. Intentional Goal Setting Workbook The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Tonic Site Shop Showit

You know that feeling when you’re creating … and everything else seems to fall away? You hit your stride, and you’re simply yourself—immersed in a moment of beauty? Satsuki Shibuya sees creativity as a gateway to the spiritual soul, an opportunity to cut through the noise and connect with the vulnerable part of yourself that is open and fluid and fully present in the moment of creation. Satsuki Shibuya is an artist and spiritual thinker based in Los Angeles. Her work is grounded in the idea of bridging the gap between the tangible and the unseen, and Satsuki’s watercolors explore the themes of nature, energy, and everyday life. Based on intuition and spirit, her work seeks to cultivate peace and harmony—and offer an appreciation for the world we all share. Satsuki is also the author of Moment, a book featuring poems in English and Japanese accompanied by a collection of ethereal watercolor paintings. Today, Satsuki joins me to discuss the physical crash that led to her creative clarity. She explains the value in honoring your own pace, sharing the point system she uses to work with her energy and avoid burnout. I ask Satsuki about the tension between running a business and doing work that aligns with your principles, and she speaks to the idea of creativity as a gateway to the spiritual soul. Listen in for Satsuki’s insight on the value of audience engagement over social media numbers and learn her #1 piece of advice for aspiring artists and creative entrepreneurs. What You Will Learn The physical crash that led to Satsuki’s creative clarity How to harness your gifts by honoring your own pace The value of taking a sabbatical for inspiration and rest How Satsuki developed a point system to conserve energy How to take business seriously without letting money become the driving force Why social media numbers are less important than audience engagement How Satsuki generates business through reputation and relationships Satsuki’s insight around creativity as a gateway to the spiritual soul The signs that led Satsuki to create the book Moment Satsuki’s advice around self-publishing and crowdfunding Satsuki’s guidance for aspiring artists and creative entrepreneurs Connect with Satsuki Satsuki’s Website Satsuki on Instagram Satsuki on Twitter Satsuki on Facebook Satsuki on YouTube Satsuki on Pinterest Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Moment by Satsuki Shibuya Tonic Site Shop Showit

As creative entrepreneurs, we dream of the trifecta—time freedom, financial freedom, and creative freedom. What no one tells us, though, is that scaling up the business actually limits those freedoms and pulls us farther away from the joy we felt in the beginning, back when we were just getting started and had nothing to lose. So how do we make bank—without making ourselves miserable? Tara Mangini and Percy Bright founded Jersey Ice Cream Co in the summer of 2010. What began as a vehicle for selling vintage furniture has evolved into an enviable design business. Tara and Percy move into the homes they are designing, drawing inspiration from the space itself to create interiors that are beautiful, distinct, and timeless. Their work has been featured in Design*Sponge, the New York Times, and Architectural Digest, among many other online and print publications. Tara and Percy join me to explain how their business unfolded organically, benefitting from online press without a marketing budget of any kind. They share their goals around creative freedom, discussing their desire to ‘feel like we felt at the beginning, but be less broke.’  I ask Tara and Percy about the pros and cons of working with your other half, and they communicate the way that overcommunication keeps them on the same page. Listen in for Tara & Percy’s insight on the idea of ‘arriving’ as a big old myth and learn why they are scaling down their business to pursue unadulterated creative freedom. What You Will Learn How Jersey Ice Cream’s business model unfolded organically The creative freedom that stems from having nothing to lose Tara & Percy’s realization that scaling up was not their path Tara & Percy’s revised definition of what success looks like How Jersey Ice Cream has benefitted from online press How Tara & Percy are inspired by the houses themselves Why Tara & Percy view their lack of formal training as an asset Tara & Percy’s take on not getting credit for your creative work Tara & Percy’s decision to radically shift their business model Why the idea of ‘arriving’ is a myth How overcommunication keeps Tara & Percy on the same page Tara & Percy’s concerted effort to develop work-life balance Connect with Tara & Percy Jersey Ice Cream Co Jersey Ice Cream on Instagram Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Jersey Ice Cream in Design*Sponge Jersey Ice Cream in Architectural Digest Tonic Site Shop Showit

