Today I am sitting down with the wonderful Caroline Potter, from Flourish! We talk all about the very real challenges of managing your stress and prioritizing your health as an entrepreneur. Caroline shares valuable tips and tools to help you manage and work through your stress, so that you are able to put your best foot forward in everything you do!

— What it Means to be Healthy

— Bringing Joy Into Wellness

— Identifying the Root Cause of Anxiety and Depression

— Listening to What Your Body is Telling You

— How Negative Stress Manifests In Your Body

— Managing Your Stress

— Sleep is the Foundation of Everything

— Exercising For Your Mental Health

— Food & Supplements That Help With Stress

— Prioritizing Your Health

Connect with Caroline Potter:

· Learn more about Flourish

· Check out Flourish Apothecary

· Follow Caroline on Instagram @caroline__potter

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Hey there! In today's episode I'm sharing my personal journey of how I prioritize and make decisions based on my values. I was feeling stressed and overwhelmed with multiple projects, so I sat down and went through an exercise to reevaluate what was most important to me. I started with my personal values and then moved on to my business values. I realized that I prioritize based on my desire for space, beauty, and deep connection in my personal life, while in my business, I lead with hospitality, build with elegance, and look for the opportunities. This framework has been a game-changer for me and has helped me make decisions with more emotional clarity and purpose. If you're interested in learning more about how to determine your values and use them to guide your decision-making, be sure to tune in to this episode! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast and share it with a friend. Thanks for listening!

— Values

— Overloading Your Schedule

— Personal Value System vs. Business Value System

— Finding What Matters to You Today

— Your Business is a Reflection of You

— Valuing Your Life in the Now

— Space

— Investing in Yourself

— Building a Beautiful Life

— Connecting with the Ones You Love

— Elegance

— Crafting a Comfortable, Memorable Experience

— Hospitality

— Constantly Innovating

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Listen, I hear you. I view myself as a designer and a creative, and when I was thinking about how to increase my profits for Drop Cap Design, I was really worried about stepping into the online Course Creation field. But let me tell you, creating "The Brand Edit" was a decision that completely changed my life. In this episode, I'm coming to you live from my childhood home in Birmingham to tell you 5 reasons why you should seriously consider creating an online course. From the flexibility it offers to the potential for new partnerships and revenue streams, there are so many benefits to creating a course. Plus, it's a great way to build community around your passion or expertise!

— Visiting Family & Prepping for My Costa Rica Shoot

— Growing My Team

— Relaunching The Brand Edit

— Why You Should Create an Online Course

— Entrepreneurial Experience

— Do You Need to Be an Expert to Teach a Course?

— MLMs

— Giving Yourself Power Again

— Running an Agency vs. Having an Online Course

— Affiliate Links

— Partnerships

— Community

— How I Made My Online Course

— Value Funnel

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After My Roadtrip From Hell, my car getting broken into, and countless tech issues on the back of this podcast and YouTube channel, I've still been able to find the light in every moment. Each day brings a lesson, and I've learned that if I fail 9 times, I'll win on the 10th. So I wanted to give you a real, raw perspective on my daily life in Montana. I don't focus on a single day but rather what my day-to-day lifestyle is like here as opposed to Costa Rica (which, spoiler alert, will become my home base soon!). I take you behind the scenes in all its highs and lows, showing you my experience working remotely, reconnecting with friends and their cute dogs, staying productive and ahead of new projects with Drop Cap Design, and taking time for me when I needed it. Plus, I share a fun story about a photoshoot with horses and a boat grill that...well, let's say, didn't go exactly as planned.

00:00 — Intro

01:11 — Just a Typical Day in the Life

02:01 — Behind the Scenes of a Podcast: Let's Talk Tech

09:30 — Getting to Montana

13:58 — Morning Routine

15:07 — Making Time to Read

19:01 — Coworking Space

24:36 — My Design Internship

26:25 — Longer Days

32:05 — Balancing Work & Play

35:18 — Lessons Learned Along the Way

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It's time for me to get back on the road and travel again. Join me for my recent road trip experience, with all the highs and lows including a car break-in and other unexpected challenges. Despite the setbacks, I learned valuable lessons about going with the flow and appreciating the journey, even when life throws a curveball your way. There's such power in hospitality and kindness, and it made all the difference in the difficult situation that I found myself in. I also share my thoughts on the podcasting process and invite listeners to share their suggestions for future topics. Tune in to hear the full story and join me alongside on this journey.

00:00 — Intro

00:41 — Putting Yourself Out There

02:48 — Returning to Montana for the Summer

09:17 — Trust Your Intuition

13:28 — The Break In

18:06 — The Power of Perception

27:47 — Rebirth & Fresh Starts

29:18 — My 3 Takeaways

32:16 — Give Me Your Suggestions!

