Podcasts about braid creative

Has the end of Being Boss arrived? Join Emily and Kathleen Shannon, OG biz bestie and co-founder of Braid Creative, for a transparent conversation about the journey and evolution of Being Boss. From Emily's original visions for the business model to the remarkable growth at her 2nd company Almanac Supply Co., you'll learn the motivation behind the desire for a transformative shift. Get ready for an engaging conversation that unravels the essence of entrepreneurship, adaptation, and the pursuit of new horizons.Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Has the end of Being Boss arrived? Join Emily and Kathleen Shannon, OG biz bestie and co-founder of Braid Creative, for a transparent conversation about the journey and evolution of Being Boss. From Emily's original visions for the business model to the remarkable growth at her 2nd company Almanac Supply Co., you'll learn the motivation behind the desire for a transformative shift. Get ready for an engaging conversation that unravels the essence of entrepreneurship, adaptation, and the pursuit of new horizons.Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

You are not alone if you feel uncertain about the future amidst global economic instability. Finding the confidence to navigate challenging times starts with a few mindset shifts. Join Emily and Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and the OG business bestie, in this episode as they share their experiences and expertise on how to thrive during challenging economic times. From understanding how a recession can actually forge a stronger business to the benefits of having a trusted business partner or bestie, you'll gain the tools and knowledge you need to stay competitive and successful, no matter the economic landscape.Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

You are not alone if you feel uncertain about the future amidst global economic instability. Finding the confidence to navigate challenging times starts with a few mindset shifts. Join Emily and Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and the OG business bestie, in this episode as they share their experiences and expertise on how to thrive during challenging economic times. From understanding how a recession can actually forge a stronger business to the benefits of having a trusted business partner or bestie, you'll gain the tools and knowledge you need to stay competitive and successful, no matter the economic landscape.Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Do you find yourself taking your business and work more personally than you should? In this episode, Emily sits down with Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and the OG business bestie, to explore this common challenge for creative business owners. They discuss the difference between taking things personally and seriously and provide practical examples of when it's important to separate personal feelings from business decisions. With valuable insights and strategies for creative business owners who want to take their businesses to the next level, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who struggles with separating personal and professional life.Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Do you find yourself taking your business and work more personally than you should? In this episode, Emily sits down with Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and the OG business bestie, to explore this common challenge for creative business owners. They discuss the difference between taking things personally and seriously and provide practical examples of when it's important to separate personal feelings from business decisions. With valuable insights and strategies for creative business owners who want to take their businesses to the next level, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who struggles with separating personal and professional life.Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

As creative business owners, we all know that using our creativity to make money or solve problems is a daily part of our lives, but have you ever thought about using that same creative power to develop your own personal style? In this episode, Emily is joined by Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Being Boss and Braid Creative, to discuss developing your personal style as an outlet for exploring your creativity and expressing yourself. Learn practical tips for curating your personal style from finding inspiration to deciding which items to invest in.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

As creative business owners, we all know that using our creativity to make money or solve problems is a daily part of our lives, but have you ever thought about using that same creative power to develop your own personal style? In this episode, Emily is joined by Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Being Boss and Braid Creative, to discuss developing your personal style as an outlet for exploring your creativity and expressing yourself. Learn practical tips for curating your personal style from finding inspiration to deciding which items to invest in.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Doing business online forces entrepreneurs to evolve faster than ever before and finding success requires keeping a boss mindset about the constant shifts and change. In this episode, Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Being Boss and Braid Creative, is back for a deep dive into evolving and pivoting your business. Learn how evolution shows up in business as Emily and Kathleen share the differences between evolving and pivoting, how and when to make a shift, and how to be boss through it all.Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Doing business online forces entrepreneurs to evolve faster than ever before and finding success requires keeping a boss mindset about the constant shifts and change. In this episode, Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Being Boss and Braid Creative, is back for a deep dive into evolving and pivoting your business. Learn how evolution shows up in business as Emily and Kathleen share the differences between evolving and pivoting, how and when to make a shift, and how to be boss through it all.Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Whether you're just starting out in business or looking to make a shift in what you do, creating a strong and authentic brand that stands out in a crowded market is essential. But do you also need a personal brand? Join Emily and OG business bestie and Being Boss co-founder, Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative, as they explore the evolution of the personal brand and what it means today. They share the pros and cons of using a personal brand, as well as 3 practical exercises to help you define your own personal brand. Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Whether you're just starting out in business or looking to make a shift in what you do, creating a strong and authentic brand that stands out in a crowded market is essential. But do you also need a personal brand? Join Emily and OG business bestie and Being Boss co-founder, Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative, as they explore the evolution of the personal brand and what it means today. They share the pros and cons of using a personal brand, as well as 3 practical exercises to help you define your own personal brand. Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Intentional habits and routines are at the core of showing up to do the work for any boss. But adding a little magic to your daily routines can really kick them up a notch, helping you to tap into your intuition and what the universe has in store for you. In this episode, Emily is joined by OG business bestie, Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative to have a candid conversation about the current woo practices they are using in life and work including tarot, astrology, and journaling.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Intentional habits and routines are at the core of showing up to do the work for any boss. But adding a little magic to your daily routines can really kick them up a notch, helping you to tap into your intuition and what the universe has in store for you. In this episode, Emily is joined by OG business bestie, Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative to have a candid conversation about the current woo practices they are using in life and work including tarot, astrology, and journaling.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community

Summary In this episode, Kimberly and Kathleen discuss branding, identity, entrepreneurship, and privilege. Kathleen explains how her branding business came to be and her philosophy for how to brand oneself authentically. Kathleen describes her business, Braid Creative, and the Braid Method. Kimberly and Kathleen also discuss how to have difficult conversations around race, privilege, and capitalism as white women and entrepreneurs. Kathleen shares her expertise around branding and marketing to discuss tips of branding authentically as well as her perspective of recent politics through a marketing lens.    Bio Kathleen Shannon is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Braid Creative, a branding agency for entrepreneurs, small businesses and organizations. She is the author of “Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life On Your Own Terms” and created the Braid Method, a formula for personal business branding.   What They Share  —The branding Braid Method —How to brand authentically —Navigating work and parenting responsibilities during COVID-19 —Interrogating privilege as a white woman entrepreneur    What You'll Hear —Describes founding branding agency with sister —Started blogging about life as freelancer —Forms repeatable methods for branding —Articulating preferred forms of working style —Branding for Kimberly's work —Creative processes in the in-between moments —Trusting in collaboration with others during creative process —Being vulnerable to criticism and feedback —Became life-coach certified to be a entrepreneur —Branding authentically to self —Presenting aspirational self to dream clients —Cohesiveness and authenticity in branding —Working and schooling from home during COVID-19 —Running business with working mothers —Navigating daily life with work schedules, school, and other responsibilities —Money narratives in relation to white and class privilege —Dismantling capitalism within places of power —Anti-racism and branding work —Marketing and politics —White women holding unpolished conversations together regarding power and racism —Lifetime commitment to equity and progress as white women —Imperfection and discomfort in difficult conversations regarding power and privilege   Resources website: braidcreative.com IG: @andkathleen 

This episode I’m speaking to Kathleen Shannon, founder of Braid Creative, who’s talking about how a brand foundation can streamline your systems.And if you want to go deeper on the topic, check out her free e-book 7 Ways to Brand You & What You DoConnect with Kathleen @braidcreativeAbout our guest: Kathleen Shannon is the co-founder and creative director at Braid Creative where she helps creative entrepreneurs, small businesses, and purpose-driven organizations become known for their expertise and make a lasting impression by creating an authentic brand. Kathleen is also the author of Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own TermsWant to start selling VIP Days? Take our new 60 second quiz to discover Your Perfect VIP Day Type, and get a 7 page personalized report on how to get started. https://www.systemssavedme.com/quiz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We love video, and more and more credit unions are using the power of video to connect with people. So, why aren’t you doing it more? We’re going to give you some ideas to try, easy, simple, no-pressure ways to baby step into video. Or if you’re already doing video, find out ways you can make it even better.In this episode Tara and Holly of Braid Creative encourage credit unions to reorient how they think about video – not only for brand videos or commercials, but layered into other tactics like social media, how-to videos, celebrations, and events. This podcast is here to help credit union marketers like you remember how creative you are, how much you love your job (and your credit union!), and get some new creative ideas to try out along the way.Download the worksheet for this episode at www.braidcreative.com/creditunionpodcast and follow us on Instagram @braidcreative 1:45 video statistics4:00 YouTube is a new language8:58 Game of Thrones books vs. the HBO show*correction: number of viewers that watched the GOT finale on HBO was 13.6 million people!  11:30 we are Game of Thrones fan girls15:05 video has exploded through technology21:00 consuming more than one screen at a time (sometimes up to three!)23:00 how to make your video production better25:40 how to get the most out of your credit union videos30:00 how to better serve your members with video33:05 the intersection of credit unions and video

