I absolutely adore Christmas! Anyone else? There is something so magical about this time of year. It’s a time when families gather, gifts are exchanged, communities are engaged & life is celebrated, most importantly, Jesus life. Each year we try and make Christmas special. We have been accumulating some special Christmas traditions over the years, and I want to share them with you. You can hear about them in full on the podcast episode, but here is a quick summary: 1. REAL Christmas Tree hunting...
Dec 01, 2022•14 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast I don't know about you, but I'm not the same person today as I was yesterday. There have been many changes in my life & as a result, the name & direction of my podcast needed to change a little. In this episode I give you 5 reasons why I decided to give my podcast a facelift & what you can expect in the future.
Nov 23, 2022•10 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Have you been thinking about launching an online course? Well I have the perfect episode planned for you. Today, I have Steph Taylor with me who is a launch strategist. She is going to share with us the 101 on launching a course. Steph has done numerous launches herself that have allowed her to travel and take vacations for months at a time. And today I pick her brain and she generously shares so much knowledge and wisdom on this topic. We talk about: Who should launch a course When you should l...
Jun 01, 2020•35 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Today on the podcast we have photographer and business educator Emily Magers. Emily is based in LA and has not only established an amazing photography business but now coaches and mentors other photographers through online courses and in person workshops. In this episode we talk about everything, but the kitchen sink, of creative business. We talk about how to: Price and know your value Collaborate on styled shoots and excel your business Brand your business effectively Get your work seen and st...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I have Kate Wilkinson on the podcast with me and I’m really excited for you to hear this one. Kate is a Pinterest queen. She worked her magic on my very own Pinterest account and I have gone from 12,000 monthly unique viewers to 185,000 monthly unique viewers in the short span of 2 months. She not only talks about Pinterest strategy, but she tests all the strategies out on her clients and gets huge success. In this episode, Kate is going to break down Pinterest for you and talk about how ...
May 18, 2020•38 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast I’m excited for you to meet New Zealand's best Graphic Designer, Nicole Macdonald! Nicole is the girl behind the beautiful January Made Design. Within 3 years, her business has taken off and she is one of the most highly sought after graphic designers online. In this episode, you’ll get to hear Nicole’s journey from designing for mechanics and her mum's friends, to now designing for her ideal clients. Nicole shares her challenges and her wins in such a raw and honest way. You’ll love her thought...
May 11, 2020•33 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Just recently I put up a question box in my instagram stories for creatives who are just starting a business or are thinking about starting a business. I asked them what they would like to know or learn from me in a podcast. I got so many great responses from this, so I decided to turn this episode into a Q/A. I’m going to directly answer 5 questions that came through from different creatives in the trenches who are trying to figure out what to do as they’re just starting out. So if you’re new t...
May 07, 2020•48 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by the amazing Tatiana Soash who joins us all the way from Los Angeles. Tatiana is a true creative right to her bones and I am really excited for you to hear all about her journey. She is an incredible Graphic Designer and Hand Letterer - her work is truly phenomenal. She has 5.2 million unique monthly viewers on Pinterest and gives us a mini tutorial on how we too can grow that kind of viewership. She also provides some tips on what she does, how she ...
Apr 23, 2020•31 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Let me introduce you to Jarrah from SBJ Studios. Jarrah is a marketing expert and helps brands stand out amongst the noise. She is a go-to expert on anything to do with social media strategy and that’s exactly what she talks about in this podcast episode. We discuss how to get engagement on social media, why instagram is an effective marketing tool, how to use Facebook groups to build relationships and increase engagement, how to use hashtags and much more. Jarrah is a wealth of knowledge and ha...
Apr 15, 2020•37 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast I have always wanted to have an artist on my podcast, and today is the day! Emma White is an incredible Abstract Landscape Artist who has been exhibiting her work for over 10 years now and studied a Diploma of Visual Arts, a Bachelor of Fine Art & also her Masters in Teaching and Visual Art and Design. Her work is unique and her story wonderful! In this episode we talk about what a day looks like in the life of an artist, what inspires her, how she gets her work seen, how she juggles wearing the...
