Podcasts about creative empire

Ep #123 — From Camera Gift to Creative Empire with Rhonda Nunn of Just Keep Smiling ProductionsPart of noseyAF's 31 Days of Black Business series

Perth based fashion designer and creative founder Steph Audino joins the show to share her journey from self-taught teen designer to showcasing at Paris and New York Fashion Weeks. Steph opens up about building her brand organically, the deeply personal role confidence plays in her work, and how she navigated the unexpected loss of her father while running a growing business. Together, the host and Steph explore grief, resilience, the power of a supportive partner, and what it means to keep showing up in life and in business.   ✨Connect with Steph at www.stephaudino.com.au  and connect with her on socials Instagram/LinkedIn/Other - Instagram @steph.audino    ⏱️Timestamps: 0:00  Intro & welcome 1:21  How Steph started designing at 16 (hating shopping & not finding clothes that fit) 4:25  Dealing with bullying, low self-esteem, and finding confidence through fashion 7:08  Dropping out of fashion school & launching her brand at 21 9:16  Interning with Aurelio Costarella & early mentors 12:04  Taking the brand international — America, New York Fashion Week & Paris 14:19  Growing the brand organically through storytelling & relationships 15:44  The shift from ready-to-wear to couture 17:37  Designing her own wedding dresses & honoring her dad in her veil 18:18  Steph's relationship with her dad 18:52  Navigating grief while running a business 25:57  Wanting to quit & the people who kept her going 39:39  Rediscovering purpose & getting back to business 39:57  Launching Cin Cin Creative & finding joy in content creation 43:32  What's next for Steph — ready-to-wear growth, expanding the team & life with Michael 47:30  Closing & thank you   About Steph: Steph Audino is a fashion designer and creative founder who creates experiences that make women feel unforgettable. Designing since the age of 16 and launching her first business at 21, Steph has built a career grounded in confidence, creativity, and reinvention. As the founder of Steph Audino and Chin Chin Creative, her work spans fashion, content creation, and storytelling — always with heart at the centre. From showcasing collections at Paris and New York fashion weeks to building deeply personal brands, Steph's journey is one of evolution, resilience, and purpose.   

From glass shoes to bold business moves, Yasmin Leour is building her creative empire one innovative idea at a time! In this episode, we dive into Yasmin's incredible journey—starting with crafting intricate glass heels as wearable art, to launching her boutique clothing line, Jackson's Crab Counter, and her signature seasonings. Learn how she transformed her creativity into multiple thriving businesses, gained traction on social media, and even ventured into reality TV. Whether it's fashion, food, or renters' rights advocacy, Yasmin's passion and entrepreneurial spirit shine through. Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience, hustle, and success!

From glass shoes to bold business moves, Yasmin Leour is building her creative empire one innovative idea at a time! In this episode, we dive into Yasmin's incredible journey—starting with crafting intricate glass heels as wearable art, to launching her boutique clothing line, Jackson's Crab Counter, and her signature seasonings. Learn how she transformed her creativity into multiple thriving businesses, gained traction on social media, and even ventured into reality TV. Whether it's fashion, food, or renters' rights advocacy, Yasmin's passion and entrepreneurial spirit shine through. Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience, hustle, and success!

From glass shoes to bold business moves, Yasmin Leour is building her creative empire one innovative idea at a time! In this episode, we dive into Yasmin's incredible journey—starting with crafting intricate glass heels as wearable art, to launching her boutique clothing line, Jackson's Crab Counter, and her signature seasonings. Learn how she transformed her creativity into multiple thriving businesses, gained traction on social media, and even ventured into reality TV. Whether it's fashion, food, or renters' rights advocacy, Yasmin's passion and entrepreneurial spirit shine through. Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience, hustle, and success!

From glass shoes to bold business moves, Yasmin Leour is building her creative empire one innovative idea at a time! In this episode, we dive into Yasmin's incredible journey—starting with crafting intricate glass heels as wearable art, to launching her boutique clothing line, Jackson's Crab Counter, and her signature seasonings. Learn how she transformed her creativity into multiple thriving businesses, gained traction on social media, and even ventured into reality TV. Whether it's fashion, food, or renters' rights advocacy, Yasmin's passion and entrepreneurial spirit shine through. Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience, hustle, and success!

From glass shoes to bold business moves, Yasmin Leour is building her creative empire one innovative idea at a time! In this episode, we dive into Yasmin's incredible journey—starting with crafting intricate glass heels as wearable art, to launching her boutique clothing line, Jackson's Crab Counter, and her signature seasonings. Learn how she transformed her creativity into multiple thriving businesses, gained traction on social media, and even ventured into reality TV. Whether it's fashion, food, or renters' rights advocacy, Yasmin's passion and entrepreneurial spirit shine through. Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience, hustle, and success!

What happens when a former lawyer, pop musician, and science writer trades logic for imagination—and builds entire worlds from it? In episode 233 of Joy Found Here, author Lexy Shaw Delorme shares how a life of reinvention—from MTV studios to genetic startups to Parisian cafés—led her to discover writing as both calling and compass. With humor, grit, and rebellion, she reveals what it takes to trust creativity, defy convention, and turn every twist of fate into story.In This Episode, You Will Learn:From military brat to multi-hyphenate (04:28)MTV dreams and the lawyer detour (05:15)The moment writing took over (06:37)Life between Paris, Hong Kong, and London (08:23)Five years of world-building magic (10:51)Turning travel into story (13:19)Fighting the publishing patriarchy (35:24)Writing as a family affair (38:20)Finding readers in real life (44:59)Pain, purpose, and paying attention (51:51)Lexy Shaw Delorme is an award-winning American author, world traveler, and former lawyer based in Paris. A creative polymath, she's been a pop musician with an MTV feature, a science writer at 23andMe, and a sound engineer—all before turning to fiction. Writing under the pen name S. Delorme, she's known for her cross-genre urban-fantasy series—Caio, Bright Midnight, and Fanning Fireflies—where paranormal romance meets legal drama and metaphysical intrigue. Blending science, spirituality, and storytelling, she explores what lies beneath appearances and how consciousness connects us all, appearing regularly at Comic-Cons and literary festivals across Europe and the U.S.In this episode, Lexy reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, reinvention, and writing as her constant thread. From military-base childhood to law school, MTV band days, and early 23andMe startup life, she traces how each experience fuels her stories. She shares how years of world-building, travel, and spirituality became the foundation for her novels—and how turning writing into a family project keeps her inspired. Defying industry bias and following her instincts, Lexy reminds us that courage means answering the quiet knock of inspiration and living wide open to whatever story comes next.Connect with Lexy Shaw Delorme:WebsiteTikTokInstagramXSoundCloudGet Lexy's books!Let's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you turn an intimate passion into a multi-million dollar enterprise? Absolutely. This week on the show, we sit down with Liz Hansen, the owner and photographer at Chicago Boudoir Photography, who scaled her niche creative business to over $1 Million in annual revenue by empowering women—especially those over 40—to reclaim their self-worth.Liz's journey is the ultimate masterclass in blending purpose and profit. She shares the honest, actionable blueprint for making the leap, even when you start later in life as a busy, married mom of two.In this episode, Liz reveals her insights on:The Big Leap: What inspired her to start a boudoir business in her 30s, and how to identify when it's the right time for you to take your entrepreneurial leap.Creative to CEO: The specific steps she took to transition from being a passionate creative to running a successful, sustainable business owner.The Confidence Factor: The hard-won lessons she's learned about authentic marketing, premium pricing strategies, and creating a client experience that drives referrals and high-value transactions.Niche Domination: How her hyper-focus on empowering women over 40 became the key to her market dominance and viral success (including features on TEDx and NPR).If you're a creative entrepreneur struggling with pricing or looking for the inspiration to finally turn your unique passion into a profitable business, this episode will show you exactly how to do it.Support the showRemember to subscribe for free to stay current with entrepreneur conversations. Want the episode freebie or have a question for our guest or Vincent? Interested in becoming a guest or show partner? Email us.This Episode is Brought to You By: Coming Alive Podcast Production: www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.