This episode is about branding. As a credit union you have a mission that’s still as relevant as it has ever been. But has your brand kept up with you as a growing credit union? Has it evolved alongside you?Is your brand serving you as hard as you’re serving your members?In this episode Tara and Holly of Braid Creative are going to help you think about your brand, talk about some updates you know you need to make, share some ways to get your brand shaped up and feeling worthy of your credit union!This podcast is here to help credit union marketers like you remember how creative you are, how much you love your job (and your credit union!), and get some new creative ideas to try out along the way.Download the worksheet for this episode at www.braidcreative.com/creditunionpodcast and follow us on Instagram @braidcreative 1:10 what is a brand?5:38 the difference between branding, marketing, and advertising8:10 why branding is extra important in the financial industry9:05 reasons to do a brand update14:50 a brand that keeps evolving: Disney 16:30 The Mandalorian as an authentic spin-off brand 22:30 where to start with a brand update26:14 how to get better at using stock photos in your brand30:57 why getting video in your brand is imperative34:48 consistency is key for your brand37:01 who should be involved in a brand update?40:50 how to get the budget to update your brand

Your marketing promotions around specific products, offerings, and even seasons of the year are a great time to get more direct about what you’re selling, and even have more fun with what you’re putting out there.When is the right time to push those promotions? How can you make them stand out? And how out there, is too out there – when you’re stepping out a little from the consistency of your brand?In this episode Tara and Holly of Braid Creative explore these questions and more! This podcast is here to help credit union marketers like you remember how creative you are, how much you love your job (and your credit union!), and get some new creative ideas to try out along the way.Download the worksheet for this episode at www.braidcreative.com/creditunionpodcast and follow us on Instagram @braidcreative 1:00 we dive into the difference between Brand and Promotion6:01 the hierarchy of promotional messaging9:50 what is safe to change creatively in a promotion14:52 a promotion is a chance to be direct16:25 your promotional calendar is your gatekeeper20:22 what does Parks and Recreation have to do with promotions? 26:09 when and how promotions intersect with another department30:22 a proactive vs. reactive marketing department34:01 when you’re tired of talking about auto loans (again…)

Today we have guests! Joining us on the show today is Matt Stratton, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Tinker Federal Credit Union, and Chris Weigl, Marketing Manager at Community Federal Credit Union. We’re getting their perspectives on marketing challenges, opportunities, and strategies within the credit union industry.  We’re asking Matt and Chris how they advocate for growing the role and importance of marketing and branding in their credit unions. We discuss how marketing drives results (even when you can’t always measure them) and how to balance trying new things to grow the credit union while still preserving their reputation and remaining loyal to current members. Learn more about Braid Creative at www.braidcreative.com and follow us on Instagram @braidcreative 1:20 meet our guests, Chris Weigl and Matt Stratton3:15 wearing an executive hat and a marketing hat8:35 try out a new idea through a pilot program10:38 measuring "branding results"13:37 measuring interaction, engagement and participation14:35 sharing results when they aren't great19:35 the benefits of honesty within your marketing team21:56 how to decide when to update creative or stay the course27:35 the expansion of credit union membership has made credit union branding more important31:30 what has stayed consistent in the credit union industry the past 30 years?35:21 camaraderie among credit unions39:55 Matt's best advice for credit union marketers 42:43 Chris' best advice for credit union marketers 44:15 let's talk Netflix shows! what’s everyone watching?

Braid Creative is a branding and marketing agency that helps organizations, small businesses, and credit unions (that’s you!) blend more personality into the work you do, position and differentiate yourself, and attract your dream customer.  In this season of our podcast we are speaking directly to credit union marketers about topics like branding, media, promotions, and your teams. Subscribe, listen, and rate this podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to download the episode worksheets and share with your colleagues. Learn more at www.braidcreative.com 

Big News Today! I'm revealing the 3 BONUSES you will receive if you preorder my book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First.  CLICK HERE to submit proof of purchase and sign up to receive the PREORDER BONUSES.  Also, the podcast and website has a whole new look! I worked with Braid Creative on a much-needed brand refresh. Check it all out here. Most of this episode is a long round of Ask Me Anything, where I take questions collected on social media. We cover a broad range of topics, from how I made friends with strangers on the internet, to coping with anxiety during the pandemic, to sharing my kids names online for the first time in eleven years. Full show notes here.  Sponsors: VISTAPRINT. Go to Vistaprint.com/YOU ACORN TV.  Go to Acorn.TV and use promo code YOU for a free 30-day trial * Follow @10ThingsToTellYou on IG Follow @10ThingsToTellYou on FB Sign up for episode emails Join the 10TTTY Connection Group

Signature offers, growing a team, landing big clients, proprietary methods, taking care of legal, and more. This interview with Kathleen Shannon and Tara Street of Braid Creative will give you a behind-the-scenes peek into growing a successful graphic design and branding agency, and how a contract helped them feel confident enough to stick to their guns to work with Brené Brown. In this episode, we’ll cover: The benefit of having one signature offer for clients to access your creative services How creating solid contracts can help you be more clear and consistent about the deliverables you provide to your client The difference between men and women when it comes to negotiating contracts (!) How growing your team first can bring in bigger clients later The importance of having clearly defined roles for your team members Why no contract can replace trusting your gut and intuition (Kathleen’s Oprah clause!) BONUS:  If you’re starting something new, or this episode has spotlighted areas of your business that have you worried, now is a great time to make sure your business is in good shape legally. Download our free legal checklist to make sure your business has a strong legal foundation at www.awbfirm.com/podcast148! Resources mentioned in this episode: Braid Creative website: https://braidcreative.com/blog The Chalkboard Method: https://braidcreative.com/worksheets/BraidCreative_ChalkboardMethod.pdf Contract templates for your graphic design or branding business: Project Proposal template: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/client-proposal-template Client Services contract template: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/client-contract-template Website Privacy Policy template: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/website-privacy-policy-for-u-s-businesses-gdpr-compliant Website Terms and Conditions template: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/website-terms-conditions-of-use-with-disclosure-policy Independent Contractor contract template: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/independent-contractor-contract-template Creative Service Provider contract template bundle: https://awbfirm.com/collections/all/products/creative-service-provider-bundle This podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.

On today's interview episode, I have a special guest, Kathleen Shannon who is the co-host of the Being Boss Podcast, the Being Boss book, community, resources and events. She is also the co-founder of Braid Creative, a vision and branding company, and is an all-around business and creative powerhouse! I have looked up to her for over a decade now and her story of carving her spot out in business is nothing short of inspiring! In this episode she shares her story of how her business evolved over time, how taking action helped her to find her true passion, how she combats imposter syndrome, her journey of running a business after having her first child, and so much more! Highlights: • Kathleen's story from starting a blog to being boss • How sharing authentically and taking action helped her find her path • Combating imposter syndrome • Taking care of yourself so you can take care of your business • How spirituality plays a part in Kathleen's day to day • Motherhood and Postpartum while building a business • PPD and getting help as a new mom • Climbing Mt. Everest (literally!) • How our vision board items can be fulfilled in unexpected ways when we are open • Reframing "failure" • Kathleen's mantra: "Be a farmer, not a warrior" Links: • Kathleen on Instagram • Being Boss Club on Instagram • Being Boss Podcast • Braid Creative • Becka's How To Train Your Instagram Husband Free Photo Training

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! My guest today is Rana Rosen of Henceforth Consulting for creatives and leaders in career transition. I met Rana because we both actually used the same branding company, Braid Creative, and Rana reached out to me for a consultation as she was making the decision on whether to hire a web designer or DIY. And you guys know me - I’m all about helping you make the right decision for YOU, so Rana and I didn’t end up working together on her website, but we totally connected on a deeper level during our conversations, and so I invited her on the show to share her story with you. I know a lot of you, maybe not all of you, are starting side hustles because you want something different than the 9-5 grind. You’re in a transitional period, and maybe you’re not 100% on leaving your day job or making a total career change, but you want to make a change that gives you more freedom and more control - and that’s what Rana’s all about helping her clients do - become independent. And during our interview, she totally helped me shift the way I think about myself in my business. I’ve always described myself being “self-employed”, but Rana describes herself as being an “independent” and that really resonated with me because the words we use to describe ourselves - even in our own minds - are so powerful. Employee to me means I’m beholden to someone else - and it’s funny because I’ll have friends ask me if I can take an afternoon off and do this or that, and I’m always like, I can’t, I gotta do this, I gotta do that...but independent means I’m free. I’m free to rearrange my schedule if I choose, or I’m free to say no because I choose to do what I planned that day. It’s a subtle difference, but it totally changes my energy and how I show up in my work! Today we’re talking about: How Rana went out on her own as a consultant for organizations and started a side hustle helping with resumes. Why you should take action, even if you aren't 100% ready. How to look at your skills instead of your jobs to figure out what kind of side hustle to create. Why you don’t have to create a full-blown online business as a side hustle. How to create stability while retaining freedom. How to get more comfortable taking bigger risks. The one belief Rana had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Rana: “Every step of the way, I would move mountains to continue to take on the work that I want to take on and grow in the direction I want to grow.” “I love the freedom of chasing my own growth and challenges.” “I feel like I have more stability than ever because no one can fire me from this.” “By putting yourself out there and contributing what uniquely are good at is a way to create the stability. You become known for that and no one can take that from you.” “Sometimes what is most unique about us are the things we take for granted because the come so natural.” Resources Mentioned in this episode: Rana’s consulting business, Henceforth Seth Godin The Ted Interview Podcast On Being Podcast Wave Accounting Typeform Paul Jarvis Brene Brown Elizabeth Gilbert Esther Perel Dr. Shefali Tsabary More About Rana: Rana Rosen is the founder of Henceforth. She’s a facilitator, writer and communications designer. The company grew out of Rana’s background in business—across strategic planning, HR and marketing (consulting and internal roles)—and journalism. The work grew through word of mouth from 2010 and since then Henceforth’s method organically took shape. Learn more about the Henceforth Signature method here.  

