My Digital Doorstep Podcast

This week I speak to London based Painter and illustrator Paulina Kwietniewska. The reason she was asked to come on the show was is that the paintings and illustrations she has put up on her instagram feed (that have shown up in the Bounceagogo feed) are beautiful. This is the first time I have interviewed someone based on the fact that the work they have produced and posted up is aesthetically pleasing. Paulina has been featured in Vogue and it easy to see why. We talk about her living in London, how and why she became an artist but what is interesting is to hear is just how business savvy she is. What has been really great about speaking to Paulina is that our conversation has been further validation of the whole ethos of My Digital Doorstep. Genuine great information, inspiration and motivation is literally all on our (Digital) Doorsteps! 

This week I talk to Pia Silva, New York Native, Co-owner/founder of Worst of All Design, Author of Badass Your Brand, Forbes Contributor and Small to Medium Size Business Branding expert. I kid you not, this lady really knows her stuff!

The importance for me of talking to Pia is that along with Abigails Party, The Talented Ladies Club and Lady Wimbledon was that all of these women were a big part of the inspiration for me starting My Digital Doorstep. The great thing is, like all my guests to date is that she really does not disappoint. Her knowledge of her craft (Branding) is evident, helping me (and I hope you) get a stronger handle on the whole concept of Branding! We also talk about the process of how she went about launching her book 'Badass Your Brand'. This turned out to be lesson in setting your sight on something and putting thoughts into real measurable action. I really enjoyed doing this interview and I hope you enjoy listening to it!

You can catch Pia on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

You can also go to her website as well as have follow her blog on Forbes!

You can also catch me on Twitter as well as support the show via our Patreon page!

About 18 months ago myself and Don's paths crossed on line (via Facebook) because of a share interest in the sport of power lifting. Through his posts I was able to follow his journey to his participation in the London Power Lifting Championship where he place 3rd in the 83kg weight class (A real achievement). But also through his posts I was able to see him develop an on-line coaching/fitness business, personal development work and start to grow as a public speaker. Speaking with Don was absolute proof of what this podcast is all about. Great information, motivation and inspiration is all around us as it literally turns up everyday in our various news feeds or as I like to call it, our Digital Doorstep!

Remember, you support the show by donating to the show's Patreon page.  

You can connect with Don on twitter @demetrius_don or, via his facebook page     

You can connect with  me Dan Haynes on twitter or via facebook. You can also email the show at [email protected]

This week I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time and interviewing Michelle Weinstein 'The Pitch Queen'. Michelle's posts had only recently turned up in the Bounceagogo social feeds but the strong branding of her both her and her podcast 'Success Unfiltered' very quickly wanted to find out what her journey was behind such great looking content. What was great about talking with Michelle was the I was not disappointed by finding out about her business and her journey as a an entrepreneur. She's the first Shark Tank guest we've had on the show. In talking to her we get an insight into skill around the process of selling and the sales process. A genuinely interesting person to talk to so sit back and enjoy!

You and reach Michelle via her website and also via Facebook  as well as twitter

It was a genuine pleasure have the opportunity to talk to Stuart about his journey to becoming the highly respected make up and special effects artist that he is. Don't just take my word for it, follow the link to see his list of impressive film credits . But this interview is not just about Stuart's skill as a make up artist. Follow him on any of his social channels and his skill is there for everyone to see. But this interview is about outlining the narrative of Stuart making the transition from predominantly working on film sets to teaching his craft. This is an interesting journey as there is obviously no loss of love for his craft, but over time there has been a growing love around teaching the next generation of people looking to grow their skills in FX's and make up! A really interesting journey and a really interesting conversation and man. This interview has further confirmed the fact that as we go through the daily process of engaging with the various social platforms, we really surrounded by just so many interesting stories and people. All on our (Digital) Doorstep!