Cooper Vaughan didn't plan on being a caterer—he was trying not to be.But what started as a side gig in Lexington, Kentucky, turned into Apiary: one of the most creative and complex hospitality companies in the South. And the key to its success? Reinvention. From fine dining drop-offs during the pandemic to immersive, ticketed culinary experiences that fund a wildly profitable event business, Cooper has found the sweet spot between margin and magic.In this episode, we break down how he scaled a brand that's both financially stable and creatively fulfilling, why most caterers are sitting on unrealized gold, and how personal transformation—spiritual and strategic—became the fuel for business evolution.This isn't just about making money off weddings. It's about turning a redheaded stepchild of the industry into a platform for deep connection, artistry, and long-term impact.To learn more about Apiary and explore their work, visit https://www.the-apiary.com/.____________________________________________________________Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

At Coral Capital's Tokyo HQ, artist–entrepreneur VERBAL (m-flo rapper and producer, AMBUSH® Co-Founder, and SŌMATŌ sake founder) sits down with James Riney and Tiffany Kayo to unpack how Japan's next cultural wave is being built at the intersection of streetwear, music, and frontier tech. They explore why a Tokyo mindset still captivates tastemakers from Pharrell to Prada, and what has to change for Japan's creators to capture Silicon-Valley-level scale.The conversation dives into:• Streetwear's original “soft-power” playbook — how Nigo, Pharrell, and a Harajuku network turned Japanese design into hip-hop currency and seeded brands like AMBUSH®.• Two SKUs and a Paris runway — why VERBAL and Yoon Ahn sold a majority stake in AMBUSH®, what they learned inside New Guards Group / Farfetch, and why they just bought it all back.• Craft sake, misunderstood luxury — the cold-chain, labeling, and pricing gaps keeping nihon-shu under-valued abroad, and how SŌMATŌ plans to rebrand the category for Michelin tables.• AI, Web3, and VTubers — a realist's take on Suno-generated melodies, token-gated superfans, and the virtual-idol economy Japan is quietly leading.• Lessons from K-Pop's public-private machine — what Japan can borrow (and what it shouldn't) to export its own IP at scale.If you're working on something ambitious, we'd love to hear from you at Coral Capital!Get in touch with us here: bit.ly/contactcoralConnect with VERBAL: X: https://x.com/VERBAL_AMBUSH Connect with James:X: https://x.com/james_rineyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrineyConnect with Tiffany:X: https://x.com/tiffanykayoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanykayo/

Shawn O'Malley and Daniel Mahncke break down Adobe (ticker: ADBE), a leading software company providing end-to-end solutions for creative professionals, from design and creation to marketing and performance measurement. Through apps like Photoshop and After Effects, Adobe offers an industry-leading suite of productivity tools for creatives, including freelancers designers, Hollywood design studios, and everyone inbetween. Excel is to the financial world as Adobe is to the creative world, you might say. In this episode, you'll learn how Adobe grew out of a garage and became tangled with Apple early on, how the company transitioned to a cloud-based subscription model, whether AI risks to Adobe's business are overstated, how Adobe is implementing AI into its tool, whether Adobe is as attractively valued as it seems, plus so much more! Prefer to watch? Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to watch this episode on YouTube. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Adobe's origin story and how it was created out of a garage. 07:24 - What were Adobe's first few popular products and how Apple elevated Adobe's business. 16:02 - Why Adobe transitioned to a subscription-based business model in 2013. 19:36 - Why the market has soured on Adobe's otherwise wonderfully profitable and growing business. 24:40 - How Adobe is responding to Canva, Figma, and disruptions from AI. 39:32 - What Adobe is doing to keep the next generation of designers using its products. 01:04:50 - The biggest risks to Adobe's continued dominance. 01:07:41 - Whether Adobe is attractively valued at its current beaten down levels. 01:16:22 - Whether Shawn & Daniel add ADBE to The Intrinsic Value Portfolio. And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, ⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠. From Quartr's Insights blog: Adobe: Equipping the Architects of Digital Expression. Adobe's Investor Day Summit. Value Investor's Club pitch for Adobe. Never Sell podcast on Adobe. Check out our previous Intrinsic Value breakdowns: ⁠⁠Nintendo⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Airbnb⁠⁠, ⁠⁠AutoZone⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Alphabet⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Ulta⁠⁠, ⁠⁠John Deere⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Madison Square Garden Sports⁠⁠. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our ⁠⁠Premium Feed⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Try Shawn's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠TIP Finance⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our ⁠⁠sponsors⁠⁠:⁠⁠ CFI Education Airbnb Connect with Shawn: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ Connect with Daniel: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a ⁠⁠rating and review⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