We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we're back in the fall.  Today on the show Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and Being Boss Podcast co-host, takes the reigns to interview me about my new book, Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation. We talk about my early interest in periods, how period shame shows up in our culture, where menstrual equity intersects with other social justice issues, hormonal birth control, body literacy, where period pain comes from and what we can do about it, and so much more. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Hormonology. Menstruation Research Network is a UK-based interdisciplinary network aiming to bring together menstruation experts from inside and outside academia. Full Shownotes  Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Today on the show Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and Being Boss Podcast co-host, takes the reigns to interview me about my new book, Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation. We talk about my early interest in periods, how period shame shows up in our culture, where menstrual equity intersects with other social justice issues, hormonal birth control, body literacy, where period pain comes from and what we can do about it, and so much more. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Kelly Diels' Feminist Marketing Workshop Annual Pass. Register at kellydiels.com and get access to 12 three-hour workshops that will help you grow your business without compromising your feminist values. Full Shownotes Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Welcome to my December Income Report! Every month I publish an income report to take you behind the scenes of my online business and reveal exactly how much money I make, how much I spend and lessons learned along the way! IMPORTANT THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN DECEMBER. I began tracking my time and limiting my work hours. I was accepted to Bryan Harris of Growth Tools’ Partnership Accelerator Program. I got my laptop repaired. I scheduled my last work day as December 16. We met with a builder to see if he’s a good fit to build on the property we bought back in June. I updating my branding. Notes I found to myself in my planner: REVIEW OF MY GOALS When in quit my day job in January of 2018, I set a goal to generate $10,000 in revenue so that I could pay myself $5,000 a month and set aside the other $5000 for taxes and expenses: $5000 – Income to cover my old paycheck. $2500 – Expenses $2500 – Taxes WHAT I FOCUSED ON IN DECEMBER I had a couple of big goals in December. I really wanted to take time off during the holidays, so I blocked my calendar from December 16 through the first week of January. I told myself I would let my clients know that I was unavailable and to plan accordingly. Part of the reason I wanted to take time off is to simply have some white space between all of holiday get-togethers and travel – but another reason is so that I would have time to do one of my favorite things to do – which is to work on my own business, unencumbered by meetings and appointments. My other big focus was to stay true to my health goals. Continue going to hot yoga three times a week. To avoid overindulging in sweets and comfort food and alcohol that is fun in the moment, but zaps me of my energy and makes me feel terrible, physically and mentally. With those goals in mind, here’s what I made in December of 2018: TOTAL REVENUE: $7627.52 Affiliate Income: $1334.80 Courses: $2661.00 Done For You & Consulting: $3631.72 TOTAL EXPENSES: $3246.84 Get the full breakdown of income, expenses and net profit month by month here. NET PROFIT: $4380.68 BIGGEST LESSONS LEARNED I learned a lot of lessons in December. While I was very successful at not overindulging and still enjoying myself around the holidays, I was not very successful at holding my boundaries when it came to client work. December has always been a slower month revenue-wise, and this year was no exception. December and July are always slow for me. I didn’t promote anything for sale this December because I didn’t want to be available to support it! And it’s just not my style to jump in to all the holiday sales. It’s my goal to take the entire month of December off in the future… I mean, it seems like that last week before Christmas is when everyone is trying to finish everything they never got to throughout the year so that they can actually take time off from work and come back in January with a clean slate. It’s like, the height of the holiday frenzy. So next year, I need to do a much better job of letting my clients know my schedule. I didn’t really tell them this year… I just kinda blocked it on my calendar and put an out-of-office up. And then I still responded to the emergencies. I can’t help myself sometimes… I also still do some consulting for my old day job and they have a big year-end project every year that despite my best efforts always goes to the 11th hour… So if I’m still consulting for them at the end of 2019, there’s no use in fighting that. It happens the exact same way every year. I’m really glad that I not only scheduled the week between Christmas and New Years but also the first week of January off so that I could work on my own stuff. I didn’t hold my boundaries the week of the 16th, but I did for the 2 other weeks I had planned vacation! And it’s not like it was hard because the rest of the country was checked out of work anyway… But you guys, I LOVE working on my own stuff. I get so much joy out of getting to be creative without having a deadline. So I gave my brand a facelift in December, and that’s just saved me so much time in these first few weeks of January already. I had worked with a branding firm back in September of 2017 to help me transition my branding away from WP+BFF and to Shannon Mattern. And I absolutely loved the experience and the end result and I’d recommend my branding company, Braid Creative, all day every day. We did much, much more together than just create a logo, color scheme and fonts to solidify my brand. But what I discovered after awhile was that my branding was very difficult to implement consistently across platforms. Specifically it was a challenge to make it look good vertically for Pinterest and horizontally for my website, and hard to outsources the nuances of making it look good anyone who is not a graphic designer, and the colors were too muted to really stand out online. I had been gathering inspiration and had an idea of the changes I wanted to make, and then one morning, I was just sitting on my couch drinking my morning coffee with no plans, nowhere to be and no one needing anything from me, and the inspiration struck, and as they say, the floodgates opened, and I rebranded. Then I started working on my systems. I’ve overcomplicated my marketing funnels and I don’t need all the bells and whistles I have. They don’t work right half the time anyway. And as I mentioned in my last income report, I’ve decided to move away from Infusionsoft to ConvertKit. Not just to save a few hundred dollars a month, but also because I am committed to simplifying my business in 2019. I waffled on whether I had time to do it myself or if I wanted to oursource it, and at the end of the day I decided to just go for it. I like to make decisions in real time, as I’m solving the problem and setting things up. And then I know what’s available to my clients because I’ve explored all the possibilities. So one day I was inspired to just do it – and I just got lost in time rebuilding all of my email sequences and working on the migration. Which is still in process in the 3rd week of January. I hit a snag with the built-in Infusionsoft importer and I’m working with ConvertKit engineers on it, but getting help has been a slow process. I’m hopeful I’ll get a good result because I want to be able to recommend ConvertKit to you guys – but customer service is so, so important so I hope they step it up. Maybe I’m too nice and patient… Anyway. Another thing I did was make some decisions on whether I’d continue offering some services I’d offered in the past. And I’d been watching Marie Kondo’s show on Netflix and it actually helped me make some decisions. Tracking my time helped me make the decisions. And obviously looking at these income reports also helped me to make some decisions. Does offering this service bring me joy? How much time am I spending on this service? How much do I make on this service? And some services didn’t even come close to making the cut. The WordPress Protection Package didn’t make it. I lose a lot of money on it. Of course I’ll still serve my existing clients and my Done For You Clients, but I won’t be accepting new clients for that service and I removed it from my site. Accepting small projects of under 8 hours didn’t make the cut. Why? Because when tracking my time I discovered that a 2 hour time block actually took 4 hours when I included communication and prep. And a 4 hour time block actually took 6. And while I could build that into the price, those projects are difficult to schedule and take my time away from marketing more lucrative offers and working on partnerships. I know there’s a need out there to help people with smaller projects, so I need to analyze whether it’s worth it for me to build a team to take those on, or just say no. I’m still undecided. And honestly I feel guilt turning away work when I know there are so many web designers out there who are struggling to market themselves and get the work. It’s something I need to work on. As I look back on December and 2018 as a whole, I’m proud of what I accomplished. It’s important to me personally to not have debt other than a mortgage, and I maintained that boundary in my business. It was important to me to pay myself twice a month, and although I was late a few times on my paycheck I still paid myself everything I planned to pay myself. And I think I paid enough in quarterly taxes, but I really have no idea since it’s my first year without a W2. I’m eager to do my taxes so that I can settle up with the IRS if I need to and get a clear baseline for 2019 (and see what I’m able to do to get a construction loan to build a house as a self-employed person). And I’ve taken steps to grow a legit team – but I still have work to do. I keep accepting work and then doing it myself instead of taking the time to delegate and train a team. So I definitely need to work on that. In 2018 I for sure overworked myself, spent my time on non-income producing activities and barely grew my email list or my social media followers. And I still hit my revenue goals. So I’m really excited to see what happens in 2019 when I focus my time on my physical and mental health, list growth, partnerships, income producing activities, simplifying my business, building a team and practicing constraint. Watch out 2019, ready or not, here I come!

Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett with Kathleen Shannon, co-host of the Being Boss podcast - with almost 6 million downloads- where she shares her insights and experience on what it takes to be a small business owner and side-hustler. She’s also the founder and partner at Braid Creative - a Branding Agency for creative entrepreneurs and purpose-driven businesses where she helps her clients blend more of who they are into the work they do. We talk about how getting clarity and knowing your values helps you in all aspects in your life, perceived vs actual risks in entrepreneurship, and a whole lot more. For resources mentioned in this episode, head over to: http://beyondthedollar.co/302

Kathleen Shannon is the founder of not one, but two online businesses, the author of Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms, a mother, and an all-around badass lady. Her branding firm, Braid Creative, helps entrepreneurs put more of who they are into their businesses and express themselves in the best way possible. Her podcast that she hosts with Emily Thompson, Being Boss, has racked up over 5 million downloads and boasts guests like Brené Brown, Marie Forleo, and Danielle LaPorte. Join us for an illuminating conversation about motherhood and the juggling act of our lives. Kathleen will share her priorities and processes that help her be a boss and the moments of her life that have defined her as an entrepreneur, a mother, and a feminine woman. Every day, Kathleen prioritizes actions that are good for her mind and body, and she takes small steps towards her goals with her businesses. This method has led to widespread success, but with every goal she meets, Kathleen can’t help but look forward to the next mountain she wants to climb. With a successful book tour, a podcast with hundreds of episodes, and guests like our main Girlskill Girl-crush Danielle LaPorte, you would think that Kathleen would be satisfied. But she keeps taking those small steps forward, and with every step, her impact on the world grows. In this episode, Kathleen will also recommend:  1 podcast to help you marvel at the messiness of life 3 books to help you tap into the power that is already inside of you. Join us at www.girlskill.com/75 P. S. Sign up for the free, exclusive training from me on “The Lie of Female Success: How to Get Unstuck, Release Pressure & Stop Trying to Do It All” to find out: How to overcome the "Superwoman Syndrome" so you can start living in freedom, with ease, and owning your truth True feminine power and what you can do right now to begin feeling supported, stop pushing & controlling your life and men How to rediscover, embrace and cultivate feminine flow and become embodied so you can stop overthinking and start making decisions from the heart The essence of masculine/feminine polarity and how to attract and magnify the relationship you want And much more… Sign up at girlskill.com/webinar

Summer 2018 is begging us to have some FUN, and we are happy to oblige. We are continuing our Summer Sparkler Mini-sodes Series with boss pal & shero, Kathleen Shannon of Being Boss and Braid Creative. You've heard us chat with Kathleen on the show a couple of times and we've loved having her on the show. This time, however, Nicole and Michelle weren't able to chat live with her but instead read an email from Kathleen on what she finds FUN.

What do you want to be known for? Your brand can get to the heart of what you want to say, create a vision for where you're going next, and give you renewed focus and confidence in sharing what you do. Kathleen Shannon, who is the co-founder of Braid Creative and the co-host of the Being Boss podcast, has perfected her branding. Through her work at Braid Creative and Being Boss, she has helped thousands of creative entrepreneurs worldwide to authentically brand and position themselves as creative experts, cultivate confidence in their business, and blend more of who they are into the work they do. She continues to have a positive impact by co-authoring the book, Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms. During this interview, you'll discover... Branding advice and insights Brand vision, positioning and platform Creative services and media strategy To find out more about Kathleen, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Holy Crap. It is Kathleen Shannon!!! (Excuse me while I fan girl for a few moments.) But seriously...we are beyond excited to have Kathleen back on the podcast to chat about her new book, her podcast, manifesting huge things and all the amazingness that is Kathleen. Kathleen was one of our original guests two years ago (wow...two years!) and we have been wanting to get her back on ever since. If you haven't yet listened you can find that episode here. If you don't know about Kathleen Shannon you are in for a real treat! A little more background on Kathleen with her official bio-- "Kathleen Shannon is the co-founder of Braid Creative; co-host of the Being Boss podcast (with over 5 million downloads) and author of the book Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Terms where she details what it takes to do the work and make a living doing what you love. Kathleen currently lives in Detroit with her husband and their 4-year old son, Fox."  Thank you for listening! We appreciate you! Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher to get your episodes automatically sent to you each week! We would also love for you to submit a review on iTunes! A few things mentioned in this episode... Lean Inside: 7 Steps to Personal Power by Jay Being Boss (the book!) Being Boss (the podcast) Being Boss website Braid Creative Being Boss on Instagram The Doing the Work Private Facebook Group If you are currently struggling to achieve a goal, manifest your dreams, or just get over the hump in an area of transformation--we are here to help! Contact us through the contact form or via Facebook to sign up to have a coaching session on a future episode. We would love to help! And a free coaching session from Jay is pretty darn amazing too. Thank you for listening. We are so honored to have you with us each week. Please note that some of the links are affiliate links through Amazon. We get a little money if you end up purchasing the item through the link. This money helps to keep our podcast on the air! We do not link to anything that doesn't naturally come up in our podcast interviews/conversations. We are not asked to link to any specific product or service. 

How do boundaries unlock creativity? How do you know the difference between something that is right on paper, but isn’t right for you?  I couldn’t think of a better way to open up the idea of boundaries than with someone who influenced my love of podcasting and creative entrepreneurship. Kathleen Shannon is the co-host of the Being Boss Podcast, one of the first shows I ever listened to. Along with her co-host, Kathleen has recently published the Being Boss book, which is truly incredible. She is also the heart and soul behind Braid Creative, a branding agency that focuses on creative businesses.  Today, Kathleen is going to share all about her own creative process and how she learned how to say “No” to opportunities that wouldn’t serve her. I know you will be so inspired by what Kathleen has to share. After all, she has made a business out of inspiring others to do what they do best. Kathleen has advice for anyone who needs to start setting up professional boundaries in order to unlock their best life to live. You have something unique to offer the world. Make sure everything you do serves that unique offering!    More in this episode:  Kathleen’s lightbulb moment helped Kathleen learn how to use her values to set up creative boundaries.  What made Kathleen realize what she was doing really wasn’t working.  How to determine if an opportunity is for you or for someone else.  The themes that come up over and over again for Kathleen.  How to find your truth and your values.  No limits can be paralyzing. How to put boundaries in our relationships.  How to enforce boundaries without being a jerk.  What you need to learn in order to gain clarity over your boundaries.  Infuse all that you do with intention.    Resources from the Show: Kathleen’s links: Websites: www.beingboss.club/book and www.braidcreative.com FB page: facebook.com/beingbossclub facebook.com/braidcreative Twitter: twitter.com/beingbossclub twitter.com/braidcreative Insta: instagram.com/beingbossclub/ instagram.com/braidcreative/   Mentions: List of values: BeingBoss.club/values Tim Ferriss, “Tools of Titans” https://toolsoftitans.com What’s working/not working worksheet: BeingBoss.club/working  

