Grit & Wit Podcast

Grit & Wit Podcast

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Grit & Wit Podcast episodes

  • Shaping your brand with Simone Whitbread

    In this week’s episode I talk to Simone from The Premier PA.

    Simone gives me an insight into how working with an experienced PA can enhance your business and how to find your best fit.

    We also discuss the nuts and bolts of how Simone runs her business, how Brand Foundations helped her get clarity on what she wanted from self-employment and how she has overcome the challenges of shaping her company.

    https://www.premier-pa.co.uk/

    Find out more about Brand Foundations - https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations

    Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/

    This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media


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    44 min
  • How to create a vision for your business

    Do you have a vision for your business? An overall goal that guides your decisions?

    In this week’s solo episode, I help you to create a vision and work out what makes your brand so brilliant.

    Find out more about Brand Foundations www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations

    Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk

    This episode was edited by 

    Emily Crosby Media


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    27 min
  • How set your freelance rates

    Are you new to freelancing? Are you unsure what to charge for your work?

    In this week’s solo episode, I guide you through what you need to consider when setting your freelance rates.

    Find out more about Brand Foundations www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations

    Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk

    This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media


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    19 min
  • Discovering your brand, with Ify Akpuaka

    In this week’s episode I talk to Ify Akpuaka, a Registered Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Licensed Brain Health Practitioner.

    We talk about how Ify turned her hobby into her business, the benefits of nutrition work, yoga and what’s next for her brand.

    Follow Ify on Instagram @the_modern_glow

    Or visit her website themodernglow.co.uk

    Find out more about Brand Foundations - https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations

    Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/

    This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media


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    51 min
  • What to do before you start your brand

    Are you tempted to rush through a logo and a business name, to get on with making money?

    So many people start off with hurried decisions, and then regret it later when the business is not performing well.

    In this week’s solo episode, I talk through what you should consider before you start branding your business. 

     

    Find out more about Brand Foundations www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations

    Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk

    This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  • Brand Foundations with Rebecca Donegan

    In this week’s episode I talk to Rebecca from Isla & Fraser, an organic baby brand specialising in exceptionally soft organic baby knits.
    We talk about the beginnings of their business and how Brand Foundations shaped their development, the challenges of upscaling as a small family business, and what the future holds for them.


    www.islaandfraser.com
    Instagram @isla_and_fraser

    Isla and Fraser’s website team -
    www.pageandlooker.com
    www.by-jn.com
    www.photographybyabimoore.com

    Find out more about Brand Foundations - www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations

    Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk
    This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media


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    1 hr 13 min
  • B minus work and other musings with Vari Longmuir

    Links Mentioned in this episode
    Vari’s website, Instagram, and podcast
    The Informal School of Photography - Liz's photography class for kids
    5 Questions to Consider Today - The Vari Longmuir Podcast
    The 5 AM Club - Robin Sharma
    The Conscious Parent - Dr. Shefali Tsabary
    The Awakened Family - Dr. Shefali Tsabary
    Everything is Figureoutable - Marie Forleo
    The Alter Ego Effect - Todd Herman
    Untamed - Glennon Doyle
    The 4-Hour Work Week - Tim Ferris
    How Not To Die - Michael Greger
    One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel García Márquez
    On Writing - Stephen King
    Written in History - Simon Sebag Montefiore

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    1 hr
  • Getting started with Mindful Meditation to stay sane during lockdown

    Go to Grit&wit for your free gratitude guided meditation download.

    https://www.gritandwit.co.uk/

    Links Mentioned in this episode
    Kate’s website and Facebook page
    Michel Lotito
    Zenways
    Audible
    The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
    The Untethered Soul - Michael A. Singer

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    52 min
  • Websites 101 - your questions answered all about websites with Anna Clark

    Links Mentioned in this episode

    • Anna’s website, Instagram, and podcast
    • Squarespace
    • Wordpress
    • Wix
    • Shopify
    • Unsplash
    • iStock
    • Shutterstock
    • Hotjar
    • GoDaddy
    • 123Reg
    • G Suite
    • Boomerang for Gmail
    • Grow with Pinterest Online Course
    • Flodesk
    • The Strategy Hour
    • Mindset - Carol Dweck
    • They Ask, You Answer - Marcus Sheridan

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    1 hr 12 min

About Grit & Wit Podcast

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The Grit & Wit podcast is for busy women running small businesses whilst juggling their family commitments (and often sanity) who want to let go of the overwhelm, and thrive. Your host is Liz…