Creativity & Heart

Creativity & Heart

By Maya PalmerBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Creativity & Heart episodes

  • 23. Advice for Pivoting, Brand Photography and More with Jessie Wyman

    Jessie Wyman is Brand and Product Photographer based in Boston, MA. In this episode, we're chatting about:

    • Her journey exploring different niches as a self taught photographer
    • Advice for overcoming the challenges of pivoting your business
    • How brand photography can help you stand out in a crowded market
    • Educational opportunities Jessie offers for other brand photographers
    • Connect with Jessie!

      • Find brand photography services, resources, and more on Jessie's website
      • Learn more about Jessie's course for photographers, The Brand Photographer Method
      • Connect with Jessie on Instagram:
      • @jessiewymanphotos - brand photography content
        @thebrandphotographermethod - education for photographers
      • Listen to Jessie's podcast, Cocktails and Content Creation!
      • Connect with Maya!

        • Custom Brand + Showit Website Design for Creatives with Heartfelt Brands
        • Free Guide to Choosing a Website Template (Showit Templates coming January 2021!)
        • Instagram: @mayapalmerdesigns
        • Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2021/01/04/jessie-wyman/


          42 min
        • 22. How to Stay Consistent on Social Media without Feeling Overwhelmed: with The Biz Runners

          As small business owners, we juggle so much. With our plates so full, content creation is one of the tasks that often gets moved to the bottom of the list. But when it comes to content marketing, consistency is key if we want to see results. In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kelli Tobin and Kristen Van Horn, co-founders of The Biz Runners, to chat about how to stay consistent on social media in a way that's realistic for you.

          Full episode shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/12/21/thebizrunners/

          Connect with The Biz Runners!

          You can hang out with Kelli and Kristen on Instagram @thebizrunners. Find out more about how they help small business owners simplify social media and business over on their website. 

          Keep in Touch with Maya

          Come be a part of my community over on Instagram! 


          35 min
        • 21. 5 Ways To Keep Learning as a Business Owner

          It's so important to keep learning as an entrepreneur. There are so many ways to do so, whether you are listening to free podcasts and videos, or making a premium investment in mentorship. In this episode, I'm sharing about some of my favorite ways to learn, and some of the books, courses, and conference experiences that have helped me move forward in my business.

          Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/12/15/keep-learning/

          Let's Keep in Touch!

          I'd love to know about a business book or podcast you love, your favorite online course, YouTube channels you subscribe to, or a conference you found valuable. Feel free to DM me on Instagram @mayapalmerdesigns or send an email to [email protected].

          36 min
        • 20. Developing Your Brand Messaging with Ally Willis [EPISODE RECAST!]

          As we are closing out 2020 and preparing for new seasons in our business come January, I've decided to do an episode recast! In this interview, copywriter Ally Willis of Cadence Copy Studio shares so many actionable takeaways on how to write words that resonate with our audiences. Grab your favorite notebook and get ready to take some notes! This episode will help you strengthen your brand message moving forward. 

          Episode Shownotes (you can see all of Ally's recommendations written out here!): https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/10/26/copywriting-tips-for-creatives/

          Connect with Ally!

          Website: https://cadencecopy.com/

          Instagram: @cadencecopystudio


          34 min
        • 19. Website Platforms, Part 4: Showit vs. WordPress

          Let’s chat about Showit vs WordPress, and how you can decide which to use for building your website. This episode is part 4 of a series I’m doing on website platforms. If you haven’t listened yet, I've also talked about:

          • Showit vs Shopify
          • Showit vs Wix
          • Showit vs Squarespace
          • Read the full shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/11/30/showit-vs-wordpress/

            Join the Waitlist for my Showit template shop: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/waitlist

            Let's Keep in Touch on Instagram.