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Today I am sitting down for another live coffee shop interview with the one and only Marina de Almenara Martinez, who is part of my favorite Coffee Shop in Costa Rica called Corazon Surf Cafe. She shares her experience growing up in Playa Negra, going to Culinary School, and meeting her partner. Having grown up in Playa Negra in the 90s, Marina gives a firsthand account of the changes in the area throughout her lifetime, how her connection to her culture was strengthened by cuisine, and why love unites everything at the end of the day.

— Playa Negra through the Years

— Working at a Surf Cafe

— Moving from Peru to Costa Rica

— Growing Up with Parents who Love to Surf

— Going to School in Costa Rica

— Climate Change

— Getting Creative with Food in Low Season

— Connecting through Cuisine

— Identity

— Fashion & Style

— Bringing Back the Surfing Community

— Burnout as a Cook

— Marina's Biggest Inspiration: Her Mom

— Future Aspirations for Corazon and Surfing

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In this episode, I share my perspective on the things that don't change when you travel abroad. From how you make friends to the unrealistic expectations you set for yourself, I dive into the constants and variables of life on the road. I also discuss the ways in which my view of myself and the world around me can shift as I travel and gain new experiences, how our habits remain more constant than we realize, what happens after the feeling of vacation goes away, and the ways our health and wellness are impacted by moving abroad. Join me for a deep dive on what remains the same and what changes when you explore the world beyond your comfort zone.

— Processing My Time in Costa Rica

— Life Remaining the Same No Matter Where I Go

— Your Habits

— Sense of Adventure

— Opportunities

— Health & Wellness

— Stress & Self-Soothing

— Allergens

— Work & Responsibilities

— Unrealistic Expectations

— Overscheduling

— Forming Community & Making Friends

— What You Can Expect to Change

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Are you interested in becoming a brand designer, but feel discouraged because of a crowded market? Do you think it's too late to enter the space? As the CEO of my own brand design agency, I understand what you may be feeling. But I want to tell you everything I can about the industry now, and the pros and cons of becoming a brand designer in 2023. With so many templates, online courses, and mentors, it's never been easier to get the skills needed to become a great brand designer fast, but there is a lot of competition and technology continues to improve at such a rapid pace that countless artists are wondering if it's even worth it. But trust me, it is. If you want to know what it takes to succeed today, I've got the insights and tips to get you started.

— Natural Talent vs. Hard Work

— Brand Design in 2023

— Design Resources

— The Value of Mentorship

— Online Classes & Design Fields

— Convincing Your Loved Ones That You're Freelance

— Differentiation & Specialization

— Competition

— AI & Tech

— International Accessibility

— Tips to Get Started

— Books You Need to Read

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I had the pleasure of having a spontaneous coffee shop interview with Rachel Kershaw, the founder of Women of Surfing, a movement dedicated to raising visibility of women who surf. Rachel shared with me her personal journey as a surfer, including how she overcame fear, and what makes her love surfing. Her passion for empowering women in surfing and beyond led her to create Women of Surfing, which brought me to connect with amazing women like Serena Xing, who runs her own surf school and surfing contests. We all ended up in Costa Rica, drawn by the beauty of the ocean and the magic all around us. Listening to the stories shared by Rachel and Serena moved me tremendously, and I know they will move you too. If you've ever wondered why surfing is so important to so many people, this episode has the answer in waves.

— Rachel's Background & Experience as a Surfer

— Rachel's 4 Day Work Week

— Learning to Surf in Tamarindo

— The Experience of Surfing Negra for the First Time

— Overcoming Fear

— The Meditative Nature of Surfing

— Creating Women of Surfing, Its Mission, & Its Future

— Female Empowerment

— Visibility & Representation of Female Survivors

— Serena's Surfing Story: From Fashion to the Waves

— Chinese Roots, Canadian Raised, & Costa Rica Bound

— Serena Battle with Disordered Eating and Depression

— Choosing Between a Short Board and a Long Board

— Becoming a Surfing Influencer

— Surfing & the Feeling of Being Free

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When you move to a new place, one of the most difficult things to do is to find your support system. No matter where I've gone, finding my people has always been my biggest priority, and sometimes my biggest hurdle. The people around you can truly make or break your experiences, and making friends doesn't always come easily to everyone. With only three weeks left in Costa Rica, I'm looking back on my time here. One of the major changes during this trip has been the community and friends that I've made. They've really improved every part of my life these past few months, and I want all of you to be able to experience the same thing. So grab your coffee, and let's get into it.

— Being the New Kid

— Finding Your Group Post-Breakup

— Working a Job Where You Can Connect with Others

— My Coffee Roaster Theory

— Leaving the House

— Saying Yes

— Dealing with Apprehension Towards Tourists

— Connecting through Activities & Life Stages

— Pinpointing What You Share

— The Magic of Food

— Being There for Others as Others are There for You

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