308: Kaivari: Where Designers Go to Connect

With me today on the podcast is Sonia Barney, an award-winning designer, business educator, and founder of Kaivari, a platform built to support creative entrepreneurs with the right coaches, resources, and community at the right stage of business.

In this episode, we're diving into the real cost of choosing the wrong coach—or engaging at the wrong time—and how those decisions can impact your growth. Sonia also shares practical resources to help you ask better questions, make more aligned decisions, and find the support system that truly fits your current stage of business.

Topics Mentioned:

• Support platform for design community

• Entrepreneurship challenges

• Coaches vs. Mentors

Key Thoughts:

• It is important to match your need to the coach you select.

• Personality matters when selecting a professional to work with.

• Different professionals are available to help at each stage of business growth.

Contact Michele:

• Email: [email protected]

• Facebook: Scarlet Thread Consulting

• Instagram: @ScarletThreadATL

• Website: scarletthreadconsulting.com

• LinkedIn: Michele-Williams

Contact Sonia:

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: www.kaivari.com, www.soniabarneydesign.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaivarico, https://www.instagram.com/soniabarneydesign
• Link: www.kaivari.com/free-resources

References and Resources:

• Work with Me

• The Designers' Inner Circle - Become a Member Today

• CFO2Go

• Metrique Solutions