Life Beyond Business

The podcast is on summer break! For June and July, I'll be releasing shorter mini-episodes focused on revisiting key topics from past interviews. There will be actionable takeaways for you to dive deep into so that you can apply what you've learned to your business and life.

As entrepreneurs, we’re told quite often to focus on growth and improvement. But as therapist Lea Lester reminds us, self-improvement goals that negatively impact our mental health aren’t really allowing us to improve. In this deep dive, let's chat about why and how rest and self-care is an important part of the journey, too. Being self-aware can help us take a more sustainable approach to self-improvement.

- Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/07/20/summer-deep-dive-8/

- Episode 5 with Lea: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-business/id1596817584?i=1000548343597

The podcast is on summer break! For June and July, I'll be releasing shorter mini-episodes focused on revisiting key topics from past interviews. There will be actionable takeaways for you to dive deep into so that you can apply what you've learned to your business and life.

In this deep dive, let's chat about where to start with being more inclusive and giving back intentionally as business owners. Knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. I love Nicole Yang's perspective that it’s okay to start small, and that finding ways to give back can look different for everyone.

- Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/07/13/summer-deep-dive-7/

- Episode 13 with Nicole: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-business/id1596817584?i=1000554195344

The podcast is on summer break! For June and July, I'll be releasing shorter mini-episodes focused on revisiting key topics from past interviews. There will be actionable takeaways for you to dive deep into so that you can apply what you've learned to your business and life.

In this deep dive, let's talk about defining your boundaries as a personal brand. Often we think that having a personal brand means that we have to “share everything” online. But as Kendall reminds us, it’s okay to have boundaries, even with a personal brand. It’s also okay to share vulnerably, when you want to, just take some time to consider what you’re ready to share on a public platform.

- Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/07/06/summer-deep-dive-6/

- Episode 4 with Kendall: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-business/id1596817584?i=1000547664466

The podcast is on summer break! For June and July, I'll be releasing shorter mini-episodes focused on revisiting key topics from past interviews. There will be actionable takeaways for you to dive deep into so that you can apply what you've learned to your business and life.

In this deep dive, let's chat about how you can learn from entrepreneurs outside of your industry. If you listened to the deep dive on finding your voice, you heard Natasha talk about consuming less content from your competitors. I also love a perspective that Elizabeth McCravy shared on how when creating courses, services, products, etc. observing businesses outside our field can be a huge help.

- Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/06/29/summer-deep-dive-5

- Episode 12 with Elizabeth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-business/id1596817584?i=1000553429969

The podcast is on summer break! For June and July, I'll be releasing shorter mini-episodes focused on revisiting key topics from past interviews. There will be actionable takeaways for you to dive deep into so that you can apply what you've learned to your business and life.

In this deep dive, let's chat about inviting God into our businesses. As a Christian Business Owner, you might have felt that tug of war between wanting to pursue goals and plan your way, and needing to let go and let God guide! I know I have. My friend Erica has such a wise perspective on how she stays in prayer and trusts God to guide her decision-making in her business.

- Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/06/22/summer-deep-dive-4/

- Episode 8 with Erica: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-business/id1596817584?i=1000550549678

The podcast is on summer break! For June and July, I'll be releasing shorter mini-episodes focused on revisiting key topics from past interviews. There will be actionable takeaways for you to dive deep into so that you can apply what you've learned to your business and life.

In this deep dive, let's chat about creating content that guides your audience to true transformation and long-term results. “Quick Win” content like “10 headlines to use for your next blog post” is fun to share as an instagram carousel, and often gets a lot of engagement! But as copywriter Jess Jordana pointed out, this might not be the best type of content to help your audience experience true transformation. Jess explains that she wanted to “stop giving a way out of writing, and give them a way into loving it instead.”

- Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/06/15/summer-deep-dive-3/

- Episode 14 with Jess: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-business/id1596817584?i=1000554971475

The podcast is on summer break! For June and July, I'll be releasing shorter mini-episodes focused on revisiting key topics from past interviews. There will be actionable takeaways for you to dive deep into so that you can apply what you've learned to your business and life.

In this second deep dive, let's chat about business boundaries. Do you ever feel like your business is taking over your life? I know I’ve been there, and I’m still working to figure out how to navigate business and life in a way that feels natural and sustainable. My mentor Ida has such a wise perspective on how being intentional about your business boundaries can help you make the most of the time you spend at and away from your desk.

- Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/06/08/summer-deep-dive-2-re-evaluating-your-business-boundaries/

- Episode 2 with Ida: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-business/id1596817584?i=1000546995235

The podcast is going on summer break! For June and July, I'll be releasing shorter mini-episodes focused on revisiting key topics from past interviews. There will be actionable takeaways for you to dive deep into so that you can apply what you've learned to your business and life. 

In this first deep dive, I'm chatting about finding your voice as an industry leader. You’ve probably heard someone say “my industry is just so saturated” before. With so much going on these days, it can feel hard to cut through the noise and reach your people. I asked Instagram Strategist Natasha Samuel how she found her voice in such a popular niche. Natasha shared that it comes down to intentionally seeking out your own strengths and beliefs without fear of failure, and quieting the voices of others while you do that.

- Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/06/01/summer-deep-dive-1-finding-your-voice-as-an-industry-leader/

- Episode 10 with Natasha: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-business/id1596817584?i=1000551994985

Whether you have a brand new puppy or an older dog, these tips will make working from home with a dog easier. This podcast episode is going to be a pretty fun one because I get to talk about my dog, Sage! She is my best buddy and my whole life pretty much revolves around her right now. Sage is 3 years old at the time I'm recording this, and we got her when she was 10 weeks old. I definitely got to experience that puppy phase of their first year of life! And even though I wasn't really focusing on my business that much when I first graduated from college, I was still working from home and kind of doing the business as a side hustle. So I definitely got to experience working from home with the puppy. Now that Sage is older and I'm running my business, I have that experience of working from home with an older dog, too. 

- Blog with Shownotes and Links Mentioned: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/05/25/my-best-tips-for-working-from-home-with-a-dog/

Connect with Maya:

- Website: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayapalmerdesigns/

In this episode of the podcast, my amazing client Michelle Hobgood is sharing her story of navigating life as mom to her son Devon who has Autism and Cerebral Palsy, while also exploring her passions and pursuing entrepreneurship. Michelle has such a gift for being real about the hard things in life, while also making space for gratitude and optimism. She's also a fierce advocate for self care as a parent - especially if you are caring for a child with special needs. Michelle's got so much wisdom to share, tune in to be inspired!

Meet the Guest

Michelle is a home organizer that guides overwhelmed women to kick clutter to the curb and whip their space into shape with real-life tidying systems that help them level up and feel good about coming home. She’s spent the past 20 years as a personal trainer and with the launch of her new business, The Tidy Trainer, she’s combined her passion for transforming lives through organization, productivity and wellness.

She’s also the mom of an amazing young man with autism and a fierce advocate for the neurodivergent community. You can find the transparent musings of her unique life as a mompreneur on Instagram and watch how she juggles it all with a smile (most of the time).

- Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/05/18/michelle-hobgood/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.m.hobgood

- Website: https://thetidytrainer.com/

Connect with Maya:

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/mayapalmerdesigns

- Website: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/