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Today we’re talking about what I think every only business owner should consider investing in during their second year of business. So as a side hustler, what I want for you to have the ability to be strategic about how you grow your business, and have the choice between investing time and investing money not coming from a place of fear like I had, but from a place of confidence and knowledge. So in my first 6 months, I invested as little money as I could and as much time as I could in my business. At the time, I told myself it was because I wasn’t sure if WP+BFF was going to be a success so I didn’t want to sink a lot of money into it, but I now see that was my fear of failure guiding my decisions, not a strategic decision based on reality. 1: Professional Photography My first big investment in my business was a professional photographer (shout out to Benjamin and Jennifer at DerksWerks). In the free 5 Day Website Challenge I tell you how important the know, like, and trust factor is, and knowing who you’re buying from is paramount. I knew I had to do a better job of showing who I am, and iPhone selfies just weren’t going to cut it anymore! 2: Graphic Design I love me some Canva, but I’m no branding expert so Kacie Erickson of I Killed the Joneses was my next big investment – and I’m in love with what she created for me. I created my own graphics when I launched and people still signed up for my training (so my amateur stuff was totally good enough), but I just couldn’t get onto Canva what was in my head. Kacie’s an artist, and she pulled my ideas out of my brain and organized them into pixels! Two years later, I invested in a big branding overhaul with Braid Creative who helped me blend who I am with what I do and helped me conceptualize how I can promote my packages and services online. 3: A Premium Online Course People were signing up for the free 5 Day Website Challenge faster than ever, but they weren’t buying my advanced course. I came to the realization that giving people a ton of value to get them on your list wasn’t going to get them to buy anything from me. I needed to figure out how to SELL my services. I’m really good at giving stuff away for free, but I recognized that I needed to be okay with asking for money in return for my expertise. I don’t know where that insecurity comes from, but admitting you have a problem is the first step to solving it. So I invested in Sales School by Kendrick Shope, and it was a fantastic 6-week course packed full of valuable information. I immediately recouped my investment just by tweaking a few key things in my business, and really started to internalize that selling is helping and it can be done in an authentic way. I also invested in Amy Porterfield’s Webinars That Convert to help me understand better how to craft a webinar presentation and sell online. 4: A Mentor After Sales School, I realized that I had all the tools that I needed in my tool belt, but I was still unclear on the vision, the path to get me from teaching WordPress as my side gig to a WordPress empire that empowers thousands of entrepreneurs to start a business online. And I knew just the person that could help. She was a star student of the 5 Day Website Challenge, and she has sent hundreds of entrepreneurs to me to learn WordPress. She saw that her clients needed some web services that no one offered and reached out to me to create them, and has been so amazing in sharing her ideas and giving me encouragement. When I realized I needed someone to help me get to the next level, the perfect person was right there waiting for me – Vicki Fitch. Vicki has helped me with my confidence, pricing, products, sales techniques, and strategy. She sees the larger vision and is great at helping me get out of my own way. If you’re in need of some direction, some vision, some clarity and all the steps you need to take to get to where you want to be, schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Vicki. This is hands-down the BEST thing I’ve done for my business so far. 5: A CRM After 10 months of small consistent actions daily, I’ve reached the point where I’m running out of time. Still working my day job and while helping thousands of small business owners learn to build their own website for free, and I was floundering. I’ve got information in 5 different systems. I don’t know who is likely to become a customer. I’m missing all kinds of opportunities to connect with people who need what I have to offer. That’s where Infusionsoft comes in. Just like with Mailchimp, you can set up automation and kick off certain actions based on the behavior of subscribers – but Infusionsoft lets me track interactions with you guys, schedule follow-ups, tag you based on certain actions you take and target you for certain products you might be interested in. It also has e-commerce functionality and so much more magical stuff that saves me a ton of time. It’s like my personal assistant/private investigator!

Tara Street, Kathleen's sister and business partner at Braid Creative, returns to Being Boss to talk about pivoting and expanding a business, taking on a new business partner, and growing a small business to a creative agency with a team. This episode is sponsored by Freshbooks Cloud Accounting & Twenty20 & FabFitFun Get full show notes for this episode here --- Follow Tara on Instagram: @BraidCreative Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Twitter: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Facebook: facebook.com/beingbossclub

#051 — Postpartum Depression, Daycare and Whether or Not to Be a Parent What if you’re doing everything right—exercising, eating right, self-care and meditation—and you’re still not okay? After Kathleen Shannon gave birth to her son, Fox, she was doing all the things, using every strategy in the Emotional Resilience toolkit, and on the outside, she appeared to have it all together. But she just didn’t. Though she didn’t realize it at the time, Kathleen was suffering from postpartum depression. After a visit to an insightful midwife, Kathleen learned that extreme sleep deprivation had her battery running dangerously low. And the fact that nothing else was working meant that something deeper was happening. The midwife prescribed anti-anxiety medication, and it saved Kathleen. Today, Kathleen joins me to share her messy parenting journey, discussing her challenge in deciding whether to be a mom in the first place and her struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety. She offers insight around the beauty of daycare, explaining why she views it as an investment and how it has expanded her son’s capacity for love. I ask Kathleen about her work with Braid Creative and Being Boss, and she describes what branding is and when you should initiate the process. Listen in for Kathleen’s advice on managing mental health like a boss and learn how parenting influences her work—and vice versa. FULL SHOW NOTES Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at http://www.startuppregnant.com/051. EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Aeroflow Breastpumps. They are dedicated to making the hassle of getting your breast pump a little bit easier—actually, a lot easier! Head to www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup to have them help you qualify for a free breast pump through insurance.  All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors. LEARN MORE ABOUT KATHLEEN SHANNON Kathleen Shannon is the co-founder of Braid Creative and Consulting, a boutique branding agency that helps creative entrepreneurs position themselves as experts and blend more of who they are into the work they do. She is also the co-founder of Being Boss, a popular podcast and coaching resource for creative entrepreneurs, and co-author of the new book, Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work & Live Life on Your Own Terms. Braid Creative Being Boss Being Boss Podcast Kathleen on Instagram Kathleen on Twitter RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work & Live Life on Your Own Terms by Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson ‘One OKC Mom’s Child Care Journey’ in Metro Family Magazine THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST Startup Pregnant Startup Pregnant Newsletter Email

I've been internet friends with Kathleen for what feels like a very long time. She's one of the most supportive, vulnerable, and interesting people I've connected with. The podcast she co-hosts Being Boss has taught me so much over the years so I knew a conversation with Kathleen would be insightful.  She recently moved to the state I recently moved away from Michigan, so we started off chatting about moving, having ‘stuff’, big life changes like a move and eventually get into talking about partnerships (from husbands to business partners), motherhood, and get into talking about productivity, money, and even real estate investment, and her rental business. Notes from the Show:- Kathleen on The Web |  Instagram | Twitter- her new book "Being Boss" inspired from the Being Boss podcast- here is a link to my episode on the Being Boss podcast- they also now have the Making a Business podcast as well- the Chalkboard Method- Braid Creative- Asana for task/project management- morning pages + prompts from my book for journaling- she loves creating beverages inspired from the Moonjuice Cookbook- Calm to help her sleep- TV/Movies: 2 Dope Queens and Shit's Creek- Books: Money by Tony Robbins Album art by Zoie HarmanAll original music composed by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs Cool Things to Check-Out:-Interested in learning how to launch your own podcast? I'm gaging interest for podcast advising + perhaps eventually an online course down the line. Email us to let us know if you're interested.-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group-Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling - it's the two year anniversary since the release of my book. If you haven't already be sure to give it a read!  — Show Sponsors — FreshbooksYou guys know what time of year it is. Tax time. Not my favorite things to do. Which is why I love Freshbooks.  Of all the things I've tried out there I've found that using Freshbooks is the simplest way to be more productive and organized with business accounting and finances.  Plus, they have tons of new features they've recently added to the software and customer support is always available and friendly when I need it.  Getting started with Freshbooks is extremely simple, even if you’re not a numbers person... actually especially​ if you’re not a numbers person. Remember guys: keeping on top of finances creates more room for abundance!Get a 30 day, unrestricted free trial by going to www.FreshBooks.com/LetItOut ​and entering LET IT OUT ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.  Care/OfHave you signed up and tried out Care/Of yet?? If you have tweet me your pics of your cute packs! If not you NEED to give them a try. Why do I love them so much?  Care/Of creates personalized supplement packets for you based on your unique needs and delivers them in daily customized packets for 20% less than comparable brands. They come in cute customizable packages (that have your name on them!) making them easy to take with you on the go and know exactly what to take each day.  It's a win-win-win, you save time, you save money and your optimizing your health specific to YOU.Enter the code "KATIE" at checkout for 25% off your first order.

You’re “the boss” at work, at home, with everyone (even down to your pets). You talk and people listen and act--but does that really make you the boss of your own life? Kathleen Shannon, creative and entrepreneur mastermind, reveals what being “The Boss” actually means and how to get to a place of self-realization. Kathleen’s the co-founder of Braid Creative, a branding agency that specializes in helping creatives, small businesses, and organizations blend more of who they are into the work that they do. She’s also the co-host of the Being Boss podcast and co-authored the Being Boss book with Emily Thompson which is being released today. Being Boss is where she digs into the mindset, the habits, routines, and boundaries that help creatives be more “boss.” Get ready to be The Boss in every part of your self-fulfilled life from the inside, out. Key takeaways: Beyond the hunt. Do you have a life motto you quietly tell yourself when facing a challenge? Right from the start, Kathleen shares a mantra that’ll empower anyone on their way to discovery and reassurance. The one thing every entrepreneur MUST repeat to themselves…[02:45]. Becoming “The Boss.” Living the entrepreneurial lifestyle’s on the rise; and how could it not be when people are becoming more and more creatively fulfilled by going out on their own. Ready to give it a try? Start HERE…[17:38]. Handling the Imposter. There are times when you feel out of alignment-- like you’re pretending to lead when really you’re just not feeling it--Kathleen calls this imposter syndrome “fraudy feelings.” Good news! There’s a way to overcome them, and here’s how…[25:20]. When someone else’s agenda drives your direction, life just isn’t as sweet as it could be. Your life is meant to unfold from who you are. So, how do you uncover a life that puts you back in the driver’s seat so you can create the life you want over an experience you feel you were dealt? Visit http://oneideaaway.com/boss to download the "Your Life, More You" Activity.  Share your thoughts on the episode and your insights from the activity in our One Idea Away Facebook Community to continue the conversation. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. You're never more than One Idea Away from a whole, new reality.

