Creative Business Rebellion: Anti-Strategy & Sorcery for a Wildly Successful Small Business

In this episode Amy talks about what you, the listener can do to help shape future episodes and three things you can do right now to help grow your business.

Wondering how to expand your audience? How to grow your business and get people to buy your products or services as a small business? Listen to Amy's three biggest tips on how to show up authentically and earn that all important "know, like and trust" factor. It's all about YOU!

Have you got a question or a topic you'd like Amy to talk about? Feeling stuck in your business or creatively? Amy would love to help. You can send your questions or voice recording to [email protected] or via DM on Instagram

Link:

Amy's website: www.amytakespictures.com

Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures

Brioka's website: www.brioka.com

Brioka on Instagram: www.instagram.com/createwithbrioka 

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In this episode Amy talks about how to navigate social media as an overwhelmed, introverted or highly sensitive person. Because guess what, she's all three!

Social media can be exhausting and overwhelming, and we are all under this external pressure to post every day or to post a certain way. It feels like our businesses depend on getting it just right. But it's just not true. It's far more important to be true to yourself and to decide what works for you and for your business. So listen in to hear some of Amy's tips for cutting down on the mindless scrolling, setting boundaries and figuring out how to do social media your own way. 

Links:

Amy's newly rebranded website: www.amytakespictures.com

Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures

Brioka's website: www.brioka.com

Brioka on Instagram: www.instagram.com/createwithbrioka 

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In this episode Amy talks about the evolution of Amy Takes Pictures and the why behind the  changes. It's an exciting time for the business and Amy shares some of her personal journey and how this new direction brings things more into alignment with who she is now. It's all about her motto "Creativity is Everything". 

Listen in to hear her talk about Phase One of the rebrand and some of the changes you can expect to see in the short term, as well as some of the exciting new plans coming up down the road! She's on a mission to bring creativity to the every day and to help people fall in love with photography, not just teach them how to take a technically great photo. 

Come join us on this journey, it's going to be amazing.

Links:

Amy's website (Rebrand coming March 28th!): www.amytakespictures.com

Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures 

Brioka's website: www.brioka.com

Brioka on Instagram: www.instagram.com/createwithbrioka

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In this episode I am chatting with Jenni Kowal of Anytime Creative. In addition to being a visual artist, Jenni is a self care and creative exploration coach. How cool is that? 

Listen in to hear us talk about bringing joy and a sense of play into your creativity, running a successful Kickstarter campaign, and the importance of boundaries when it comes to self care. Plus we talk about her awesome Self Card Aventure Card Deck, which you are definitely going to want to check  out!

About Jenni:

Jenni Kowal is a multi passionate, visual artist and personal development coach specializing in self care and creative exploration. Founder of Anytime Creative, she offers a variety of life coaching services, mindfulness support. Her flagship product is the Self Care Adventure Cards - an intuitive card deck that sparks inspiration for every step of your self care journey. Her mission is to help scattered and multi-passionate creatives use self care to fuel their creative expression, get out of their own way and spend more time in flow!

Links:

Jenni's Website: https://anytimecreative.com

Jenni on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/anytimecreative

Amy's Website: https://www.amytakespictures.com

Amy on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures

Brioka's Website: https://www.brioka.com

Brioka on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/createwithbrioka

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In this episode I am chatting with Christine Marie of Awāsis Boutique, an Indigenous artist who is passionate about educating others about Indigenous culture and about giving back to organizations that support babies and families.   

Listen in to hear us talk about how she makes clothing that connects people with their language and culture, the importance of always learning and the power of community. Plus listen to me rave about her Reels on Instagram, she's definitely got them nailed!

About Christine:

Christine Marie, a Filipino/Indigenous Mom of two, launched Awāsis Boutique in Feb 2018 as an online shop. Awāsis means child in Cree. It was the first Indigenous inspired baby and kids fashion shop in Western Canada. After seeing a gap of Indigenous inspired clothing for babies/kids on the market in Canada, she set out to fill this gap. To not only provide little ones with fashion pieces that connect them with their language and culture, but to also educate others about the Indigenous culture.

Christine is passionate about making an impact beyond the business sector. To be able to do her part at revitalizing the Indigenous language, which was lost, be intentional about educating others about the culture, give back to organizations that support all things babies/families and act on the calls of reconciliation by engaging in relationships/business partnerships with non Indigenous people. As well as, giving proceeds back to organizations that are related to all things babies + their families.

Awāsis Boutique would have not grown like it has over the last few years without the incredible support of customers, suppliers and collaborations. Although she is the face behind the brand, Christine gives credit to the village who has joined her for the ride! In June 2021, she ran a successful "Every Child Matters" tee campaign. Within 45 minutes, 600 tees sold. Proceeds of $9,375 were donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. By the end of September, an additional $15,000+ was donated to the Legacy of Hope Foundation + the SPSchools Literacy program.

Links:

Christine's Website: www.awasisboutique.ca 

Christine on Instagram: www.instagram.com/AwasisBoutique

Christine on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AwasisBoutique 

Brioka's Website: www.brioka.ca

Brioka on Instagram: www.instagram.com/createwithbrioka

Amy's Website: www.amytakespictures.com

Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures 

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In this episode I'm chatting with graphic designer Stacy Fredericks

Just when everything was moving online and going digital Stacy made the bold decision to move toward print. Listen in as we chat about how she came to that decision, how she works with business owners to create physical items that will "surprise and delight" their clients and to hear us get a little bit nerdy about paper and the joy of getting cool stuff in the mail!

