What does it take to set goals you can actually achieve? We've all heard of 'SMART' goals, and 'manifesting your success' – but what does that actually look like for small business? In this episode, we cover: Techniques to set realistic goals How you can optimise 'SMART' goals for your small business, entrepreneurial pursuits or creative service How to create a positive mindset towards setting goals and achieving them How to PRE-FRAME your goal-setting (think of this as the 'pre-workout' of goals) How to make sure your professional goals align with your personal goals. ⭐ ALL THE HELPFUL LIN ..read more

Faced rejection recently? Here's why hearing NO is a good thing: In this episode, we cover … How you can build business confidence by embracing rejection. ⭐ Storytime ⭐ I was knocked back TWICE by one of my favourite publications before getting in – and these moments made my business what it is today! My best tips for how YOU can reframe your rejection into a positive for you and your business to achieve success. ⭐ ALL THE HELPFUL LINKS ⭐ ⁠Book a FREE 30 MINUTE Creative Business Coaching Session with me.⁠ ⁠Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community⁠ to access the full show notes f ..read more

What happens when you overbook in your service-based creative business? In this episode, we discuss: Signs you have overbooked in your business How overbooking negatively impacts your business Why (and how) you have to find your limit Our strategies for making sure you don't overbook ⭐ ALL THE HELPFUL LINKS ⭐ Book a FREE 30 MINUTE Creative Business Coaching Session with me. Join The Creative’s Toolkit, our Facebook Community to access the full show notes from each episode! LEARN Photography in my foundational/beginner course, Small Business Photography. Want to hit your first 1000 followers ..read more

Want to know how to optimise your Instagram Profile to stand out from the crowd? I've got you covered! On this mini-sode, we’re going to optimise your Instagram Profile!  Whether you’re a social media veteran, or someone looking to ramp up what you’re doing — it’s important to check in with your profile every couple of months and make sure it’s serving you effectively.  I’ve got some fantastic tips ahead, from ways for you to freshen up your bio (including what you should be including!) and how to improve your personal branding. How you can support me, to support this podcast: – Chec ..read more

Money doesn't have to be scary! EOFY, taxes, Xero, loans and more – we have you covered. As small business owners and creatives, bookkeeping and taxes can be one of our biggest anxieties – but with the right tool-kit, it can become your business' superpower. In today's episode, we're joined by financial professional and founder of Henney CFO, Sarah Henney! Sarah is a small business Chief Financial Officer based in Longreach QLD. She is super passionate about supporting small businesses across Rural, Regional Aus through all stages of their finance journey. If you struggle with your books and u ..read more

In our Episode 10 milestone (*yay!*) I interview the very talented creative behind Isobell & Co. — Issy Adams! This inspiring woman is such a ray of sunshine, and has built a beautiful business. We talk all about how Isobell & Co. came to be; the amazing role models Issy has had throughout her life; and fantastic values that have seen her business grow, get featured on Buy From the Bush, and helped her build a gorgeous online community. Issy left her 9-5 to run Isobell&Co. full time earlier this year, and she is such an inspiration to aspiring creatives! There is so much amazing in ..read more

Hello Creatives! Welcome back to Season 2 of the Courageous Creatives Podcast. In this episode, we'll chat about the reasons why there was such a long hiatus for the show; what's ahead in Season 2 (including a sneak peek of some of our topics!); plus, one of the biggest things you can start doing to elevate your business – creating EVERGREEN CONTENT! We'll cover: > What 'Evergreen Platforms' are. > The 'Dos' and 'Don'ts' of Evergreen Content. > My GOLDEN NUGGET for finding out what people are actually searching for. > How to generate ideas + create content consistently. TIME STAMPS ..read more

From Manuscript to 5-Book Deal! (How to get your book published!) Hear from a bestselling author about how she was picked up by one of the Big 5 Publishers in Australia, and her journey to having 3 books in print (with two more on the way, hitting shelves in 2022 and 2023!). Maya Linnell is a romance author from country Victoria, Australia. Her novels 'Wildflower Ridge', 'Bottlebrush Creek' and 'Magpie's Bend' are a family saga that follows the McIntyre sisters – think of McLeod's Daughters, in book form! These beautiful stories are full of warmth, and the characters are written with such sinc ..read more

‘Creating a Brand’ with @irisandwool On this episode we’re joined by an inspiring woman who embodies both courage and creativity. Emily Riggs is the talented business owner and creative director behind the Australian fashion brand, Iris & Wool. We delve into the journey behind her business; the process of designing and creating beautiful merino wool products; her insight into growing a brand and sharing your story — and much more! To learn more about Iris & Wool, you can follow Emily on Instagram at the handle, @irisandwool. To shop these beautiful, timeless merino pieces — and find th ..read more

Want to hear what it’s like to launch your first online course? In this episode, Founders of new education platform, The Creative’s Toolkit, pull back the veil on their experience. In this episode we'll cover: > Why online education was the only way forward for our business > Launch obstacles > Biggest lessons learnt > Our preferred education platform (hint, it’s NOT Kajabi!) > TEASERS for courses, masterclasses and resources launching soon > A special lifetime discount, only available to YOU! WANT ALL THE PERKS? > Music licensing made easy with Epidemic Sound! Cover all ..read more