Things we talk about in this episode:

• Reading from Hashtag Authentic's introduction


• How I started out on Instagram by seeking beauty in an uncompromising environment


• My previous job, working in speech therapy for the NHSWhy communication is central in everything I do 


• Why I believe it's ok to create a 'highlight reel'Why visuals are the best communication tool


• My chronic illness (dysautonomia), and how this impacts on my workWhat  my average day looks like


• Spoon theory


• My initial vision in setting up my business, and my career path


• The need for a new wave of honest marketing and business


• Why I don't need a digital detoxHow to start out on Instagram from scratch (audience question)


• Why there will always be an Instagram community for you, no matter what your interest (audience question)


• My future dreams and ambitions (audience question)The importance of not being soley led by what your audience wants


• Who inspires me (audience question)Why going "off piste" in search of inspiration brings the best results

Links mentioned in this episode:

• My book, Hashtag Authentic


• My Instagram (@me_and_orla)


• Laura's Instagram (@laurajaneauthor)


• Our sponsor for the event, Mirabeau wine 


• The rosé deliciousness scale 


• Laura's writing courses


• POTS


• Spoon theory


• Ira Glass quote - The Gap


• Pet crows and ravens


• Tori Amos


• Ani Difranco


• Elizabeth Day - How to Fail podcast espiode Raven Smith

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