Ever wondered how bloggers and instagram influencers make money?It is not uncommon to hear that a successful creative is earning six figures in revenue annually. But HOW? Where does that money come from exactly? And how do I get me some of that? Yes, money is usually a taboo topic, but I think it’s beneficial for ambitious creatives to understand how established entrepreneurs generate revenue, how long it takes to build a six-figure business, and the difference between revenue and profit. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain and explaining the revenue streams that contribute to my six-figure annual earnings. I share the financial challenges I faced in my 20’s and the way I approached my business in the early days—before I was qualified to charge premium rates for my work. In addition, I offer insight around separating your worth as a person from your income and fostering a you-can’t-stop-me attitude toward earning and entrepreneurship. Listen in to understand why I'm shifting my business model away from sponsorships in order to spend more time in support of aspiring creatives—like YOU! What You Will Learn How your worth as a person is separate from your annual income Why I am choosing to share the breakdown of my profits The challenging financial situation I experienced in my 20’s My decision to turn a love of cooking and writing into a business How I approached the business like a student/intern early on The value in creating a roadmap of your goals from the beginning How my income grew with hours logged in practice How many years it took to generate six-figure revenue The revenue streams that make up my annual earnings Sponsorships, freelance photography and styling Retreats, workshops and education Why I organize retreats despite the smaller work-to-profit ratio Why I have shifted my business model away from sponsorships My mission to support aspiring creatives Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned A Daily Something Tonic Site Shop Showit  

Instagram is an incredibly useful social media marketing tool: I have used it to grow a following of more than 780,000 and build a thriving six-figure business. But social channels are not all rainbow emojis and kitten videos. The danger in a platform like Instagram lies in forgetting that other’s feeds are a highlight reel, not real life. And if we fall down the rabbit hole of comparing ourselves to the curated personas other people are posting, it can squelch our creativity pretty fast. So, how do we set healthy boundaries around social media? Are there strategies we can use to stay mindful and focused? How can we best use Instagram to connect with our customer-base—without getting caught up in the perpetual scroll of self-loathing? Today, I’m sharing my three best tactics for the intentional use of Instagram. I explain the importance of distinguishing yourself from your brand, focusing on the service of your tribe, and avoiding the use of social media as a substitute for face-to-face interaction. Listen in for insight around creating rather than consuming on social platforms and learn to separate self-worth from followers and likes! What You Will Learn The impetus for the Raw Milk podcast How Beth came to start her food blog, Local Milk How social media connects you with colleagues and clients The danger in comparing yourself to others on social media Beth’s three strategies for focus and confidence on social Intentional detachment between self and brand Focus on serving tribe Use platform mindfully The difference between diagnosis and self-loathing mode How to navigate a dip in engagement after a pivot Why social media is not a substitute for real life interaction Beth’s preference to create over consume on social Beth’s insight that you are not obligated to follow anyone Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Tonic Site Shop Showit

Instagram is a place to socialize and serve, not sell. So, if you want to grow a following organically on the platform, it is important to focus on your audience: Make decisions around what you hope to contribute to your dream clients first—and then provide a whole lot of value. Once you know your tribe and what you want to offer them, it’s time to purposefully design your feed to attract said audience. But what makes a beautiful feed beautiful? How do you choose a color story? (What is a color story?) Should your photos all be taken from the same angle? How do you write captions that promote engagement? And when is the best time to post? Today, I’m giving you a crash course in everything Instagram, starting with the WHY. I walk you through the elements of visual style, content strategy, and the visual rules you need to know—before you can break them! I offer advice on converting followers into clients and leveraging captions to build trust. Listen in for my secrets to organic growth and learn why follower quality is much more important than quantity. What You Will Learn How to determine your social media WHY Intersection of passions, talents, skill and values Brings value to lives of others How to establish your dream clients/customers The importance of a developing a consistent content strategy How to make decisions around visual style for your Instagram feed Beth’s visual ‘rules’ for Instagram How to choose an easy, recognizable name for your account How to select a profile image for Instagram Why your Instagram bio should be about the customer, not you How being honest about your humanity builds trust The benefit of including a call-to-action in your captions Why Beth is an advocate of organic growth Beth’s insight on creating your own branded hashtags How to determine the optimum times for posting The value in focusing on serving the followers you do have Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned VSCO Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC Snapseed on the App Store Snapseed for Android Beth’s Presets Planoly Beth’s Free Secret Weapons Guide @buzzfeedtasty on Instagram Linktree Tonic Site Shop Showit