Apr 06, 2020•35 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast This episode answers the number one question at the moment “Should I be selling at the moment? If so, how?”. In this episode, I talk about my own struggles in this area and give you some ideas on how you can be selling during this time of crisis. The short answer is, yes you should be selling at the moment! I make the following points in the episode: You need to survive. There is actually more money out there than you think. The governments are pouring money into household incomes to support the...
Apr 01, 2020•43 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is a special bonus episode with guests from different places around the globe. I gathered a few of my favourites together to share some encouragement and advice with you as you navigate your creative business through this crisis that is currently disheartening the entire world. We’re living in such a crazy time. If you’re wondering how you’re going to navigate your business through this time, or you need some positivity and encouragement - this episode is for you. We’re all in this ...
Mar 25, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the episode I answer the following frequently asked pricing questions: 1) Is there a formula for pricing or do I just need to guess my prices? There is a pricing formula! In this episode I answer 7 questions and this is my most popular - Is there a formula I can use or should I just guess my prices? I also put together a Free Guide that will take you through the Pricing Formula. If you’re a visual learner (especially when it comes to numbers) I think you’ll find it very helpful. (answer inspi...
Mar 23, 2020•35 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast episode I’m interviewing Riz Macdonald! She is the owner of a company called Foundd Legal that helps people like us, creatives, designers and makers, stay legal & protect our businesses. Now this is something I know nothing about so I was so excited to be able to pick Riz’s brain for you guys. Here is just a few of the things we talk about in this episode: Contracts When and who to use contracts with Privacy policies Terms and conditions The importance of all this legal stuff Riz...
Mar 16, 2020•32 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Are you struggling to attract your ideal client? Are you posting on instagram and hearing crickets? Do you feel like your business isn’t growing and you’re not sure why? These are all questions that my guest today, Sandra Chau, is going to be answering. Sandra transformed her business and many other creative businesses with visual strategies. She provides tips on how to use cohesive imagery in your business, how to make your Instagram look aesthetically pleasing and how to take and find photos t...
Mar 09, 2020•42 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I interview the queen of productivity, Hannah Murphy. Hannah is a university student with a business on the side (wow!) The fact that she can manage both studying and a business is testament to the fact that this girl knows how to organise herself! In this episode, she shares her story and also her batching tips and tricks. We use the word “batching” a lot, so for those who don’t know, batching is grouping similar tasks together and doing them all at the same time or on the same ...
Mar 02, 2020•39 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Rest. It’s such a beautiful word! One of my favourites actually. The word brings warmth, breath and joy to my heart. I mean, who doesn’t love rest?! Usually when we think of rest we think of sleeping, time out, holidays and a binge session on Netflix. But, in this episode, I want to talk to you about a new type of rest that doesn’t come immediately to your mind. What I want to share with you is a ‘rhythm’ of rest -- of soulful rest, that can transform your life. This is not a sleep, it’s not a h...
Feb 27, 2020•37 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast episode, I catch up with Elise Hodge to talk about ‘About Me’ pages. Elise is a copywriting wiz and also has a Christian blog called She is Light, but also teaches copywriting to creative entrepreneurs. She helps creative women craft compelling copy that will convert prospective leads into paying clients. Inside the episode we unpack more of Elise’s journey as an entrepreneur and we look at 7 amazing points on how to craft a compelling ‘About Me’ page on your website. Her 7 point...
Feb 17, 2020•34 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast We live in a world that has come to hooray the hustle and congratulate the busy. It's true, that we even find value in how busy we are and we think THAT is success. But success is not busyness. ‘Busyness’ is a facade to the problems and issues we face in life and business. Business is a strategic and smart way to face the issues in your life & business. It is possible to have a smart business, not a busy one. In this episode, I talk about my journey from busy to smart. I outline 4 things I did i...