Hey there ass-kickers! This week on the podcast, Kathleen Shannon, co-host of Being Boss Podcast and founder of Braid Creative and Consulting, joins me to discuss her new book, Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms. In this episode, we talk about what it means to be “boss” and how to cultivate a boss mindset. Plus, we discuss defining values and setting boundaries that align with those values (as you know, this is one of my favorite topics!). We also touch on several topics that will put you on the path to being boss and living life on your own terms. In this episode you’ll hear: Core values and how the value of decisiveness can help you move forward (6:25) Self trust, how is this cultivated? (10:38) Defining your values, what resonates with you and your story (12:27) How do we reevaluate our relationship with money? (13:24) Inner critic, internal freak-outs and surrounding yourself with your post-it note people (21:42) Thinking from your heart and how is this different than thinking from your brain (25:36) Kathleen Shannon is the founder of Braid Creative and Consulting, a boutique branding agency and consultancy she co-owns with her sister. She also does creative coaching and is regularly invited to speak on personal branding at design conferences and retreats. She lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and son. http://yourkickasslife.com/222  

Kathleen Shannon's big truth in today's episode is, "We're all connected," and we explored it through a number of delicious threads: -Meditation -Motherhood -Branding and being who you are -Creative processes She also let me grill her about the time when she created a website and did branding for Brené Brown...this is a fun one, enjoy! About Kathleen Shannon: Kathleen Shannon is a creative director, podcaster, speaker, author, and mentor. As the co-founder of Braid Creative and co-host of the Being Boss podcast she has helped thousands of creative entrepreneurs from all over the world authentically brand and position themselves as creative experts, cultivate confidence in their business, and blend more of who they are into the work they do. When she’s not working she’s traveling the world, cooking a great meal, or cuddling on the couch with her husband and their 3 year old son, Fox.  

This week we’re talking to co-founder of Braid Creative and Being Boss, Kathleen Shannon.  In this episode we talk about Kathleen’s word of the year, money issues (we go deep on this), and the difference between “values” and “intentions”. Plus she answers your questions too!    Here’s Kathleen:       This episode is supported by Daily Harvest, […]

Kathleen Shannon is the co-founder of Braid Creative and the co-host of the chart topping podcast Being Boss which now has close to 4 million downloads. Her work really focuses on helping creative entrepreneurs with their personal brands by bringing more of who they are into the work they do and she's obsessed with digging into the mindset, habits, routines, and attitudes that empower creatives to live and work on their terms.

In this episode of Hardcore MBA Matthew Turner, author of ‘The Successful Mistake’ talks to Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Being Boss Podcast and founder of Braid Creative and Consulting. Kathleen is an expert in coaching creative entrepreneurs align their work and their personal self. In this episode, Matthew and Kathleen discuss: Her branding agency, Braid […]

One of my favorite things to do is geek-out about self-care. From recipes, to natural face products, to strength building exercises - I love getting nerdy about all things health. That's why today's episode was so fun to record! My friend and fellow self-care nerd, Kathleen Shannon, from the Being Boss podcast and Braid Creative and I share some of our favorite self-care rituals, products, and go into the topics of motherhood and permission. Take a listen and enjoy!

Hello and welcome to this episode #20 and the first in Season Two of the Mother’s Quest Podcast!  This week’s guest, Kathleen Shannon, embodies the qualities of an independent, hard-working feminist. She also has this incredible generosity and openness and has impacted so many women, including myself, by sharing her experiences as a mother and an entrepreneur.    Kathleen is the co-founder of Braid Creative & Consulting and the co-host of one of my favorites, the Being Boss podcast for creative entrepreneurs. Through her work at Braid Creative and Being Boss she has helped thousands of creative entrepreneurs from all over the world authentically brand and position themselves as creative experts, cultivate confidence in their business, and blend more of who they are into the work they do. When she's not podcasting, writing a book, or shaping her next newsletter she's hanging with her husband Jeremy and their toddler Fox.    In this episode, Kathleen reflects on the impact her mother’s total adoration and acceptance had on her, giving her the freedom to be herself along with the secure foundation to be creative and explore.   We talk about the challenges of motherhood, the profound experience of her home birth, the sleep deprivation she experienced in her first year, and the tough decisions she’s had to make to build her businesses and be fully present for her son   She also shares how she’s learned to ask for help. Her fiercely independent attitude made it difficult for her to get support from her network. But learning to lean on her support network allows her to make a passionate & purposeful impact beyond her son and in turn allowed her son to learn to love other people and experience opportunities that she alone can’t provide him.   Kathleen also shares how she invests in herself by prioritizing her health, creating white space, and owning her schedule. And, she gives us two challenges, the first to reach out to someone to care for our child and the second to spend some time with our calendars, designing our ideal week and noticing the gap between the ideal and the real.  I loved connecting personally with Kathleen and left the conversation enriched by the spectrum between surrender and control, security and freedom and a sense of excitement for re-designing my time to allow for the full range of both.    Topics discussed in this episode: Kathleen’s unusual and early first memory How freedom within the context of security allowed Kathleen’s creativity to thrive Kathleen's experience giving birth to Fox, which she says felt like seeing God, made her more connected to herself, and is the coolest thing she's ever done The impact of sleep deprivation and the importance of asking for help We don't have to be present for our kids 24/7 but we should be fully present in the moments that have the most meaning A recent example where Kathleen realized she’s really making the difference she wants to make Creating balance, white space, community, and the impact of one on one conversations The conflict of creating comfort and stability for Kathleen’s child while being creative and adventurous How putting relationships first and business second is what makes partnerships thrive Connecting the dots between being a mother and being a boss Resources mentioned in this episode: Being Boss Podcast Braid Creative Being Boss ClubHouse Being Boss and Being Mom Podcast Episode #8 The Hero's Journey Attachment Parenting A Portrait of the Artist As a Young Mom - Is domestic life the enemy of creative work? Acuity Scheduling Google Calendar Mother’s Quest Episode #12: Breaking Bread and Building Bridges with Saadia Ahmed Kathleen's Crafting Your Ideal Day Worksheet FREE E.P.I.C. Planning, Reflection and Craft Your Ideal Week Printable Announcements If you haven’t yet visited the website, head over to mothersquest.com to explore some of the ways you can get more connected. At the site, you can sign up for our email list (to get show notes delivered to your inbox and new weekly round-ups of "gems" I'm finding on my quest), click the link to join the Facebook group and press record to leave a voice message for me. You can also explore the new coaching offerings, sign up for a discovery session, and download the FREE Live Your E.P.I.C. Life Planning and Reflection Sheets  Acknowledgements A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Erin Kendall of Fit Mom Go, who provided this week's dedication Niko Osoteo Erik Newton Claire Fry Divya Silbermann Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore Jenise and Marianne of the Sustainable Living Podcast If you'd like to make a contribution to Mother's Quest to support Season Two of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contribution http://mothersquest.com/be-a-supporter/ If you would like to "dedicate" an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com Mother's Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

Tara Street, Kathleen's sister and co-owner at Braid Creative, is joining us again today. We're digging how to package your offering, how to position your brand & business, and how to establish a process that you can repeat with your dream clients to make you feel boss.

I receive as I believe.  Whoa. That is a powerful statement. I receive as I believe.  That pesky Belief System (or as Jay likes to call it our BS), can get in the way OR it can be your biggest asset for transformation. We often talk about changing what we believe in order to transform our lives. But the opposite is also true. If you can change the way you RECEIVE you can chance how you BELIEVE. Really. If I am open to receiving abundance, I can believe that I am worthy of abundance. Really. What if instead of creating long lists of goals and grinding it out in order to achieve them, you instead reviewed what you are already receiving in your life currently...and then got into inquiry about what beliefs you had that were creating that life. If I am struggling to pay my bills, what beliefs do I have that might be causing this issue?  Start your year off right with a coaching session with us! If you are currently struggling to achieve a goal, manifest your dreams, or just get over the hump in an area of transformation--we are here to help. Contact us through the contact form or via Facebook to sign up to have a coaching session on a future episode. We would love to help! And a free coaching session from Jay is pretty darn amazing too. We invite you to join us in our private Facebook group, Doing the Work with Jay and Becca. Share your thoughts, ask for advice, post inspirational messages...whatever makes you connect to the work. We want the group to reflect the needs of everyone who participates. Thank you for listening! We appreciate you! Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher to get your episodes automatically sent to you each week! We would also love for you to submit a review on iTunes! A few things mentioned in this episode... Lean Inside: 7 Steps to Personal Power by Jay Pryor Kathleen Shannon and Tara Street of Braid Creative and the Chalkboard Method Also check out the Being Boss podcast with Kathleen for a full rundown on the Chalkboard Method Thank you for listening. We are so honored to have you with us each week. Please note that some of the links are affiliate links through Amazon. We get a little money if you end up purchasing the item through the link. This money helps to keep our podcast on the air! We do not link to anything that doesn't naturally come up in our podcast interviews/conversations. We are not asked to link to any specific product or service. 

