We’re back at it again with another awesome episode of The Anxious Creative. 

This week I’ve got my friend and student Jen Shattuck from Oregon coming to chat about moving across the country, learning new techniques and following your dreams.

She’s been in the hair industry for 14 years (a little longer if you count schooling). She had an amazing opportunity to start cosmetology education in high school. Before she took the class she could barely paint her nails or do makeup, she didn’t know anything about cosmetology! 

Here’s a sneak-peek of what’s inside of this episode:

• What sparked Jen’s interest in hair and what ultimately led her to where she is now
• Her first 9 years in the industry and the comfort of routine (if hearing “cap highlights” makes you shudder this is a warning)
• Jen’s move to Oregon and how she quickly adjusted to a lot of “new” (can you believe she’s only been doing foils for 5 years?!)
• How the big move was the perfect opportunity for Jen
• Her first job in Oregon and how it influenced what she does now
• Jen’s advice for someone who’s ready to make a big change
• Jen’s transition from employee to self-employed
• What Jen loves about being a business owner
• How anxiety can present differently for each of us
• What changes Jen has seen in herself and her business since taking Rock Your Business
• The value that comes with charging for consultations
• How she’s said “not today, COVID” and turned 2020 into a successful year
• Why it’s okay to do things differently
• How Jen has allowed herself to dream again
   

How amazing is Jen? She’s accomplished so much for herself and I’m thankful I’ve been able to be along for part of her journey. 

I’m so glad she was able to share her vulnerability with you in this episode. 

If she’s inspired you with her story, go and send her a DM on the ‘gram, I know she’d love to hear from you.

I can’t wait to see what she does next! 

Oh I’ve got a treat for you today. Although I’m definitely still riding the high of my 5-part series with Lindsay Mayuga I’m super pumped to be bringing you this new episode. 

I’ve got a very special guest today, my good friend, Piper De Young. I’m so excited to have her on the podcast. 

Piper and I have known each other for years, yet we’ve only met IRL a handful of times. (Isn’t the internet such a cool way to meet new people?)

Piper is a brand mentor (I actually get chills listening to her explain her job. She’s so passionate!) who helps stylists and make up artists with styling their brand. (Okay, I paraphrased her pretty badly ‘cause you gotta go and listen to her explain it! Seriously guys, chills.)

I’m so excited for you to hear this one! 

This episode is jam-packed, here’s what you’ll get:

• The very cool events that happened when Piper didn’t let fear get in her way
• Piper’s incredible “elevator pitch” of her business and why those one-liners can be so tough to come up with
• Piper’s origin story and where she started in the beauty industry
• Piper’s advice for someone who’s starting out with brand
• A vulnerable message from Piper about her own struggles with mental health
• Why Piper is so passionate about breaking the stigma behind taking medication for depression/anxiety
• An amazing analogy that Piper’s therapist gave her (you know I love a good analogy!)
• My own story of being diagnosed with depression and anxiety
• How the feeling of being a burden is not uncommon to have
• Why depression is not a one-size-fits-all 
• How covid has made it even that much more difficult for depression and anxiety
• How our “lows” have made us question our career choices
• A shout-out to Lindsay and our episode about worth
• How our passions can be cathartic
• Piper’s FREE guide for creating a brand style guide
• There are so many different ways to be a creative
• Why it’s okay to not be good at everything

Oh my gosh, that episode was so great! I’m so grateful that Piper came to chat about branding, communication and mental health. 

If you wanna get to know Piper better (and like, why wouldn’t you?!) check her out on Instagram. I know she’d love to know what your favourite part of the podcast was.

Thanks for hanging out with us, friend. Make sure you tune in next week for another great episode.

This week's episode I have my friend Gina Devine on to talk about how we do life as anxious creatives.

Gina has been a creative her whole life, growing up in salons (her mom is a stylist) and going to fine art school she is a true artist. But like me, don't ask her to cook you a meal, it ain't gonna happen.

She is one of the kindest people I have ever met and I appreciate her constant commitment to growth and self-improvement.

I gotta be honest, I didn’t think I’d be so bummed to see this series come to an end!

It was such a treat to spend so much time with Lindsay, chatting about so many different topics. Did you listen to the first four parts? They’ve been so good, right?!

(If you haven’t you might wanna check them out after you listen to this one.)

Well, I think we’re ending the series with the best one (but I might be a little biased), we went a little rogue, as Lindsay puts it.

Today’s episode is all about FAITH *cue George Michael singing: “I gotta have faaiitthhh”.

(Yikes, hope I didn’t just age myself too hard there...)

What you’ll get in this episode:

Why hearing the word “faith” is triggering for me

What faith means to Lindsay

Why belief and faith go hand in hand

Where I had to have faith in myself

How I handle the “Why does this always happen to me?” moments

Why it’s important to get curious about yourself and how you show up

Why it’s easier to feel like stuff is being done to you

Fault vs responsibility

Why we often look for people who confirm our insecurities

My aggressive tactic to push people away

Why it’s important to recognize that you have different seasons in your life

Why it can be confusing to know your role with clients when you’re behind the chair

Why you don’t have to justify anything in your life

How social media blurs the line of relationships

The “elephant in the room” situations

“You can open the door and if people walk through it, that’s amazing.” - another Lindsay Mayuga quote for your wall (am I going to open a shop of Lindsay Mayuga quotes…? Well… I guess I have my back up plan.)

