Mary Davis

You are worthy of taking time each and every day to take care of yourself. Self-care is of the utmost importance and not enough people are prioritizing it in their lives. In this episode, I had on author, spiritual teacher and wisdom seeker, Mary Davis. Mary touched on why you have to be relentless with your self-care practices. She and I discussed a lot of great topics around learning to lean into your spirit, turning pain into purpose and working smarter, not harder.  (This episode was pre-recorded on October 20, 2020) What’s in this episode:  What brought Mary to this level of wisdom How her upbringing brought her to what she does now Mary’s process of turning pain into her purpose The gift of growth and expansion that comes from life’s challenges Why women tend to put themselves last on their list Mary’s thoughts on divine timing How you can learn to listen to your spirit Why you should work smarter, not harder How small shifts can make the biggest transformations Why you should normalize your perspective on death Her advice for someone who is navigating something difficult Why you have to be able to tell your story Her encouragement about giving yourself the option to cry What her typical day is like  Why you have to prioritize yourself    About Mary:Mary Davis is the author of the beloved inspirational classic, Every Day Spirit: A Daybook of Wisdom, Joy and Peace, and the Every Day Spirit Gratitude Journal. She is a wisdom seeker, spiritual teacher, visionary, graphic artist and mystic entrepreneur. Her wallpaper app, Every Day Spirit Lock Screens, brings a little love, beauty and inspiration to phones around the world. Mary received her BSN from Georgetown University’s School of Nursing, after which she spent many fun years as a musician, songwriter, producer, piano teacher and yoga instructor. She completed her Compassionate Bereavement Counseling certification in 2017 and works with parents who have lost children and in hospice care. She has a house by the sea and lives a contemplative life in harmony with nature. Connect With Mary:Website Links:Every Day Spirit: A Daybook of Wisdom, Joy and Peace by Mary DavisEvery Day Spirit Gratitude Journal by Mary Davis   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. 

You are worthy of taking time each and every day to take care of yourself. Self-care is of the utmost importance and not enough people are prioritizing it in their lives. In this episode, I had on author, spiritual teacher and wisdom seeker, Mary Davis. Mary touched on why you have to be relentless with your self-care practices. She and I discussed a lot of great topics around learning to lean into your spirit, turning pain into purpose and working smarter, not harder.  (This episode was pre-recorded on October 20, 2020) What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>What brought Mary to this level of wisdom</li> <li>How her upbringing brought her to what she does now</li> <li>Mary’s process of turning pain into her purpose</li> <li>The gift of growth and expansion that comes from life’s challenges</li> <li>Why women tend to put themselves last on their list</li> <li>Mary’s thoughts on divine timing</li> <li>How you can learn to listen to your spirit</li> <li>Why you should work smarter, not harder</li> <li>How small shifts can make the biggest transformations</li> <li>Why you should normalize your perspective on death</li> <li>Her advice for someone who is navigating something difficult</li> <li>Why you have to be able to tell your story</li> <li>Her encouragement about giving yourself the option to cry</li> <li>What her typical day is like </li> <li>Why you have to prioritize yourself</li> </ul> About Mary:Mary Davis is the author of the beloved inspirational classic, Every Day Spirit: A Daybook of Wisdom, Joy and Peace, and the Every Day Spirit Gratitude Journal. She is a wisdom seeker, spiritual teacher, visionary, graphic artist and mystic entrepreneur. Her wallpaper app, Every Day Spirit Lock Screens, brings a little love, beauty and inspiration to phones around the world. Mary received her BSN from Georgetown University’s School of Nursing, after which she spent many fun years as a musician, songwriter, producer, piano teacher and yoga instructor. She completed her Compassionate Bereavement Counseling certification in 2017 and works with parents who have lost children and in hospice care. She has a house by the sea and lives a contemplative life in harmony with nature. Connect With Mary:<a href="https://www.everydayspirit.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Links:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Every-Day-Spirit-Daybook-Wisdom-ebook/dp/B078BP3MQV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Every Day Spirit: A Daybook of Wisdom, Joy and Peace</a> by Mary Davis<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999504622/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Every Day Spirit Gratitude Journal</a> by Mary Davis Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

077: Relentless Self-Care With Mary Davis

Nicole Barlettano

I am so thrilled to introduce you to the guest on today’s episode, Nicole Barlettano. Nicole is an illustrator, designer and bullet journalist who has successfully turned her passion project into a career. In this episode, we talk about how she got into bullet journaling and her experience collaborating and doing brand deals. Nicole and I discuss why you shouldn’t look at mistakes as problems, how to handle negative criticism people dish out online and why you should be gentle with yourself during all of the seasons of your life.  (This episode was pre-recorded on October 15, 2020) What’s in this episode:  How Nicole got started with bullet journaling  Nicole’s experience of working with Paper Pastel What she does for Zinnia Journal What stationery and art supplies she’s obsessed with right now How you don’t have to look at mistakes as a problem Her thoughts on creating content that will help people How she handles negative critiques from people What Nicole does to navigate when she doesn’t have the motivation Why you have to learn to be gentle with yourself in all seasons    About Nicole:Nicole is an illustrator, designer, and passionate bullet journalist with a background in the product development and crafting industries. Her passion project, Plans That Blossom, has not only turned into a lifestyle, but a dream job that allows her to share her bonkers enthusiasm with others.   Connect With Nicole:Instagram    Links:Ladder of Years by Anne Tyler  The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. 

I am so thrilled to introduce you to the guest on today’s episode, Nicole Barlettano. Nicole is an illustrator, designer and bullet journalist who has successfully turned her passion project into a career. In this episode, we talk about how she got into bullet journaling and her experience collaborating and doing brand deals. Nicole and I discuss why you shouldn’t look at mistakes as problems, how to handle negative criticism people dish out online and why you should be gentle with yourself during all of the seasons of your life.  (This episode was pre-recorded on October 15, 2020) What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Nicole got started with bullet journaling </li> <li>Nicole’s experience of working with Paper Pastel</li> <li>What she does for Zinnia Journal</li> <li>What stationery and art supplies she’s obsessed with right now</li> <li>How you don’t have to look at mistakes as a problem</li> <li>Her thoughts on creating content that will help people</li> <li>How she handles negative critiques from people</li> <li>What Nicole does to navigate when she doesn’t have the motivation</li> <li>Why you have to learn to be gentle with yourself in all seasons</li> </ul> About Nicole:Nicole is an illustrator, designer, and passionate bullet journalist with a background in the product development and crafting industries. Her passion project, Plans That Blossom, has not only turned into a lifestyle, but a dream job that allows her to share her bonkers enthusiasm with others. Connect With Nicole:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/plansthatblossom/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Links:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ladder-Years-Novel-Anne-Tyler/dp/0449910571" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ladder of Years</a> by Anne Tyler <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level</a> by Gay Hendricks Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

076: Creating Plans That Blossom With Nicole Barlettano

Steve Glaveski

A lot of people are frugal with their money. But have you ever considered being frugal with your time? In this episode, I was joined by Steve Glaveski, an entrepreneur, podcast host and author. Steve talked about this idea of how you can invest your time and become more time rich. We discussed time containers, his tips for working remotely and the importance of communicating your needs and boundaries with others. He also shared how to make the most of your life and the lessons he’s learned during the pandemic. (This episode was recorded on October 6, 2020).   What’s in this episode:  How to make the most of your life with being time rich How to shift away from the mindset that you have to be working to be productive  The first few steps to getting out of a habit that isn’t serving you Steve’s thoughts on the collective pause and wanting to get things done  The most eye-opening lessons he’s learned during the pandemic 3 tips for working remotely Why you have to communicate your needs and put boundaries in place His tips for channeling your energy Steve’s advice on why it’s never too late    About Steve:Steve Glaveski is an entrepreneur, author and podcast host whose mission is to unlock the latent potential of people so that they can create more impact for humanity and lead more fulfilling lives. He is CEO of Collective Campus, an innovation accelerator based in Melbourne and Singapore, that works with large organizations around the globe. Collective Campus was recognized by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s fastest-growing new companies in 2018. Steve’s company has worked with the likes of Telstra, NAB, Clifford Chance, KWM, BNP Paribas, Microsoft, Village Digital, Lufthansa, Ayala, Charter Hall, Maddocks, Australian Unity, BNZ, MetLife and Sportsbet. Collective Campus has also been home to and incubated over 100 startups which have collectively raised more than US$25M. He also founded Lemonade Stand, a children’s entrepreneurship program and edtech platform, and during COVID-19 lockdowns, established NOFilter Media. Steve is the author of Employee to Entrepreneur: How To Earn Your Freedom and Do Work That Matters, (Wiley, 2019), the children’s picture book, Lemonade Stand: From Idea to Entrepreneur (2019) and the forthcoming Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life (2020, Wiley). Steve hosts the Future Squared podcast, winner of the 2017 Australian Podcasting Awards People’s Choice award in the Business category, and now 370 episodes strong. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Australian Financial Review, Tech in Asia and numerous other outlets. He previously worked for EY, KPMG and Macquarie Bank.   Connect With Steve:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   Links:Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life by Steve Glaveski Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Time Rich Tools   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. 

A lot of people are frugal with their money. But have you ever considered being frugal with your time? In this episode, I was joined by Steve Glaveski, an entrepreneur, podcast host and author. Steve talked about this idea of how you can invest your time and become more time rich. We discussed time containers, his tips for working remotely and the importance of communicating your needs and boundaries with others. He also shared how to make the most of your life and the lessons he’s learned during the pandemic. (This episode was recorded on October 6, 2020). What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How to make the most of your life with being time rich</li> <li>How to shift away from the mindset that you have to be working to be productive </li> <li>The first few steps to getting out of a habit that isn’t serving you</li> <li>Steve’s thoughts on the collective pause and wanting to get things done </li> <li>The most eye-opening lessons he’s learned during the pandemic</li> <li>3 tips for working remotely</li> <li>Why you have to communicate your needs and put boundaries in place</li> <li>His tips for channeling your energy</li> <li>Steve’s advice on why it’s never too late</li> </ul> About Steve:Steve Glaveski is an entrepreneur, author and podcast host whose mission is to unlock the latent potential of people so that they can create more impact for humanity and lead more fulfilling lives. He is CEO of Collective Campus, an innovation accelerator based in Melbourne and Singapore, that works with large organizations around the globe. Collective Campus was recognized by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s fastest-growing new companies in 2018. Steve’s company has worked with the likes of Telstra, NAB, Clifford Chance, KWM, BNP Paribas, Microsoft, Village Digital, Lufthansa, Ayala, Charter Hall, Maddocks, Australian Unity, BNZ, MetLife and Sportsbet. Collective Campus has also been home to and incubated over 100 startups which have collectively raised more than US$25M. He also founded Lemonade Stand, a children’s entrepreneurship program and edtech platform, and during COVID-19 lockdowns, established NOFilter Media. Steve is the author of Employee to Entrepreneur: How To Earn Your Freedom and Do Work That Matters, (Wiley, 2019), the children’s picture book, Lemonade Stand: From Idea to Entrepreneur (2019) and the forthcoming Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life (2020, Wiley). Steve hosts the Future Squared podcast, winner of the 2017 Australian Podcasting Awards People’s Choice award in the Business category, and now 370 episodes strong. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Australian Financial Review, Tech in Asia and numerous other outlets. He previously worked for EY, KPMG and Macquarie Bank. Connect With Steve:<a href="http://www.steveglaveski.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesteveglaveski/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/steveglaveski" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Links:<a href="https://www.steveglaveski.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life</a> by Steve Glaveski <a href="https://amzn.to/311EYY7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meditations</a> by Marcus Aurelius <a href="https://www.timerichbook.com/tools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time Rich Tools</a> Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

075: Becoming Time Rich With Steve Glaveski

Theresa Haddow

When life doesn’t go as planned, there’s always another path and calling on the horizon. That’s what happened to Theresa Haddow, an aspiring lawyer who failed the bar exam three times before deciding to pivot to something a little more fun. After working in the creative industry and participating in a challenge with her son, Thersa started her company, The Create Kit. In this episode, we talk about why she decided to start a subscription box and the why behind it. We talk about the magic of getting started with your dream and her advice on making the transition to doing what you love. She also talks about her experience with product sourcing, what a typical day in her business is like and how she’s navigated scaling her business since she got started.    What’s in this episode:  How Theresa is staying creatively motivated this year Her experience with failing the bar exam three times Why she started a subscription box for kids Her advice on making the transition to do what you love Theresa’s thoughts on being upbeat and positive  Her goal behind the Create Kit What her typical day is like How this time is affecting her business, creativity and relationship with other crafters The process of sourcing sustainable products How she navigating scaling her business Why you have to get out of your head and take time for pausing and reflection    About Theresa:Theresa Haddow is a creative who lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and son. After failing the bar to become a lawyer (3 times), Theresa decided to pivot to doing something a little more fun, she began working as the Workshop Captain at Paper Source and soon realized that creating pretty things was something that wasn't just a hobby, but something she was REALLY GOOD AT. After her son was born she discovered her love of watercolor while participating in the 100 Day Project and friends began insisting on paying for the paintings that she made. She also discovered that she was really good at coming up with fun and engaging crafts for her little guy to do and how much he was learning when they would do these activities together, which led to the start of the Create Kit. Theresa is passionate about helping others discover the joy and learning that can come from creative play through her craft subscription box for little kids, the Create Kit. As an artist, Theresa uses her work to share stories of hope, love and fun through her use of bright colors and subject matter.   Connect With Theresa: Website | Instagram | Facebook   Links:  Simon Sinek Ted Talk The Create Kit   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. 

When life doesn’t go as planned, there’s always another path and calling on the horizon. That’s what happened to Theresa Haddow, an aspiring lawyer who failed the bar exam three times before deciding to pivot to something a little more fun. After working in the creative industry and participating in a challenge with her son, Thersa started her company, The Create Kit. In this episode, we talk about why she decided to start a subscription box and the why behind it. We talk about the magic of getting started with your dream and her advice on making the transition to doing what you love. She also talks about her experience with product sourcing, what a typical day in her business is like and how she’s navigated scaling her business since she got started.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Theresa is staying creatively motivated this year</li> <li>Her experience with failing the bar exam three times</li> <li>Why she started a subscription box for kids</li> <li>Her advice on making the transition to do what you love</li> <li>Theresa’s thoughts on being upbeat and positive </li> <li>Her goal behind the Create Kit</li> <li>What her typical day is like</li> <li>How this time is affecting her business, creativity and relationship with other crafters</li> <li>The process of sourcing sustainable products</li> <li>How she navigating scaling her business</li> <li>Why you have to get out of your head and take time for pausing and reflection</li> </ul> About Theresa:Theresa Haddow is a creative who lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and son. After failing the bar to become a lawyer (3 times), Theresa decided to pivot to doing something a little more fun, she began working as the Workshop Captain at Paper Source and soon realized that creating pretty things was something that wasn't just a hobby, but something she was REALLY GOOD AT. After her son was born she discovered her love of watercolor while participating in the 100 Day Project and friends began insisting on paying for the paintings that she made. She also discovered that she was really good at coming up with fun and engaging crafts for her little guy to do and how much he was learning when they would do these activities together, which led to the start of the Create Kit. Theresa is passionate about helping others discover the joy and learning that can come from creative play through her craft subscription box for little kids, the Create Kit. As an artist, Theresa uses her work to share stories of hope, love and fun through her use of bright colors and subject matter. Connect With Theresa: <a href="https://theresahaddow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theresahaddow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/art.theresahaddow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Links: <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Simon Sinek Ted Talk</a> <a href="https://www.thecreatekit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Create Kit</a> Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

074: The Magic of Getting Started With Theresa Haddow

Jeanette Richardson

If you consider yourself to be a planner person then you’ll definitely enjoy today’s episode with Jeanette Richardson. Jeanette is the cofounder of Wild for Planners and Wild University. In this episode, we explored how she got started with her business and membership program. She talks about her popular, GO Wild Conference and what they’ve done to shift this event during the pandemic. We also chat about making your planning your own, being choosy about what you invest your energy into and the importance of daily celebrations.  What’s in this episode:  What inspired her to start GO Wild and Wild for Planners Their experience with transitioning their event during the pandemic Advice for people who might be struggling right now Why she decided to create Wild University How you can make your planner your own Why you have to intentionally use your planner for goal setting Our thoughts on being choosy about what you put your energy into  Why you should take the time to celebrate each day What Jeanette’s looking forward to right now    About Jeanette: Jeanette Richardson is the co-founder of Wild for Planners, which hosts the annual GO Wild Conference. She and her team recently launched Wild University, a membership community that features leaders from the creative community teaching new skills each month. In addition to following along with creative content, members focus on making progress and connecting with others. When she isn't working on Wild projects, Jeanette loves to travel (she hopes to make it to her seventh continent soon), and practices small business law.   Connect With Jeanette: Website | Instagram | Facebook   Links: Wild University Planners Gone Wild When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Blind Injustice: A Former Prosecutor Exposes the Psychology and Politics of Wrongful Convictions by Mark Godsey  Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