Kathleen Shannon (@AndKathleen) is a graphic designer and brand strategist, and co-founder of Being Boss, a podcast and community for creative entrepreneurs. Kathleen began as a staff art director, but learned entrepreneurial habits working on her side projects and blogging. She's now seeking to become a media mogul and serve the creative community. In this conversation, we discuss the origins of Being Boss, how Kathleen learned systematic behaviour and stays organised, and the common mindsets of creative entrepreneurs. Catch up with Kathleen on the Being Boss website or that of her agency, Braid Creative. Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 95 (MP3, 52:24, 25.3 MB) Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 95 (OGG, 52:24, 24.4 MB) Subscribe to Get New Episodes     Subscribe to The Busy Creator Podcast on iTunes | on Google Play Music | on Android | on iHeart Sponsor Freedcamp, the best free online project management software Bandwidth for The Busy Creator Podcast is provided by Freedcamp, Group Efforts Made Effortless. Freedcamp is best free online project management software available. By using the built-in functions and additional tools like time tracking, invoices, milestones, file storage, and more, teams can customise the software for the task at hand! The Busy Creator Podcast itself is managed and operated on Freedcamp. Get started for free on Freedcamp.com Show Notes & Links Prescott had a classmate named Kathleen, who went by Kate. Her mother, also Kathleen, went by Cassie. Kathleen was almost named “Cinco”, born May 5 Prescott is born May 6, making the two both Tauruses Kathleen describes herself as a “truth seeker & dream (job) chaser. Tea drinker & good food eater. Risk taker, magic maker & booty shaker.” AndKathleen.com, Kathleen's personal site and retired blog “Creative Horcruxes”, websites and projects where we divide our passions, time, and attention Kathleen co-owns Braid Creative with her sister Tara Braid Creative is “Branding and business visioning agency for creative entrepreneurs” The Being Boss podcast started in 2014 as a way for Kathleen to “grow the top of her funnel” Emily Thompson (@EmilyM_Thompson), Kathleen's partner in Being Boss Prescott kept hearing about “your audience”, which sparked him to start The Busy Creator Prescott admits that Being Boss is “ahead” of The Busy Creator in terms of spawning multiple forms (books, events, community classes, etc.) "Show notes are a great way to increase search engine optimization." —Kathleen Shannon Tweet This The aim is transform Being Boss from a podcast into “multimedia conglomerate” Chelsea Handler, Kathleen's hero for hosting a tv show Kathleen & Emily recently submitted a book for publishing (due out Spring 2018) FreshBooks was a sponsor of Being Boss almost since the beginning, because they align Being Boss Facebook Group, 17,000+ members strong, has grown almost beyond control "How you feel at work affects how you feel at home, and vice versa." —Kathleen Shannon Tweet This "We didn't want to sully the waters with money." —Kathleen Shannon Tweet This The Being Boss Clubhouse is a year-long community learning course with coaching, and more. Will Hudson, early guest on The Busy Creator, ep. 12 It's Nice That and its sister agency, Anyways Armin Vit and Bryony Gomez-Palacio have both been on TBC, separately, eps. 3 & 84 Brand New Conference, Brand New Blog Kathleen started writing on LiveJournal in 1999 Kathleen worked as an Art Director for advertising while blogging at home The Etsy–Pinterest Boom Kathleen attracted freelance design projects from posting her wedding invitations "First, you have to be dedicated to your craft." —Kathleen Shannon Tweet This 10,000 hours “Fit of Entrepreneurial Passion”, as described by Michael Gerber "Nothing kills creativity like desperation." —Kathleen Shannon Tweet This Kathleen learned Project Management skills at her ad agency job Charlotte Hornets "You can only connect the dots looking backwards." —Steve Jobs Tweet This Steve Jobs addresses Standford class of 2004 2005 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo on Amazon and on Audible Prescott's grandfather collected his lifetime's worth of business cards 9 Habits of Highly Creative People (free eBook) Kathleen & Emily met as internet blogging pals Emily pitched the idea of a podcast, along with responsibilities Kathleen is the editorial lead; Emily handles web and tech "I didn't know this thing would need its own bank account one day!" —Kathleen Shannon Tweet This 7 People are involved with the production of Being Boss, including an editorial assistant and an audio editor The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber on Amazon and on Audible "Most people are still in their struggle. There's never a 'there'." —Kathleen Shannon Tweet This "Your goals mean shit if you feel like shit along the way." —Kathleen Shannon Tweet This Emily only uses list view in Asana; Kathleen only uses calendar Prescott prefers Kanban view, where that's available Ramit Sethi Kaizen, continual gradual improvements over time Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott on Amazon and on Audible Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson on Amazon and on Audible Daring Greatly by Brene Brown on Amazon and on Audible Martha Beck  BeingBoss.club  Kathleen Shannon on Twitter  Kathleen Shannon on Facebook  Kathleen Shannon on Instagram  Braid Creative on Facebook  Braid Creative on Pinterest  Being Boss on Twitter  Being Boss on Facebook  Being Boss on Instagram  Being Boss on iTunes Tools Being Boss Podcast Facebook Live FreshBooks Acuity Scheduling Asana CoSchedule Notebooks, Post-Its Evernote Google Docs Slack Techniques Ask your audience what they want, to create new content Put in your 10,000 hours before becoming an entrepreneur; become a “confident expert” Build a bridge before leaving your full-time job Aim to replace your income before taking that last leap Ask to be in client meetings; see the process up close Share your process as you're in it — publish along the way Codify your methods, translate them to an e-course  Find a “business bestie” and have “Skype dates” Use your existing resources to bolster your side projects Create an org. chart to plan future expansion, duties Know every element of your business, and only outsource as needed When overwhelmed, write top 3 items on a Post-It Be a little more casual with your team when chatting on Slack Habits Drink Coffee and Tea every morning Broadcast on Facebook Live a few times a week Make decisions, whether they're right or wrong Respect your future self (through systems) Have empathy for others and what they struggle with — it may be different from you Put everything in Google Calendar Work out first thing in the morning Try Audible.com Free for 30-Days Visit BusyCreatorBook.com for your free trial Get Daring Greatly by Brene Brown as a free audiobook 

Perhaps one of the reasons the gender inequality issue in the entertainment business is so pervasive is how we men interact with one another.Sexual harassment is no joking matter, and the topic has become a focus in the entertainment biz with the recent resignation of Fox News president Roger Ailes after allegations by popular Fox anchors like Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct . In today's episode, miniseries co-producer Yolanda T. Cochran is back with her business partner Christina Kremer to discuss an issue related to this topic that may literally frighten you.We also get some funny yet pointed perspective from my friend and Being Boss podcast co-host Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative.About the Mini-seriesBreaking the Glass is a Radio Film School podcast mini-series and short film docu-series addressing the issues of gender inequality in film and television. You can catch all the podcast and video episodes at daredreamer.fm/breakingtheglass.The Docu-Series is Now LiveThe first installment of the short film docu-seires is now live. Check it out!SponsorsWhen you visit or support our sponsors you support the show.Song Freedom: when you need high-quality music for your productions, including mainstream music as well as "oldies but goodies". Sign up for a new account at songfreedom.com/radio and get a free standard gold level license worth $30.VideoBlocks: a subscription-based stock media company that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage everyone can afford. Unlimited daily downloads from a library of 115,000+ HD video clips, After Effects templates, motion backgrounds, and cinemagraphs. Click here for a 7-day free trial allowing you to download up to 140 pieces of content. You can also sign up for their annual plan which is $99 for unlimited access to their library.We also want to give special thanks to these companies who are helping to spread the word to achieve gender equality in the biz:MusicMusic in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were:TRAVEL LIGHTby Jason Shaw (CC BY)Seven Notes in Black 3 - Albionby Ian Alex Mac (CC BY)NICE AND EASYby Jason Shaw (CC BY)Insomnia (Instrumental)by Josh Woodward (CC BY)I Got One Thing by Cullah (CC BY-SA)Referent Powerby Cullah (CC BY-SA)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.Videos MentionedThat Apple Recruitment VideoThe Fortune Magazine Video Report

