She's Crafted To Thrive™

In this episode, our guest is Lara Ley, an indie singer, and songwriter based in Germany. I personally love music in many different genres, it’s played a big part in my life and I know that I’m not alone. Music is a Creative language that speaks to everyone in some way.  So I’m so excited to have to Lara on the show as the first music creator. Her music is relatable and has a neo-soul vibe. I’m a true believer that we can all learn from different yet similar creative outlets to grow a better and more diverse business. In this episode, Lara will share her journey to songwriting and singing. We also talk about how she’s learned to create even when fear is present and how that mindset has served in her success.
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With a heavy heart, a loss of words, and yet so many words to say, I start this episode first by addressing what is obviously happening in the world that seems new but has always been by sharing a few words on how I feel about the injustice we are seeing more clearly in the news. It's brief and to the point. Then I pop into sharing 6 Ways To Help You Get From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be in Your Business and Life. While we strive to make our dreams come true, concentrating, also, on ourselves and our journey is where the growth begins. When you spend less time wishing things were different and more time accepting what you've got, (contentment) you've already found a sense of peace and happiness right there.  In this episode, I'll share some tips that can help you become who you want to be right now.

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Let’s talk about the mental mask we put on. This is mental health awareness month and I have a special guest on the show, her name is Kieara and she’s a fellow podcaster. Her podcast show For Realness Sake in her words, "Is like a comedic pep talk with myself and other unconventional women, who are not afraid to STAND OUT and SPEAK UP.”

So, of course, I wanted this beautiful soul on the show. Kieara and I talk about our journey's with mental health, how covid19 has affected it, how positive thinking is a practice, and so much more. I'm super excited about this bonus episode to give awareness to mental health. Check out the show notes to find resources to help with mental health. and visit http://www.shescrafted.com

In this episode of She's Crafted To Thrive our Guest is Paty Damera, owner of Vida Jewelry Designs. She started her own jewelry design out of a desire to find pieces she wanted to wear that was high quality and beautiful. Now after over 10 years, she’s built what she would a call a business that’s just right for her. I wanted to have Paty on because she has an amazing tribe that she has built through learning, patience, and just plain hard work. Her clients consist of women who continue to buy from her over and over as well as send new business her way. From the teacher's classroom, Paty is what a self-taught online creative shop owner. She has spent lots of time learning platforms like Etsy, Shopify, and Instagram. To learn more catch up with us in the show notes at www.shescrafted.com

Finding Joy & Laughter No Matter The Season can be difficult but it is so rewarding when these two things are at your cores. I can honestly say that they are due in part to my amazing husband. In this episode of She's Crafted To Thrive, Maurice, my husband answers some questions that my tribe has been dying to hear like and I've been waiting for the right time to share. Stay tuned to the end because he takes over and interviews me about my business and about all of you, you'll be surprised with my answers.

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There’s a foundation to creating a thriving business and it starts with a healthy version of both body, mind and lifestyle. That’s why I am so excited to have Angel Scott on She's Crafted To Thrive Podcast. She’s a nationally Certified Personal Trainer, Holistic Nutritionist, and Lifestyle Expert. Having lived a very active lifestyle her whole life, Angel was kind of taken by surprise with an Autoimmune disease diagnosis in 2016. Looking back she realized she excused away a few red flags that could have alerted her to act sooner. With a new perspective on her health, the focus was not just on nutrition and movement but now more than ever, lifestyle. This made her take a hard look at her friends, family, business clients, and everything in-between. If they were not healthy vibes, they had to go. With over 90% of illnesses caused by stress, Angel got inspired to make the changes needed to adjust to her new reality.

She’s on a mission to show women that lifestyle directly affects our health. She wants people to know that what we look like is not direct representation health. So tune in if you want to hear the 3 symptoms that Angel dismissed at first, that were key to her Graves disease diagnoses and learn how she’s approaching her health and business holistically.

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Coping with the current crisis is so important. If there's one thing you take away from this solo cast, is to know that you are not alone. In this episode, I share 3 things that I am doing to manage the stress of our uncertain times in my life and business. I hope these are tips are helpful.

In this episode of She's Crafted to Thrive our guest is Renee Stengel, an underwater and portrait photographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She shares how several life hurdles changed the trajectory of her path, but through them all, she’s always searched for ways to be true to herself. With that, she’s found ways to jump into things that fuel her passion and allows them to light her path. If you are tired of competing on price in your creative business or looking to stand out in a saturated market Renee will share her tips and mindset on how to truly create an impact in your life and business by choosing a niche you love. Check out the show notes Here.

If you have felt alone, stuck or overwhelmed, then this episode is for you. In life, we all experience so many different life hurdles and in this episode we talk about just one of them, chronic illness. There are so many women that are affected by endometriosis and it has been my goal to share the journey and the faces behind statics of 1 in 10. What does 1 in 10 mean, well one in ten women are diagnosed with endometriosis. I am sure this ratio would be even more shocking if more of us spoke up and shared our pain. There is a stigma around women and our reproductive systems, which is ridiculous considering mankind would not be here without it. But I digress, this is not a social problem I’m trying to bring light to, my goal is to help women who are suffering in the shadow, Know that you can be heard and know they are not alone. I know once I started to share my journey with living with endometriosis, is when I started to get the help and support I needed. There is no shame in chronic illness, it is not our fault but there is hope. There is a sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, or friend who is suffering in silence and wondering how to make it through and I hope you share this with them. But if YOU are them, then my hope is that you are assured you are not alone!

I want to say a special thank you to Amber Lashawn of Brand girl magic for sharing her journey with endometriosis. After leaving her dream job with the Tampa Bay Rays because of her pain and just trying to keep up physically was impossible, endometriosis inspired her to become an entrepreneur. Having a business for herself met more control. Although her body was fighting her she knew she could still use her brain.

This episode keeps it real while we discuss the mental, emotional and physical toll that this disease can have but we also share what’s helping us cope and the mindset we’ve chosen to take to Thrive through this chronic illness. 

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In this episode of She's Crafted To Thrive our guest is Amber Lashawn, brand strategist, and owner of Brand Girl Magic. She’s your go-to girl if you are tired of letting life and your 9-5 hold you back from achieving your dreams of having a bomb business. So often many creative business owners are juggling life and a side hustle. There’s a way to do what works best for you and Amber not only gets it but is living through it. Through a few ups and downs, Amber shares the work that she’s done on herself to feel better emotionally and physically to get to where she’s at today. Amber has found her way back to doing what she loves and that’s branding and helping women get to where they want to go in their business. So tune in as she shares how she is transitioning out of her 9 to 5.