We’re kicking off the new year with our usual cosy conversation about reflections and intentions. Discover what went well for us last year and what we learned from the things that didn’t as we get a little honest and vunerable about finding 2022 a tough year. We also chat about our words of the year, share our goals for 2023, and make some solid(ish) plans for Q1. 

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In this episode, we’re sharing a list of things we’ve loved this year. From books and films to our best business investment, small habit and more, you’ll find lots to inspire and excite you as 2022 draws to a close.

Books...

Sorrow & Bliss

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois

Outlawed

TV Shows...

Dopesick

The Dropout

The Bear

The Sandman

Movies...

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Westside Story

The Father

Albums...

First Aid Kit - Palomino

Wet Leg - Wet Leg

Little Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

Porridge Radio - Diving Board, Ladder To The Sky

Shopping small...

Note & Wish

OffOn Clothing

Food accounts...

@mississippivegan

@mob

The Hatch Cabin

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We LOVE a list, so why not dedicate a whole episode to the simple, yet powerful practice of list writing? 

In this chatty episode, we explain why we find lists so helpful and how we use them, covering those we rely on for work and the ones we use more generally in our personal lives. As well as obvious things like monthly/weekly/daily to-do lists and meal plans, we share some creative ideas like Franky’s ‘greatest hits’ list and the simple, seasonal bucket lists Charlie shares on Instagram each month. We close with some top tips to help you get the most out of your lists and make sure they’re more than just words on a page.         

Links and Further Reading

Emma Cossey on Sunsama

Why We Love Ta-Da Lists 

Bradshaw & Sons

Gretchen Rubin ‘22 for 2022’

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If you want to create and share long-from content, Substack seems like the place to be right now. Is it just ‘shiny new thing syndrome’ or should we all be jumping on board? 

In this episode, we’re discussing the newsletter platform in detail, explaining how it works and sharing whether we think it has a role to play in our marketing efforts. We dig into the pros and cons, chat about paid content and subscription models and share whether we see ourselves using Substack in the future. Charlie’s pretty keen, Franky has some reservations, but never say never!   

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As we head into the darker, colder months of the year, we’re sharing how we embrace and survive the autumn/winter season. Whether you love this time of year or not, there’s something in this mini-episode for everyone.  

Charlie describes some of her favourite seasonal rituals and Franky raves about her beloved thermal leggings. From making our homes feel cosy to working from home when it’s cold, we share tips and advice to help you get the most out of this time of year.  

Links and Further Reading

The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater

Wintering by Katherine May

M&S Thermal Leggings

Franky’s Wrist Warmers

Charlie’s Autumnal  Playlist

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As we head into the darker, colder months of the year, we’re sharing how we embrace and survive the autumn/winter season. Whether you love this time of year or not, there’s something in this mini-episode for everyone.  

Charlie describes some of her favourite seasonal rituals and Franky raves about her beloved thermal leggings. From making our homes feel cosy to working from home when it’s cold, we share tips and advice to help you get the most out of this time of year.  

Links and Further Reading

The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater

Wintering by Katherine May

M&S Thermal Leggings

Franky’s Wrist Warmers

Charlie’s Autumnal  Playlist

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Does your business have a niche? If not, should it? And how do you figure out what it is if so? These are the big questions we’re addressing in this week’s episode.

As well as explaining what a niche is and why defining yours could benefit your business, we discuss our own experiences of niching, and in Franky’s case, letting that niche evolve into something new. We also chat about the different types of niches and share some simple tips to help you identify your own.

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Listen to our interview on The Building Your Brand Podcast

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Given the cost of living crisis, perhaps many of us have been thinking about how sustainable it is to run a creative business. In this mini episode, we’re going through some things to consider in those moments you feel like jacking it all in.

We chat about the importance of checking in with yourself and getting clear on what stumbling blocks you are facing and figuring out if issues are related to life or business (or both). We discuss pivoting your business to adapt, adopting a hybrid business model and some things to think through if returning to traditional employment is feeling appealing.

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When your successful business isn't what you want, Hashtag Authentic podcast with Jane Lindsey.

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We’re back from our summer break! In this chatty episode, we’re reflecting on Quarters 2 and 3 and looking ahead to Quarter 4. Find out what felt good, what didn’t and what we’ve learned in the process. We also talk about our words of the year and how they’ve been showing up for us since we last spoke. As well as sharing a few sources of creative inspiration, we dig into our plans for the final three months of the year and discuss what we’re both hoping to achieve before the end of 2022.   

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We Can Do Hard Things

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As we’ve touched on previously, there’s a lot of negativity out there about video right now, specifically in relation to Instagram and TikTok. But however we might personally feel about the rise of video content, there's no denying it’s become an integral part of the consumer journey. 

In this episode we're exploring how we might shift our mindsets a little and see video as an opportunity for creative play. 

We chat about what we enjoy about creating video and share lots of practical tips for filming your own content and discuss the time and investment involved. 

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Xanthe Berkeley film courses

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