In this episode, I talk with Michelle Knight from Brandmerry . We dive into the entrepreneur mind including comparison and building a brand that attracts your dream clients. You will walk away with some real eye openers from this episode. In this episode: 1:45 How she started her business. 4:48 Staying at your 9-5 when starting your business and the process of getting your first clients. 10:25 Her current business season and her plans. How difficult times open our eyes in life and business. 15:1...
Jan 22, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 60
In the first new episode of the year, I dive into resistance. The thing that stops us in our tracks when we want to make a change or do something new. This has been something recently brought to my attention in multiple ways so I felt like I had to share. In this episode: The truth about resistance. Ways resistance shows up. The list of new habits I want to build and how they turned out in December. Questions to ask yourself when you feel stuck and aren’t sure why....
Jan 15, 2019•21 min•Ep. 59
This week it’s a mix of looking back and moving forward on Creatives Crushing Anxiety. I share the good, the bad and the ugly of 2018 and what I’m planning for 2019. It’s one of my favorite types of episodes it allows me to go behind the scenes, reflect and plan. In this episode I dive into: My 2018 word of the year and what it meant to me. How I faired trying to work in the 90-day year format. Goals I dropped. Goals I crushed. The networking game changer. How batching worked out for me in 2018....
Dec 19, 2018•17 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Have you ever wondered what the biggest distraction is facing business owners? I dive into that on this episode for the Imperfect Audio archives. I also dive into 5 ways this thing may be showing up for you.
Dec 11, 2018•12 min•Season 2Ep. 57
In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I share tips for keeping your anxiety at bay during your family visits. It is the most wonderful time of the year but it's also the time where depression, anxiety and stress are at a all time high. Here are a few tips to survive going to your hometown during the holidays.
Nov 27, 2018•16 min•Season 2Ep. 56
This week I talk with Rosemary from RosemaryRichings.com . Rosemary is a content writer, copy editor and content strategist. We discuss how she got into business, how she handles negative feedback and her tips for keeping yourself and your clients happy. In this episode: How she went from a hobby blogger to a business. How she overcame the fear of rejection in pitching herself. Why she believes research, not templates is key to making connections. And more....
Nov 13, 2018•35 min•Season 2Ep. 55
In this episode, I share my tips for working from home. As someone who has been doing it for 5 ½ months now I’m basically a veteran. JK But I do feel like I started recently enough that the pain points and lessons I’ve learned are recent enough that they are fresh in my mind.
Nov 07, 2018•22 min•Season 2Ep. 54
This week on Creatives Crushing Anxiety I have Liz Theresa. Liz is a website developer, copywriter and business consultant. This was by far one of the most fun interviews I’ve ever done. Liz and I laughed the entire time we go there on dealing with stressful client situations, debating giving up entrepreneurship, making connections and so much more. In this episode: The genius way Liz writes the best copy for her clients. I share my favorite story of faking a British accent. If you have a drinki...
Oct 30, 2018•49 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Welcome to this week’s episode aka the season one finale of Creative’s Crushing Anxiety. In the 52nd episode, I dive into some of the lessons I’ve learned since starting the podcast and what I’m excited about for seasons 2 (I also share the launch date for season 2). Lessons I’ve learned in a year of podcasting: Technology Can Be A Bitch I Actually Don’t Hate Talking To Strangers We Aren’t Alone Reason Is Everything Connection Is Important No One Really Cares What You’re Doing Be Open To The Unu...
Oct 23, 2018•18 min•Season 1Ep. 52
This week I interview Mira Whiting the owner and photographer behind Mira Whiting Photographer. I had such a great time doing this interview and even got to geek out about history a little. This was such a fun episode and I hope you enjoy it. In this episode we talk about: How technological changes have improved her business and also the problem it creates. How she got into photography. That ah-ha moment she said where she realized her skill could earn her money. Why she encourages her clients t...
Oct 16, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Meet Amy virtual assistant and coach to the virtual assistants. From the first email Amy sent me I knew she was a kindred spirit. This was such a fun chat. She shares the story of how she became a business owner and how she deals with anxiety in her business.
Sep 25, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I dive into the world of hustling. Partly inspired by the recent media attention given to Geoffery Owens I discuss: Why having a side hustle isn't a bad thing. Some of my past side hustles. Places you can check out for extra cash.
Sep 19, 2018•12 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Based in Boston Realtor Kate Ziegler is a property management, realtor, real estate investor and owner of a design firm. In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety we talk about how she balances her full-time job and her businesses, how she and her husband make running a business together work and how she keeps things into focus.
Sep 04, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety- Behind The Anxiety, I talk about: My issues creating content this summer and how inspiration finally hit. What is coming up on Creatives Crushing Anxiety and that weekly episodes are coming back. My biggest productivity killer. My thoughts on Gabby Berstein’s The Universe Has Your Back and how it helped me prevent self-sabotage. How emotions can make or break your motivation. The vicious circle negative emotions can create in your business. A better...
