How your business presents itself visually creates an important first impression. Businesses understand that the right branding will attract their ideal customer, while at the same time explaining what you do and even giving them an idea of what you would be like to work with.

Today, Gemma enjoys a like-minded chat with Rad Creative owner Jodie Elliott. For many years Jodie has supported Gemma in creating physical, digital and product graphics for her businesses. Together they outline why a Graphic Designer is such a good support for any new business. 

Questions covered:

How to stay in contact with Jodie:

Website

Instagram

Sometimes the lessons learned from life's obstacles can become our Soul Purpose. In other words, the skills and experiences we gain when going through these difficult times are so unique to that life event, we might later realise how perfectly positioned we have become to support others going through similar things.

Today Gemma speaks to the truly inspirational, Caron Sanders-Crook, who was determined to create a positive out of a partially difficult time for her and her family. She talks through the complexity of supporting a loved one with PTSD and how her personal experiences naturally morphed into, firstly a book offering support to people like her; then a collection of Children's Books aimed at helping adults approach and navigate these complex conversations with children.

Caron also explains how she successfully weaves her holistic modalities into her Social Care work and the effects that has.

Stay in Contact with Caron:

Books by Caron:

Soul Midwives:

Felicity Warner

Note: We are aware there are some noises on the recording. We have tried to reduce them as much as possible so they won't affect your enjoyment.

In this week's Wednesday, Episode Gemma starts a series of episodes called the 'Spiritual Business Bootcamp'. The aim of this series is to offer you the foundational information needed to set up your Spirtual Small Business so when we move onto the more woo woo parts of running a Soul Purpose Business, all the important 'Day One' info is covered.

Episode Summary:

What to do first: Brainstorm all the words relevant to your business idea and industry as well as words you like and want to potentially use in the name. This gives you a list of words to play with.

Key factors to remember when picking a business name:

Before committing to a name, make sure you can get the following in that name:

Gemma has been psychic all her life. For years she has taught people how to connect to their intuition so they can receive support from their Higher Self.

In today's episode, Gemma reminds us all that our intuition can use numerous ways to send us messages. If we are not sure what they are, some messages could be easily be missed but hopefully after this punchy, informative episode, you will never miss those mini signs from the universe again.

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, why not honor yourself this year and take a moment to relax and focus on your self-care.

This month Gemma welcomes you into ceremony so you can experience some Reiki healing and receive some guidance to support you in the coming weeks.

Important: If you are pregnant, taking medication like Anti Depressants or suffering from Mental Health, Reiki is not advised. However, you can still enjoy the circle without choosing to accept the Reiki energy.

The circle starts at the minute: 7.20

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What you need for the Circle*:

Crystal Suggestions: Rose Quartz and other pink crystals

*These are all optional

Did you know it is possible to use the Spiritual Laws to develop and grow your business? When you do the results come easily and growth is natural.  Many people call this 'Living in Flow'. In today's episode, Gemma talks about what that is, what happens to your business when you are going against this energy and how it can benefit you when you choose to follow its guidance and direction.

As the episode finishes, Gemma welcomes you to take time today to tap into your intuition and see what guidance it can offer your business.

Resources Mentioned:

Books:

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra

A Little Light on the Spiritual Laws by Diana Cooper

Podcast: The Lively Show

Moving forward each Monday's episode is going to be all about you and your personal self and spiritual development. Today we start by looking at the Koshas. Gemma explores what they are, how they make up different aspects of who we are and explains practically what that means.

A Breakdown of the Koshas:

Mentioned Resources:

Episode Breakdown:

Episode Content Request:

Do you know the perfect person Gemma should interview? Perhaps you have a topic idea for a future episode or would like to be coached live on the podcast. To tell Gemma all about it contact her via her Instagram or website.

Do you offer Spiritual Services? Have you been dreaming about creating your own holistic products? Mindset and Small Business Coach, Joanne Griffin has over 14 years of experience working with and supporting Small Businesses to create and develop super successful six-figure products.

She joins Gemma today to talk through ways those in the spiritual, holistic and wellness industry can incorporate physical products into their service-based businesses. Together they explore several different ways businesses could approach doing this and talk about how current trends can be maximised.

Together they also talk through the ups and downs of running a small business and Joanne offers tips and tricks aimed at supporting the development of your business baby.

Keep in touch with Joanne:

Wedsite: creativeflowcollective.com

Instagram: @creativeflowcollective

Circle leader Sadie Pickering, joins Gemma and guest host Rachel Drysdale, to tell us all about the ancient celebration of Imbolc and how it is still significant today.

It is becoming increasingly common that Circle Leaders like Sadie are bringing people together again in rituals that mark these occasions, honour the earth and allow them to connect with people who also want to remember their ancient heritage. This year, Imbolc falls on the 1st February 2022 so Sadie is telling us everything we need to know in advance so we can get involved. 

In this episode, Rachel and Gemma ask Sadie all about Imbolc, the yearly cycles, and what we can do on our own or in groups to enjoy these celebrations. Sadie explains what would happen in a circle and explores how technology allows us to be in ceremony with people from all around the world.

Quote: 'January is the month between years'. - James Philip

How to stay in contact with Sadie:

Website: Soulbeautyritual.com

Instagram: @Soulbeautyritual

The Soul Student team is celebrating as Gemma's first book, The Crystal Apothecary, launched worldwide last week. 

Burring the build-up and at the launch party, many people starting on their crystal journey asked 'where do I start?'  Knowing there are a few things to cover to answer this question well, Gemma thought this question would make a perfect crystal themed podcast episode.

...so if you are falling in love with crystal and would like some guidance picking your first one, then you will enjoy today's episode.

Once you have finished listening, Gemma invites you to send any extra crystal questions you might have to her via her Instagram accounts:

@consciencecrystals

@gemmapetherbridge

Book details

The Crystal Apothecary can be purchased worldwide from all good bookstores, including Amazon.