            19 min
          • 18. Website Platforms. Part 3: Showit vs. Squarespace

            When it comes to website builders out there, Squarespace is a pretty popular option - especially within the creative entrepreneur scene. Showit is much newer, and less so it's not as well known yet. However, both are great options for creating a quality website for your business. So, let’s chat about Showit vs Squarespace, and how you can decide which is best for you.

            Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/11/23/showit-vs-squarespace/

            Join the Waitlist for my Showit Templates! https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/waitlist

            Related Episodes: 

            • 17. Showit vs. Shopify
            • 18. Showit vs. Wix
            • Connect with Maya on Instagram @mayapalmerdesigns

              21 min
            • 17. Website Platforms, Part 2: Showit vs. Wix

              Let’s chat about Showit vs. Wix, and how you can decide which website builder is best for your business. This episode is actually part 2 of a series I’m doing on website platforms.

              If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, I compare Showit and Shopify in episode 16 of this podcast. I get asked about choosing between those two platforms most often, so be sure to give it a listen if you want to know more about Showit vs. Shopify!

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              Full shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/11/17/showit-vs-wix/

              Join the waitlist for my Showit Website Templates!

              Instagram: https://instagram.com/mayapalmerdesigns

              22 min
            • 16. Website Platforms, Part 1: Showit vs. Shopify

              Choosing a website platform can seem like such an overwhelming decision. There’s so many options out there, and it can be hard to tell the difference between them without actually signing up for a membership. In part 1 of this series on website platforms, I'm comparing Showit and Shopify to help you decide which is best for your business. While these are just my experiences and opinions, I hope that I will save you lots of money, time, and headaches!

              Read the full shownotes for this episode on the blog.

              Links Mentioned: 

              • Connect with me on Instagram! Feel free to send me a DM if you have any questions about website platforms and web design. 
              • You can also contact me via email: [email protected]
              • Custom Brand + Showit Web Design Services
              • 27 min
              • 15. Book Review: Own Your Everyday by Jordan Lee Dooley

                In this episode, I'm sharing about the book Own Your Everyday by Jordan Lee Dooley. It’ll mostly be me sharing my biggest takeaways, and I’ll do my best not to share any major spoilers! 

                This book really resonated with me and I highly recommend it to anyone who’s struggling with knowing their purpose, mindset challenges like perfectionism/comparison/or disappointment, or if you just want to enjoy being present every day as you serve. Get comfy, and I’ll tell you more.

                BOOK GIVEAWAY! HERE’S HOW TO ENTER:

                1. Follow me on Instagram @mayapalmerdesigns (if you don’t already)

                2. Comment on the post that I made about this podcast episode (it will have the post date that this episode airs, November 2, 2020). Tell me one thing that you enjoyed about this episode!

                3. I’ll randomly select a winner from the comments the next Tuesday, November 10th, 2020!)

                You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US to enter. The deadline to submit your comment is 11:59 pm EST on November 9, 2020. If you’re listening to this episode anytime after that, I’m so sorry that you missed this giveaway! This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram.

                Read the Full Shownotes here.



                25 min
              • 14. Developing Your Brand Messaging with Ally Willis

                In this episode, I'm sitting down with copywriter Ally Willis of Cadence Copy Studio in Nashville, TN. We're chatting about the difference between brand messaging and brand voice, why research is such an important part of the copywriting studio, where to start when writing DIY copy, and more! Grab something to take notes with and get ready to learn copywriting tips & tricks that every creative business owner should know.

                Connect with Ally!

                • Cadencecopy.com - feel free to send her an email!
                • Insta: @cadencecopystudio - be sure to give a follow and send her a DM if you have copywriting questions!
                • Books Mentioned in this Episode:

                  • Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
                  • Own Your Everyday by Jordan Lee Dooley
                  • Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/10/26/brand-messaging/


                    31 min

                  About Creativity & Heart

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                  Hi, my name is Maya Palmer. I’m a Showit Web Designer and Pet Portrait Artist. I know first-hand that growing a successful creative business is hard work. While numbers and strategy are important, I…