Aug 27, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this episode of Creative Crushing Anxiety, I talk with Keisha Greaves, founder of Girls Chronically Rock. We discuss how she leaned into her chronic illness to create a brand and make her dreams of being a business owner and working in fashion possible. In this episode: We discuss how her chronic illness leads to her brand girls chronically rock. How she discovered she had muscular dystrophy and how she dealt with her diagnosis How she manages her business with a chronic illness. Why you need...
Aug 06, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode, I share 7 tips for staying on top of your business, no matter the format, and avoiding burnout. - Be Focused - Plan Breaks -Plan Work - Practice Gratitude - Have a Support System - Nurture All of You - Ask For Help
Jul 24, 2018•21 min•Season 1Ep. 50
This week I am taking you behind the anxiety. Its my birthday and as always that is a time of reflection. In this episode I discuss some of the anxiety that has come up for me lately and how I’m dealing. I also talk about: My journaling practices Changing Paths in Life How life has been since leaving my 9-5 and more....
Jul 09, 2018•17 min•Season 1Ep. 44
When you’re starting your business online, there is a lot to do and a lot to learn. Regardless of the type of business you’re operating chances are you’ll need a tribe to keep you strong. I know, I know, you have a fantastic partner, a beautiful and supportive best friend and a puppy that licks your face when you cry but hard truth, it probably isn’t enough. I have a wonderful circle of family and friends in my life, but the truth is they don’t totally understand what I do. That is why it is won...
Jun 27, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In episode 42 of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I talk about the questions I ask myself before making big decisions. These simple questions help me feel more grounded and snap me back into reality when I'm going down the rabbit hole of analysis paralysis and self-doubt. They really just help with keeping yourself centered and not overthinking or freaking out.
Jun 12, 2018•15 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety I interview Susan Young founder of Get In Front Communications. We dive into so many wonderful things in this episode. If you have been struggling with your elevator pitch, struggling to make connections when networking or going in circles on how to get your messaging right then this episode is for you. In this episode: She talks about her interview with Yanis Krums. How we all have the platform to get our content out there and how we all have the po...
Jun 06, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 41
I don’t need to list out things that cause stress for me or in modern society as a whole. I mean dismay and anxiety are just part of the American way nowadays. With changing politics, personal stressors, bills, personal relationships ( or relationshits depending on your situation ), stress is all around us. While I haven’t managed to find a way around entirely avoiding stress, I have worked on the search for ways to cope with it and prevent it from turning into crippling anxiety....
May 29, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I interview Ericka Young. Ericka is a financial coach who helps women and couples get their debt paid down and financial lives in check. If you've been suffering from debt and the anxiety that can come with it then you need to listen to this episode! In this episode: The steps Ericka takes when she starts working with a new person. Why you need to have financial goals. Her biggest financial regret. Why you need to know your credit score. How one of ...
May 22, 2018•51 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In episode 38 of Creatives Crushing Anxiety I share 6 tips for staying focused in your online business. We all have countless things on our mind at any given moment. That is why focus is so important! You may remember that focused is my 2018 word of the year. That is why I am sharing 6 ways I’ve been trying to stay focused on my focus this week. In this episode: Why I named my website All The Things I Do How an email from Paul Jarvis made me think about all the things Why you need to check your ...
May 15, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I chat with Ashley Mason from Dash of Social. If you have anxiety around doing social media for your business then this episode is for you. In this episode: How she became a social media manager. What she tells clients who want to be on all the social media platforms. The problem she sees with information overload. How she works with her client to keep them accountable. How she balances a healthy mix of content in her social media. Her favorite soci...
May 01, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 37
When our anxiety is at an all-time high we still have to find a way to get out of bed and go to work and pretend that everything is ok. If you have the bittersweet calling of trying to run an online business or having a side hustle in addition to your daytime job and other commitments, then you find yourself having to be “ on ” even more often. For me, while my blog was inspired by the idea that I should write more it also kind of started out of a place of anxiousness and feeling the need to do ...
Apr 24, 2018•13 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Emily is the fitness coach behind the website, Life in Spandex. We talk about how she balances everything, her tips for being the healthiest version of yourself and so much more. This is an episode for all my strong #bossbabes!
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 35
You may be considering hiring a workflow strategist to set up your workflows. You may be wondering 'how do I create my workflows?' In episode 34 I walk you through the steps I take when working with my clients on their workflows.
Apr 09, 2018•9 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Do you ever worry your online business is breaking the law? Then you need to meet Jackie. Jackie is an attorney and the founder of JadeOak.com , the online place for online business owners to get their business legal. In this episode we talk about how she balances having a full-time job and an online business, the mistakes she wants you to avoid online and so much more.
Apr 02, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 33
You’ve probably guessed I’m super into being organized by now but believe me when I say, I’m far from perfect, but I have learned a lot refining my own systems as well as the systems of my clients. Today I am sharing my secrets for creating systems that work!
Mar 27, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this very special anniversary episode, I go behind the scenes to what I’ve learned the past 3 years and what I’m doing next. This was a fun episode to make because I really had to stop and think about all the things that have happened over the past few years. The good, the bad, the costly.
Mar 20, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 31