In this episode, we sit down with Tezza Barton, a powerhouse creator, entrepreneur, and founder of the Tezza App, which has amassed over 25 million downloads. Tezza shares how she turned her creative passion into a thriving business, how she collaborates with luxury fashion houses like Gucci, Fendi, and Chloé, and the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship, wellness, and motherhood.WE DISCUSS:(06:19) How Tezza's creative upbringing shaped her approach to content and business(07:33) The turning point in her career—leveraging photography to break into social media and brand deals(20:06) The story behind the Tezza App—why she saw a gap in the market and how she and her husband bootstrapped it from their NYC apartment(24:04) The business of being a content creator, from brand partnerships to scaling a multi-revenue stream empire(33:04) Landing luxury brand collaborations with Gucci, Fendi, and Chloé, and what it takes to work with high-end fashion houses(38:22) The biggest fashion trends right now and how Tezza sees personal style evolving(42:19) Prioritizing wellness, mental health, and balance—how Tezza is redefining success beyond hustle culture(43:55) The intersection of creativity and well-being, including how she incorporates mindfulness and movement into her daily lifeLTK for CreatorsLTK for BrandsLearn more about More To SayWatch on YouTubeFollow and shop Amber's LTKFollow Amber on InstagramConnect with Amber on LinkedInFollow and shop Tezza's LTKFollow Tezza on TikTokFollow Tezza on InstagramConnect with Tezza on LinkedInDownload the Tezza App Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textMy guest today is the talented and visionary owner and director of Muse Studio Collective, Elona Commerell. A lifelong lover of all things creative, Elona's passion for makeup began at a young age and quickly blossomed into an impressive career.Her journey started with her work being featured in editorials, fashion weeks, and advertisements. In 2016, driven by her passion for education, Elona began offering personal and group makeup classes to help other artists in the industry refine their skills.Today, Elona's artistry is in high demand, with her work gracing sets and beauty campaigns for some of Australia's most renowned fashion labels, photographers, models, designers, and influencers. 2025  Elona will take her expertise global, traveling internationally to teach masterclasses and create unforgettable bridal looks.Elona's journey is as inspiring as her artistry, and I'm thrilled to share her story with you. Get in touch with Elona:InstagramConnect with Muse Studio Collective:WebsiteEducationInstagramFacebookRecommendations:CC Cream IT CosmeticsMAC Fairly PreciousThe Happiest Man On EarthGet in touch with Nicole:My mission for this podcast is to create a safe and supportive community for makeup artists to connect and collaborate. Sharing knowledge will inspire and strengthen our industry and mentor emerging artists. I'd love to hear from you and how I can support you - so please reach out and say hi! Facebook: Makeup Artists Unfiltered Join our new Facebook Group to continue the conversations from each episode Nicole Forde Hair & Makeup Follow me on Instagram : Nic Forde Makeup Makeup Artists UnfilteredWebsite Nicole FordeDon't forget to hit subscribe to never miss an episode! If you love what you're hearing a 5-star rating and a glowing review is much appreciated. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners like you xxCredits:Audio Engineer: John CoxMakeup Artists Unfiltered respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, learn and work, the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and pay my respects to the past, present and future Elders of this nation and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

In this episode, we dive deep with Tezza Barton, the visionary and powerhouse creator behind the game-changing Tezza app that's revolutionizing the way creators build content and collaborate with brands. From her aesthetic expertise to her real talk on the challenges of building a brand and turning art into income, Tezza opens up like never before. Get the inside scoop on her entrepreneurial journey, how she balances her family life with her booming career, and what she believes the creative world needs more of. Plus, discover what's next for Tezza and her advice on how YOU can start living your passion today. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week in the guest chair we have Vanessa James, the dynamic founder of Vanessa James Media. Known as "the voice you hear everywhere," Vanessa is a seasoned Caribbean voice-over actress whose captivating voice has graced numerous iconic brands, including Netflix, Amazon, and the new promo voice for the nationally syndicated "Tamron Hall" daytime talk show.In this episode she shares about:How she uses her media company Vanessa James Media to advocate for diversity, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and creative collaborationThe groundbreaking events she leads each year like Food, Wine, and Fete—an all-inclusive Soca experience celebrating Caribbean cultureHow she scaled Vanessa James Media from side hustle to a profitable businessHighlights include: 00:00 Intro04:30 Corporate roles and burnout13:30 Side hustling in V.O.18:00 Understanding the voiceover industry22:50 Overcoming a stutter27:30 Stabilizing income as a side hustler33:30 Scaling a media business39:11 Food, Wine and Fete43:21 How to break into voice acting49:55 Tips for entrepreneurs Check out episode 430 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeVanessa James Media Website: https://www.vanessajamesmedia.com/ Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajamesmedia Vanessa's X: https://x.com/MsVanessaJamesVanessa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-james-media/ Reach TV: https://reachtv.com/ Food, Wine, and Fete: https://foodwineandfete.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebookGuest Social Media InfoWebsite: Vanessa James Media: https://www.vanessajamesmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajamesmediaX: https://x.com/MsVanessaJames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, I am joined by Cheryl Sutherland. Cheryl is a Mindfulness Speaker and Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled products that inspire women to step into their power by building confidence, clarity, and creativity. Cheryl has been able to work with different companies to spread the message of mindset growth and human potential. Some include Wonder Women Tech, WeWork, Quicken Loans, Freshbooks, CPA Canada, the Durham District School Board, and more. As a women's empowerment expert, author, and entrepreneur, Cheryl Sutherland and PleaseNotes have been featured in InStyle, Huffington Post, Forbes, Fast Company, American Express OPEN Forum, Thrive Global, Brit + CO, Travel Noire, Good Morning LA, BlogTO and on podcasts such as The Creative Empire, I Love Success, No Philter with Phil Pallen, and more. Cheryl has generously given us a coupon code to use:https://pleasenotes.com/discount/FilledUpPleaseNotes - Affirmation-Filled Goods - Best Guided Journals 2023Cheryl S. | Affirmation Goods (@pleasenotesgoods) • Instagram photos and videosCheryl SutherlandPleaseNotes Goods (PleaseNotesGoods) | Official Pinterest accountAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern Women

In this episode, I am joined by Alison Mason, a former educator turned entrepreneur who will be bringing us along her journey from teaching to running her creative design company, Lilacs on York.  As the founder of Lilacs on York, Alison's passion in refining and amplifying stories shine through various mediums such as captivating storytelling, website designing, and crafting strategic marketing assets. In our conversation, Alison shares invaluable insights on starting a business, such as the crucial role of having effective team management for successful business growth. Alison also emphasizes the significance of consistency, simplicity, and the imperative nature of experimentation in brand identity.  Don't miss this episode and join us in this candid conversation revolving around creativity, education, and entrepreneurship. Tune in!  KEY POINTS: - Alison's journey from being an educator to creative agency entrepreneur - On navigating creativity, education, and entrepreneurship  - The pivotal role of team management in business success - On overcoming fear of hiring and branding for business growth - The importance of simplicity in visual communication - The necessity of experimentation to establish brand identity - Understanding the perfect timing on when to rebrand - On having self-awareness and aligning your brand identity with the company's vision - The importance of authenticity and long-term strategy for the creative agency  - On working with a design agency for entrepreneurs and education organizations QUOTES:  “Branding is [a] consistent visual language. As long as you consistently use it, people are going to associate you with it. And then at whatever stage, [if] you want to rethink that branding, you can; and the people who know and trust you are going to adapt to whatever the new branding is.” — Alison Mason “If you planned something, and it didn't go the way you wanted it to, remind yourself that you are worthy. Be so brave with yourself — self awareness is huge.” — Alison Mason RESOURCES: Alison Mason  LinkedIn | @alisonkmason  Lilacs on York IG | @lilacsonyork  Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas  IG | @e_jordanthomas LinkedIn | @erica-jordan-thomas-ed-l-d-86314764  Facebook | @EJTConsultingLLC  Enjoyed this episode? Like, rate, and subscribe to the 7-Figure Educator podcast!  7-Figure Educator is produced by EPYC Media Network

