Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme

Join me, Amber Card, as I reintroduce myself, it has been a while. I share some fun tips on making sure you are not doing the same repeated habits each year.

Not only that I share what is coming up in 2022 at Inspiring Thyme. The past 2 years have been brutal for most of us. It is my hope by creating workable habits and tapping into your resiliency 2022 will be your best and most successful year.

Ready. Steady. Step forward with me!
Amber

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Mrs. Raquel Whitehead, the Owner and Artistic Director of The Pike Road Dance Academy. Not only has she earned a double degree in Communication Studies and Dance from the University of Alabama, but she is also an incredibly accomplished dancer who has studied and danced with The Alabama School of Fine Arts, the prestigious Julliard School, the Kirov Academy of Ballet, and the Hungarian Dance Academy in Budapest. She was the youngest American ballet dancer to compete at the Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland. She also danced professionally in Italy, France, and Germany. She competed in the Miss Texas and Miss Alabama America Organizations for five years. During that time she was crowned Miss Dallas, Miss Fountain City, and Miss Wiregrass Area. Raquel has been teaching all genres of dance for 18 years. She has taught for C.J.’s Dance Factory in Prattville, AL , The Academy of Ballet and Jazz (ABJ) in Tuscaloosa, AL, and was the School Director for The Montgomery Ballet in Montgomery, AL. She has a great love for the arts and hopes to provide an artistic outlet for every child she encounters.

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1:00 Meet Raquel Whitehead

1:48 How her family influenced her dancing career

2:27 Background and schooling for dance

4:40  What was the time commitment during specialized schooling?  “Nothing worth having comes easy.”

5:34 How did I meet Raquel?

6:48  A house full of boys

9:15  How did you know you wanted to go in the dance studio business?

11:20  Have a dream… Just get started!

12:50  Support system

13:45  God winks

14:19  When you love what you do, it’s a blessing to go to work

18:20 – Tips to starting your own dance studio

21:36  Logistics and Behind the scenes at Recitals

23:43 Women wear many hats

25:05  Telling the dance students to always present themselves the way you want to be remembered – Shoulders back, chin up… like you are showing off a diamond necklace

27:42  Right now it is important to REFOCUS – Appreciate the life around you and do not prejudge situations.

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Local and Bloom opened in the middle of the 2020 Pandemic and has been booming ever since! Co-Owners Julie Long and Stephan Tomlin make owning a local business look effortless in our community. You are welcomed with a smile and shown true hospitality every time you open the door. Local and Bloom offers local artists work such as paintings, wood working, hand pressed screen prints, candles, jewelry, honey, flowers and so much more. As the holiday season gears up do not forget to check out all the beautiful work the community has to offer. Not from here? No problem, check out their website, follow on IG or FB and see what is unboxed daily! Also, shipping direct to your gift recipient is an option.

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2:17 – Is it hard being in business with your best friend?

3:51 – How long have you been open?

5:00 – How Amber came to love Local and Bloom

7:18 – What does Local and Bloom bring to your life?  Local = Community

8:15 – Pop-Ups and how why they work so well

12:30 – Shop background – what does the future look like?

13:40 – Upcoming events for the Holiday Season

16:30 – Future of the building and flower gardens

18:40 – Check out the website https://localandbloom.com/

20:13 – Online started with Mother’s Day boxes

21:09 – COVID – And the challenges of starting a business

21:45 – Accepting new artist [email protected]

22:33 – Community over Competition

23:09 – Pike Road School involvement

24:15 – The Perfect Gift Idea

26:25 – Women in Business group

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Meet Anna Smith- painter, interior designer and creative! We spent our time chatting about how you do not have to have all the professional “letters” behind your name to be driven and successful in your field. Not only that but starting on any goal is key – just take the first step and then figure it out as you go. Join the fun and find out a great tip at the end for holiday decorating. 

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1:15 – Meet Anna Smith

2:06 – Barbie houses and how the started the career in design

5:47 – Career vs. Job 

7:40 – Career started by decorating for friends

9:08- Interior Design is the passion

10:25 – IG: @Annahsmithdesign FB: @annahsmithartanddesign

11:30- What is your painting style?

12:05 – Tip: Find one element to build design around.

13:22 – When did you start your business and how did you grow

15:20 – Tip #2: Don’t wait on the perfect opportunity

16:55 – not taking money for your passion and talent creates resentment

19:29 – Jennifer Allwood

22:30 – Tip #3: Find a new thing each year to freshen look

23:52 – Don’t buy furniture to pass down – it isn’t a thing anymore

25:30 – Where does the magic happen

29:00 – Holiday Decorating Tip

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Ceramic meets floral design. Have you been trying to find the perfect artist outlet? Take a listen today! Catie and I share our insights into our specific art focus. We also share a Challenge! Are you feeling a little uninspired? Find out what we suggest to be mindful and filled with gratitude!

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1:07 Meet Catie Daniel

1:57 How did you get into art?

5:57 What school did you go too for college?

7:00  What was your major?