If you consider yourself to be a planner person then you’ll definitely enjoy today’s episode with Jeanette Richardson. Jeanette is the cofounder of Wild for Planners and Wild University. In this episode, we explored how she got started with her business and membership program. She talks about her popular, GO Wild Conference and what they’ve done to shift this event during the pandemic. We also chat about making your planning your own, being choosy about what you invest your energy into and the importance of daily celebrations.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>What inspired her to start GO Wild and Wild for Planners</li> <li>Their experience with transitioning their event during the pandemic</li> <li>Advice for people who might be struggling right now</li> <li>Why she decided to create Wild University</li> <li>How you can make your planner your own</li> <li>Why you have to intentionally use your planner for goal setting</li> <li>Our thoughts on being choosy about what you put your energy into </li> <li>Why you should take the time to celebrate each day</li> <li>What Jeanette’s looking forward to right now</li> </ul> About Jeanette: Jeanette Richardson is the co-founder of Wild for Planners, which hosts the annual GO Wild Conference. She and her team recently launched Wild University, a membership community that features leaders from the creative community teaching new skills each month. In addition to following along with creative content, members focus on making progress and connecting with others. When she isn't working on Wild projects, Jeanette loves to travel (she hopes to make it to her seventh continent soon), and practices small business law. Connect With Jeanette: <a href="https://www.wildforplanners.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wildforplanners/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildforplanners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Links: <a href="https://www.wildforplanners.com/a/30959/hkLEfqUR" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wild</a> <a href="https://www.wildforplanners.com/a/30959/hkLEfqUR" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">University</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/726655307408093/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Planners Gone Wild</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3kScUhm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Breath Becomes Air</a> by Paul Kalanithi <a href="https://amzn.to/3ibVQ4n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blind Injustice: A Former Prosecutor Exposes the Psychology and Politics of Wrongful Convictions</a> by Mark Godsey Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

073: Wild for Planning With Jeanette Richardson

Lauren Fitzmaurice

Creative passion can be the glue that holds us together during challenging times. In this episode, I was joined by Lauren Fitzmaurice, an elementary teacher, calligrapher and hand lettering artist. It was during a difficult year in her life when her love for lettering emerged. She shares her story of how she got started and her advice for those who are curious about this craft. We discuss how you can use your creative gifts to make the world a better place, how she discovered her style as a left-handed calligrapher and habits she developed to improve her lettering practice.   What’s in this episode:  How letting has helped Lauren stay sane during times of uncertainty Her advice for people just starting out in lettering and calligraphy Lauren’s story of how her passion for letting came about What she did to discover her style as a left-handed calligrapher Frustrations she felt when first getting started Habits she developed to improve her lettering Why you don’t want your lettering to be “perfect” Her experience of working with Tombow The next step for her in her lettering journey Tips for people who don’t feel like they have time for their creative hobbies How crafting can help you through more difficult times    About Lauren:Lauren Fitzmaurice is a left-handed calligrapher and hand lettering artist from Owensboro, Kentucky. A full-time elementary teacher in real life, and when she’s not busy teaching or being a mommy to two sweet boys or wife to her husband of 10 years, she can be found in her lettering studio with a brush pen in hand. Lauren’s passion for lettering began 5 years ago right after her youngest son recovered from open heart surgery. Her mom bought her an online calligraphy class so that she could learn a hobby and have something to do for herself to help with healing and recovering from a difficult and stressful year. As Lauren learned calligraphy, she started sharing her work on Instagram and over the years has grown a large following with her lettering tips for lefties, positive quotes, and love of bright colors. She’s also loved the opportunity to work with brands she loves and adores teaching lettering and calligraphy in her own community through her in-person workshops. Lauren’s mission for Renmade Calligraphy is to lift others with letters and she continues to strive to bring joy and creativity to others’ lives through her love of lettering. Connect With Lauren:Website | Instagram | Facebook   Links:Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days by Jenna RaineyBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. 

Creative passion can be the glue that holds us together during challenging times. In this episode, I was joined by Lauren Fitzmaurice, an elementary teacher, calligrapher and hand lettering artist. It was during a difficult year in her life when her love for lettering emerged. She shares her story of how she got started and her advice for those who are curious about this craft. We discuss how you can use your creative gifts to make the world a better place, how she discovered her style as a left-handed calligrapher and habits she developed to improve her lettering practice.   What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How letting has helped Lauren stay sane during times of uncertainty</li> <li>Her advice for people just starting out in lettering and calligraphy</li> <li>Lauren’s story of how her passion for letting came about</li> <li>What she did to discover her style as a left-handed calligrapher</li> <li>Frustrations she felt when first getting started</li> <li>Habits she developed to improve her lettering</li> <li>Why you don’t want your lettering to be “perfect”</li> <li>Her experience of working with Tombow</li> <li>The next step for her in her lettering journey</li> <li>Tips for people who don’t feel like they have time for their creative hobbies</li> <li>How crafting can help you through more difficult times</li> </ul> About Lauren:Lauren Fitzmaurice is a left-handed calligrapher and hand lettering artist from Owensboro, Kentucky. A full-time elementary teacher in real life, and when she’s not busy teaching or being a mommy to two sweet boys or wife to her husband of 10 years, she can be found in her lettering studio with a brush pen in hand. Lauren’s passion for lettering began 5 years ago right after her youngest son recovered from open heart surgery. Her mom bought her an online calligraphy class so that she could learn a hobby and have something to do for herself to help with healing and recovering from a difficult and stressful year. As Lauren learned calligraphy, she started sharing her work on Instagram and over the years has grown a large following with her lettering tips for lefties, positive quotes, and love of bright colors. She’s also loved the opportunity to work with brands she loves and adores teaching lettering and calligraphy in her own community through her in-person workshops. Lauren’s mission for Renmade Calligraphy is to lift others with letters and she continues to strive to bring joy and creativity to others’ lives through her love of lettering. Connect With Lauren:<a href="https://renmadecalligraphy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/renmadecalligraphy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/renmadecalligraphy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Links:<a href="https://amzn.to/2RK9KzB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days</a> by Jenna Rainey<a href="https://amzn.to/3iRHZBj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear</a> by Elizabeth Gilbert Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

072: Using Lettering to Make the World Brighter With Lauren Fitzmaurice 

Lydia Diaz

I am excited to be bringing you guys this conversation with Lydia Diaz. Lydia is a full-time crafter and she’s actually in the top 3% of sellers on Etsy!. We covered a lot in this episode including how she got into crafting, how she got her products featured in the press and why she follows her heart instead of trends when creating products. Lydia and I also talk about her experience as a Black woman, especially as it pertains to the crafting industry. She talks about why she wants to be on the right side of history and how she helps her children to understand the realities of the world.    What’s in this episode:  How she got into crafting and made it on the top 3% of Etsy sellers Why she tries to not get caught up in trends How she got featured in publications The impact that crafts have on other people Why you need to decompress and practice self-care The unrealistic expectations of strength that are often placed on Black women Her experience with feeling underrepresented as a crafter Why she wants to be on the right side of history The ebbs and flows of progress in social justice How she shares the realities of the world with her children    About Lydia: Lydia Diaz is a wife, mother, and full-time crafter living in Central Florida. She uses her various social media platforms to share crafting tips, Etsy advice, self-care, and social justice content. Resin + vinyl is Lydia's medium of choice. She enjoys the fluidity and permanence of resin paired with the versatility of vinyl as a means of personalizing or making a clear statement in my pieces. Lydia also uses her digitally drawn art pieces in her resin work by transferring them to printable vinyl. Lydia will be launching her own online courses for resin crafting this summer. Connect With Lydia:Etsy | Instagram    Links:I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. 

I am excited to be bringing you guys this conversation with Lydia Diaz. Lydia is a full-time crafter and she’s actually in the top 3% of sellers on Etsy!. We covered a lot in this episode including how she got into crafting, how she got her products featured in the press and why she follows her heart instead of trends when creating products. Lydia and I also talk about her experience as a Black woman, especially as it pertains to the crafting industry. She talks about why she wants to be on the right side of history and how she helps her children to understand the realities of the world.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How she got into crafting and made it on the top 3% of Etsy sellers</li> <li>Why she tries to not get caught up in trends</li> <li>How she got featured in publications</li> <li>The impact that crafts have on other people</li> <li>Why you need to decompress and practice self-care</li> <li>The unrealistic expectations of strength that are often placed on Black women</li> <li>Her experience with feeling underrepresented as a crafter</li> <li>Why she wants to be on the right side of history</li> <li>The ebbs and flows of progress in social justice</li> <li>How she shares the realities of the world with her children</li> </ul> About Lydia: Lydia Diaz is a wife, mother, and full-time crafter living in Central Florida. She uses her various social media platforms to share crafting tips, Etsy advice, self-care, and social justice content. Resin + vinyl is Lydia's medium of choice. She enjoys the fluidity and permanence of resin paired with the versatility of vinyl as a means of personalizing or making a clear statement in my pieces. Lydia also uses her digitally drawn art pieces in her resin work by transferring them to printable vinyl. Lydia will be launching her own online courses for resin crafting this summer. Connect With Lydia:<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/clevergirlcraftings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlcraftings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Links:<a href="https://amzn.to/3khLEsh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness</a> by Austin Channing Brown Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

071: Doing the Right Thing With Lydia Diaz

Jaime Schmidt

Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. That’s something that Jaime Schmidt, founder of Schmidt’s Naturals knows all too well. Jaime is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who after partnering her business with Unilever, went on to start another company and an investment fund to support other founders. Jaime bootstrapped her business for many years and in this episode, she shares the lessons she learned along the way, her biggest pain points and what kept her going. She talks about the importance to her of staying grounded and being aligned with what she does. She also gives us the inside scoop on her new book, Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms. What’s in this episode:  What it means for Jaime to craft a life she loves Why she decided to move and make a change How she continued to explore and search for her passion  Her turning point where she realized her personal care products could be a big business How Jaime felt going through the process of taking her business to the next level The progression of her company growing through word of mouth Pain points she reached as she grew her business What kept her going as an entrepreneur Why she wanted to build her brand without taking on investors Her experience of getting approached by companies to sell Schmidt’s Naturals What made her decide to partner with another company Why she started her business, Supermaker The most common pain points she see’s female entrepreneurs going through How she stays grounded and aligned with her values Her non-negotiables for her daily life How she bases her decisions on what’s best for herself and her family Why she started an investment fund to help support other founders     About Jaime:Jaime Schmidt is an entrepreneur and the founder of Schmidt’s Naturals, a brand of natural personal care products that she started in her kitchen in Portland, Oregon in 2010. Jaime is known for modernizing natural personal care products, including the customer-favorite deodorant, and bringing them to the mainstream market. Under her leadership, Schmidt’s grew into a household name lining the shelves of retailers including Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart and CVS across 30 countries. In 2017, Schmidt’s partnered with CPG giant Unilever, with Jaime continuing as the brand’s founder and spokesperson. Today, Jaime is focusing her efforts on helping emerging entrepreneurs pursue their own dreams. In June 2019, Jaime launched Supermaker, an editorial-driven platform that celebrates diverse, independent brands and creators, and hosts conversations that empower progressive values in the workplace. She has also authored the book Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms, releasing April 2020 in partnership with Chronicle Books. Additionally, Jaime is the co-founder of Color, an investment portfolio that supports diverse and underrepresented founders, and co-owner of local entrepreneurial collective Portland Made. She is regularly profiled in prominent business media including Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes and Fast Company. Jaime is an inaugural member of the Inc. Founders Project and has also been recognized as 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs (Goldman Sachs, 2017 &amp; 2018), PNW Entrepreneur of the Year (Ernst &amp; Young, 2017), Inc.’s Female Founders 100, and the Create &amp; Cultivate 100.   Connect With Jaime:Website | Instagram | Twitter Links:Supermaker Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms by Jaime Schmidt  Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. That’s something that Jaime Schmidt, founder of Schmidt’s Naturals knows all too well. Jaime is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who after partnering her business with Unilever, went on to start another company and an investment fund to support other founders. Jaime bootstrapped her business for many years and in this episode, she shares the lessons she learned along the way, her biggest pain points and what kept her going. She talks about the importance to her of staying grounded and being aligned with what she does. She also gives us the inside scoop on her new book, Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms. What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>What it means for Jaime to craft a life she loves</li> <li>Why she decided to move and make a change</li> <li>How she continued to explore and search for her passion </li> <li>Her turning point where she realized her personal care products could be a big business</li> <li>How Jaime felt going through the process of taking her business to the next level</li> <li>The progression of her company growing through word of mouth</li> <li>Pain points she reached as she grew her business</li> <li>What kept her going as an entrepreneur</li> <li>Why she wanted to build her brand without taking on investors</li> <li>Her experience of getting approached by companies to sell Schmidt’s Naturals</li> <li>What made her decide to partner with another company</li> <li>Why she started her business, Supermaker</li> <li>The most common pain points she see’s female entrepreneurs going through</li> <li>How she stays grounded and aligned with her values</li> <li>Her non-negotiables for her daily life</li> <li>How she bases her decisions on what’s best for herself and her family</li> <li>Why she started an investment fund to help support other founders </li> </ul> About Jaime:Jaime Schmidt is an entrepreneur and the founder of Schmidt’s Naturals, a brand of natural personal care products that she started in her kitchen in Portland, Oregon in 2010. Jaime is known for modernizing natural personal care products, including the customer-favorite deodorant, and bringing them to the mainstream market. Under her leadership, Schmidt’s grew into a household name lining the shelves of retailers including Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart and CVS across 30 countries. In 2017, Schmidt’s partnered with CPG giant Unilever, with Jaime continuing as the brand’s founder and spokesperson. Today, Jaime is focusing her efforts on helping emerging entrepreneurs pursue their own dreams. In June 2019, Jaime launched Supermaker, an editorial-driven platform that celebrates diverse, independent brands and creators, and hosts conversations that empower progressive values in the workplace. She has also authored the book Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms, releasing April 2020 in partnership with Chronicle Books. Additionally, Jaime is the co-founder of Color, an investment portfolio that supports diverse and underrepresented founders, and co-owner of local entrepreneurial collective Portland Made. She is regularly profiled in prominent business media including Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes and Fast Company. Jaime is an inaugural member of the Inc. Founders Project and has also been recognized as 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs (Goldman Sachs, 2017 &amp; 2018), PNW Entrepreneur of the Year (Ernst &amp; Young, 2017), Inc.’s Female Founders 100, and the Create &amp; Cultivate 100. Connect With Jaime:<a href="https://jaimeschmidt.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaimeschmidt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jaimeschmidt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Links:<a href="https://supermaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supermaker</a> <a href="https://supermaker.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms</a> by Jaime Schmidt Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

070: Staying Grounded and Aligned With Jaime Schmidt

Melanie Ham

It’s easy to fall into the trap of being hard on ourselves when we’re chasing after our goals. In this episode, I was joined by YouTube content creator, Melanie Ham and we talked about why we should put less pressure on ourselves as creatives. Melanie got started on YouTube in 2011 after wanting to connect with other makers and quickly realized her love for sharing content. She shares how she started it as a side hustle, how she deals with criticism on the platform and what she does to stay grateful during challenging times.  What’s in this episode:  How Melanie remains grateful and positive Why turning to your hobbies is a great way to get through challenges Her process for making a project happen How she felt when she first started as a creative on YouTube How she started her channel as a side hustle project Why you shouldn’t put too much pressure on yourself Melanie’s advice for custom handmade gifts  Her thoughts about dealing with criticism and negative feedback What she does to overcome supply limitations during the pandemic  Why you should use this time to finish a shelved creative project What Melanie enjoys most about crafting Her YouTube schedule for creating videos What Melanie does when she needs inspiration How her typical day looks  About Melanie:Melanie took a beginning sewing class at Joann Fabrics back in 2007 and bought a sewing machine shortly after. She started sewing crafty stuff, just simple things and then in 2010 made her first quilt and has been obsessed ever since. In December of 2011 she started her youtube channel to first connect with other makers online. At the time she was an active duty military spouse living away from family, and desired that connection with other creatives. She also wanted to share her latest projects and teach others how to make them as well. It took off beyond her wildest dreams with now nearly 650k subscribers and 55 million views on Youtube. Her favorite thing about being a creative content creator is the ability to work from home and keep her family the top priority. She lives in a suburb of Los Angeles with her husband and 2 children. Connect With Melanie:Website | YouTube  Links:One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp    Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. 