“Nothing is anyone’s business”

There are so many chapters in your life

*Natasha Beddingfield’s “Unwritten” plays as we fade to black*

Oh my goodness! What an unreal 5 weeks it has been. I seriously had such a great time and I’m so thankful for Lindsay! Do you guys wanna see more of The Anxious Creative Makes Waves?

I’m so pumped that you came along for the ride (did you listen to all 5 or do you need to go back and listen to a couple?). I hope you had some laughs, some aha moments and just an all-around good time with Lindsay and myself, we truly had a blast recording these.

If you wanna keep up to date with Lindsay you can make sure to follow her on Instagram.

So until next time, as Lindsay says, “this isn’t goodbye, this is just a see ya later”.

LINKS MENTIONED:

https://www.instagram.com/shemakeswavespodcast
https://www.instagram.com/dawnbradleyhair
https://www.dawnbradley.com/

Can you believe we’re on part 4 of The Anxious Creative Makes Waves? Have you been listening since part 1 (can you believe an entire month has already gone by since that episode came out?! This year is truly flying).

If you want to listen to any of the earlier parts to this series, you can pop over here to check them out.

This week’s episode is all about communication. Lindsay and I LOOOOOVE talking about communication.

So listen in to hear us communicate about communication! (It’s like inception but better.)

The gems you’ll get in this episode:

The reality show that Lindsay and I are planning

What your lack of communication might be saying

Why “common knowledge” isn’t always that common

Why communicating expectations is so important

A momentary lapse of the difference between American and Canadian accents

How experiences with poor communication have taught Lindsay and myself better communication

How custom consultations helped me with my communication

Why the way you communicate can attract the right clients

Why it’s important to repel the wrong people

Why the fear of being seen can be holding you back

Why it’s totally okay (and important!) to be yourself

My own personal evolution of self

A real-life example of my short attention span

The “cast of characters” of your life

Why it doesn’t matter what Pam thinks

Why being compassionate doesn’t mean resentment doesn’t exist

Why it’s okay to know that there’s a beginning and an end to everything

“What’s for you does not pass you.” - the Lindsay Mayuga quote that everyone needs on a t-shirt (or a mug)

Wow! Was that episode jam-packed or what? I can’t believe the finale is next week (“Can’t it go on forever, Dawn?!” I hear you cry)

Communicating hasn’t always been easy for me (have you read my blog post all about my sweaty pits?) and it’s taken me a while to be as comfortable with it as I am. So if you’re just starting to work on clearly communicating and it feels like an uphill battle, know that I’m cheering you on and I know you can do it.

I promise it’ll be so worth it.

You do not want to miss the final part of this series next Monday, when Lindsay and I are chatting all about faith.

I can’t wait!

Woooeee, get ready for another fun episode with Lindsay.

We’re onto Part 3 of our 5 part series The Anxious Creative Makes Waves. If you haven’t listened to part 1 or part 2 I’d definitely recommend going and checking those out. (They are seriously awesome, we talked about boundaries and worth).

This week we’re diving deep into all things money. (Did I just hear you take a sharp inhale? I promise, it’s not scary at all!)

In this episode you’ll get:

A very uncoordinated concert from myself and Lindsay (you can probably tell that we didn’t practice)

Why money is the perfect thing to learn after boundaries and worth

The real issue behind a “cash flow” problem

How your parent’s money mindset can influence your own

The skewed perspective most of us have surrounding money

It’s not about how much money you make, it’s how you spend it

The importance of having boundaries around money

How the scarcity mindset might be holding you back

How I found a way to throw away the extra money I made

Why short-term pain for long-term gain is worth it

Why Instagram and the “pretty pictures” might be sabotaging your dreams

Realizing that not everyone’s dreams are the same as yours

Lindsay’s top 3 tips about money

How great was that episode? I truly love talking about money (and I know it can be a bit of an uncomfortable) and Lindsay is such a whiz with worth and that ties so closely into money.

I hope this episode helped you to shift your money mindset and start rethinking the way you look at money.

Make sure to tune in next week when Lindsay and I talk all about communication!

LINKS MENTIONED:

https://www.dawnbradley.com

Are you ready for part 2 of The Anxious Creative Makes Waves?

If you haven’t checked out part 1 yet, you should pop over and check it out! Lindsay and I talked all about boundaries.

Part 2 is all about worth and I’m so lucky to be hanging out with the Queen of Worth herself, Lindsay Mayuga. (She’s seriously so freakin’ awesome.)

Listen in to hear me do my best intro song to date (this is not a debatable statement btws).

