There are 3 types of content I'm focused on: Useful, Personal, and Promotional. The goal is to balance it as much as possible – and so this is a personal update on the 30 day challenge and what I've learned. Let's be real, life has ups and downs. It's normal. And creating every day is an ambitious project – one I'm definitely committed to for more than one reason. One surprising outcome for me is discovering how much this process revealed for me! In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction and Personal ...
Aug 01, 2024•16 min•Ep. 15
An important and powerful concept in marketing is the minimum viable audience – and I'm sure there are many interpretations about this. TBH, it's a conversation I'd love to expand on with others. In this episode of Super Connectors podcast, I'll share a few thoughts: How many people do you need to reach (as in, do you even need to grow an audience?), how to run a marketing campaign, and tools for managing contacts. Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast (Resources links...
Jul 30, 2024•21 min•Ep. 14
There's a lot to say about the tools we use and how they shape our work – specifically the creative process. This is a reflection on the physical and digital tools available, and tips for knowing when it's time to practice vs. change tools. Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast (Resources links below) In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Super Connectors 00:51 Overcoming Perfectionism and Setting Goals 02:12 Exploring Physical Tools and Environments 05:18 The Power o...
Jul 26, 2024•23 min•Ep. 13
Let's quickly review why websites are such an important asset for connection. We'll define website strategy and outline what you'd need on a website even if you only had 10 minutes to work on it, and no website software. Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast (Resources links below) In This Episode 01:11 The Importance of Websites 07:02 Understanding Website Strategy 10:24 Building a Minimum Viable Website Resources Minimum Viable Website (also mentioned in the last epi...
Jul 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 12
This is an audio only episode in the efforts of simplifying! Let's explore why a creative project can become over-complicated – because sometimes something that seems like perfectionism is actually just a lack of planning and perspective. Here's a framework for keeping things simple and breaking big visions into stackable achievements. Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast (Resources links below) In This Episode: 01:56 The Joy of Visioning and Brainstorming 03:55 Embra...
Jul 22, 2024•18 min•Ep. 11
Hiring a photographer can feel like an expensive commitment – and it is... because when you hire the right person they will bring out the true you, and give your website visitors the chance to actually connect with YOU. This episode comes directly from the studio where I had my first headshot session with a pro, someone who coached me through the process. I share lessons learned from this session and how I've come to understand the use of photography on a website when working with clients. Subsc...
Jul 21, 2024•18 min•Ep. 10
Clarified podcast intro!!! Okay, and the topic today (3 parts as promised) is about cultivating creativity – specifically by considering the structures, habits, support, and people that will support your ideas coming to fruition. Ultimately, our nature is creativity, so no wonder these concepts from nature align so well and appear so often in creativity studies. Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast In This Episode: 00:58 Reflecting on the Podcast Introduction (process...
Jul 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 9
This episode is a reflection on failure, inner critics, and using structure to support flow and improvisation. Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast The field of "productivity" is often misunderstood... well, because of the name. But if you look close, it's really about creativity (at least that's how I've interpreted it). Here's how I got turned onto these ideas, what happened this week when I broke my streak and felt STUCK for 3 whole days – and a reflection on the r...
Jul 14, 2024•21 min•Ep. 8
In this short episode, I share a reflection on the concept of the 'messy middle' and how quickly it can set in. Understanding this has given me perspective and motivation to keep going on challenging creative projects, and I'm relying on it now to get this podcast started too. Let's navigate these ups and downs together! Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast In This Episode 00:25The Messy Middle 01:54 Taking Breaks and Gaining Perspective 02:26 Reflecting on The Dip by...
Jul 10, 2024•4 min•Ep. 7
Today I brought my kiddo shopping for a bicycle, which led me to buy a new skateboard. This episode is a reflection on being multi-passionate, and doing things for years without caring whether or not I'm particularly great at everything. You may have felt pressured to excel in just one thing – but there is another way, being multi-passionate! Could we just be present and satisfied in what we do? Subscribe to the newsletter at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast (more links below)...
Jul 08, 2024•15 min•Ep. 6
When was the last time you pruned your files, cluttered website pages, or deleted projects that will never get done? This episode is a reflection on digital pruning and the importance of letting go of things that no longer serve us. A few months ago I completely redesigned our agency website https://buildwithmaple.com and in the process trimmed over 40 pages and over 70 blog posts! Read about the redesign process in details on my blog: https://buildwithmaple.com/how-i-redesigned-maple-creative/ ...
Jul 07, 2024•12 min•Ep. 5
How can we use ideas from improv to improve our creative practice? Spontaneity and creativity aren't so far apart... Using the 'Yes And' approach borrowed from improv comedy can also be a mindset to foster ongoing creativity, effective communication, and even strong boundaries. The last episode is about overcoming fear of rejection – and I'm curious if you'd find any connections here. Subscribe to the newsletter at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast (more links below) In This Ep...
Jul 06, 2024•9 min•Ep. 4
Does the fear of rejection keep you from sharing ideas, publishing a blog post, or releasing a video or podcast? If so, I feel the pain. A deep fear of being misunderstood, judged, rejected, etc... has been holding me back until now. The last episode is about who the podcast is for (defining an audience) and this is about embracing who it's NOT for. It's a (far from perfect or complete) reflection on why rejection is actually a good thing. Subscribe to the newsletter at https://buildwithmaple.co...
Jul 04, 2024•17 min•Ep. 3
Choosing a name is one of the most important parts of design – it applies to your business/organization, and also to projects, events, courses, books, blog posts, etc... In this episode I'll share my process of naming this podcast Super Connectors, and who it's for. The question "Who is your audience" has always kept me in a loop, overthinking, and changing gears. This is arguably the most important part of any project. It's literally the context itself! It's now clear to me with this name. For ...
Jul 03, 2024•14 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the very first episode of Super Connectors – a podcast for creators, organizers, community builders, and thoughtful hosts. It's beginning as any creative project ought to (at least by my own advice), with a 30 day challenge. The goal: produce and publish content daily, providing value through the journey as much as the topics themselves. This episode includes a discussion of digital strategy, permaculture, and iterative process. It also includes a preview of the framework we (here at ...
Jul 02, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1
