It's been awhile..

Let's talk about all the things we really don't want to talk about that's going on in the world and how I encourage you to show up for yourself and your employees.

On this episode we talk about tips to educate your clients on WHO you are and HOW you want to be represented. Let's get creative!

You asked, and you shall receive. Dive into the tangible steps it takes to start your own business. Enough talk, let's do!

Honorable women owned small bizz mentions:

Zoomin Groomin (owned by Collette and husband Chris)

Mobile Pet Grooming

West Hartford, CT & surrounding areas

@zoomingroominweha

Daleypawz

Pet walking/sitting

Avon, Simsbury, West Hartford CT & surrounding areas

@daleypawz

Rock and Soul Hair Co.

Newington, CT

@rockandsoulhairco

owned by @meghairmaniac

Let's talkkkkk business influencers. What they are, what they do, how to tell the real deal from the ones faking it till they make it.

Collette also talks about current design trends and how to tell what works for your brand + what doesn't, despite your personal style.

Outro Music from #Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/synod/simple-life

License code: VXOPZRBIGVZ9VTHA

Let's talk about how to really support a small business this holiday season, and what NOT to expect. Collette also dives into AI + Canva and what this means for creatives. Let us hear your thoughts on all of this using the voice message feature on spotify!

Honorable Mentions:

@barleyandoakco

@thebristolbazaarct

Jumping back at the start of September to talk about Copying versus Inspiring in the creative world, how to protect your intellectual property, and how and why we must stay true to who we are and how our business operates.

For 1-on-1 business help + to support:

Patreon

For questions, ideas, or to be a guest on the pod, email us at [email protected]

HEY FRIENDS! I'm back and giving you all the tips to start that business you've been thinking about for awhile.

Jump in and see what I recommend for the best ways to get started and what will help protect you

Brands for Purchase:

Designordiy.com/shop

For support and 1-on-1 business help

Patreon.com/designordiy

Talking shop, literally...because they just opened a new shop, with Amanda and Robert, Co-Owners of Just Mystic apparel company.

Based in Downtown Mystic, Connecticut

@justmysticshop

Online Store: justmystic.com

HELLO FROM MY NEW OFFICE! This episode is all about building confidence and trusting your intuition, and blocking out the negative self talk and those who can't look past their jealousy to support you in your journey. I hope this helps give you confidence in whatever area of your business or life decisions you are struggling with!

This episode Collette talks with Full-time Artist Lindsey Jenneman of LemmePaintDat based in NC. 

She describes the journey she took that landed her the perfect client! We also talk about all the WHODAT things in Louisiana and how putting yourself out there can make all the difference 

IMPORTANT LINKS:

IG|TikTok: @lemmepaintdat 

LemmePaintDat Website

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