You can follow Stuart on the channels below but I do recommend you have a look at Stuart's Youtube channel. 43 video's and 34,401 followers. Very impressive:

Twitter @sili_faces Facebook www.facebook.com/stuart.bray and Youtube

You can also support the My Digital Doorstep Podcast by going to the show's Patreon page and donating there!

You can also contact me/the show via Twitter on @doorstep_my or via the show's web site www.mydigitaldoorstep.co.uk

In this bonus episode I get to talk to Dan Goaillard again and finish off the episode we started last week after the local authority managed to dig up the internet cables outside of his house. Even though there has been a break in the recording of the interview Dan looses none of his flow or enthusiasm in talking about the challenges faced in the early day of the development of his company DS Water. Dan is an impressive young entrepreneur with a very bright future. Carry on getting to know Dan and you'll be able to say 'I (sort of) knew when he was starting out'. 

Remember, you can support this podcast by going to the shows Patreon's Page and donating there. The address is www.patreon.com/mydigitaldoorstep 

Also, if you are downloading this show from iTunes please could you write the show a (positive) review and give it a 5 star rating as it will help the show be found by more people and put us in a better position to one day pick up some show sponsors. Thanks in advance!!!

You can also get in touch with the show via twitter @doorstep_my as well as via the shows website, www.mydigitaldoorstep.co.uk 

In this weeks interview we meet Dan Goaillard the founder and owner of DS Water. Dan is someone I have wanted to get on the show from the start. He is one of those rare people that has the ability to draw people towards him. Not in salesy type way but more because he is a good soul. Now, Dan is someone who I knew before he turn up on My Digital Doorstep. He is someone I used to play Rugby with but since he started up his business DS Water, a water treatment company it has been impossible to keep up with face to face because he is just so busy. DS Water has really taken off. Knowing what he has been up to has been done in the main via Facebook and Instagram updates which why default he is on show. 

We are blighted in the show by the fact that at Dan's end, due to the pavement being dug up outside his house the internet cables to his street were cut and so through no fault of our own the show is cut short (1 hour 10 mins approx). However, after a couple of days the connection was restored and we recorded the second half of the interview. This will be released as a bonus episode in the next few days.

Remember, you can support the show with a donation to the shows Patreon page. Go to www.patreon.com/mydigitaldoorstep

You can also contact the show via Twitter. Go to: @doorstep_my

And you can also email: [email protected]

In this weeks episode of My Digital Doorstep I talk to Sandra Nardi the the owner and founder of Bombshell Consultancy and the face and energy behind the iconic SW London Blog/Brand of Lady Wimbledon. I am so glad that Sandra came on the show as we really got to do what My Digital Doorstep is all about. We didn't just scratch below the surface of her post to find out more about her and her business, we literally  dug below them! At times brutal honesty, courage, drive, and inspiration is what you'll get from Sandra in this episode. 

Follow Sandra on Twitter: @ladywimbledon @bombshell_PR

Websites: www.bombshellconsultancy.com www.ladywimbledon.com 

In this episode we meet Chrystal-Rose the owner/founder of Rebellia Clothing. We see how Chrystal-Rose is a classic example of an entrepreneurs taking the brave step of putting herself front and centre of her brand. And by her social presences and her honest depiction of her journey in setting up and running Rebellia Clothing you cant help cheering for her and feel that Rebellia Clothing with Chrystal-Rose at the helm is in good hands and has every chance of continued success. She and her company are also proof that all the information, inspiration and motivation is all on your (Digital) Doorstep.  

In this latest episode of My Digital Doorstep I talk to Sian (Viking Wanderer) a social media manager originally from Dorset but now based in London. She talks me through her jouney to how she came to set up her company Viking Wanderer and is honest and frank the challenges she has had with her health and how that helped to prompt the the start of Viking Wanderer!

This is a great interview with Sian. Her west country sunny disposition really shines through along for some great advice on managing your social presence!

You can get in touch with Sian via the following:

www.vikingwanderer.com

@twitter.com/vikingqueen81

facebook.com/vikingwanderer

instagram.com/viking_wanderer

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