In this episode, we sit down with CEO of Ballen Studios, Nick Witters. Nick is the strategic mind behind some of YouTube's most influential creators, including his current work with MrBallen and past experiences managing MrBeast. A combat veteran and law graduate, Nick offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of navigating the digital content sphere. He unpacks the layers of talent management, content strategy, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that drives the most successful creators. Other topics discussed include how a follow-up email launched his career in the William Morris mailroom, how to connect with impossible-to-reach clients, what it's like managing MrBeast and MrBallen, always putting clients' needs first, why being a lawyer makes you a better negotiator, obsession as a prerequisite for greatness, the power of "mental chess" in closing huge deals, knowing when to be a freight train and when to tread lightly, why it's crucial to hire a CEO once you reach 3-5 employees, how failure can kick you to the next level, the truth in the quote "fail fast", the value of impatience, and many other topics. *** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what's happening between episodes of the show.Connect With Ballen StudiosWebsiteAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It's a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA

On this week's episode of IDEA GENERATION, designer, artist, and entrepreneur Marc Ecko takes us on a journey from his days as a young airbrush artist in New Jersey, to launching a $500 million brand in Ecko Unlimited, to creating the culture-defining Complex Magazine, to becoming a best-selling author and philanthropist. And it all started with one idea.

From a Transformational Speaker, Business Strategist, and Product-Based Brand Owner's UNIQUE perspective. Listen in on Cheryl Sutherland's TOP 3 pieces of advice on Branding and Business and hear from her perspective. Cheryl is a Transformational Speaker, Business Strategist and Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled products. Creator Cheryl felt restless and underwhelmed at her 9 to 5. After spending over 1400 hours in learning and facilitating personal development, coaching, and reigniting her inner creativity, Cheryl created a company that inspires women to step into their own power by building confidence, clarity, and creativity. As a women's empowerment expert, author, and entrepreneur, Cheryl Sutherland and PleaseNotes have been featured in InStyle, Huffington Post, Forbes, Fast Company, American Express OPEN Forum, Thrive Global, Brit + CO, Travel Noire, and on podcasts such as The Creative Empire, I Love Success, No Philter with Phil Pallen, and more. ———TOPICS WE DISCUSS——— From Introspective to Extrospective Brand Communications, Benefits of Conversational Content and Voice, Authentic Voice Amongst the Ever-Changing World, What to Keep during a Brand's Evolution, Brand Message Consistency in the Change, How to Build REAL Trust for your Brand, Why the Heart behind a Brand is Important——— JOIN THE DISCUSSION———INSTAGRAM/FACEBOOK: @blankroomdesignWEB: brandinggems.comGUEST: CHERYL SUTHERLANDBusiness: Web / Instagram HOST: Peggy BreeInstagram - @peggybreeClubhouse: @peggybree———NOMINATE YOURSELF OR SOMEONE———Do you have any badass woman in mind that you want to hear their TOP 3 pieces of advice from? Build this community with us. Submit YOURSELF or ANYONE you want to hear from here: brandinggems.com.———BOOK A 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH PEGGY———We have creative services to help you out with your next or existing project. From brand identity to website development, and everything in between, book a discovery call with us here. ———THE BOOK COLLECTION———View the latest book: BRANDING QUICKIES, a book written by 20 amazing women who are experts in their fields, where they share their insights, stories, and tips in this branding and business game. ———YOUR NEXT STEPS———Rate and Leave a review on Apple OR follow it on Spotify. An immediate virtual hug can be felt afterwards! Thanks for growing this podcast with us as we lift more and more voices from women-founded brands and businesses (remotely) from around the world! Luvvvvvvvvvv ya!———SPONSORSHIP:———Want to sponsor this podcast and promote your brand/business, services, or product? Email hello@blankroomdesign.com.Ways to support the podcast: paypal.me/pbt12, patreon coming soooOOoOooon This podcast is powered by BLANK ROOM (blankroomdesign.com)

When he was just 12 years old, Daniel Arsham had a near-death experience. Living in Florida with his parents, Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992, careening across the coastal state and taking with it Arsham's family house—ripping the roof off, tearing the walls apart at the seams, and sending pink fluffy insulation flying. The house was rebuilt soon after, but the traumatic experience and ensuing weeks of living in a "pre-civilization" state left an indelible imprint on Arsham. The idea of collapsing the past and present, and the formative role architecture played in his understanding of the world, has helped shape Arsham's creative practice, which he describes as fictional archaeology. In his most celebrated series, "Future Relics," Arsham casts objects of commercialism and contemporary society as fragments of an already obsolete time. Along with Alex Mustonen, Arsham founded the irreverently titled group Snarkitechture, and began collaborating with fashion brands like Dior (working with both Hedi Slimane and Kim Jones), KITH, and Adidas, as well as Merce Cunningham and illustrator Hajime Sorayama. Having successfully skated across the boundaries that define genres of art, Arsham's newest gig as creative director of his hometown basketball team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, signaled his supremacy in pop culture. On this week's episode of the Art Angle, Arsham called in from his New York studio to discuss his unlikely story, and what comes next.

When he was just 12 years old, Daniel Arsham had a near-death experience. Living in Florida with his parents, Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992, careening across the coastal state and taking with it Arsham's family house—ripping the roof off, tearing the walls apart at the seams, and sending pink fluffy insulation flying. The house was rebuilt soon after, but the traumatic experience and ensuing weeks of living in a "pre-civilization" state left an indelible imprint on Arsham. The idea of collapsing the past and present, and the formative role architecture played in his understanding of the world, has helped shape Arsham's creative practice, which he describes as fictional archaeology. In his most celebrated series, "Future Relics," Arsham casts objects of commercialism and contemporary society as fragments of an already obsolete time. Along with Alex Mustonen, Arsham founded the irreverently titled group Snarkitechture, and began collaborating with fashion brands like Dior (working with both Hedi Slimane and Kim Jones), KITH, and Adidas, as well as Merce Cunningham and illustrator Hajime Sorayama. Having successfully skated across the boundaries that define genres of art, Arsham's newest gig as creative director of his hometown basketball team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, signaled his supremacy in pop culture. On this week's episode of the Art Angle, Arsham called in from his New York studio to discuss his unlikely story, and what comes next.

