LIVE in Manchester, Sara Tasker and Laura Jane Williams in conversation

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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