It’s easy to fall into the trap of being hard on ourselves when we’re chasing after our goals. In this episode, I was joined by YouTube content creator, Melanie Ham and we talked about why we should put less pressure on ourselves as creatives. Melanie got started on YouTube in 2011 after wanting to connect with other makers and quickly realized her love for sharing content. She shares how she started it as a side hustle, how she deals with criticism on the platform and what she does to stay grateful during challenging times.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Melanie remains grateful and positive</li> <li>Why turning to your hobbies is a great way to get through challenges</li> <li>Her process for making a project happen</li> <li>How she felt when she first started as a creative on YouTube</li> <li>How she started her channel as a side hustle project</li> <li>Why you shouldn’t put too much pressure on yourself</li> <li>Melanie’s advice for custom handmade gifts </li> <li>Her thoughts about dealing with criticism and negative feedback</li> <li>What she does to overcome supply limitations during the pandemic </li> <li>Why you should use this time to finish a shelved creative project</li> <li>What Melanie enjoys most about crafting</li> <li>Her YouTube schedule for creating videos</li> <li>What Melanie does when she needs inspiration</li> <li>How her typical day looks</li> </ul> About Melanie:Melanie took a beginning sewing class at Joann Fabrics back in 2007 and bought a sewing machine shortly after. She started sewing crafty stuff, just simple things and then in 2010 made her first quilt and has been obsessed ever since. In December of 2011 she started her youtube channel to first connect with other makers online. At the time she was an active duty military spouse living away from family, and desired that connection with other creatives. She also wanted to share her latest projects and teach others how to make them as well. It took off beyond her wildest dreams with now nearly 650k subscribers and 55 million views on Youtube. Her favorite thing about being a creative content creator is the ability to work from home and keep her family the top priority. She lives in a suburb of Los Angeles with her husband and 2 children. Connect With Melanie:<a href="http://melaniekham.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/MelanieHam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Links:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/One-Thousand-Gifts-Fully-Right/dp/1491511419" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Thousand Gifts</a> by Ann Voskamp  Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

069: Having Self-Compassion With Melanie Ham

Teela Cunningham

Consistency is needed for growth in any business or endeavor you take on if you want to see growth and success. That’s why I had to bring on Teela Cunningham, founder of Every Tuesday. The name of her business came from the very idea that she would produce and share new content with her audience every Tuesday. In this episode, we talk about her journey of starting her business and why she strives for consistency. She shares how she finds inspiration for creative projects and her advice around managing your time and setting your own deadlines. Be sure to listen fully through so you don’t miss the funny ending! (This episode was pre-recorded on July 29, 2020) What’s in this episode:  Her journey from getting her degree to where she is now The difficulty in being consistent when creating content How she finds inspiration for her projects Teela’s thoughts on self-directedness and why she enjoys being self-employed Her tips for setting your own deadlines and time management Their plans for hiring employees for the business Lessons that she’s learned along the way about motivation and hard work Why it’s good to take time for yourself and take breaks How the process differs when she creates courses herself vs. on Skillshare What Teela is excited about accomplishing next Her process for creating her lettering brushes  About Teela:Teela is a graphic designer and hand letterer based out of Atlanta, GA. In early 2014, she published her first YouTube tutorial as a way of sharing her program tips and knowledge with others. The kind responses were overwhelming, which led her to publish a new design, lettering or illustration tutorial every Tuesday since then. Her weekly tutorials led to online courses and in 2015, she and her web developer husband, Spencer, quit their full time jobs and pursued their business, aptly named Every Tuesday together. Teela now offers online courses and digital products in addition to her continued free weekly tutorials. After 5 years, millions of tutorial views and over 100k students taught, the Tuesday tutorial tally continues with no end in sight. Connect With Teela:Website |  YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Links:Intro to Watercolor Florals in Procreate  Learn Font Making  Procreate For Beginners  Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

Consistency is needed for growth in any business or endeavor you take on if you want to see growth and success. That’s why I had to bring on Teela Cunningham, founder of Every Tuesday. The name of her business came from the very idea that she would produce and share new content with her audience every Tuesday. In this episode, we talk about her journey of starting her business and why she strives for consistency. She shares how she finds inspiration for creative projects and her advice around managing your time and setting your own deadlines. Be sure to listen fully through so you don’t miss the funny ending! (This episode was pre-recorded on July 29, 2020) What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>Her journey from getting her degree to where she is now</li> <li>The difficulty in being consistent when creating content</li> <li>How she finds inspiration for her projects</li> <li>Teela’s thoughts on self-directedness and why she enjoys being self-employed</li> <li>Her tips for setting your own deadlines and time management</li> <li>Their plans for hiring employees for the business</li> <li>Lessons that she’s learned along the way about motivation and hard work</li> <li>Why it’s good to take time for yourself and take breaks</li> <li>How the process differs when she creates courses herself vs. on Skillshare</li> <li>What Teela is excited about accomplishing next</li> <li>Her process for creating her lettering brushes</li> </ul> About Teela:Teela is a graphic designer and hand letterer based out of Atlanta, GA. In early 2014, she published her first YouTube tutorial as a way of sharing her program tips and knowledge with others. The kind responses were overwhelming, which led her to publish a new design, lettering or illustration tutorial every Tuesday since then. Her weekly tutorials led to online courses and in 2015, she and her web developer husband, Spencer, quit their full time jobs and pursued their business, aptly named Every Tuesday together. Teela now offers online courses and digital products in addition to her continued free weekly tutorials. After 5 years, millions of tutorial views and over 100k students taught, the Tuesday tutorial tally continues with no end in sight. Connect With Teela:<a href="https://every-tuesday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7LfMHlnCxEJWZ-m5BN7_ig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/everytuesday/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/everytues" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Links:<a href="https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Intro-to-Watercolor-Florals-in-Procreate/613494014?via=user-profile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intro to Watercolor Florals in Procreate</a> <a href="https://courses.every-tuesday.com/p/learn-font-making" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learn Font Making</a> <a href="https://learn.every-tuesday.com/procreate-for-beginners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Procreate For Beginners</a> Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

068: Consistency in the Creative Space With Teela Cunningham

Join craft maven and creative coach Amy Tangerine as she extracts juicy wisdom from tastemakers, experts, and entrepreneurs. Her guests have found their own unique voices and infuse creativity, fun, and intention into their daily lives– so can you. Listen for the freshest takes on how to build the life of your dreams at the crossroads of creativity, passion, and purpose.

This is my favorite podcast. It’s the only one that has kept my attention each episode. I am at a point in my life where I am trying to reignite my creativity after having 5 kids. Each episode is full of nuggets of wisdom about making time to be creative and carve something out that feeds your soul. The discussions are about much more than paper crafting, etc. It’s more about gratitude and living your best life. The creatives and experts in each episode are diverse, motivating and knowledgeable!

Most inspiring podcast for creativity and more

Thanks again Amy for interviewing Sheila... she is such an amazing &amp; caring human being❤️❤️❤️

Craft A Life You Love

James Clear

As 2020 is approaching, I thought today’s guest would be the perfect person to come on and chat about forming better habits that are aligned with who you want to become. I was joined by James Clear, author of Atomic Habits: An Easy &amp; Proven Way to Build Good Habits &amp; Break Bad Ones.  James and I discuss why he first became obsessed with habits and the best ways to set yourself up for success when creating new habits. He shares how social norms affect habits, the three core ideas of atomic habits and how to become an architect of your habits.    What’s in this episode:  How James got started as an author, writer and entrepreneur Why he became obsessed with habits How starting a business made him research how habits are made Looking at habits as an entry point, not an endpoint Giving yourself permission to show up, even if it’s in a small way Why you shouldn’t use time as an excuse for what you want What environment design or resetting the room is  Creating an environment that leads to the path of least resistance How social norms affect habits The three core ideas of Atomic Habits Becoming an architect of your habits rather than a victim Why your habits matter for embodying the identity of who you want to be How the greatest outcomes are often delayed Becoming comfortable with sharing your life How to break a bad habit    About James: James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. His website receives millions of visitors each month and hundreds of thousands subscribe to his popular email newsletter at jamesclear.com.   Connect with James: Website | Instagram | Facebook   Links: Atomic Habits: An Easy &amp; Proven Way to Build Good Habits &amp; Break Bad Ones by James Clear TextExpander A Manual for Living by Epictetus  The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant Clear Habits Journal Planner   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by adopting better habits for a more creative, healthy, happy and productive life.

As 2020 is approaching, I thought today’s guest would be the perfect person to come on and chat about forming better habits that are aligned with who you want to become. I was joined by James Clear, author of Atomic Habits: An Easy &amp; Proven Way to Build Good Habits &amp; Break Bad Ones.  James and I discuss why he first became obsessed with habits and the best ways to set yourself up for success when creating new habits. He shares how social norms affect habits, the three core ideas of atomic habits and how to become an architect of your habits.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How James got started as an author, writer and entrepreneur</li> <li>Why he became obsessed with habits</li> <li>How starting a business made him research how habits are made</li> <li>Looking at habits as an entry point, not an endpoint</li> <li>Giving yourself permission to show up, even if it’s in a small way</li> <li>Why you shouldn’t use time as an excuse for what you want</li> <li>What environment design or resetting the room is </li> <li>Creating an environment that leads to the path of least resistance</li> <li>How social norms affect habits</li> <li>The three core ideas of Atomic Habits</li> <li>Becoming an architect of your habits rather than a victim</li> <li>Why your habits matter for embodying the identity of who you want to be</li> <li>How the greatest outcomes are often delayed</li> <li>Becoming comfortable with sharing your life</li> <li>How to break a bad habit</li> </ul> About James: James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. His website receives millions of visitors each month and hundreds of thousands subscribe to his popular email newsletter at <a href="http://jamesclear.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jamesclear.com</a>. Connect with James: <a href="https://jamesclear.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/james_clear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jamesclear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Links: <a href="https://amzn.to/2pOwwvW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atomic Habits: An Easy &amp; Proven Way to Build Good Habits &amp; Break Bad Ones</a> by James Clear <a href="https://textexpander.com/download/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TextExpander</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Oljcc3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Manual for Living</a> by Epictetus  <a href="https://amzn.to/2De7Cc7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lessons of History</a> by Will and Ariel Durant <a href="https://amzn.to/2KSLVCU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clear Habits Journal Planner</a> I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by adopting better habits for a more creative, healthy, happy and productive life.

031: Creating Atomic Habits with James Clear

Shanna Noel

Are you taking time out of each and every day to do something that fills up your cup? Today I was joined by Shanna Noel, the woman who pioneered the bible journaling movement and founder of Illustrated Faith. We dive into bible journaling and the collections she created with brands like Studio Calico, Bella BLVD and DaySpring. She shares her advice for what you can do as a creative when you’re feeling uninspired. We also chat about allowing yourself the time and space to refuel your creative process and making time for what brings you joy.    What’s in this episode:  How Amy and Shanna met  How Shanna got started with bible journaling  Combining her love of creativity and scripture Creating a collection with Studio Calico Deciding to start her business, Illustrated Faith Creating faith-based items with Bella BLVD Getting to see other people open up to creative experiences Finding what works for you to fuel your creativity and document your life Being a student in your creative endeavors  What Shanna does when she doesn’t feel inspired Allowing yourself the time to refresh and refuel your creative process Slowing down and not being in a rush Why Shanna decided to start homeschooling her daughter Being willing to play around and try things out in your creative process  How the creative community has evolved over the years and why you need a community to support you Making room for things that fill your cup    About Shanna: My name is Shanna Noel and I live in Sonoma County, California with my husband Jonathan and our two beautiful daughters. We traveled all over the country before settling back home and I have never been happier to be surrounded by family!   I have always had a passion for capturing the little details I want to remember 10 years from now. When I discovered paper scrapbooking through Studio Calico in the summer of 2012 I fell in love with the whole process but it wasn’t until I started using my journaling bible that I really felt the meaning behind what I was creating. I was extremely nervous to share my new form of worship as I wasn’t sure how people would react to it. Looking back, I am so glad that I listened to the whisper that God put on my heart to share with you all, because from the moment I shared that first post on my blog (in early 2014) it has been a wildfire that just keeps growing. By sharing that I was documenting my faith right there in my bible, it turned the light bulb on for so many women… “YES!!! it’s okay to use the gifts God has given you to glorify HIM!”.   Connect with Shanna: Website | Facebook | Illustrated Faith Instagram | Shanna’s Instagram   Links: Studio Calico  Bella BLVD Illustrated Faith Collection Creativation  DaySpring Illustrated Faith Collection  014: Filling Your Life With Color With Stephanie Smokovich Project Life  Citrus Twist Island Escape Creative Retreat Craftcation   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by making room for what fills your cup and being open to that changing over time.

Are you taking time out of each and every day to do something that fills up your cup? Today I was joined by Shanna Noel, the woman who pioneered the bible journaling movement and founder of Illustrated Faith. We dive into bible journaling and the collections she created with brands like Studio Calico, Bella BLVD and DaySpring. She shares her advice for what you can do as a creative when you’re feeling uninspired. We also chat about allowing yourself the time and space to refuel your creative process and making time for what brings you joy.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Amy and Shanna met </li> <li>How Shanna got started with bible journaling </li> <li>Combining her love of creativity and scripture</li> <li>Creating a collection with Studio Calico</li> <li>Deciding to start her business, Illustrated Faith</li> <li>Creating faith-based items with Bella BLVD</li> <li>Getting to see other people open up to creative experiences</li> <li>Finding what works for you to fuel your creativity and document your life</li> <li>Being a student in your creative endeavors </li> <li>What Shanna does when she doesn’t feel inspired</li> <li>Allowing yourself the time to refresh and refuel your creative process</li> <li>Slowing down and not being in a rush</li> <li>Why Shanna decided to start homeschooling her daughter</li> <li>Being willing to play around and try things out in your creative process </li> <li>How the creative community has evolved over the years and why you need a community to support you</li> <li>Making room for things that fill your cup</li> </ul> About Shanna: My name is Shanna Noel and I live in Sonoma County, California with my husband Jonathan and our two beautiful daughters. We traveled all over the country before settling back home and I have never been happier to be surrounded by family! I have always had a passion for capturing the little details I want to remember 10 years from now. When I discovered paper scrapbooking through Studio Calico in the summer of 2012 I fell in love with the whole process but it wasn’t until I started using my journaling bible that I really felt the meaning behind what I was creating. I was extremely nervous to share my new form of worship as I wasn’t sure how people would react to it. Looking back, I am so glad that I listened to the whisper that God put on my heart to share with you all, because from the moment I shared that first post on my blog (in early 2014) it has been a wildfire that just keeps growing. By sharing that I was documenting my faith right there in my bible, it turned the light bulb on for so many women… “YES!!! it’s okay to use the gifts God has given you to glorify HIM!”. Connect with Shanna: <a href="https://www.illustratedfaith.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/illustratedfaith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/illustratedfaith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Illustrated Faith Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shannanoel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shanna’s Instagram</a> Links: <a href="https://www.studiocalico.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studio Calico</a> <a href="http://www.bellablvd.net/shop/index.php?main_page=page&amp;id=48&amp;chapter=2&amp;zenid=f5i00o2jhkf96oddo23cf8glq1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bella BLVD Illustrated Faith Collection</a> <a href="http://www.creativationshow.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creativation</a> <a href="https://www.dayspring.com/bible-journaling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DaySpring Illustrated Faith Collection</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/014-filling-your-life-with-color-with-stephanie-smokovich/id1463447461?i=1000446241305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 014: Filling Your Life With Color With Stephanie Smokovich</a> <a href="https://beckyhiggins.com/project-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project Life</a> <a href="https://citrustwistkits.com/products/citrus-twist-island-escape-creative-retreat-548" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Citrus Twist Island Escape Creative Retreat</a> <a href="https://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craftcation</a> I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by making room for what fills your cup and being open to that changing over time.