Award-winning musician, actor, model and artist Lou Doillon is a true chameleon of the arts. From being the face of Givenchy to acting under Gia Coppola and releasing three critically acclaimed albums, she comes from French artistic royalty. The daughter of celebrated French director Jacques Doillon and iconic British actress Jane Birkin, she's also the half-sister of actress Charlotte Gainsbourg. 

Regina Wamba's love for art started when she was just 5 years old. Despite a lack of arts education in Idaho, Regina was determined to go to art school and apply her natural talent in visual communications and graphic design. After a stint in the “real world,” Regina's natural entrepreneur tendencies took over. She founded her brand and built her reputation as an expert in creating designs, imaging, and projects with emotion and story. Today, Regina has several complimentary ventures including the Stock Alchemist, a ‘Bookstagram' stock image business specializing in diversity, and the Image Apothecary. No matter which project she takes on, Regina desires to inspire authors and readers with diverse representation and total inclusivity.

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/188-----FACT: No one is going to make it happen for you.Today’s guest, Aaron Draplin of Draplin Design Co., has built an empire of consistently showing up and doing the work.He needs no formal introductions, because for a hot minute now, he’s cemented himself as a creative industry juggernaut wielding a big old burly beard of fire and fury.In today’s episode, Draplin and I go deep on:Pursuing something when you don’t know the outcome.Doing it for the hell of it and learning to love it.Why you don’t need the BIG degree to make shit happen.Using your time wisely and being productive.Paying off debt, showing the ugly, and more.If you’re ready to avoid instant gratification, put in the work, and have some fun with your creative pursuits, then this one is for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESDDC MerchDDC Fonts DDC BookDDC SkillshareDDC Field NotesNotes to SelfCONNECT WITH DRAPLINInstagramWebsite -----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)RETRO SUPPLY  -  Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.DESIGN CUTS  -  Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCREDITSMusic  -  BlookahPodcast Editor  -  Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant  -  Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist  -  Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator  -  Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist  -  Greg D'Amico

Our guest, Ashley Gartland works with women entrepreneurs whose business is doing well but who feel like a hot mess behind the scenes - and they know it's holding them back from reaching the next level. She helps them simplify their business and build a stronger foundation so they can experience more growth and fulfillment in their work and more freedom in their life. Ashley has been an entrepreneur since the age of 22 when she got her start as a freelance food writer. After working in editing, event planning, public relations, and digital publishing, Ashley launched her coaching practice to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs grow their business by doing less better.Ashley's work has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post and Being Boss and she's appeared on The Startup Sessions, Courage & Clarity, and the Creative Empire podcasts. She lives for rainy days, is an avid runner (and wannabe yogi) and prefers kombucha over coffee to fuel her day.In this episode, you will...Hear Ashley's journey as an entrepreneurLearn how she found mentorship and coachingFind out how life circumstances helped her discover her passionDiscover how you can work 25 hours or less a week and still accomplish moreHear about the "Power of the Pause"Realize the importance of delegation Insights:"Really have firm boundaries and learn when to say no.""When you only have 25 hours a week or 10 hours a week to work on your business, you have to be very clear on what things you're spending your time on and what request of your time to say no.""Figure out to delegate in a way that doesn't require a huge commitment but still will pull a lot of results."Resources:Ashley Garland | Simplify

This episode: A Spotify marketing special! How can artists use Spotify's tools to maximise their impact on - and off - the platform? In this workshop-panel we're going to talk to Spotify's Charleton Lamb and Jeff Stempeck about getting the most out of Spotify for Artists, the Playlist Submission tool, Canvas, Marquee and more. We'll also get the perspective of some real-world marketers who've used Spotify as a marketing tool to great effect: Moody Jones of EMPIRE and Breyner Baptista of Blackstar London. So let's dig into how we can all wring the most out of the tools, and how to build them into nuanced, successful artist campaigns. It's hosted by Music Ally writer Joe Sparrow and features regular panelist Patrick Ross, Music Ally's SVP of Digital Strategy. GUESTS: Charleton Lamb - Senior Product Marketing Manager @ Spotify Jeff Stempeck - Lead, Artist & Label Marketing @ Spotify Moody Jones - Vice President Digital and Creative @ EMPIRE: https://www.empi.re Breyner Baptista - Marketing Executive @ Blackstar London: https://www.blackstarlondon.com/ Henriette Heimdal - Market Development Coordinator for Europe and the UK @ CD Baby

Flox is an artist from New Zealand who made her first mark on the inner cityscape of Aukland in 2003. She's known for her vibrant and colorful native birds, ferns, and flowers painted with spray paint and stencil. Over the past 20 years Flox has expanded her practice into prints, publications, murals, graphic design, live painting, projects, workshops for both school and the wider public, collaborations, charity work and both group and solo exhibitions. She's one of New Zealand's most recognized contemporary artists. Her work is seen everywhere from Berlin, Hong Kong, New York, Taiwan, India and the US. Give her a follow: @floxnz www.flox.co.nz *///// Check out more of Devona & gangSTAR* Creative: @devonastimpson DevonaStimpson.com ArtByDevona.com

How much of yourself should you share online? How do you make decisions? When should you let go of something, and when should you persevere? Today, I'm speaking to my friend Reina Pomeroy, host of the successful Creative Empire podcast about her interesting journey in the online space to why she's now working at a start-up and has switched her former full-time online business to a side-hustle. How do you balance it all?Listen in if you're struggling with your content, building your personality online, and you find it hard to get visible while staying true to yourself.