About Stacy:

Stacy Fredericks is a graphic designer and founder of Waypoint Creative Services. With 10 + years designing for print, Stacy helps female founders surprise and delight their clients with print assets that elevate their client experience. She has a knack for creating unique print pieces that keep you top of mind, heart, and wallet. When she's not nerding out on the latest paper swatch book, you can find her cosied up with her kiddos and kitties watching Disney movies or playing Minecraft. Connect with Stacy on instagram @waypoint_creative for all things paper and printspiration. 

Links

Stacy's Website: www.designwithwaypoint.com

Stacy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/waypoint_creative

Brioka's Website: www.brioka.com

Brioka on Instagram: www.instagram.com/createwithbrioka

Amy's Website: www.amytakespictures.com

Amy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures 

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In this episode I'm chatting with another awesome member of our team, Emily!

Emily is the social media maven for Brioka, is the most-seen face on our reels, and one chatting with you in the comments.

Emily is sharing some AMAZING advice when it comes to social media. If you're tired of all the overcomplicated social media guidance, then you will LOVE Emily's realistic, attainable steps for a stronger social media presence.

About Emily:

Emily discovered her passion and talent for social media as manager of a boutique clothing shop in the destination town of Almonte, Ontario. Full of personality, Emily was able to translate her talent for connecting with people in the shop into a genuine and engaging social media presence for the business. She is now excited to be a part of the Brioka social media team!

Emily lives in the Ottawa Valley and can be found roller skating around town, at the pottery studio or planning her next big travel adventure!

Links

Emily on Instagram - www.instagram.com/emily_kadokescantlebury

Brioka's Website - www.brioka.com

Brioka on Instagram - www.instagram.com/createwithbrioka

Amy's Website - www.amytakespictures.com

Amy on Instagram - www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures 

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In this episode I am talking to Megan Bennett. You may already know her as Megan - Team Amy Takes Pictures or Megan - Team Brioka. That's right, she's my awesome right-hand-gal! But she's not only my assistant, she's also a Maker herself.

Listen in to hear us chat about how Megan found her authentic voice as an artist, what it's like behind the scenes around here, and a bunch of fun stuff we didn't already know about each other! 

About Megan:

Megan is a mixed media artist, who usually describes her work as "I glue book pages to stuff that falls out of trees." She uses natural materials as her inspiration, and can often be found hanging out in the forest gathering acorn caps, fallen branches and other interesting bits. Her work tends to be small-scale with a healthy dose of whimsy - you can always expect to find tiny bookshelf crowns, hand carved acorns, her signature book page leaf buds and a whole lot of moss!

She lives in Vancouver with her husband, two only mildly well behaved dogs, and their two year old son, who thankfully loves wandering around in the forest as much as his mother does!

Links:

Megan's Etsy shop: http://www.MeganBennettStudios.etsy.com

Megan on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/meganbennettstudios

Brioka's Website: http://www.brioka.com

Brioka on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/createwithbrioka

Amy's Website: http://www.amytakespictures.com

Amy on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures 

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In this episode I am chatting with expert Etsy seller and business coach, and host of the Crickets to Cha-Chings Podcast, Lauren Keplinger!

Lauren has been selling on Etsy for 10 years and has earned more than $800,000 in revenue in that time!  She has definitely cracked the code to selling on Etsy and she now shares that knowledge with other Etsy sellers through her Coaching business. 

Listen in to hear us talk about how running an Etsy shop has changed over the years, Lauren's business journey, and how meaningful it is to shop on Etsy and support other Makers.

About Lauren:

Lauren Keplinger started selling on Etsy in 2012, and has since grown her basement shop to a $800,000 company with over 22,000 sales on the platform. In 2018 she started coaching other Etsy sellers to grow and scale their Etsy shop through her website, laurenkeplinger.com and her Crickets to Cha-Chings podcast.

Links 

Lauren's Website - http://www.laurenkeplinger.com

Lauren's Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/lauren.keplinger

Lauren's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crickets-to-cha-chings/id1462287744

Brioka -  http://www.brioka.com

Brioka on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/createwithbrioka

Amy's Website - http://www.amytakespictures.com

Amy's Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures 

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In this episode I'm talking in depth with fellow Nova Scotian photographer DeeDee Morris.

DeeDee's creative work is stunning and powerful. She works primarily with women, capturing their true essences by getting to know them deeply and personally. Everyone has a different story to tell and DeeDee gives women the space to get vulnerable and real. And raw.

Listen in to hear DeeDee talk about her process, how she views her creativity, and the importance of charging what you are worth as a creative business owner. Plus you get to hear us bond over what a small world it is and how much we love Nova Scotia!

About DeeDee:

DeeDee Morris is an awe-inspiring photographer whose work is not only beautifully raw, but is also incredibly honest. She dives in deep with her subjects, getting to know them on a personal and spiritual level, and is then able to capture a single moment that portrays their vulnerable individuality in stunning ways. Her work celebrates family, motherhood, self-understanding,and love of the natural world, all of which are outward expressions of her own values and ambitions. DeeDee's pursuit of authenticity is a rare and powerful experience.

Featured in Lemonade and Lenses, Wild Woman Magazine, Feels Zine, and multiple other prints, she has also shown her work in galleries across Canada. She lives on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia with her husband and twin girls.

🔗 LINKS 🔗

www.deedeemorris.com

DeeDee on Instagram: @deedeemorrisphotography

Amy on Instagram: @amy.takes.pictures

Brioka on Instagram: @createwithbrioka

Brioka website: www.brioka.com

Amy's website: www.amytakespictures.com

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