024: Making Room For What Fills Your Cup with Shanna Noel

Joy Cho

Our lives are ever-changing and evolving. You don’t have to lock yourself into one thing for your entire life or career, you have the choice to change and transform as you go. That’s exactly what I chat about with today’s guest, Joy Cho, founder of Oh Joy! Joy shares how she started freelancing and blogging after moving and not being able to land a job in a career she wanted. She shares how her business has grown since the beginning and what it was like to collaborate with brands like MixBook, Target, and CalPak. We also dive into why we often put way too much pressure on ourselves, how she knew that she was ready to hire and why you shouldn’t lock yourself into one thing.    What’s in this episode:  Not finding the job she wanted and deciding to start freelancing and blogging Shifting her focus from graphic design to blogging Connecting with people through design and knowing the results of your work Becoming the most followed person on Pinterest Joy’s collaboration with Mix Book Her past collaboration with Target Doing a luggage collection with CalPak and planning the launch party for it Leveraging her team and network to create balance in her life and business Putting too much pressure on yourself Admitting that you need to delegate tasks  Feeling enough stability in the work she was getting and knowing it was time to hire Joy’s personal definition of success Why she started the Oh Joy Academy How Joy found her life coach What she does to craft a life she loves  Having three new children’s books releasing next year Being okay with closing chapters in your life to make room for more joy    About Joy: Launched in 2005 as a graphic design studio, Oh Joy! is now a lifestyle brand and design studio that includes various licensed product lines and a daily editorial content with a focus on design, fashion, food, and joyful moments from everyday life. Oh Joy! creates a wide range of licensed products including home décor, kids, pet, and furniture collections with brands such as Target, Band-Aid, Calpak, Petco, and more.   Founder and Creative Director, Joy Cho, has authored three books and consulted for hundreds of creative businesses around the world. Joy has given keynote speeches on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business at many conferences and companies including Watermark, Alt Summit, Pinterest HQ, Target HQ, and Hallmark HQ. For two years in a row, Joy was named one of Time’s 30 Most Influential People on the Internet and has the most followed account on Pinterest with almost 13 million followers.   In addition to our own Oh Joy products, you can now shop the work of other designers, artists, makers made exclusively for the Oh Joy shop!   Joy and her team work out of the Oh Joy! studio located in Los Angeles.   Connect with Joy: Website | Oh Joy! Instagram | Joy’s Instagram   Links:  The Oh Joy! Mixbook Collection The CalPak + Oh Joy Collection Oh Joy! Academy  Joy’s Blog Post on Why She Got a Life Coach  Early Riser Companion by Elizabeth Antonia   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

Our lives are ever-changing and evolving. You don’t have to lock yourself into one thing for your entire life or career, you have the choice to change and transform as you go. That’s exactly what I chat about with today’s guest, Joy Cho, founder of Oh Joy! Joy shares how she started freelancing and blogging after moving and not being able to land a job in a career she wanted. She shares how her business has grown since the beginning and what it was like to collaborate with brands like MixBook, Target, and CalPak. We also dive into why we often put way too much pressure on ourselves, how she knew that she was ready to hire and why you shouldn’t lock yourself into one thing.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>Not finding the job she wanted and deciding to start freelancing and blogging</li> <li>Shifting her focus from graphic design to blogging</li> <li>Connecting with people through design and knowing the results of your work</li> <li>Becoming the most followed person on Pinterest</li> <li>Joy’s collaboration with Mix Book</li> <li>Her past collaboration with Target</li> <li>Doing a luggage collection with CalPak and planning the launch party for it</li> <li>Leveraging her team and network to create balance in her life and business</li> <li>Putting too much pressure on yourself</li> <li>Admitting that you need to delegate tasks </li> <li>Feeling enough stability in the work she was getting and knowing it was time to hire</li> <li>Joy’s personal definition of success</li> <li>Why she started the Oh Joy Academy</li> <li>How Joy found her life coach</li> <li>What she does to craft a life she loves </li> <li>Having three new children’s books releasing next year</li> <li>Being okay with closing chapters in your life to make room for more joy</li> </ul> About Joy: Launched in 2005 as a graphic design studio, Oh Joy! is now a lifestyle brand and design studio that includes various licensed product lines and a daily editorial content with a focus on design, fashion, food, and joyful moments from everyday life. Oh Joy! creates a wide range of licensed products including home décor, kids, pet, and furniture collections with brands such as Target, Band-Aid, Calpak, Petco, and more. Founder and Creative Director, Joy Cho, has authored three books and consulted for hundreds of creative businesses around the world. Joy has given keynote speeches on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business at many conferences and companies including Watermark, Alt Summit, Pinterest HQ, Target HQ, and Hallmark HQ. For two years in a row, Joy was named one of Time’s 30 Most Influential People on the Internet and has the most followed account on Pinterest with almost 13 million followers. In addition to our own Oh Joy products, you can now shop the work of other designers, artists, makers made exclusively for the Oh Joy shop! Joy and her team work out of the Oh Joy! studio located in Los Angeles. Connect with Joy: <a href="https://www.ohjoy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohjoyco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh Joy! Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/OhJoy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy’s Instagram</a> Links: <a href="https://www.mixbook.com/inspiration/the-oh-joy-mixbook-collection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Oh Joy! Mixbook Collection</a> <a href="https://www.calpaktravel.com/pages/oh-joy-for-calpak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The CalPak + Oh Joy Collection</a> <a href="https://academy.ohjoy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh Joy! Academy</a> <a href="https://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2018/07/why-i-have-a-life-coach.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joy’s Blog Post on Why She Got a Life Coach</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/47565905-early-riser-companion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Early Riser Companion</a> by Elizabeth Antonia I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

023: Being Flexible and Evolving with Joy Cho

Kate Northrup

In today’s modern world, everyone is in a rush to get all of the boxes checked off on their task list. What if we took the time to slow down, do less and really appreciate every single moment? That’s what I talked about today with Kate Northrup. Kate is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and podcast host who teaches the world to do more with less. We chat about taking care of yourself by leaning on others for support and letting go of micromanaging. She shares why you need to make self-care a part of your daily life rather than using it as a reward for achievement and the fulfillment that comes with getting in touch with your body, appreciating the fullness of your life and finding ways to slow down.    What’s in this episode:  Kate’s advice for overachievers and the art of doing less Teaching children by modeling and knowing that you’re enough even when you do less Doing things for yourself and creating a sense of wholeness within yourself Giving yourself more space and leaning on others for support Letting go of micromanagement and trusting in others How to clear out time to do what you love and prioritize yourself Setting boundaries for others to put yourself first Making self-care a part of your daily life instead of a reward Rituals that Kate incorporates into her day Judging your day on how you felt vs. what you did Getting in touch with your body and building rest into your schedule Appreciating the fullness of your life and finding ways to systematically slow down Kate’s struggles with postpartum anxiety Trusting in your feelings and intuition    About Kate: As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and mother, Kate Northrup has built a multimedia digital empire with her husband, Mike Watts, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. They are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Kate teaches data-driven and soul-driven time and energy management practices that result in saving time, making more money, and experiencing less stress. Kate has a membership of over 1,000 entrepreneurs called Origin® Collective that’s about infusing more feminine energy into your business and reclaiming your time, and she has also helped over 5,000 students heal their relationship with money with her signature Money Love Course. Her first book, Money: A Love Story, has been published in 5 languages, and her second book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms, is now available wherever books are sold. Kate’s work has been featured by The Today Show, Yahoo! Finance, Women’s Health, Glamour, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Wanderlust, The Huffington Post, and more. Kate and Mike live with their daughters in a cozy town in Maine.   Connect with Kate: Website | Facebook | Instagram |  Twitter |  Podcast   Links: Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms by Kate Northrup Money: A Love Story by Kate Northrup The Work The Do Less Planner Aqua Notes Nicole Jardim - The Period Girl The Origin Membership Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing. 

In today’s modern world, everyone is in a rush to get all of the boxes checked off on their task list. What if we took the time to slow down, do less and really appreciate every single moment? That’s what I talked about today with Kate Northrup. Kate is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and podcast host who teaches the world to do more with less. We chat about taking care of yourself by leaning on others for support and letting go of micromanaging. She shares why you need to make self-care a part of your daily life rather than using it as a reward for achievement and the fulfillment that comes with getting in touch with your body, appreciating the fullness of your life and finding ways to slow down.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>Kate’s advice for overachievers and the art of doing less</li> <li>Teaching children by modeling and knowing that you’re enough even when you do less</li> <li>Doing things for yourself and creating a sense of wholeness within yourself</li> <li>Giving yourself more space and leaning on others for support</li> <li>Letting go of micromanagement and trusting in others</li> <li>How to clear out time to do what you love and prioritize yourself</li> <li>Setting boundaries for others to put yourself first</li> <li>Making self-care a part of your daily life instead of a reward</li> <li>Rituals that Kate incorporates into her day</li> <li>Judging your day on how you felt vs. what you did</li> <li>Getting in touch with your body and building rest into your schedule</li> <li>Appreciating the fullness of your life and finding ways to systematically slow down</li> <li>Kate’s struggles with postpartum anxiety</li> <li>Trusting in your feelings and intuition</li> </ul> About Kate: As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and mother, Kate Northrup has built a multimedia digital empire with her husband, Mike Watts, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. They are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Kate teaches data-driven and soul-driven time and energy management practices that result in saving time, making more money, and experiencing less stress. Kate has a membership of over 1,000 entrepreneurs called Origin® Collective that’s about infusing more feminine energy into your business and reclaiming your time, and she has also helped over 5,000 students heal their relationship with money with her signature Money Love Course. Her first book, Money: A Love Story, has been published in 5 languages, and her second book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms, is now available wherever books are sold. Kate’s work has been featured by The Today Show, Yahoo! Finance, Women’s Health, Glamour, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Wanderlust, The Huffington Post, and more. Kate and Mike live with their daughters in a cozy town in Maine. Connect with Kate: <a href="https://katenorthrup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katenorthrupcommunity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katenorthrup/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/katenorthrup?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twitter</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kate-mike-show-life-love-business/id1160960959?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Podcast</a> Links: <a href="https://amzn.to/2tDoabX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms</a> by Kate Northrup <a href="https://amzn.to/2SYvA4v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Money: A Love Story</a> by Kate Northrup <a href="https://thework.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Work</a> <a href="https://katenorthrup.com/planner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Do Less Planner</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/37GZiyQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aqua Notes</a> <a href="https://nicolejardim.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicole Jardim - The Period Girl</a> <a href="https://katenorthrup.com/work-with-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Origin Membership</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/37DUrys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear</a> by Elizabeth Gilbert <a href="https://amzn.to/39J3ik9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds</a> by Adrienne Maree Brown <a href="https://amzn.to/2N0Rd0i" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol</a> by Holly Whitaker Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing.

036: Slowing Down and Doing Less with Kate Northrup

Bonnie Kuhl

As a creative business owner, it’s oh so important to develop a community of support to keep you going. On today’s episode, I am joined by Bonnie Kuhl, founder of Archer and Olive, a paper goods studio that she created after realizing the therapeutic benefits of journaling. We talk about the importance of community over competition and supporting other people in business. She shares how she set up a sourcing process, her experience with using a fulfillment center and how she knew it was time to hire a team. We discuss how being diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder led her to journaling and her tips for sharing what you do with the world.   What’s in this episode:  How Bonnie got started in creating journals and notebooks Recognizing a void in the market and deciding to go for it  The process of growing a team and when she realized she needed help Bonnie’s advice for getting through overwhelm  Getting to the point where you need to pause and take a break to avoid burnout Being diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder  How Bonnie has used journaling and art to cope with anxiety How she films her videos and the importance of working with what you have  Using a fulfillment center and when she knew she was ready to use one The sourcing process she went through to create her products Dealing with knock offs and copycats from other brands Developing your community in business Supporting other creatives and cheering other people on Why Bonnie has decided to do collaborations with other creatives Working with Amy to create a 2020 planner and sticker pack Filling up empty spaces while allowing for white space in your journal Why it’s so hard to be vulnerable and open up online Being a new mom and navigating motherhood  The power behind showing your messes in an authentic way  Bonnie’s tips for sharing what you do online How Bonnie runs her e-commerce business     From Bonnie: Journaling has radically changed the way I experience the world around me. My self-discovery journey started at university when I received a life-changing diagnosis. After learning I had bipolar disorder and general anxiety disorder, I struggled to navigate each transition while prioritizing my own mental health. The overwhelming pressure to have it “all figured out” followed me wherever I went. It wasn’t until a mentor introduced me to the power of journaling that I began to fully embrace life with my diagnosis. Paired with doctor-prescribed treatment, journaling helped me organize my thoughts, reduce my anxiety, and take control of my mental health. After experiencing my own transformation, I set out to share the empowering tool of journaling with as many people as possible through my paper goods studio, Archer &amp; Olive. We design dot grid journals and daily agenda planners to help ambitious, purpose-driven people like you achieve your goals and exercise your creativity while giving you the tools to manage your mental health.    Connect with Bonnie: Website | Instagram | Facebook   Links:  Amy Tangerine for Archer &amp; Olive Dated 2020 Planner + Sticker Pack (USE CODE: AMY10 for 10% off) Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by choosing community over competition, and you and those you surround yourself with, will always win.

As a creative business owner, it’s oh so important to develop a community of support to keep you going. On today’s episode, I am joined by Bonnie Kuhl, founder of Archer and Olive, a paper goods studio that she created after realizing the therapeutic benefits of journaling. We talk about the importance of community over competition and supporting other people in business. She shares how she set up a sourcing process, her experience with using a fulfillment center and how she knew it was time to hire a team. We discuss how being diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder led her to journaling and her tips for sharing what you do with the world. What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Bonnie got started in creating journals and notebooks</li> <li>Recognizing a void in the market and deciding to go for it </li> <li>The process of growing a team and when she realized she needed help</li> <li>Bonnie’s advice for getting through overwhelm </li> <li>Getting to the point where you need to pause and take a break to avoid burnout</li> <li>Being diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder </li> <li>How Bonnie has used journaling and art to cope with anxiety</li> <li>How she films her videos and the importance of working with what you have </li> <li>Using a fulfillment center and when she knew she was ready to use one</li> <li>The sourcing process she went through to create her products</li> <li>Dealing with knock offs and copycats from other brands</li> <li>Developing your community in business</li> <li>Supporting other creatives and cheering other people on</li> <li>Why Bonnie has decided to do collaborations with other creatives</li> <li>Working with Amy to create a 2020 planner and sticker pack</li> <li>Filling up empty spaces while allowing for white space in your journal</li> <li>Why it’s so hard to be vulnerable and open up online</li> <li>Being a new mom and navigating motherhood </li> <li>The power behind showing your messes in an authentic way </li> <li>Bonnie’s tips for sharing what you do online</li> <li>How Bonnie runs her e-commerce business </li> </ul> From Bonnie: Journaling has radically changed the way I experience the world around me. My self-discovery journey started at university when I received a life-changing diagnosis. After learning I had bipolar disorder and general anxiety disorder, I struggled to navigate each transition while prioritizing my own mental health. The overwhelming pressure to have it “all figured out” followed me wherever I went. It wasn’t until a mentor introduced me to the power of journaling that I began to fully embrace life with my diagnosis. Paired with doctor-prescribed treatment, journaling helped me organize my thoughts, reduce my anxiety, and take control of my mental health. After experiencing my own transformation, I set out to share the empowering tool of journaling with as many people as possible through my paper goods studio, Archer &amp; Olive. We design dot grid journals and daily agenda planners to help ambitious, purpose-driven people like you achieve your goals and exercise your creativity while giving you the tools to manage your mental health.  Connect with Bonnie: <a href="https://www.archerandolive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/archerandolive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/archerandolive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Links: <a href="https://www.archerandolive.com/collections/planners/products/amy-tangerine-for-archer-olive-dated-2020-planner-pre-order-ships-november-15th" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amy Tangerine for Archer &amp; Olive Dated 2020 Planner + Sticker Pack</a> (USE CODE: AMY10 for 10% off) <a href="https://amzn.to/34d9Nbx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine</a> I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by choosing community over competition, and you and those you surround yourself with, will always win.