Gab & Jam Episode Ep 119 Coronavirus Quarantine? 9 Things to Do for the D.I.Y. Rock Star Video Description As you may already know, our major trip for this year is to Austin, Texas, for the South By Southwest 2020 conference. Beyond just cancelling our spring travel and IRL networking plans, though, we have been advised—in this State of Emergency in Michigan—to self-quarantine for the next three weeks. At first, we were bummed out; that is, until we realized that this in an opportunity to do some really important things to help build our creative empire. Thus, this list of activities that we will be doing and we suggest you consider doing during this critical time. 9 Things to Do To Move Your Creative Empire Forward for the D.I.Y. Rock Star: 1. Take the time to reflect on your practices 2. Take time to take in some stimuli 3. Take time to draft a reasonable, but purposeful daily plan 4. Take time to celebrate small wins 5. Take time to learn something new 6. Take time to relax 7. Take time to clean up your creative space 8. Take time to revisit some of those administrative tasks 9. Take time to create art using the experience that we are living through #changeinplans #diyrockstar #sxsw #prejippie #bloomingprejippie #coronavirus #quarantine #selfquarantine #musicianlifestyle #newreality #stateofemergency Has the Coronavirus affected your journey to building your creative empire? If so, we’d love to hear your thinking. Please share it in the comments below. If you like this, you might enjoy: • Branding for your band: http://bit.ly/Ep7rockstarbillboard • SXSW playlist: http://bit.ly/sxswplaylist2019 • How to maintain a healthy mindset: http://bit.ly/Ep80BV2019vid6 • Prince Top 20 Songs Countdown playlist: http://bit.ly/princevideocountdown UPCOMING: • New Newsletter (for PMG Records and PMG Cool+Quirky Custom Music) coming soon! • More London-related posts coming • Special Record Store Day Release in the works (Funk album) If you like to listen to a variety of musical genres, join our Facebook Group, Funky Happy People (who listen to a variety of musical genres) at http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin And if you’d like to partner up with us folks who make music that falls in a wide variety of genres, please join our Facebook Group, Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star, where we share strategies, resources, mindset shifts, and growth hacks to help those who are trying to build a creatively prosperous life for themselves. http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Mentioned/seen in video: • Stars in Your Eyes Eyewear (Austin, TX) • Apple Watch • Necklace (Bruce): http://www.Nashvillepicks.com • Hartke Amp (see unboxing at https://youtu.be/QZaDmme2FMQ ) Recorded with:  iPhone 6s:  MacBook Pro  Final Cut Pro X  Canon T6i  Fodera Bass: http://bit.ly/foderaunboxing  Alesis Speakers:  Logic Pro X:  Canon Powershot G7x Markii Camera: https://youtu.be/hzeY_EjXp54  Zoom H1n audio recorder: https://youtu.be/Fs_kamEueLs MUSIC: “I Get Faded (No Voce),” courtesy of PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (available through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • Blog: http://bit.ly/bloomingprejippie • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • SoundCloud (Gab & Jam podcast): http://bit.ly/gabandjam • SoundCloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here’s wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

Ashley Gartland works with service-based business owners and online entrepreneurs who feel like a hot mess behind the scenes - and who know it's holding them back from experiencing more growth in their business and true freedom in their life. Ashley helps them simplify and streamline their business through intentional business design, smart systems and focused growth strategies that take their business to the next level without the overwhelm. Ashley has been building streamlined businesses since the age of 22, when she got her start as a freelance writer. After working in editing, event planning, public relations and digital publishing, Ashley launched her coaching practice to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs grow their business by doing less better. Ashley's work has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post and Being Boss and she's appeared on The Startup Sessions, Courage & Clarity and Creative Empire podcasts. She lives for rainy days, is a dedicated runner and prefers kombucha over coffee to fuel her day. To connect with Ashley and learn more about simplifying your business, you can visit her web site at www.ashleygartland.com. Here's what we cover in episode 60: How Ashley started her business right after college as a freelance writer, and quickly grew out of it How leveraging her connections, being persistent, and doing her job really well helped her be successful How that experience helps her with her clients today The first step in simplifying your business and life How to set priorities and be clear about what it looks like when you give to all those things What to do after you plan your priorities by planning out your calendar How to choose a calendar system that works for you How to re-frame your mindset if you don't want to use a calendar system - and how to make it more flexible Some results her clients have achieved when people can make shifts in life and business Who Ashley has on her team and what they do Why Ashley doesn't believe she needs a huge team What it looked like when her VA (now OBM) first started work with her Tips for making your first hire to make sure that you hire for the right things first How creating systems in your business can help you hand things off to your team How to make sure your business will work with your life How to assess your current services to see what really works for you and a specific example from Ashley's two long-term coaching services How marketing is such a beast in our business - and why Ashley recommends just focusing on a few things and doing them really well The behind-the-scenes scoop on how Ashley did during Small Change September, a recent marketing activity she did where she went live on Facebook 20 days in a row The results she got from going live on FB every day How to simplify your client projects Links mentioned: Ashley's websiteAshley's Instagram Like what you heard? Click here to subscribe + leave a review on iTunes. Click here to join the free community!  Let's connect on Instagram!

When we start out as authors, it's all about that first book … but after book one, the sky's the limit in terms of what you can build in terms of a creative business. In today's show, I talk to Michael Anderle, well-known from the 20BooksTo50K group, about how he turned his book series into […] The post From Indie Author To Creative Empire With Michael Anderle first appeared on The Creative Penn.

As an entrepreneur it’s common to feel like you have to do everything yourself and that’s simply NOT TRUE! It’s so important to remember to avoid the comparison trap and to keep things simple. Putting systems in place for your social media by figuring out what gets you results and what you can release will help you streamline and simplify your life!    In this podcast episode, we discuss:  How Ashley got started as an entrepreneur and what clients she works with now  Different challenges social media creates and how to address them  Where Ashley spends most of her time on social media     Suggestions for simplifying Facebook groups and creating boundaries for social media Advice for new business owners using social media to connect with other people  How to audit your social media to avoid burnout and feel energized  Details about Ashley’s Simplified Marketing Plan Training    Memorable Quotes: “As much as we want to do ALL of the things, we’ve got to have systems in place that support the business we want to have.”  “Your boundaries are what you’re comfortable with and allows you to keep yourself in check and still have an amazing community.” “I come from a place of curiosity...if the conversation leads to working together fine, if not they’re still an engaged community member.”     “Focus on one or two platforms really well and go for depth, not breadth. Look at where you’re energized, look at what makes sense and what’s driving results for you.”      Meet Ashley Gartland:  Ashley Gartland works with service-based entrepreneurs whose business has experienced some success but who feel like a hot mess behind the scenes - and who know it's holding them back from reaching the next level. She helps her clients simplify and streamline their business so they can grow to the next level and experience more freedom and fulfillment in their life. Ashley has been an entrepreneur since the age of 22, when she got her start as a freelance food writer.  After working in editing, event planning, public relations and digital publishing, Ashley launched her coaching practice to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs grow their business by doing less better. Ashley's work has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post and Being Boss and she's appeared on The Startup Sessions, Courage & Clarity and The Creative Empire podcasts. She lives for rainy days, is an avid runner (and wannabe yogi) and prefers kombucha over coffee to fuel her day. To connect with Ashley and learn more about how you can simplify your business, you can join Ashley's free community, The Simplified Entrepreneur.  Connect with Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleygartland/ https://www.facebook.com/Ashley-Gartland-Coaching-998120186912465/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-gartland-991aa95/ http://bit.ly/thesimplifiedentrepreneur http://www.ashleymgartland.com/ Links Mentioned: https://www.ashleymgartland.com/simplifiedmarketingplan https://www.ashleymgartland.com/trelloboard This Episode Is Made Possible By: Social Report: The world’s most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media