How do you grow and scale a thriving business—without abandoning your values? Can you stay positive in the face of criticism around your price point? And how do you get past people co-opting your work and passing it off as their own? Elizabeth Pape is the designer and founder of Elizabeth Suzann, a women’s clothing label born out of a dislike for excess and a desire for quality. All of her garments are cut and sewn locally in Elizabeth’s Nashville design studio using only the highest quality, natural fiber cloth. Elizabeth is passionate about creating well-designed, long-lasting garments and promoting a minimalist approach to clothing that slows down the rate of consumption. Today, Elizabeth joins me to share her organic transition from making clothing as a hobby to running a team of 35 employees. She explains the ebb and flow of her role as a creative and a business owner and addresses the challenge of saying ‘no’ to growth and financial gain when it compromises her values. I ask her about the courage it took to be transparent with her pricing, and we discuss how Elizabeth Suzann serves as a ‘gateway drug’ to the minimalist, slow fashion culture. Listen in for Elizabeth’s insight on differentiating yourself as an aspiring maker, dealing with plagiarism and competition in the online space, and expanding your business in terms of depth rather than production. What You Will Learn How Elizabeth’s college hobby evolved to become Elizabeth Suzann The organic nature of Elizabeth Suzann’s growth Elizabeth’s approach to learning leadership and management The leadership skills that did and did not come naturally to Elizabeth The ebb and flow of Elizabeth’s role as a creative and a business owner How Elizabeth says ‘no’ to growth when it compromises her values Elizabeth’s bold approach to transparency around the pricing of her apparel How Elizabeth Suzann serves as a ‘gateway drug’ to the slow fashion culture Elizabeth’s advice for aspiring makers around differentiating your work The pros and cons of working with your husband as a business partner Knows well enough to bring vision to life Difficult to unplug, check in to each other Elizabeth’s insight on dealing with plagiarism and competition Elizabeth’s ultimate dream of an in-house supply chain Connect with Elizabeth Elizabeth Suzann Elizabeth on Instagram Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Books by Simon Sinek Elizabeth’s Money Talk Blog Post Tonic Site Shop Showit

‘When you think like that, when quitting the dream … isn’t an option, you find solutions.’ Marte Marie Forsberg works as a food and lifestyle photographer for magazines around the world, and she regularly runs photography, creative business and cookery workshops and retreats across Europe. Marte grew up in the Norwegian countryside where her mother taught her how to cook from scratch with fresh produce from the garden. From that experience, Marte learned to be creative with food and to never stop exploring and venturing into unchartered food territory. Today, she is the published author of The Cottage Kitchen: Cozy Cooking in the English Countryside. Marte joins me to explain how writing down the words food, travel and design led to her career as a photographer. She shares her decision-making process around what facets of life to post on social media and offers insight on the realities of paying the bills as a creative entrepreneur. I ask her about the journey to become a published author, and she describes how The Cottage Kitchen became a story about ‘finding your way home.’ Listen in as Marte gets real about the logistics and financial realities of creating an event and learn how to avoid creating from a place of insecurity—and trust that you have an important story to share. What You Will Learn How Marte turned the words food, travel and design into a career Marte’s path to discovering her love of photography How being recognized by Bon Appetit led Marte to focus on Instagram How Marte makes decisions around sharing personal stories on social How to set boundaries regarding what facets of life you post online Marte’s insight on the reality of ‘paying the bills’ as a creative How Marte crafts several different revenue streams as a one-woman brand The impetus for Marte’s book, The Cottage Kitchen Marte’s insight on the logistics and financial realities of creating an event Marte’s learn-as-you-go approach to working as a new mom How Marte avoids creating from a place of insecurity Connect with Marte Marte Marie Forsberg Photography Marte Marie on Instagram The Cottage Kitchen Blog Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned The Cottage Kitchen: Cozy Cooking in the English Countryside by Marte Marie Forsberg Tonic Site Shop Showit

The best kind of relationship is the kind that awakens your soul. David recorded this one with his guest, a close personal friend, in-studio. Beth Hanishewski is an expert on relationships, a truly gifted woman who is able to help people navigate the difficulties of relationships. More about Beth Beth never refers to herself as […]