027: Community Over Competition with Bonnie Kuhl

Katie Sabin

I was so happy to speak with today’s guest, Katie Sabin. Katie is a maker who got started on her creative journey after having her twins and realizing she wanted to create something for herself. Today she shares how she got started with her Etsy shop and how her husband helped her come up with her business name, Just Add Sunshine. We discuss imposter syndrome and how she struggled with identifying as a “creative” and “artist”. Like me, Katie feels most alive when making things with her hands. In fact, she’s made it a practice to spend time creating every single day because it helps her feel more like herself. What’s in this episode:  How Katie got her start on her creative journey after having her twins How she got started selling at craft shows Getting started with her Etsy shop How Katie and her husband came up with her business name Why she struggled to identify with being called a “creative” and an “artist” How Katie’s home is set up for her work Where she finds her inspiration for her work  How Katie and Amy met each other How she got into creating stickers What balance means to Katie and how she manages her role as a mom, wife and creator How exercise has helped Katie in all areas of her life  Where Katie wants to go next with her business How she crafts a life that she loves by surrounding herself with things and people that she loves and finding inspiration from things around her Katie’s advice for someone wanting to make their hobby a side business Her advice for staying positive during hard times   About Katie: Katie Sabin is a maker, a creator and owner of Just Add Sunshine Inc, a successful at-home Etsy shop that is filled with colorful signs and happy stickers. She is married to her high school sweetheart, a mom to four great kids, and an avid crafter. Katie loves bright colors, creating of any kind and filling her home with positive, uplifting messages.   Connect with Katie: Etsy Shop | Facebook | Instagram   Links: The Original ScrapBox (USE CODE: AMYTANGERINE for $100 off any furniture) Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown The Magnolia Story by Chip Gaines, Joanna Gaines and Mark Dagostino  Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff by Chip GainesI would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by being true to you and finding what works best for your family’s happy, harmonious life. Continue to focus on the good and look at the positive side of things.

I was so happy to speak with today’s guest, Katie Sabin. Katie is a maker who got started on her creative journey after having her twins and realizing she wanted to create something for herself. Today she shares how she got started with her Etsy shop and how her husband helped her come up with her business name, Just Add Sunshine. We discuss imposter syndrome and how she struggled with identifying as a “creative” and “artist”. Like me, Katie feels most alive when making things with her hands. In fact, she’s made it a practice to spend time creating every single day because it helps her feel more like herself. What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Katie got her start on her creative journey after having her twins</li> <li>How she got started selling at craft shows</li> <li>Getting started with her Etsy shop</li> <li>How Katie and her husband came up with her business name</li> <li>Why she struggled to identify with being called a “creative” and an “artist”</li> <li>How Katie’s home is set up for her work</li> <li>Where she finds her inspiration for her work </li> <li>How Katie and Amy met each other</li> <li>How she got into creating stickers</li> <li>What balance means to Katie and how she manages her role as a mom, wife and creator</li> <li>How exercise has helped Katie in all areas of her life </li> <li>Where Katie wants to go next with her business</li> <li>How she crafts a life that she loves by surrounding herself with things and people that she loves and finding inspiration from things around her</li> <li>Katie’s advice for someone wanting to make their hobby a side business</li> <li>Her advice for staying positive during hard times </li> </ul> About Katie: Katie Sabin is a maker, a creator and owner of Just Add Sunshine Inc, a successful at-home Etsy shop that is filled with colorful signs and happy stickers. She is married to her high school sweetheart, a mom to four great kids, and an avid crafter. Katie loves bright colors, creating of any kind and filling her home with positive, uplifting messages. Connect with Katie: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JustAddSunshineInc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justaddsunshineinc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justaddsunshineinc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Links: <a href="https://www.theoriginalscrapbox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Original ScrapBox</a> (USE CODE: AMYTANGERINE for $100 off any furniture) <a href="https://amzn.to/38liOC5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less</a> by Greg McKeown <a href="https://amzn.to/38oN8f5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Magnolia Story</a> by Chip Gaines, Joanna Gaines and Mark Dagostino  <a href="https://amzn.to/2P5GtPC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff</a> by Chip GainesI would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by being true to you and finding what works best for your family’s happy, harmonious life. Continue to focus on the good and look at the positive side of things.

032: Make What You Love with Katie Sabin

As we get ready to close out the year, I like to look back at the memories, lessons and events that stand out to me, especially as I look to the future. There is so much I am looking forward to in the next year, but before we dive into a new decade, I wanted to take some time to acknowledge the goodness that took place in the last 12 months. The journey wasn’t what I originally pictured, but the process of Crafting a Life We Love can look so different than we initially think. Today, I’m going to dive deep into 19 of my top takeaways from 2019 and the past decade. My hope is that this list is illuminating for you and helps you on your own journey.   What’s in this episode:  Why valuing connections is important. Make time for what matters most. Create space, pause and breath to be present in your life. Embrace community and allow it to help you Craft a Life You Love. Who you are doesn’t depend on results or to-do lists. Recognize and celebrate the wins in your life. Dark times can teach us too so embrace them with gratitude. Have a love of learning and never stop. When faced with challenges, lean into resilience and perseverance. Why you are always a work in progress. Trust the process and continue to put yourself out there. Instead of worrying about the future, remain present. Take your MEDS: Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep. Craft a healthy mindset and work on creating healthy habits Embrace change and transformation. Gratitude is the best attitude. Take time to reflect on your life and memories. Learn how to surrender and let go of control. Show up for yourself and others. Get out of your own way.     Links: Becoming by Michelle Obama The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle Your Brightest Year Yet Workshop Get $10 off with code: Podcast10 Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing. 

As we get ready to close out the year, I like to look back at the memories, lessons and events that stand out to me, especially as I look to the future. There is so much I am looking forward to in the next year, but before we dive into a new decade, I wanted to take some time to acknowledge the goodness that took place in the last 12 months. The journey wasn’t what I originally pictured, but the process of Crafting a Life We Love can look so different than we initially think. Today, I’m going to dive deep into 19 of my top takeaways from 2019 and the past decade. My hope is that this list is illuminating for you and helps you on your own journey. What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>Why valuing connections is important.</li> <li>Make time for what matters most.</li> <li>Create space, pause and breath to be present in your life.</li> <li>Embrace community and allow it to help you Craft a Life You Love.</li> <li>Who you are doesn’t depend on results or to-do lists.</li> <li>Recognize and celebrate the wins in your life.</li> <li>Dark times can teach us too so embrace them with gratitude.</li> <li>Have a love of learning and never stop.</li> <li>When faced with challenges, lean into resilience and perseverance.</li> <li>Why you are always a work in progress.</li> <li>Trust the process and continue to put yourself out there.</li> <li>Instead of worrying about the future, remain present.</li> <li>Take your MEDS: Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep.</li> <li>Craft a healthy mindset and work on creating healthy habits</li> <li>Embrace change and transformation.</li> <li>Gratitude is the best attitude.</li> <li>Take time to reflect on your life and memories.</li> <li>Learn how to surrender and let go of control.</li> <li>Show up for yourself and others.</li> <li>Get out of your own way. </li> </ul> Links: <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZAPjsc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming by Michelle Obama</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2MXSqWb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZD0HUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle</a> <a href="https://www.amytangerine.com/workshops" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Brightest Year Yet Workshop</a> Get $10 off with code: Podcast10 Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing.

035: 19 Things I’ve Learned This Year

Alisha Cohen

We’re all so fortunate to be able to do work that is fun and creative every day. No matter who you are, how old you are or what stage of life you’re in - following your passions and what’s meaningful to you is always an option. Sometimes this means making big moves. Today I am joined by Alisha Cohen, a photographer, stylist and creative director who had a dream of leaving her corporate job to pursue something more creative. We discuss how she came to start her own creative agency and how she’s used platforms like Instagram to grow her business. She shares how she finds inspiration, the importance of setting boundaries as a creative and how she overcomes fears when starting a new endeavor.  What’s in this episode:  Alisha’s creative journey and wanting to transition out of the advertising agency Making the leap to start her business Why Alisha decided to do an Instagram meet up  How Alisha uses her Instagram as a portfolio A typical day in Alisha’s life and what she’s working on Her experience of moving to LA Setting boundaries for yourself as a creative Alisha’s creative process and how she finds inspiration from clients Her advice for breaking into what you want to do Alisha’s favorite part of her business Amy and Alisha’s trip to Bermuda Overcoming fears when starting a new endeavor Moving into corporate training and teaching brands about creating consistent content How Alisha crafts a life that she loves  Her experience of hiring her first employee and how she works with her team Collaborating with brands for her wedding day    From Alisha: I’m a photographer, stylist, creative director, and entrepreneur, but my story starts with an iPhone and a dream. I had no real photography training at all, and I got serious about Instagram as an experiment. I thought that If I could work to build a brand, agencies would hire me to do the same for the clients. The plan worked, and as a recent college grad, I was working as a social media manager and creative strategist for global brands in the advertising industry. But I ended up hating it. I wanted the chance to be more creative and to develop my own point of view. I turned to Instagram once again and it quickly became my creative outlet. I shared the colors and things around me that brought me joy and people started to notice. Brands asked me if I could take photos for their Instagram accounts, so I bought a camera, learned how to use it through an online course, and went to work. I hustled every night and weekend, creating content and building a client base. I would take conference calls on my 9-5 lunch break and meet potential clients at coffee shops near my office. When I had to start turning away clients because of my 9-5, I knew it was time to make a change. So at the age of 23, I left the advertising industry to focus on LISH creative full-time. In the 3+ years since starting my agency, a lot has changed. I went from styling photos by myself in my parent’s spare bedroom in Pittsburgh, to moving into a Los Angeles Studio and hiring a team to help. Personally, I got married, and my husband Graham finished medical school. He matched into an orthopedic surgery residency program, yay! So for the next 5 years, we’ll be living in the midwest and working to make our new house feel like a home.   Connect with : Life with LISH | LISH Creative | Instagram   Links: Bermuda Travel Vlog Mixbook Photo Co.  Anagram Balloons  The details we SPLURGED and SAVED on for our wedding at Pittsburgh’s Energy Innovation Center! Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell LeeI would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by digging deeper!

We’re all so fortunate to be able to do work that is fun and creative every day. No matter who you are, how old you are or what stage of life you’re in - following your passions and what’s meaningful to you is always an option. Sometimes this means making big moves. Today I am joined by Alisha Cohen, a photographer, stylist and creative director who had a dream of leaving her corporate job to pursue something more creative. We discuss how she came to start her own creative agency and how she’s used platforms like Instagram to grow her business. She shares how she finds inspiration, the importance of setting boundaries as a creative and how she overcomes fears when starting a new endeavor.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>Alisha’s creative journey and wanting to transition out of the advertising agency</li> <li>Making the leap to start her business</li> <li>Why Alisha decided to do an Instagram meet up </li> <li>How Alisha uses her Instagram as a portfolio</li> <li>A typical day in Alisha’s life and what she’s working on</li> <li>Her experience of moving to LA</li> <li>Setting boundaries for yourself as a creative</li> <li>Alisha’s creative process and how she finds inspiration from clients</li> <li>Her advice for breaking into what you want to do</li> <li>Alisha’s favorite part of her business</li> <li>Amy and Alisha’s trip to Bermuda</li> <li>Overcoming fears when starting a new endeavor</li> <li>Moving into corporate training and teaching brands about creating consistent content</li> <li>How Alisha crafts a life that she loves </li> <li>Her experience of hiring her first employee and how she works with her team</li> <li>Collaborating with brands for her wedding day</li> </ul> From Alisha: I’m a photographer, stylist, creative director, and entrepreneur, but my story starts with an iPhone and a dream. I had no real photography training at all, and I got serious about Instagram as an experiment. I thought that If I could work to build a brand, agencies would hire me to do the same for the clients. The plan worked, and as a recent college grad, I was working as a social media manager and creative strategist for global brands in the advertising industry. But I ended up hating it. I wanted the chance to be more creative and to develop my own point of view. I turned to Instagram once again and it quickly became my creative outlet. I shared the colors and things around me that brought me joy and people started to notice. Brands asked me if I could take photos for their Instagram accounts, so I bought a camera, learned how to use it through an online course, and went to work. I hustled every night and weekend, creating content and building a client base. I would take conference calls on my 9-5 lunch break and meet potential clients at coffee shops near my office. When I had to start turning away clients because of my 9-5, I knew it was time to make a change. So at the age of 23, I left the advertising industry to focus on LISH creative full-time. In the 3+ years since starting my agency, a lot has changed. I went from styling photos by myself in my parent’s spare bedroom in Pittsburgh, to moving into a Los Angeles Studio and hiring a team to help. Personally, I got married, and my husband Graham finished medical school. He matched into an orthopedic surgery residency program, yay! So for the next 5 years, we’ll be living in the midwest and working to make our new house feel like a home. Connect with : <a href="https://lifewithlish.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life with LISH</a> | <a href="https://lishcreative.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LISH Creative</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alishylishy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Links: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWoHmTSux2c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bermuda Travel Vlog</a> <a href="https://www.mixbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mixbook Photo Co. </a> <a href="https://anagramballoons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anagram Balloons</a> <a href="https://lifewithlish.com/the-details-we-splurged-and-saved-on-for-our-wedding-at-pittsburghs-energy-innovation-center/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The details we SPLURGED and SAVED on for our wedding at Pittsburgh’s Energy Innovation Center!</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2COgQvx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness</a> by Ingrid Fetell LeeI would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by digging deeper!

029: Digging Deeper for Inspiration with Alisha Cohen

Allison McNamara

There are times when we just need to take a step back and simplify our routines. Today’s guest, Allison McNamara, is the founder of MARA, a beauty brand that focuses on natural, nontoxic algae base face oils powered by the sea. She shares her tips for taking care of your skin and why she suggests a simple skincare routine. We discuss her career and experience working in the fashion and beauty industry. She gives insight to those who may be aspiring to break into the beauty industry and why you need to pay your dues in your career. We also chat about using Instagram and social platforms as a business tool and why you shouldn’t spend your time worrying about the algorithm.    What’s in this episode:  What made Allison decide to start Mara Getting her brand into retailers How Allison stays inspired  Taking an ingredient-focused approach to skincare Building a work-life balance and taking time to disconnect Capitalizing on Instagram and tapping into social media as a business tool Allison’s advice for taking care of your skin and keeping a simple skincare routine Her tips on how to get started in the beauty industry Feeling that she had to choose between fashion and beauty How Allison crafts a life she loves Paying your dues in your career  Not worrying about engagement and the algorithm  What Allison does on her days off that brings her joy    From Allison: I’m Allison, the Founder of MARA and I’m so excited you’re checking out my natural, nontoxic line of algae face oils powered by the sea. As a beauty editor and digital influencer, I was tired of using oil after oil comprised of the same ingredients with lackluster results, so I made my own! We crafted a proprietary algae blend that is used throughout the line and loaded our formulas with superfood ingredients that will make your skin sing. I believe in simple skincare with clean ingredients–try MARA and get ready to #SeatheGlow.   Connect with Allison: Website | Mara Beauty Instagram | Allison's Instagram   Links: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

There are times when we just need to take a step back and simplify our routines. Today’s guest, Allison McNamara, is the founder of MARA, a beauty brand that focuses on natural, nontoxic algae base face oils powered by the sea. She shares her tips for taking care of your skin and why she suggests a simple skincare routine. We discuss her career and experience working in the fashion and beauty industry. She gives insight to those who may be aspiring to break into the beauty industry and why you need to pay your dues in your career. We also chat about using Instagram and social platforms as a business tool and why you shouldn’t spend your time worrying about the algorithm.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>What made Allison decide to start Mara</li> <li>Getting her brand into retailers</li> <li>How Allison stays inspired </li> <li>Taking an ingredient-focused approach to skincare</li> <li>Building a work-life balance and taking time to disconnect</li> <li>Capitalizing on Instagram and tapping into social media as a business tool</li> <li>Allison’s advice for taking care of your skin and keeping a simple skincare routine</li> <li>Her tips on how to get started in the beauty industry</li> <li>Feeling that she had to choose between fashion and beauty</li> <li>How Allison crafts a life she loves</li> <li>Paying your dues in your career </li> <li>Not worrying about engagement and the algorithm </li> <li>What Allison does on her days off that brings her joy</li> </ul> From Allison: I’m Allison, the Founder of MARA and I’m so excited you’re checking out my natural, nontoxic line of algae face oils powered by the sea. As a beauty editor and digital influencer, I was tired of using oil after oil comprised of the same ingredients with lackluster results, so I made my own! We crafted a proprietary algae blend that is used throughout the line and loaded our formulas with superfood ingredients that will make your skin sing. I believe in simple skincare with clean ingredients–try MARA and get ready to #SeatheGlow. Connect with Allison: <a href="https://themarabeauty.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themarabeauty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mara Beauty Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allisonmcnamara/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allison's Instagram</a> Links: <a href="https://amzn.to/2n6tIIJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind</a> by Yuval Noah Harari I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