Feb 11, 2020•38 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I connect with and interview a great friend of mine, Jasmine Flamenco. She is a serial-preneur! She's had her hands in a lot of creative pies and has recently settled into a Graphic Design business where she creates some beautiful and unique logos, websites and designs for other creative business owners. During the interview we talk about Jasmine’s journey from studying graphic design at university, working for Graphic Design companies and then doing her own thing. I also pick he...
Feb 03, 2020•38 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Boundaries! If I struggle with anything, it’s this. Boundaries! This is something I am intentionally working on in my life & business at the moment and something I think you should be working on too. In this episode, I give you 5 boundary ideas that you should implement straight away! They’re easy, but effective! Here is a snapshot: Create office hours. Begin your day at a particular time and end your day at a particular time. Stop working just “whenever” and merging your personal life and busin...
Dec 09, 2019•25 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I talk about my favourite topic, Money! I believe it’s really important for creative business owners to understand the money in their business. Knowing your numbers will give you freedom and confidence. Ultimately, it's the money that helps us live the life we want to live. Most creatives have started a business because of a lifestyle change and it’s the money in our business that will help us achieve that. I talk through 6 practical steps you need to take to understanding and m...
Nov 25, 2019•40 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I share with you some golden gems that I have discovered in Marie Forleo’s book “Everything is Figureoutable”. “Everything is Figureoutable” is a mindset shift that I think every entrepreneur needs to make. After a year of consulting & coaching many different creative small business owners, I’ve realised that mindset plays a big part in the results that we get! We can talk strategy, money, pricing, marketing (all the business things) but if we don’t have a belief that we can do i...
Nov 20, 2019•44 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast So often people get the definitions and purpose of branding, marketing and selling muddled. Branding are the visual and written aspects that identify your business in a promotion. Marketing is the strategies you implement to attract people to your enquire or check out your product or service. Selling is actually securing people who have arrived in your inbox or on your website into paying customers. Each of these three elements are highly essential for every creative business. In this episode, I...
Sep 10, 2019•46 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast One of the biggest challenges I face, and still do in my business, is around money and the way I view and interact with money. I will go as far as to say it was the SINGLE BIGGEST OBSTACLE between me and running a successful, profitable business. I had to make some significant shifts in my mind, in order to take my floristry business from suffering to profitable. In this episode I want to share with you 5 very significant mindset shifts I had to make when it came to money. I strongly believe eve...
Aug 13, 2019•34 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I talk about the 7 pillars of every successful creative business. I go through each one of them step by step and talk about how each of these pillars are crucial to the success of all creative businesses. The seven pillars are the following: 1. Defining & Focusing 2. Sales & Marketing 3. Creative Edge 4. Analysis & Strategy 5. Profit & Money 6. Process & Productivity 7. Mindset What I’ve found is that if one of these pillars isn’t quite in balance or we haven’t focussed on one of...
Aug 05, 2019•36 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I interview Social media and SEO Expert, Jessica Shipton. Jess studied a Bachelor of Communications, double majoring in Digital & Social Media and Public Communications. On top of this, she gained a lot of industry experience working for a marketing agency. She now runs her own business helping other businesses grow their online presence through Social Media, SEO and Google Advertising. Now, I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but that means she knows a whole lot more than ...
Jul 30, 2019•40 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Brooke is a multi-passionate creative, who has been travelling the world over the past couple of years & developed an amazing creative business where she makes content for small businesses. In the episode I describe Brooke as an ‘expresser of all things beautiful’ because she literally makes magic with whatever she puts her hands to - she is an artist, painter, hand lettering queen, a photographer, graphic designer, web designer, poet and copywriter. She went from struggling to figure out what t...
Jul 22, 2019•51 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast In 2015 I took the leap, left my teaching job and started a creative business. In this episode, I share with you all of the challenges that I faced in both my life and business. More importantly, I share with you four things I did in my business to overcame these challenges: 1) Focus in one one thing. Having multiple ideas when I first started out hindered my progress. When I finally settled on one thing, this moved the needle forward in my business. 2) Increase my Prices. The single best thing ...
Jul 16, 2019•25 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Make it podcast! This is just a quick outline of what the podcast is all about - my desire to equip, train and inspire creative business owners.
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