Do you feel like your business is a hot mess behind the scene? Do you want to streamline your business so you can grow more and have more focus? How about working less and enjoying your life more while enjoying great results at the same time? Tune in as our guest for today share's how her business came about and how she managed to accomplish a lot by just working 25 hours or less a week. Our guest, Ashley Gartland works with women entrepreneurs whose business is doing well but who feel like a hot mess behind the scenes - and they know it's holding them back from reaching the next level. She helps them simplify their business and build a stronger foundation so they can experience more growth and fulfillment in their work and more freedom in their life. Ashley has been an entrepreneur since the age of 22 when she got her start as a freelance food writer. After working in editing, event planning, public relations, and digital publishing, Ashley launched her coaching practice to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs grow their business by doing less better. Ashley's work has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post and Being Boss and she's appeared on The Startup Sessions, Courage & Clarity, and the Creative Empire podcasts. She lives for rainy days, is an avid runner (and wannabe yogi) and prefers kombucha over coffee to fuel her day. In this episode, you will... Hear Ashley's journey as an entrepreneur Learn how she found mentorship and coaching Find out how life circumstances helped her discover her passion Discover how you can work 25 hours or less a week and still accomplish more Hear about the "Power of the Pause" Realize the importance of delegation Insights: "Really have firm boundaries and learn when to say no." "When you only have 25 hours a week or 10 hours a week to work on your business, you have to be very clear on what things you're spending your time on and what request of your time to say no." "Figure out to delegate in a way that doesn't require a huge commitment but still will pull a lot of results." Resources: Ashley Garland | Simplify

While working in the oil & gas industry Damon had someone knock on his door and ask him where he bought the wreath on his door. "I made it" he said. "Can I buy it from you?" the woman asked "It's not for sale" Damon said "Well can I give you $100 for it?" she questioned He handed it over and realized he could start a business... Fast forward to today-- Damon regularly has 1,000+ people watch him LIVE on facebook and he sells out of everything in stock almost daily-- listen in as I interview him from a Community Building Strategist perspective and extract how you too can build a community of your own as well as diversify your income to make even more from your community! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitycrushers/support

As entrepreneurs, our businesses are like our children. We want to fuel them, help them grow and most importantly PROTECT them. We would do anything to keep them safe and close to us. So why are we so scared to get legal involved and get a contract in place?   Christina Scalera is here to share with us just that. She is the founder and CEO of Contract Shop and co-host of The Creative Empire, where she helps entrepreneurs in all spaces with templates of contracts to use for their businesses. Christina is giving us the scope on why we need to have contracts in place not only for our business, but for our customers, too. (5:54) “I want people to start thinking about their contracts not only as a normal part of their business but actually as a tool to book more often with less price-sensitive clients.” --Christina Scalera   (15:30) “I think it’s just a lack of experience and practice and with that you will get better and better at sending the contract and highlighting the elephant in the room.” --Christina Scalera   (17:34) “There is such thing as a non-disclosure agreement. These are really, really helpful for getting into place prior to working with these sub-contractors.” -- Christina Scalera Head over here to www.rocksolidcontract.com for that checklist Christina mentioned in the episode! You can also connect with Christina on these other platforms: https://christinascalera.com https://thecontractshop.com https://www.instagram.com/christinascalera/   Connect with Kelly: www.kellyroachcoaching.com www.facebook.com/kellyroachinternational www.twitter.com/kellyroachint   **I have open slots for FREE 30 minute strategy sessions on my calendar for business owners who are looking to take their business online and optimize their results. Interested? Apply at www.kellyroachcoaching.com/start ** A HUGE thank you for listening to Unstoppable Success Radio!   I would be so grateful if you left me a rating and review!     My mission and goal is to serve you, my listeners, so please submit your questions for an upcoming #ask Kelly episode by emailing coaching@kellyroachcoaching.com or @kellyroachint or calling 610 910 3600 to submit your questions!       Here's how I can help you achieve your goals:     -How to build, scale and automate growth in your business:kellyroachcoaching.com/yes     -Take your hobby, side hustle or new business quickly to the 100k mark: kellyroachcoaching.com/100k     -Turbo charge your productivity, breakthrough overwhelm and the impact the profit in your business in 30 day or less kellyroachcoaching.com/higher-profits/     -Inquire about Private consulting and coaching by completing the application at: http://kellyroachcoaching.com/apply-now/     Get insider tips and resources only available to my private email community by texting IGNITE to 44222 or visiting kellyroachcoaching.com and selecting any of the exciting resources or trainings available for immediate download.     Have you gotten your copy of UNSTOPPABLE: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business and in Life at Amazon here NOW!

Kathleen was recently a guest on Christina Scalera and Reina Pomeroy’s podcast, The Creative Empire, where they talked a lot about creating content for your business. So in today's minisode, Kathleen is digging into her philosophy on creating content for your business and offering tips on how to get in the right mindset for creating content. You can listen to Kathleen's full episode of The Creative Empire here >> This minisode is sponsored by Twenty20.

What essential ingredients will kickstart your creative business? How do you begin to create content and find your ideal audience? Christina Scalera, attorney, founder of The Contract Shop, and host of the Creative Empire Podcast has the insights on constructing your dream career - and making it legal. She shares her best tips on how to give your audience both what they want and what they need, how to increase revenue by working less, why a little vanity can be healthy, and how to change your "but" mentality. - Enter to win a FREE Branding training session http://bit.ly/2FejZ7I - Thank you Audible! Get a free audiobook with a free 30 day trial at audible.com/DreamJob or text DreamJob to 500-500. - Thanks Blue Apron! Check out this week’s menu and get $30 OFF —WITH FREE SHIPPING—by going to BlueApron.com/DREAMJOB. - Thanks to Barkbox! Visit barkbox.com/dreamjob for a FREE EXTRA MONTH of BarkBox when you subscribe to a 6 or 12 month plan!

Last week, we had Reina Pomeroy from Reina + Company and the podcast Creative Empire, help us us with all things goal setting, increasing profitability and leveraging systems. A conversation with one of the most influential names in the online business development world! I’m talking with Marie Forleo (who is backed by Oprah!) about steps to building your dream business, how to quiet the doubt creeping in, the keys to marketing success, and tools to help find your WHY (plus, what to do when you find it!). Marie is an entrepreneur, writer, philanthropist, a giver of guidance and support, and her company sits atop Inc.com’s 500 fastest growing companies. Marie not only runs her highly successful site (marieforleo.com), where she’s driven to help us become the person we want to be, but she’s also the founder of B-School (40K students and counting…) and the award-winning MarieTV. An episode you will enjoy from start to finish, make sure to grab your notepad for this one! For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at www.theinfluencerpodcast.com. And don’t forget to snap a photo while listening to the show and then tag Marie (@marieforleo) and I (@julssolomon). Did you like this episode and want more of them? If so, subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes and I would be ever so grateful if you shared this with your friends. If you want to uplevel your influence, even more, come over to JulieSolomon.net where you’ll get instant access to strategic tools and refreshing ideas that will help you connect and grow your brand.