022: Keeping it Simple with Allison McNamara

Judith Martinez

Cultivating genuine connections with those around her has been a key part of how Judith Martinez, founder and CEO of InHerShoes crafts a life that she loves. Today I had the honor of chatting with Judith about her non-profit organization and the work they do for young girls and women around the globe. We discuss having the confidence to go after your dreams and why she decided to skip law school and instead start a non-profit. We talk about how self-care isn’t selfish, why you should start asking for what you want and why you should set time aside each day to review and reflect on your life.    What’s in this episode:  Judith’s story and how she got started with her non-profit, InHerShoes Deciding to skip law school and become an entrepreneur instead How Judith got the confidence to go after her dreams What she does to cultivate curiosity into her everyday Overcoming the fear of getting started  Giving yourself permission to redirect and the importance of confiding in others Learning how to ask for what you want Realizing that self-care isn’t selfish How Judith starts her days and what her typical day is like Setting aside time during the day to review and reflect Why Judith’s word of the year is “ready” What Judith does to wrap up her day What she’s working on for her non-profit and what they’re doing for Giving Tuesday Reminding yourself that life is about the journey, not the destination How InHerShoes remains grounded in its mission How creating genuine connections helps Judith to craft a life that she loves    About Judith: Judith Martinez is the Founder and CEO of InHerShoes and Chief of Strategy at Orenda Collective. InHerShoes is a millennial led, social impact-driven, global organization committed to catalyzing courage for young girls and women around the world. Their mission is simple: activate the genius of a generation to make a difference in their communities now. A by-product being re-defying traditional standards of what it looks like to be a successful woman today. When she’s not catalyzing courage for women at InHerShoes, she’s equipping startup entrepreneurs and small businesses with strategies that grow profit and social impact at a boutique consulting agency, Orenda Collective.   Connect with Judith: Website | InHerShoes Instagram | Judith’s Instagram   Links:  Poketo Pens The Five Minute Journal The Forty Rules of Love: A Novel of Rumi by Elif ShafakI would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by cultivating genuine connections with those around you.

Cultivating genuine connections with those around her has been a key part of how Judith Martinez, founder and CEO of InHerShoes crafts a life that she loves. Today I had the honor of chatting with Judith about her non-profit organization and the work they do for young girls and women around the globe. We discuss having the confidence to go after your dreams and why she decided to skip law school and instead start a non-profit. We talk about how self-care isn’t selfish, why you should start asking for what you want and why you should set time aside each day to review and reflect on your life.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>Judith’s story and how she got started with her non-profit, InHerShoes</li> <li>Deciding to skip law school and become an entrepreneur instead</li> <li>How Judith got the confidence to go after her dreams</li> <li>What she does to cultivate curiosity into her everyday</li> <li>Overcoming the fear of getting started </li> <li>Giving yourself permission to redirect and the importance of confiding in others</li> <li>Learning how to ask for what you want</li> <li>Realizing that self-care isn’t selfish</li> <li>How Judith starts her days and what her typical day is like</li> <li>Setting aside time during the day to review and reflect</li> <li>Why Judith’s word of the year is “ready”</li> <li>What Judith does to wrap up her day</li> <li>What she’s working on for her non-profit and what they’re doing for Giving Tuesday</li> <li>Reminding yourself that life is about the journey, not the destination</li> <li>How InHerShoes remains grounded in its mission</li> <li>How creating genuine connections helps Judith to craft a life that she loves</li> </ul> About Judith: Judith Martinez is the Founder and CEO of InHerShoes and Chief of Strategy at Orenda Collective. InHerShoes is a millennial led, social impact-driven, global organization committed to catalyzing courage for young girls and women around the world. Their mission is simple: activate the genius of a generation to make a difference in their communities now. A by-product being re-defying traditional standards of what it looks like to be a successful woman today. When she’s not catalyzing courage for women at InHerShoes, she’s equipping startup entrepreneurs and small businesses with strategies that grow profit and social impact at a boutique consulting agency, Orenda Collective. Connect with Judith: <a href="https://www.inhershoesmvmt.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inhershoesmvmt/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">InHerShoes Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jud.ithmartinez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Judith’s Instagram</a> Links: <a href="https://www.poketo.com/collections/stationery/pens-pencils" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Poketo Pens</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/35lLJnu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Five Minute Journal</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2KGMCPD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Forty Rules of Love: A Novel of Rumi</a> by Elif ShafakI would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by cultivating genuine connections with those around you.

030: Trusting the Process with Judith Martinez

Kara Elise

In today’s world, so many people crave having real connections. With so much taking place online, and more and more people eating dinner in front of their favorite Netflix show, it comes as no surprise that people are feeling isolated and lonely. On today’s episode, I am joined by Kara Elise, a chef, experience curator and hostess who helps clients by hosting dinner parties that create connection and community. She shares how she developed this idea for creating a dinner party company and why she’s always followed her heart. She discusses the power of words and speaking things into existence and the importance of taking time to pause, reflect and write things down. We also chat about how the Enneagram can help you to understand yourself and others.   What’s in this episode:  Always wanting to follow her heart Moving across the country on a whim Developing the idea for a dinner party company The power of your words and speaking things into existence Knowing that it’s okay to end a chapter and create space for new things Taking the time to pause, reflect and write down Getting rid of the fear of failure Using table questions to get everyone to speak What the Enneagram is and how it can help you understand yourself and other people Hosting dinner parties for celebrities  Craving real connections and how dinner parties can help fuel those connections Having gratitude and being in the moment    About Kara: Kara Elise is a chef, experience curator, and the ultimate hostess. She focuses on creating spaces and experiences that cultivate community. Kara's expertise in hosting, recipe creation, and food styling establish a culture of invitation through holistically designed, welcoming environments. She is intuitive, warm, and disarming. A genuine hostess encouraging us to live fully.   In a culture obsessed with technology, being busy, and overstimulation, slowness is one of our most difficult disciplines. Kara believes that creating intentional time to sit with others is an essential practice. A moment to feed our bodies and fill our deepest human desire - to be seen and known.   While fostering relationships in Los Angeles, Kara has garnered a network of influential guests, clients, and brand partners. Her dinner party movement has successfully traveled between the West Coast and London and continues to grow internationally - drawing in socially savvy, mindful foodies along the way for dinners, retreats, and events. Kara also collaborates with a variety of brands, turning their consumers into a community of thriving relationships.   Kara recently launched her YouTube channel empowering freedom in the kitchen and teaching how to eat both mindfully and beautifully. Her first cookbook, Toast, was released in September 2017.   Connect with Kara: Website | Instagram |  YouTube   Links: Maui Retreat Amy’s Collection with American Crafts The Enneagram Institute  Sparketype Test You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

In today’s world, so many people crave having real connections. With so much taking place online, and more and more people eating dinner in front of their favorite Netflix show, it comes as no surprise that people are feeling isolated and lonely. On today’s episode, I am joined by Kara Elise, a chef, experience curator and hostess who helps clients by hosting dinner parties that create connection and community. She shares how she developed this idea for creating a dinner party company and why she’s always followed her heart. She discusses the power of words and speaking things into existence and the importance of taking time to pause, reflect and write things down. We also chat about how the Enneagram can help you to understand yourself and others. What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>Always wanting to follow her heart</li> <li>Moving across the country on a whim</li> <li>Developing the idea for a dinner party company</li> <li>The power of your words and speaking things into existence</li> <li>Knowing that it’s okay to end a chapter and create space for new things</li> <li>Taking the time to pause, reflect and write down</li> <li>Getting rid of the fear of failure</li> <li>Using table questions to get everyone to speak</li> <li>What the Enneagram is and how it can help you understand yourself and other people</li> <li>Hosting dinner parties for celebrities </li> <li>Craving real connections and how dinner parties can help fuel those connections</li> <li>Having gratitude and being in the moment</li> </ul> About Kara: Kara Elise is a chef, experience curator, and the ultimate hostess. She focuses on creating spaces and experiences that cultivate community. Kara's expertise in hosting, recipe creation, and food styling establish a culture of invitation through holistically designed, welcoming environments. She is intuitive, warm, and disarming. A genuine hostess encouraging us to live fully. In a culture obsessed with technology, being busy, and overstimulation, slowness is one of our most difficult disciplines. Kara believes that creating intentional time to sit with others is an essential practice. A moment to feed our bodies and fill our deepest human desire - to be seen and known. While fostering relationships in Los Angeles, Kara has garnered a network of influential guests, clients, and brand partners. Her dinner party movement has successfully traveled between the West Coast and London and continues to grow internationally - drawing in socially savvy, mindful foodies along the way for dinners, retreats, and events. Kara also collaborates with a variety of brands, turning their consumers into a community of thriving relationships. Kara recently launched her YouTube channel empowering freedom in the kitchen and teaching how to eat both mindfully and beautifully. Her first cookbook, Toast, was released in September 2017. Connect with Kara: <a href="https://bykaraelise.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bykaraelise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUeo_sH8h9UTm46FlIGnI3Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a> Links: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgj3YLt21h8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maui Retreat</a> <a href="https://bit.ly/2KrZNCX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amy’s Collection with American Crafts</a> <a href="https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Enneagram Institute</a> <a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sparketest-d/?utm_expid=.0OlLuKJ-RX6Uun_M0g4XCQ.1&amp;utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sparketype Test</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZOmKdg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Can Heal Your Life</a> by Louise Hay <a href="https://amzn.to/2Lpph4g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life</a> by Byron Katie I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

019: Creating Real Connections with Kara Elise

Sydney Weiss

Joy has the power to transcend all things. If you’ve been wanting to bring more joy into your everyday life, then you’ll definitely want to hear this episode with guest, Sydney Weiss. Sydney is a lawyer and host of the Seek The Joy Podcast. Today we talked about the impact that joy can have on your life and giving yourself permission to let go of things that no longer bring you joy. She shares her experience of writing her book, how she overcomes negative self-talk and how to navigate the crossroads you face in life.  What’s in this episode:  What inspired Sydney to start her podcast Navigating crossroads and being intentional while going through hurdles Getting to know yourself during the hard times Shifting your mindset and overcoming negative self-talk  Why Sydney doesn’t have a morning routine anymore Giving yourself permission to let go of things that no longer bring you joy Why Sydney uses a digital and handheld calendar What she does to check in with herself during the week Sydney’s experience of working on her book Her advice for getting started on creative projects you’ve been dreaming of Why Sydney loves being in the podcasting world How to get more joy and connection in your life by learning more about yourself Why Sydney finds inspiration in forming a community around joy     About Sydney: Sydney Weiss is a lawyer, and the creator, host, and producer of Seek The Joy Podcast - your go-to podcast for heartfelt storytelling and conversations on all things self-love, joy, connection, wellness and spirituality. Sydney’s greatest mission is to uplift and empower others to find their authentic voice, encourage them to step into their vulnerability and courage, all to seek their joy and bring about greater healing. Through Seek The Joy, she’s been able to do just that. Inspired by Sydney’s ongoing journey toward growth, empowerment, and self-love, every episode offers a fresh perspective, “a-ha” moments, laughs, and stories and wisdom that will stick with you throughout the week.   Connect with Sydney: Website | Facebook | Instagram   Links: Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun &amp; Intention into Your Everyday by Amy Tangerine Joy Corner  Seek The Joy Guide to Podcasting  Seek The Joy Guide to Pitching Guests   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy. 

Joy has the power to transcend all things. If you’ve been wanting to bring more joy into your everyday life, then you’ll definitely want to hear this episode with guest, Sydney Weiss. Sydney is a lawyer and host of the Seek The Joy Podcast. Today we talked about the impact that joy can have on your life and giving yourself permission to let go of things that no longer bring you joy. She shares her experience of writing her book, how she overcomes negative self-talk and how to navigate the crossroads you face in life.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>What inspired Sydney to start her podcast</li> <li>Navigating crossroads and being intentional while going through hurdles</li> <li>Getting to know yourself during the hard times</li> <li>Shifting your mindset and overcoming negative self-talk </li> <li>Why Sydney doesn’t have a morning routine anymore</li> <li>Giving yourself permission to let go of things that no longer bring you joy</li> <li>Why Sydney uses a digital and handheld calendar</li> <li>What she does to check in with herself during the week</li> <li>Sydney’s experience of working on her book</li> <li>Her advice for getting started on creative projects you’ve been dreaming of</li> <li>Why Sydney loves being in the podcasting world</li> <li>How to get more joy and connection in your life by learning more about yourself</li> <li>Why Sydney finds inspiration in forming a community around joy </li> </ul> About Sydney: Sydney Weiss is a lawyer, and the creator, host, and producer of Seek The Joy Podcast - your go-to podcast for heartfelt storytelling and conversations on all things self-love, joy, connection, wellness and spirituality. Sydney’s greatest mission is to uplift and empower others to find their authentic voice, encourage them to step into their vulnerability and courage, all to seek their joy and bring about greater healing. Through Seek The Joy, she’s been able to do just that. Inspired by Sydney’s ongoing journey toward growth, empowerment, and self-love, every episode offers a fresh perspective, “a-ha” moments, laughs, and stories and wisdom that will stick with you throughout the week. Connect with Sydney: <a href="https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/seekthejoypodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seekthejoypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Links: <a href="https://amzn.to/2SMkP1A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun &amp; Intention into Your Everyday</a> by Amy Tangerine <a href="https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com/joy-corner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy Corner</a> <a href="https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com/shoplocation/seekthejoyguide/podcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Seek The Joy Guide to Podcasting</a> <a href="https://www.seekthejoypodcast.com/shoplocation/seek-the-joy-guide-to-pitching-guests" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Seek The Joy Guide to Pitching Guests</a> Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy.