Being Boss & Being a Boss Mom with Kathleen Shannon from Being Boss. In this episode of the Boss Mom Podcast, . Sponsored by the delicious Prep Dish! *This episode has explicit and non-kid friendly moments.* Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes:  In this episode you’ll hear: How Kathleen doesn't feel like she doesn't fit the traditional "mom entrepreneur" mold. Being sexy and being mom. Being Boss Podcast with her sister. Having two businesses and one kid, and how to juggle. Planning an annual calendar. How Kathleen handles being in the midst of overwhelm. Kathleen's struggle with depression. Parenting and starting a new norm. Our Podcast Sponsor: Prep Dish Prepdish.com is a subscription based meal prep service. The creator of PrepDish, Allison, is a chef, nutritionist and registered dietitian. There are two options for meals, gluten free and paleo. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. After only 2 hours of prepping on the weekend, you’ll have all of your meals ready for the entire week. You’ll save time and have amazingly delicious meals like Smoky Paprika Chicken Legs with Roasted Carrots, Parsnips & Fennel or Turkey & Zucchini Lasagna. And, Allison is offering listeners a free 2-week trial to all Boss Moms. You can’t beat that. Check out PrepDish.com/bossmom for this amazing deal! For the free 2-week trial, use code Bossmom. Recommended links and resources: Brene Brown Brene Brown Ted Talk on Vunerability Daring Greatly Rising Strong Headspace App John Oliver Boss Mom Academy Boss Mom Facebook Community Can I quote you on that?  Getting a business partner is like getting into a marriage. - Kathleen We have a huge calendar where we map out promotions and plan our launches accordingly. - Kathleen When you have a business that is working, you have to grow and refine. - Dana Recognize what works for you and use that to your strength. - Dana It's a special type of woman who is a stay at home mom. - Dana I love my son watching me do what I do best, I'm excited for him to see me work and influence his future. - Kathleen I surround myself with women who are supportive and non-judgmental. - Kathleen Parenting is the same as entrepreneurship, it's all about decisions. - Dana More about our guest, Kathleen Shannon. Kathleen Shannon is co-founder of Braid Creative where she focuses on personal branding for creative entrepreneurs who blend work and life. Kathleen co-hosts the Being Boss podcast for creatives where she shares everything she knows about getting in the boss mindset, habits and routines, and living the boss life. When she's not recording a podcast or writing for her audience she is traveling all over the world looking for her next adventure, going on Pokemon hunts with her husband and kid, or working out in the boxing gym. Being Boss / Braid Creative / Instagram Connect with Dana: Instagram / The Boss Mom Facebook community (her total happy place) We love hearing from you guys! If you’ve got a question about today’s episode or want to leave us some inbox love, you can email us at hello@boss-mom.com Or, you can always find both Dana hanging out in our Boss Mom Facebook Community.  We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes. We also know it can be kind of tricky to figure out. Here are a few step by step instructions on how to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.

Crushin' It vs Being Crushed Kathleen Shannon is the owner of Braid Creative & Consulting where she helps creative entrepreneurs with their personal brands and business vision. Kathleen also co-hosts the podcast Being Boss which is continually in the top100 in business podcasts on iTunes. When Kathleen isn't working she's hanging with her family – including her husband and 2 year old son, Fox. Kathleen shares some intimate details about why her birthing experience was inspired by sheep and why she loved it so much, what she really thinks about daycare, and how she manages to have a fully booked business with a toddler running around.  You can find Kathleen over at: www.beingboss.club www.braidcreative.com   And don't miss out on all the happenings during the Crushin' it vs. Being Crushed Parenthood Series by signing up here!   

Today on our biweekly miniseries addressing gender inequality in the business, we discuss perhaps the most pervasive and insidious issue holding women back.Earlier in season 1 of the podcast, during our first "Women in Film" series, we had an episode that set the show on a path to have what would becomeEarlier in season 1 of the podcast, during our first "Women in Film" series, we had an episode that set the show on a path to have what would become Breaking the Glass. In that episode, there was one particular topic discussed that affects women from as high up as the ivory towers of studio executive offices, to the trenches of post production houses: self-confidence and the "imposter syndrome." In this episode we'll hear from:Elaine McMillion Sheldon, director of Hollow and co-host of the She Does Podcast.Julie Harris Walker, host and producer of the podcast "The Other Fifty Percent: A Herstory of Hollywood"Breaking the Glass panel participant Nichelle Protho, VP of Sander-Moses and COO of Slam DigitalShow regular Yolanda Cochran (Producer) and Christina Kremer (post-production supervisor)Amina Moreau, executive creative director of StillmotionKathleen Shannon, owner of Braid Creative and co-host of the Being Boss podcastAbout the Mini-seriesBreaking the Glass is a Radio Film School podcast mini-series and short film docu-series addressing the issues of gender inequality in film and television. Learn more and see the trailer at daredreamer.fm/breaking-the-glass.Podcasts & Videos MentionedSheryl Sandberg on the TED Radio HourTHR Roundtable with Studio ExecutivesThe Frame Interview with Natalie PortmanDeadline Extended for Female Filmmaker Video Vignette ChallengeWe want to include your talent in the short film docu-series. Each winning entries will get almost $1,000 in prizes from LensProToGo, Song Freedom, Muse Storytelling, and Shane's Inner Circle. Click here to learn more.SponsorsWhen you visit or support our sponsors you support the show.Song Freedom: when you need high-quality music for your productions, including mainstream music as well as "oldies but goodies". Sign up for a new account at songfreedom.com/radio and get a free standard gold level license worth $30.VideoBlocks: a subscription-based stock media company that gives you unlimited access to premium stock footage everyone can afford. Unlimited daily downloads from a library of 115,000+ HD video clips, After Effects templates, motion backgrounds, and cinemagraphs. Click here for a 7-day free trial allowing you to download up to 140 pieces of content. You can also sign up for their annual plan which is $99 for unlimited access to their library.We also want to give special thanks to these companies who are helping to spread the word to achieve gender equality in the biz:WipsterMusicMusic in this episode was curated from FreeMusicArchive.org. Songs in order of appearance were: There's a Special Place for Some People by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) It's Always Too Late to Start Over by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) Divider by Chris Zabriskie (CC BY) Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (CC BY-SA) Phase IV by lo-fi is sci-fi (CC BY) They're Coming by Elysian Bailey (CC BY) Casa Bossa Nova by Kevin Macleod at Incompetech.com (CC BY)Click here to learn about Creative Commons licenses and meanings.

In this conversation, Kathleen shares why paying attention to the little things can have a massive impact, how getting clear about her goals for her blog helped her earn more revenue, and why she thinks you should be giving all of your best stuff away for free.

Today’s episode features Kathleen Shannon, cofounder of Braid Creative, and co-host of the popular Being Boss podcast. Kathleen transitioned her career from graphic design and art direction in an advertising agency to entrepreneurship and branding for creative entrepreneurs. She created the Braid Method to help entrepreneurs blend who they are with what they do. Now […] The post Episode 037 – Uncovering Your Brand with Kathleen Shannon appeared first on What Works.

This is a HUGE episode and not just because it is longer than normal! We have THE Kathleen Shannon of "Being Boss" and Braid Creative fame. Becca had a very hard time not fangirling out on poor Kathleen throughout the entire interview.  But first, we have the follow up to Episode 3's life coaching session...the Birthday Party. (If you haven't listened yet...go do that now!) We do a check-in on if Becca was able to reframe the story and let. it. go. Or at least try. Time to transform!

Kathleen Shannon is co-founder of Braid Creative, a personal branding agency for creative entrepreneurs who blend work and life – like designers, writers, artists, foodies, yogis and lifestyle professionals. Kathleen also co-hosts the Being Boss podcast for creative entrepreneurs where she shares weekly interviews, insights, and candid conversation on what it takes to be boss Continue Reading…

Work-life balance is a myth. How can you make everything exactly even? Why should you? That's why we are so thrilled to bring you Tara Street & Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative. They have built a business helping creative entrepreneurs blend their work and life into a personal brand. You will love their inspiring expertise on blending work, life, and family; handling communication struggles, the secret sauce of using mottos, the joy of being a rejuvenile, and more. Listen in on their work-life blend.

Today we're excited to have Kathleen's sister and business partner for Braid Creative, Tara Street. We're talking all about owning your creative expertise—whether you're a boss on a team or THE boss of your own business—so that you can assure your clients and not have to start over from scratch with each new project. Tara is a master at helping clients find and own their expertise, and she's even sharing a script you can use to help you feel more boss.

Kathleen Shannon, co-owner of Braid Creative and co-host of the Being Boss podcast. Not only is Kathleen a successful boss lady, but she’s a deeply spiritual and inspiring person. We talk about so much in this episode, including Kathleen’s daily routines, her spiritual beliefs and practices, what she does to unwind, why she took up bodybuilding and then chose to pursue boxing instead, and so much more. She's always experimenting with new passions and ideas to design a life she loves.

Kathleen Shannon is known for her work helping creative entrepreneurs grow and define their businesses. She’s got a brand (Braid Creative) and popular podcast (Being Boss) dedicated to it. So I thought feeer sure we’d be talking business on this episode. But we didn’t talk about it once. What we did cover got a little real…in […]

In place of an interview, this week's episode features a lively discussion with Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative. As an in-house designer or independent freelancer, connecting and communicating with your audience isn't always cut and dry. Spawned from a slight disagreement on Twitter, Kathleen and I debate the 5 Ws—who, what, when, where, and why—and eventually come to a mutual agreement on what's important.