Last week, we had the brilliant Jennifer Smith of SPIN Literary. Jennifer walked us through the publishing world and what it takes to build a successful publishing piece - from finding your voice to owning marketing - and how she went from VP of a top publishing company to running her own business all the way from beautiful Australia. Goals, right? You’re in for a treat as we have the passionate and compassionate Reina Pomeroy from Reina + Company. Reina is a coach, speaker, educator, author and a fellow female podcaster - co-hosting the podcast Creative Empire, which connects creatives with industry leaders. Alongside her team, Reina coaches entrepreneurs who are right-brained and heart-centered who want to grow their businesses in a way that provides for the lives they want to live. Helping clients to stop spinning their wheels and take action on what’s most important is what drives Reina every day. Reina + Co focus on goal setting, increasing profitability, leveraging systems for sustainability and strategic visibly, and she has fabulous tips on living and working smarter. Grab your notepad for this one, everyone - you’re going to want to take notes! Follow her: @reinaandcompany reinaandco.com For show notes and additional information head over to www.theinfluencerpodcast.com Did you like this episode and want more of them? If so, subscribe to our podcast channel on iTunes and I would be ever so grateful if you shared this with your friends. If you want to uplevel your influence, even more, come over to JulieSolomon.net where you’ll get instant access to strategic tools and refreshing ideas that will help you connect and grow your brand.

Season 3 of the podcast is HERE! I'm so excited to bring you yet another series of mind-blowing interviews with some of the most inspiring and savvy minds the internet has to offer.With me today I have Reina Pomeroy, a life and biz success coach who emphasizes heart based business. She helps people pinpoint what's most important to them so they can become the go-to expert in their industry.Reina has become a great internet friend of mine ever since I was interviewed on her podcast, Creative Empire, which she runs with Christina Scalera who you heard from back in Season 1.Reina has a big heart, she's really fun to talk to, she's incredibly relatable and I really think you're going to enjoy this COURAGE story where she tells us all about her winding path to what she does today.We're talking about: How Reina felt her identity as an outgoing creative was ripped from her when she was a new mama trying to juggle work how to discover your values -- the things you must have to make you happy -- and find work that honors them instead of compromising How to step back from your current reality enough to see your situation clearly The value of a "bridge job" and some criteria for finding the right one for youWhy jumping straight to results and answers right away might not be the best strategy when it comes to finding your path SHOW NOTES:Reina's website Fizzle - get 5 weeks freePowersheets by Lara Casey

EPISODE SNEAK PEEK: "I didn't have a big epiphany by any means. I just had a moment of realization that I was very unhappy with my life, and if I didn't make a change that this was going to be the rest of my life." with Janet Gwen LISTEN! WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE? There's never an excuse for not knowing how to do something. After hearing this story, I felt so invigorated with that truth! From coding a website to upholstering a chair - not two things I care to learn how to do, but really, there's a lot I could learn that I just haven't tried to (yet)! In this episode, I sat down with Janet Gwen, the founder and creative director of Janet Gwen Designs, to hear about how she went from dropping out of college to working 3 different retail jobs to building her empire - and teaching herself everything along the way (thanks Google). Janet is this bright bubbly ray of energy and I loved this conversation so much. She shares everything - from starting her business 3 different times before it finally stuck to how she creates her hand-painted cases. Oh, and how the inspiration for her business began in the art room of her high school. You never know where inspiration will strike! SUBSCRIBE + LISTEN itunes stitcher WHO IS JANET GWEN? Hello! I’m Janet. I’m the founder and creative director of Janet Gwen Designs. It’s a creative studio known for our gold and marble cases and hand painted phone cases (YES! HAND PAINTED!). JGD's mission is to encourage and highlight unfiltered creativity by challenging the social standards of art. We strive to make a statement by using bold colors and textures on traditional and non traditional surfaces. We create one-of-a kind pieces of art for those customers who appreciate the little details it takes to pull it all together. We make your hustle beautiful, one art-infused piece at the time. We want to start conversations, create real-life connections, and inspire you in your wildest dreams. We are here to cheer you on every step because we know you got this!   Then... Janet's very first phone case! She made this in her high school art class. Now! One of Janet's most recent phone case designs.   MORE OF JANET www.JanetGwenDesigns.com Janet on Instagram LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Proof to Product Podcast by TradeShow Bootcamp  "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill (psst.. this is an affiliate link, so if you purchase the book or other things using this link, I may get some cash money! thank you!) "You Are a Badass at Making Money" by Jin Sincero (another affiliate link!) "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth (another affiliate link!) Janet's first podcast on The Creative Empire

On this guest episode we have the lovely ladies behind the Creative Empire Podcast, Reina and Christina!! This episode goes into some advice on if you want to start a podcast, things to consider! What makes them a great dynamic duo and how they envision the success of the podcast for this year going! You seriously do not want to miss this love fest, so grab your coffee and get listening! As always, if you love this episode, or any other, we would be so appreciate if you left us a review on iTunes!

Reina Pomeroy is the founder of Reina + Co, the life + biz success coaching practice for creatives who are right brained and heart centered. She helps women who have a million brilliant ideas in their heads that they can't seem to make happen. She helps them to stop spinning their wheels and take action on what's most important so they can become the go-to expert in their field. Reina has her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Social Work and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach from the Coach Training Institute and the International Coaching Federation. She's a candy connoisseur and could tell you what each flavor of Jelly Belly is in a container. Currently she lives in a suburb of Washington, DC with her almost 2 year old son, puppy and Marine husband. Reina shares her unique take on marketing, called the “Social Glue Method” to which she attributes any of her internet credibility to. Using this method and without a list, Reina sold out a group program within 2 months of launching her website Started her 1:1 coaching waitlist within 8 months of starting her business Before Reina + Co hit their one year anniversary, founder, Reina, was asked to speak at 3 “top of industry” conferences that her ideal clients attend. In the facebook group threads where people are obsessed about increasing their sales, being pitchy and inauthentic, Reina found an opportunity to find her people, grow her audience and explode her credibility. In a sea of constant self-promoters, Reina helps women entrepreneurs cultivate their voice for what makes them unique and how to gain the following they desire to get. In this episode, Reina is sharing what the Social Glue Method actually is, why you don't need a huge list; You don't need a huge audience; You don't need to spend a ton of money to get yourself out there; BUT that You DO have to care about people; You DO have to want to nurture relationships; You DO have to give something of yourself. Get instant access to Reina's Social Glue Method here.  You can find Reina at her website here and chatting over on her podcast, Creative Empire, here.