040: Joy Transcends All with Sydney Weiss

Lauren Hom

Did you know that you’re sitting in the driver’s seat of your life and that you have control over exactly where you want to go? On today’s episode, I am joined by Lauren Hom, a designer and letterer based in Detroit. Lauren shares how she overcame her fears and put herself out there, what she’s done to grow her portfolio as a designer and letterer and the importance of doing something you love to fill your creative tank. She talks about the drawbacks of being a freelancer and how most people romanticize what they don’t have. We also discuss how she knew it was time to start building a team and learning to protect her time.    What’s in this episode:  How Amy and Lauren met each other Deciding to work in advertising Starting a hand lettering blog  Quitting her job and pursuing lettering full-time Following your dreams rather than doing what’s practical Lettering for lunch to grow her portfolio Overcoming the fear of putting herself out there Trying something new and ignoring the “what ifs” Knowing that we don’t have to monetize everything Doing something to fill your creative tank The drawbacks of being a freelance creative Her experience of traveling and working Craving what you don’t have Remembering that you’re in the driver’s seat of your life Her weekly challenge design prompts Her experience with building a team and asking for help in her business Recognizing that you can’t do it all Learning to protect her own time Making sure that you’re having fun Knowing that you have the power to get what you want in life     About Lauren: I’m a designer and letterer based in Detroit, schooled in New York, and raised in Los Angeles. Known for my bright color palettes, playful letterforms, and quirky copywriting, I’ve had the pleasure of creating work for clients like Starbucks, Google, AT&amp;T, YouTube and TIME Magazine. My work has been recognized by Communication Arts, the Type Directors Club, and the Webby Awards. I’m also the author of the popular blog and book Daily Dishonesty.   I find that I’m happiest when creating, so when I’m not working, you can find me-HAHA, just kidding! When am I not kind of working on something? When I’m not creating clever things for clients, you can find me selling your ex-boyfriend's tears and putting bread on my head.   Connect with Lauren: Website | Facebook | Instagram   Links: Hom Sweet Hom Challenge  Skillshare Chalkboard Lettering Will Letter for Lunch   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

Did you know that you’re sitting in the driver’s seat of your life and that you have control over exactly where you want to go? On today’s episode, I am joined by Lauren Hom, a designer and letterer based in Detroit. Lauren shares how she overcame her fears and put herself out there, what she’s done to grow her portfolio as a designer and letterer and the importance of doing something you love to fill your creative tank. She talks about the drawbacks of being a freelancer and how most people romanticize what they don’t have. We also discuss how she knew it was time to start building a team and learning to protect her time.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Amy and Lauren met each other</li> <li>Deciding to work in advertising</li> <li>Starting a hand lettering blog </li> <li>Quitting her job and pursuing lettering full-time</li> <li>Following your dreams rather than doing what’s practical</li> <li>Lettering for lunch to grow her portfolio</li> <li>Overcoming the fear of putting herself out there</li> <li>Trying something new and ignoring the “what ifs”</li> <li>Knowing that we don’t have to monetize everything</li> <li>Doing something to fill your creative tank</li> <li>The drawbacks of being a freelance creative</li> <li>Her experience of traveling and working</li> <li>Craving what you don’t have</li> <li>Remembering that you’re in the driver’s seat of your life</li> <li>Her weekly challenge design prompts</li> <li>Her experience with building a team and asking for help in her business</li> <li>Recognizing that you can’t do it all</li> <li>Learning to protect her own time</li> <li>Making sure that you’re having fun</li> <li>Knowing that you have the power to get what you want in life </li> </ul> About Lauren: I’m a designer and letterer based in Detroit, schooled in New York, and raised in Los Angeles. Known for my bright color palettes, playful letterforms, and quirky copywriting, I’ve had the pleasure of creating work for clients like Starbucks, Google, AT&amp;T, YouTube and TIME Magazine. My work has been recognized by Communication Arts, the Type Directors Club, and the Webby Awards. I’m also the author of the popular blog and book Daily Dishonesty. I find that I’m happiest when creating, so when I’m not working, you can find me-HAHA, just kidding! When am I not kind of working on something? When I’m not creating clever things for clients, you can find me selling your ex-boyfriend's tears and putting bread on my head. Connect with Lauren: <a href="http://www.homsweethom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heyhomsweethom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homsweethom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Links: <a href="http://www.homsweethom.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hom Sweet Hom Challenge</a> <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/site/join?teacherRef=6095950&amp;via=teacher-referral&amp;utm_campaign=teacher-referral&amp;utm_source=ShortUrl&amp;utm_medium=teacher-referral&amp;t=Hand-Lettering-for-Chalk-Murals&amp;sku=1930585582" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Skillshare Chalkboard Lettering</a> <a href="http://www.homsweethom.com/willletterforlunch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Letter for Lunch</a> I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

017: Follow the Fun with Lauren Hom

Lara Casey

As we go into the new year, have you set up some goals for yourself or are you just going through the motions? Today I had the pleasure of talking with Lara Casey, author and creator of  PowerSheets® and the Write the Word® journals. We discussed why we often feel so comfortable with staying the same and how our brains are wired to avoid change. She shares the impact that she hopes to make through her products and why she’s so passionate about helping others look at the bigger picture in life. You’ll hear fears she's overcome with her team, her advice for other entrepreneurs and why you need to take the time to cultivate what matters most to you.    What’s in this episode:  How Lara ended up at this point in her career Why people started to come to her for help with goal setting Lara’s advice for setting goals in the new year Why we feel so comfortable staying the same How our brains are wired for survival and avoiding change The importance of surrendering control so you can open yourself up to gifts you didn’t know you were capable of receiving Meeting your fear so you know what to do with it and how not all fear is bad How we limit ourselves by through labels How Lara crafts a life she loves by leaving a legacy and helping others to look at their bigger picture How they observe user feedback to help craft and update the PowerSheets every year The scariest part of what she and her team do  Her advice for someone who wants to turn a product into a business Knowing what matters most to you and using that as your guiding compass Thinking about your impact on people’s lives through your products    About Lara: Lara Casey is a mom to three (one through the gift of adoption), a grateful wife, and a believer in the impossible (she and her husband have quite the story!). She is passionate about helping people get unstuck, unrushed, and living on purpose instead of by accident. To help with those things, she created the PowerSheets®, a grace-­filled goal setting planner, and the Write the Word® journals. You can read her whole story in her first book, Make It Happen: Surrender Your Fear, Take the Leap, Live On Purpose. You can meet Lara on her blog, or at the Making Things Happen conference. Lara loves the women she works alongside each day, the smell of white lilies, getting her hands dirty in the garden, exploring local farms, and living in Chapel Hill, NC.   Connect with Lara: Website | Cultivate What Matters | Instagram   Links:  PowerSheets Make It Happen: Surrender Your Fear, Take the Leap, Live On Purpose by Lara Casey Cultivate by Lara Casey Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship by Ruth Chou Simons Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jennie Allen   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to cultivate what matters most. 

As we go into the new year, have you set up some goals for yourself or are you just going through the motions? Today I had the pleasure of talking with Lara Casey, author and creator of  PowerSheets® and the Write the Word® journals. We discussed why we often feel so comfortable with staying the same and how our brains are wired to avoid change. She shares the impact that she hopes to make through her products and why she’s so passionate about helping others look at the bigger picture in life. You’ll hear fears she's overcome with her team, her advice for other entrepreneurs and why you need to take the time to cultivate what matters most to you.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Lara ended up at this point in her career</li> <li>Why people started to come to her for help with goal setting</li> <li>Lara’s advice for setting goals in the new year</li> <li>Why we feel so comfortable staying the same</li> <li>How our brains are wired for survival and avoiding change</li> <li>The importance of surrendering control so you can open yourself up to gifts you didn’t know you were capable of receiving</li> <li>Meeting your fear so you know what to do with it and how not all fear is bad</li> <li>How we limit ourselves by through labels</li> <li>How Lara crafts a life she loves by leaving a legacy and helping others to look at their bigger picture</li> <li>How they observe user feedback to help craft and update the PowerSheets every year</li> <li>The scariest part of what she and her team do </li> <li>Her advice for someone who wants to turn a product into a business</li> <li>Knowing what matters most to you and using that as your guiding compass</li> <li>Thinking about your impact on people’s lives through your products</li> </ul> About Lara: Lara Casey is a mom to three (one through the gift of adoption), a grateful wife, and a believer in the impossible (she and her husband have quite the story!). She is passionate about helping people get unstuck, unrushed, and living on purpose instead of by accident. To help with those things, she created the PowerSheets®, a grace-­filled goal setting planner, and the Write the Word® journals. You can read her whole story in her first book, Make It Happen: Surrender Your Fear, Take the Leap, Live On Purpose. You can meet Lara on her blog, or at the Making Things Happen conference. Lara loves the women she works alongside each day, the smell of white lilies, getting her hands dirty in the garden, exploring local farms, and living in Chapel Hill, NC. Connect with Lara: <a href="http://laracasey.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cultivate What Matters</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laracasey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Links: <a href="https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/2020-powersheets/products/2020-one-year-powersheets-intentional-goal-planner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> PowerSheets</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/30u3P5x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make It Happen: Surrender Your Fear, Take the Leap, Live On Purpose</a> by Lara Casey <a href="https://amzn.to/3aoNKlZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cultivate</a> by Lara Casey <a href="https://amzn.to/3652t2e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship</a> by Ruth Chou Simons <a href="https://amzn.to/2RtBYhB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts</a> by Jennie Allen Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to cultivate what matters most.

038: Cultivate What Matters Most with Lara Casey

Ali Bonar

One of the greatest joys in life comes with learning to listen to that inner voice inside your head that is urging you to make a move. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Ali Bonar did when she launched her business, Kween. Ali shares how she’s learned to craft a life that she loves by shutting out the noise. We discuss her struggles with a disordered relationship with food, her journey to self-love and how she came up with the idea for creating granola butter. She shares what it’s like running a business with her boyfriend and using food, a former trigger for her, as the creative element for her business.    What’s in this episode:  How Ali crafts a life she loves by tuning out the noise and listening to her inner voice Becoming obsessed with eating clean  Starting her self-love journey with her Instagram account, Avokween Her idea for creating granola butter and launching her business Her experience of working with her boyfriend as cofounders Being transparent about her eating disorder and her healing journey Finding the right therapist for you The role that creativity plays in Ali’s business and using food as a creative element Giving herself permission to enjoy former triggers Slowing down in her personal life and taking time for yourself Carving out space in your day to spend time with friends and family    About Ali: Hailing from the rough streets of San Diego, Ali Bonar inevitably developed an addiction - to food. In fact, she's been eating 3x/day for as long as she can remember. Her deep-rooted passion for nutrition inspired her to study Nutritional Sciences at UC Berkeley and eventually launch @avokween, where she dove crown-first into the Kween lifestyle. Ali wholeheartedly believes that overall wellbeing is often achieved off-the-plate: nutrition is important, but human connection (and pizza with friends at 2 a.m.) are essential. Avocado is her drug of choice and people who "forget to eat" are the reason she has trust issues.   Connect with Ali: Website | Kween Instagram | Avokween Instagram   Links:  You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

One of the greatest joys in life comes with learning to listen to that inner voice inside your head that is urging you to make a move. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Ali Bonar did when she launched her business, Kween. Ali shares how she’s learned to craft a life that she loves by shutting out the noise. We discuss her struggles with a disordered relationship with food, her journey to self-love and how she came up with the idea for creating granola butter. She shares what it’s like running a business with her boyfriend and using food, a former trigger for her, as the creative element for her business.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Ali crafts a life she loves by tuning out the noise and listening to her inner voice</li> <li>Becoming obsessed with eating clean </li> <li>Starting her self-love journey with her Instagram account, Avokween</li> <li>Her idea for creating granola butter and launching her business</li> <li>Her experience of working with her boyfriend as cofounders</li> <li>Being transparent about her eating disorder and her healing journey</li> <li>Finding the right therapist for you</li> <li>The role that creativity plays in Ali’s business and using food as a creative element</li> <li>Giving herself permission to enjoy former triggers</li> <li>Slowing down in her personal life and taking time for yourself</li> <li>Carving out space in your day to spend time with friends and family</li> </ul> About Ali: Hailing from the rough streets of San Diego, Ali Bonar inevitably developed an addiction - to food. In fact, she's been eating 3x/day for as long as she can remember. Her deep-rooted passion for nutrition inspired her to study Nutritional Sciences at UC Berkeley and eventually launch @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/avokween/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">avokween</a>, where she dove crown-first into the Kween lifestyle. Ali wholeheartedly believes that overall wellbeing is often achieved off-the-plate: nutrition is important, but human connection (and pizza with friends at 2 a.m.) are essential. Avocado is her drug of choice and people who "forget to eat" are the reason she has trust issues. Connect with Ali: <a href="https://kween.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kweenandco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kween Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/avokween/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avokween Instagram</a> Links: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass%C2%AE-Doubting-Greatness/dp/0762447699" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life</a> I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by taking a small step toward turning happiness and fulfillment by savoring this season no matter where you are in your life and in the world.

021: Listening to Your Inner Voice with Ali Bonar

Veronica Ruiz

Do you dream of getting into lettering? If you do, then you’ll definitely enjoy today’s conversation with Veronica Ruiz, lettering artist and founder of Veronica Letters. We chat about how she got into lettering, finding your own unique lettering style and making time for your passion projects. She gives a few pointers on how to start your lettering journey and what she does to find inspiration. We also talk about the importance of using what you have to create (she shares how she has never bought a professional camera and uses her iPhone to edit and film all of her videos!)    What’s in this episode:  How Veronica got started in lettering How she got into crayligraphy with Colin Tierney Her advice for someone just starting their lettering journey Why you should keep your old work to see how you’ve progressed How to find your own unique style  Veronica’s suggestions for practicing lettering Supplies that she’s obsessed with right now Finding inspiration everywhere she goes Learning to create on a digital device How Veronica uses her iPhone 11 to film and edit her videos Her best tip for practicing lettering  Why Veronica keeps her Instagram focused on lettering rather than personal What she does to help feed the algorithm and get more engagement Veronica’s typical day and morning routine Why Veronica prefers to use planners over digital calendars How we can learn from kids about creativity  Avoiding the comparison game  Making the time for what you love and dream of doing    About Veronica: Veronica Ruiz or as many on social media know her as Veronica Letters, is a lettering artist currently living in Sandy, UT but was born and raised in Miami, FL. She has a passion for drawing letters that has evolved from her love to draw ever since she was a child. Veronica wants to share her passion and all of the knowledge she has gained throughout her lettering journey with everyone. She does this by sharing her work and process on her various social media platforms. Connect with Veronica: Website | Instagram | YouTube   Links: Crayligraphy Veronica’s Classes on SkillshareLettering Worksheets Veronica’s Etsy Store Osprey Pens Karin Brushmarkers Tombow Markers Procreate  Veronica's YouTube Video on Filming and Editing Her Instagram Videos Atomic Habits: An Easy &amp; Proven Way to Build Good Habits &amp; Break Bad Ones by James Clear The Happy Planner TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy. 

Do you dream of getting into lettering? If you do, then you’ll definitely enjoy today’s conversation with Veronica Ruiz, lettering artist and founder of Veronica Letters. We chat about how she got into lettering, finding your own unique lettering style and making time for your passion projects. She gives a few pointers on how to start your lettering journey and what she does to find inspiration. We also talk about the importance of using what you have to create (she shares how she has never bought a professional camera and uses her iPhone to edit and film all of her videos!)  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Veronica got started in lettering</li> <li>How she got into crayligraphy with Colin Tierney</li> <li>Her advice for someone just starting their lettering journey</li> <li>Why you should keep your old work to see how you’ve progressed</li> <li>How to find your own unique style </li> <li>Veronica’s suggestions for practicing lettering</li> <li>Supplies that she’s obsessed with right now</li> <li>Finding inspiration everywhere she goes</li> <li>Learning to create on a digital device</li> <li>How Veronica uses her iPhone 11 to film and edit her videos</li> <li>Her best tip for practicing lettering </li> <li>Why Veronica keeps her Instagram focused on lettering rather than personal</li> <li>What she does to help feed the algorithm and get more engagement</li> <li>Veronica’s typical day and morning routine</li> <li>Why Veronica prefers to use planners over digital calendars</li> <li>How we can learn from kids about creativity </li> <li>Avoiding the comparison game </li> <li>Making the time for what you love and dream of doing</li> </ul> About Veronica: Veronica Ruiz or as many on social media know her as Veronica Letters, is a lettering artist currently living in Sandy, UT but was born and raised in Miami, FL. She has a passion for drawing letters that has evolved from her love to draw ever since she was a child. Veronica wants to share her passion and all of the knowledge she has gained throughout her lettering journey with everyone. She does this by sharing her work and process on her various social media platforms. Connect with Veronica: <a href="https://www.veronicaletters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veronicaletters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/veronicaletters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Links: <a href="https://www.crayligraphy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crayligraphy</a> <a href="https://www.crayligraphy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veronica’s Classes on Skillshare</a><a href="https://www.veronicaletters.com/s-h-o-p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lettering Worksheets</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3azNL6S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veronica’s Etsy Store</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2NQ7eqc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Osprey Pens</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3azvaI7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karin Brushmarkers</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3aAlLzQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tombow Markers</a> <a href="https://procreate.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Procreate</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2kcVGZXTAw&amp;feature=emb_title" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veronica's YouTube Video on Filming and Editing Her Instagram Videos</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2NRERIh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atomic Habits: An Easy &amp; Proven Way to Build Good Habits &amp; Break Bad Ones</a> by James Clear <a href="https://amzn.to/30VUAvf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happy Planner</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/38AlV8S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TRAVELER'S COMPANY TRAVELER'S notebook</a> Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy.