8:38 Ocean Springs, MS very artsy

9:17 Did you miss out by not going away to college?

11:11 Amber’s horticulture background

12:31 Humbling rate of failure in ceramics

13:36  What has been your most favorite project?

14:05 Mundane Series

16:44 Finding intention and purpose

17:48 The Challenge

19:53 Life Philosophy

21:11 Gratitude

21:37 Tip for starting your art business

25:06 what is your favorite marketing method?

27:15 IG: @theartistcatie

         www.catiedaniel.com

31:02 Design proportions: 2 to 3 times the height of the container    Reverse proportion

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Season 3 is ramping up! Today I am bringing you my simple, morning routine and how I transitioned from summer to school. Not only that, I share with you about my Single Bloom Initiative.

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1:30 - Getting your routine organized
2:15- Phone vs. paper planner
3:00- Start planning your fall calendar
4:35- When do I get up and The best way to start your day
5:15- High Performance Planner: Brendon Bouchard
6:30- How to Journal
7:34- How to create a dream journal post
8:15- Feeling lost in your current life?
11:40- Do you love your tennis shoes? Tell me what you are wearing
12:15- Drink More Water
13:40- Single Bloom Initiative

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Meet Bob McGough with the non-profit, Hilltop Howlers, in Montgomery, AL. Non-profit organizations want to help a cause, and this one is no different! We had so much fun discussing how you set up a non-profit, how to find an audience to support your mission, and then how to make it work in your neighborhood. I learned a ton from Bob, and have a much better understanding as to what goes into this endeavor. You will not be disappointed! Check out the timestamp below, this episode is jam packed with great information.

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1:12  Welcome to Montgomery

1?32 Bob McGough – www.talesbybob.com

4:00- Hilltop Howlers – what they do with the Arts and Music scene

6:40 – Logistics on making an idea work

9:52 – What is the first step to reaching an audience for potential idea?

11:31 – Build a group on FB

13:19- Tip: Get your audience onto your Real Estate (email list)

15:50- Starting the non profit journey

17:06- Graphics for marketing www.pixabay.com

20:18- Tip for getting any new business or non-profit registered with state- Register name and get EIN

21:58- Who to reach out too for help? Small Business administration

27:16- Hilltop Howlers Market Day July 17th, 2021

31:00- First Project from Hilltop Howlers

33:00- Straight laced community – Montgomery

35:20- The dream of Hilltop Howlers- facilitate new businesses on the Hill

35:45- Busking - https://hilltophowlers.org/busking-project

38:00- Busking ordinance

49:00 – Go to your local City Council page and see if they offer a virtual viewing of meeting

51:52 – Keep the Gump Weird

54:40-  Mental Health Awareness

1:00- Don’t give up on your ideas

Hilltop Market Days

410 Clayton St Montgomery

9am-1pm July 17th, 2021

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It has been a year since Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme launched. We started as a place to share stories as a couple living the military lifestyle. Life happened, and I saw a need to share more stories about trials and successes from women small business owners. Once again we adapted, tailored and kept moving forward. This podcast has really become a place to share stories to connect us as humans to a community. 

We have learned, as we move from town to town, that the faster we can connect to the community the better we feel like we are "home". We want to share that experience with you!

Hi I am Amber, the founder of Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme. Listen as I share how I got this whole thing started and continue to move forward with the future in mind.

Cheers!
Amber

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Meet Kimmie Bothwell a watercolor artist. She started her career as a Physical Therapist Assistant and her love for art lead her to start her “hobby” business. Just like many entrepreneurs getting your business off the ground is not a straight path, and Kimmie’s journey was no different. Today we are sharing some tips on building a strong business foundation, being confident in what you have to share, and going for your dreams. There is not an exact route to get you started but taking the first step enthusiastically is the best way to begin.

1:00 Meet Kimmie Bothwell

2:03 FB and IG: @simpliekimmie www.simpliekimmie.com

3:27 Women owned business

8:23 Favorite things to create and medium to use?

9:20 Home Town – Erin Napier watercolor homes

12:00 Kimmie’s work

16:00 How do you handle 2 jobs?

18:00 Do you have a devoted room to your business?

19:30 Tips for starting a business from home?

27:27 Where do you see yourself in the future?

29:20 Do you love social media? What roll does it play in your business?

32:41 Be confident in your ideas

33:15 The world needs your voice

34:50 FB and IG: @simpliekimmie  www.simpliekimmie.com

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Today we are talking about the Military Lifestyle. Since we are an Air Force family we are speaking from our experiences in this specific branch. No two lifestyles are remotely the same and then add the different branches of service and military looks different but we can all relate. Here are the questions we are tackling today!

Please define:

Active Duty

Reservist

Guard

What is your favorite way to meet people in your new location?

Does base have get togethers to help families mesh?

Military traditions for when spouse deploys?

When you are sending care packages what are good things to send?

Are there specific traditions for specific training completion? Example: the White Claw throne

Best strategy for transition from single parenting to co-parenting lifestyle during deployments/class/training?

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