039: Making Time for What Brings You Joy with Veronica Ruiz

Jelena Aleksich

Jelena Aleksich is the creator of the Confetti Project, a photography project that douses amazing humans in confetti while asking, “what do you celebrate in your life right now?” She is driven by connection and makes it a point to explore what each subject celebrates. The Confetti Project was started as a photography series but has also transformed the lives of so many people with its therapeutic process that helps people let go and play. Over the past 4 years of working on this project, she’s learned that we all celebrate the same things and that all of life’s moments are deserving of celebrations. After dealing with her own devastating loss, she hopes to remind people that you can find purpose in pain and beauty in grief and I am so excited for you to hear the wisdom she shares in today’s episode.    What’s in this episode:  How Jelena got into the creative space and what inspired her to start the Confetti Project How the project helps people to stop and check-in with themselves Her advice for people facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles  Using passion as your prerequisite to keep pushing yourself The power in co-creating with the people and the joy gets from creating moments in time  The rush of emotions that come with looking at the Confetti Project photos Navigating skepticism within her work and keeping energy sacred The transformation that happens when people throw confetti and drop into the moment How to stay positive when your facing hardships Realizing that there’s a silver lining in everything Extracting the beauty in every moment and using her grief from the loss of her dad to keep her grounded Measuring your life by the impact you made on others rather than successes What Jelena’s book, Cancer and Confetti, is about and how her experience led her to write it Being grateful for our circumstances in life  How much of a ripple effect a creative pursuit can have on the world What Jelena does when she’s feeling uninspired  Being guided by her intuition and redefining your life to do what you dream of    About Jelena: Hi! I'm a graphic designer and photographer that douses amazing humans with confetti, exploring what they celebrate in their lives. As a creative entrepreneur with a background in Psychology and Design, I'm always trying to create powerful visual storytelling, which is how The Confetti Project was born. Not only was this project the first thing I ever finished, but it's changed my life in being able to tap into daily gratitude even amidst grieving the loss of a beloved parent. Now, my goal is to deeply connect with as many humans as possible, giving them space to fully let go of everything and be comfortable being vulnerable. My few loves: coffee table books, 20-second hugs and doing one thing a day that scares me.   Connect with Jelena: Confetti Project | Instagram | Facebook   Links: Craftcation Conference  When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi &amp; Abraham Verghese   The Alice Network by Katie Quinn  Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly  All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr MODERN LOSS: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing. 

Jelena Aleksich is the creator of the Confetti Project, a photography project that douses amazing humans in confetti while asking, “what do you celebrate in your life right now?” She is driven by connection and makes it a point to explore what each subject celebrates. The Confetti Project was started as a photography series but has also transformed the lives of so many people with its therapeutic process that helps people let go and play. Over the past 4 years of working on this project, she’s learned that we all celebrate the same things and that all of life’s moments are deserving of celebrations. After dealing with her own devastating loss, she hopes to remind people that you can find purpose in pain and beauty in grief and I am so excited for you to hear the wisdom she shares in today’s episode.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Jelena got into the creative space and what inspired her to start the Confetti Project</li> <li>How the project helps people to stop and check-in with themselves</li> <li>Her advice for people facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles </li> <li>Using passion as your prerequisite to keep pushing yourself</li> <li>The power in co-creating with the people and the joy gets from creating moments in time </li> <li>The rush of emotions that come with looking at the Confetti Project photos</li> <li>Navigating skepticism within her work and keeping energy sacred</li> <li>The transformation that happens when people throw confetti and drop into the moment</li> <li>How to stay positive when your facing hardships</li> <li>Realizing that there’s a silver lining in everything</li> <li>Extracting the beauty in every moment and using her grief from the loss of her dad to keep her grounded</li> <li>Measuring your life by the impact you made on others rather than successes</li> <li>What Jelena’s book, Cancer and Confetti, is about and how her experience led her to write it</li> <li>Being grateful for our circumstances in life </li> <li>How much of a ripple effect a creative pursuit can have on the world</li> <li>What Jelena does when she’s feeling uninspired </li> <li>Being guided by her intuition and redefining your life to do what you dream of</li> </ul> About Jelena: Hi! I'm a graphic designer and photographer that douses amazing humans with confetti, exploring what they celebrate in their lives. As a creative entrepreneur with a background in Psychology and Design, I'm always trying to create powerful visual storytelling, which is how The Confetti Project was born. Not only was this project the first thing I ever finished, but it's changed my life in being able to tap into daily gratitude even amidst grieving the loss of a beloved parent. Now, my goal is to deeply connect with as many humans as possible, giving them space to fully let go of everything and be comfortable being vulnerable. My few loves: coffee table books, 20-second hugs and doing one thing a day that scares me. Connect with Jelena: <a href="http://theconfettiproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Confetti Project</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_confetti_project/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/myconfettiproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Links: <a href="https://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craftcation Conference</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Breath-Becomes-Paul-Kalanithi/dp/081298840X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> When Breath Becomes Air</a> by Paul Kalanithi &amp; Abraham Verghese  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Network-Novel-Kate-Quinn/dp/0062654195" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Alice Network</a> by Katie Quinn <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lilac-Girls-Martha-Hall-Kelly/dp/1101883081" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lilac Girls</a> by Martha Hall Kelly <a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-Light-We-Cannot-See/dp/1501173219" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> All the Light We Cannot See</a> by Anthony Doerr <a href="https://modernloss.com/our-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MODERN LOSS: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome</a> by Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing.

033: Finding the Silver Lining with Jelena Aleksich

I want to begin with a few words of gratitude. Hosting this podcast over the past year has been a dream come true for me and I can’t wait to see how it continues to grow and change. I wanted to say thank you to you, the listeners, I created this podcast for you and I am so grateful that you’ve taken the time to listen in week after week, especially those of you who’ve taken the time to subscribe, rate and review the show and those who’ve reached out with positive feedback on social media. It means so much to me that the show has had an impact and I hope it continues to do so well into the future. Today you’ll hear highlights from a few of our episodes in 2019 - this episode will scratch the surface of all the juicy conversations we’ve had on the show so far and I can’t wait for you to dive in!    Episodes Mentioned:  004: The Beauty of Life’s Moments with Stacy Julian  007: The 4 Ps of a Happy Life with Stephanie Fleming  013: The Good Life With Jonathan Fields  014: Filling Your Life with Color with Stephanie Smokovich  018: Showing Up for Others (and Yourself) with Emily McDowell  023: Being Flexible and Evolving Your Life with Joy Cho  025: How Stickers have the Power to Change the World with Mo Vasquez  032: Make What You Love with Katie Sabin   Links:Your Brightest Year Yet Workshop Get $10 off with code: Podcast10 Shop Pipsticks Get 15% off with code: AMYTAN15I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to  subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by adopting better habits for a more creative, healthy, happy and productive life.

I want to begin with a few words of gratitude. Hosting this podcast over the past year has been a dream come true for me and I can’t wait to see how it continues to grow and change. I wanted to say thank you to you, the listeners, I created this podcast for you and I am so grateful that you’ve taken the time to listen in week after week, especially those of you who’ve taken the time to subscribe, rate and review the show and those who’ve reached out with positive feedback on social media. It means so much to me that the show has had an impact and I hope it continues to do so well into the future. Today you’ll hear highlights from a few of our episodes in 2019 - this episode will scratch the surface of all the juicy conversations we’ve had on the show so far and I can’t wait for you to dive in!  Episodes Mentioned: <a href="https://www.amytangerine.com/podcast/004-the-beauty-of-lifes-moments-with-stacy-julian?rq=004" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 004: The Beauty of Life’s Moments with Stacy Julian</a> <a href="https://www.amytangerine.com/podcast/007-the-4-ps-of-a-happy-life-with-stephanie-fleming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 007: The 4 Ps of a Happy Life with Stephanie Fleming</a> <a href="https://www.amytangerine.com/podcast/013-the-good-life-with-jonathan-fields" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 013: The Good Life With Jonathan Fields</a> <a href="https://www.amytangerine.com/podcast/014-filling-your-life-with-color-with-stephanie-smokovich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 014: Filling Your Life with Color with Stephanie Smokovich</a> <a href="https://www.amytangerine.com/podcast/018-showing-up-for-others-and-yourself-with-emily-mcdowell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 018: Showing Up for Others (and Yourself) with Emily McDowell</a> <a href="https://www.amytangerine.com/podcast/023-being-flexible-and-evolving-your-life-with-joy-cho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 023: Being Flexible and Evolving Your Life with Joy Cho</a> <a href="https://www.amytangerine.com/podcast/025-how-stickers-have-the-power-to-change-the-world-with-mo-vasquez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 025: How Stickers have the Power to Change the World with Mo Vasquez</a> <a href="https://www.amytangerine.com/podcast/032-make-what-you-love-with-katie-sabin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 032: Make What You Love with Katie Sabin</a> Links:<a href="https://www.amytangerine.com/workshops" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Brightest Year Yet Workshop</a> Get $10 off with code: Podcast10 <a href="https://bit.ly/lovepipsticks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop Pipsticks</a> Get 15% off with code: AMYTAN15I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or on my <a href="http://www.amytangerine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-a-life-you-love/id1463447461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> subscribe</a> that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by adopting better habits for a more creative, healthy, happy and productive life.

034: Best of 2019

Paula Hagiefremidis

Crafting a life that you love is all about taking chances that are presented to you and embracing changes. Today’s guest, Paula Hagiefremidis, is a published writer and creative facilitator who took a leap and walked away from everything to pursue her creative passions. She opens up about her experience with anxiety and how shifting her relationship with anxiety has helped her to overcome fears. We chat about how the hardest point in her life led to her biggest breakthrough and how she uses writing to uncover her fears and map out her goals. She also shares why you need to trust your inner voice and the power in manifesting what you aspire to be.    What’s in this episode:  How Paula got started as an entrepreneur Her experience with starting to experience anxiety and walking away from everything Deciding to pursue her passion for writing Her advice for someone stuck in a rut or in a transition period Why you need to take chances that are presented to you and embrace changes How Paula figured out she had anxiety and her tips for overcoming the worry Shifting her relationship with anxiety and how this has helped her to face her fears How Paula discovered her passion for writing  Using writing to uncover past fears and map out intentions for where she wants to go Why something not working out was the best thing that happened to her Finding her mentor and how this helped her business Paula’s experience of putting together her retreats Making the decision to trust your inner voice    About Paula: Paula Hagiefremidis is a published writer and creative facilitator who’d lost her voice, passion and purpose for 15 years of her life before a major life transition just a few years back forced everything to a grinding halt, sending her on a completely different trajectory and finally pursuing what she loves. She launched Mediterranean Wanderer, which has seen women facing creative and personal life transitions travel to the Greek islands and take part in her transformational Creative Retreats and Workshops. Her work empowers women through the creative process, to realise the transformative effect of trusting their voice, living their passion and the ripple effect of change this has in opening up our lives creatively, personally and professionally. Connect with Paula:Website | Instagram Links:  Retreats  The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron  Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert  The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy. 

Crafting a life that you love is all about taking chances that are presented to you and embracing changes. Today’s guest, Paula Hagiefremidis, is a published writer and creative facilitator who took a leap and walked away from everything to pursue her creative passions. She opens up about her experience with anxiety and how shifting her relationship with anxiety has helped her to overcome fears. We chat about how the hardest point in her life led to her biggest breakthrough and how she uses writing to uncover her fears and map out her goals. She also shares why you need to trust your inner voice and the power in manifesting what you aspire to be.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Paula got started as an entrepreneur</li> <li>Her experience with starting to experience anxiety and walking away from everything</li> <li>Deciding to pursue her passion for writing</li> <li>Her advice for someone stuck in a rut or in a transition period</li> <li>Why you need to take chances that are presented to you and embrace changes</li> <li>How Paula figured out she had anxiety and her tips for overcoming the worry</li> <li>Shifting her relationship with anxiety and how this has helped her to face her fears</li> <li>How Paula discovered her passion for writing </li> <li>Using writing to uncover past fears and map out intentions for where she wants to go</li> <li>Why something not working out was the best thing that happened to her</li> <li>Finding her mentor and how this helped her business</li> <li>Paula’s experience of putting together her retreats</li> <li>Making the decision to trust your inner voice</li> </ul> About Paula: Paula Hagiefremidis is a published writer and creative facilitator who’d lost her voice, passion and purpose for 15 years of her life before a major life transition just a few years back forced everything to a grinding halt, sending her on a completely different trajectory and finally pursuing what she loves. She launched Mediterranean Wanderer, which has seen women facing creative and personal life transitions travel to the Greek islands and take part in her transformational Creative Retreats and Workshops. Her work empowers women through the creative process, to realise the transformative effect of trusting their voice, living their passion and the ripple effect of change this has in opening up our lives creatively, personally and professionally. Connect with Paula:<a href="http://mediterraneanwanderer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mediterraneanwanderer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Links: <a href="http://mediterraneanwanderer.com/product-category/retreats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Retreats</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Artist's Way</a> by Julia Cameron <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear</a> by Elizabeth Gilbert <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level</a> by Gay Hendricks Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy.

041: Shifting Your Relationship with Anxiety to Overcome It with Paula Hagiefremidis

Carly Stein

Mindset really is everything. With the right mindset, you can achieve all of your greatest hopes and dreams. Today on the show, I was joined by the founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, Carly Stein. Carly is a former trader who discovered the healing power of bees when no other products in the medicine cabinet were doing the job for her. She shares how she overcame the fear of taking her hobby on as a career, why she practices positive self-talk and her experience of growing her company and team.    What’s in this episode:  How Carly found out about this natural solution after having no other options work for her Deciding to move away from her job as a trader and into creating products around bees Overcoming the fears of taking her hobby on as a career Changing your personal narrative and practicing positive self-talk Carly’s experience of growing her team and adopting a growth mindset What Carly’s daily routine looks like Launching into retailers vs only doing direct to consumer Stepping out of your comfort zone in business Advice for someone who isn’t ready to take the next step Methods that Carly uses to dig deeper and her recommendations for gaining clarity    About Carly: Founded by Carly Stein in 2016, Beekeeper's Naturals is an innovative company on a mission to reinvent the medicine cabinet. Using unique remedies from the beehive (like royal jelly and propolis), the beekeeper-led team is committed to providing the cleanest, most powerful solutions to modern health issues—like brain fog, poor sleep, and scratchy throats. Unlike competitors, they apply scientific rigor to their product development and commit to third-party pesticide testing to ensure they’re creating natural remedies that actually deliver. They’re also a brand on a mission. By working exclusively with sustainable small-scale apiaries, partnering with leading bee research institutions, and prioritizing pesticide-free hive health above all else, Beekeeper’s Naturals works tirelessly to raise awareness and create a better environment for our world’s most important pollinators—the bees. Connect with Carla:Website | Instagram | Facebook Links:Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck  The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks  Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg  Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie   Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy. 

Mindset really is everything. With the right mindset, you can achieve all of your greatest hopes and dreams. Today on the show, I was joined by the founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, Carly Stein. Carly is a former trader who discovered the healing power of bees when no other products in the medicine cabinet were doing the job for her. She shares how she overcame the fear of taking her hobby on as a career, why she practices positive self-talk and her experience of growing her company and team.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Carly found out about this natural solution after having no other options work for her</li> <li>Deciding to move away from her job as a trader and into creating products around bees</li> <li>Overcoming the fears of taking her hobby on as a career</li> <li>Changing your personal narrative and practicing positive self-talk</li> <li>Carly’s experience of growing her team and adopting a growth mindset</li> <li>What Carly’s daily routine looks like</li> <li>Launching into retailers vs only doing direct to consumer</li> <li>Stepping out of your comfort zone in business</li> <li>Advice for someone who isn’t ready to take the next step</li> <li>Methods that Carly uses to dig deeper and her recommendations for gaining clarity</li> </ul> About Carly: Founded by Carly Stein in 2016, Beekeeper's Naturals is an innovative company on a mission to reinvent the medicine cabinet. Using unique remedies from the beehive (like royal jelly and propolis), the beekeeper-led team is committed to providing the cleanest, most powerful solutions to modern health issues—like brain fog, poor sleep, and scratchy throats. Unlike competitors, they apply scientific rigor to their product development and commit to third-party pesticide testing to ensure they’re creating natural remedies that actually deliver. They’re also a brand on a mission. By working exclusively with sustainable small-scale apiaries, partnering with leading bee research institutions, and prioritizing pesticide-free hive health above all else, Beekeeper’s Naturals works tirelessly to raise awareness and create a better environment for our world’s most important pollinators—the bees. Connect with Carla:<a href="https://beekeepersnaturals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beekeepers_naturals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeekeepersNaturals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Links:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mindset: The New Psychology of Success</a> by Carol S. Dweck <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level</a> by Gay Hendricks <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Marshall-Rosenberg/dp/1892005034" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life</a> by Marshall B. Rosenberg <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Loving-What-Four-Questions-Change/dp/1400045371" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life</a> by Byron Katie  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear</a> by Elizabeth Gilbert Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to do what brings you joy.

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