Here’s what you’ll get in this episode:

- Why Lindsay believes worth is the foundation for everything
- Lindsay’s wake up call 3 years ago
- How to work in a way that lights you up instead of burns you out
- The 5 weeks that caused Lindsay to make a big change

- The mentality that may be causing you frustrations
- Why you might be feeding your ego instead of your worth
- My lightbulb moment
- Can people make you feel bad?
- Why it’s important to show up at work like your own best friend
- How to see and find your worth
- Lindsay’s biggest aha moments
- The perfect segue to part 3

Phew! That was such an awesome episode.

Lindsay seriously IS the Queen of Worth and I’m so pumped that I get to be along for her journey.

Make sure you tune in next week for Part 3!

LINKS MENTIONED:

https://www.dawnbradley.com
https://www.instagram.com/dawnbradleyhair
https://www.instagram.com/shemakeswavespodcast

Hold onto your seats cause I’ve got a fun series coming atcha!

I’ve teamed up with Lindsay Mayuga from the She Makes Waves Podcast for a 5 part series. Yup, you heard that right, over the next 5 weeks Lindsay and I are going to be chatting about business, life, being anxious creatives, and so much more.

I’m so excited to be bringing you Part 1 - it’s all about boundaries. (One of my all-time favourite topics, as you know.)

Here’s what you’ll get in this episode:

The WWDD (What Would Dawn Do) bracelet that Lindsay wants to make
Why open communication is a game-changer
The hardest lesson I had to learn
What the foxtrot and the tango have to do with boundaries
Why people-pleasers are often the most passive aggressive (or sarcastic)
How subtraction of yourself can lead to resentment
My favourite boundaries analogy (you mighta heard this one before ;-) )
How standing your boundaries can be not explaining them for certain people

Lindsay and I had so much fun recording this for you guys.

If you’re feeling frustrated and overwhelmed about implementing boundaries know that you’re not alone. It takes a lot of time and practice (and both Lindsay and I can vouch for that) and it doesn’t happen overnight.

Tune in next week for Part 2! (Spoiler alert: we’re talking all about worth - this is right up Lindsay’s alley.)

For more Lindsay, check her out on Instagram.

Links mentioned:
https://www.instagram.com/shemakeswavespodcast/
https://www.dawnbradley.com

I’ve got a treat for you today! In this episode, I’m talking with Holly Luby from Thunder Bay, Ontario. (Coolest town name ever.)

Holly is a Rock Your Business alumnae, self-proclaimed control freak, and anxious creative. She’s been a stylist for 15 years, an educator for 8, and a business owner since February.

Yes, she started her salon business during the pandemic, and she’s succeeding! How is that even possible?!

You’ll learn all about it in this episode!

Here’s what else you’ll get:

Holly’s career path with all its twists and turns.

Some really fun ex-boyfriend drama stories (you’ll say “WTF?!” when you hear this one!).

Our shared nightmarish hair catastrophe story that almost made us quit the hair industry.

How Holly sidestepped her intense money fears and invested in Rock Your Business. (I definitely don’t recommend this method, but it makes for a funny story!)

How she worked through RYB and opened her business in a pandemic with two small kids at home.

The mindset shift that allows you to invest in yourself.

Some unexpected, beneficial shifts happening in our industry right now thanks to COVID.

How to deal when people don’t believe in you (again, and again).

The story of acquiring her salon and aaaaallll the obstacles that came with it.

Why obstacles can lead to the most amazing things. Don’t give up!

I am SUPER impressed with all Holly’s been able to accomplish in such a short time AND in the middle of a global crisis that’s had a massive impact on our industry. She’s such an amazing example of determination and perseverance.

I had such a great time chatting with Holly, and I know you’ll get a lot of out this episode too! For more Holly, follow her on Instagram at @hollyhairstylist and @inception.exclusive.salon!

LINKS MENTIONED:

https://www.instagram.com/hollyhairstylist/
https://www.instagram.com/inception.exclusive.salon/
https://www.dawnbradley.com/ryb

This episode is FIRE.

Today, I’m talking to Lindsay Skinn, a Rock Your Business alumnae and kickass stylist who takes implementation to a whole new level.

I’ve had several guests from small towns on the podcast lately, and the theme continues with Lindsay! She lives on a dirt road and her house doesn’t have WiFi (she called into this episode from her salon!) and she’s proof that you can totally be a successful stylist in a town where it’s normal to see a horse and buggy ambling down the road.

One of the most amazing things about Linsday is that she actually grew her business during quarantine. The coronavirus pandemic has hit our industry hard, but Lindsay took that opportunity to switch things up and build a solid foundation for growth!

Here’s what you’ll get in this episode:

Lindsay’s story and how she pulled off such a massive career change from early childhood educator to hairstylist.

Why it’s CRUCIAL to find the right salon to work with you and help you grow.

How she made online courses work with no home WiFi, and what made her decide to invest. (Also, she joined in February back when we were all wide-eyed and hopeful about 2020. lol.)

The steps she took to grow her business during quarantine so she was ready to rake in the $$$ when she got back. (Plus how she made $2,000 from just TWO consultations!)

Major plot twist: How a stylist who’s allergic to hair color still found success. There’s always a way!

My secrets to growing a clientele from scratch (AKA how I was booked months in advance within 12 weeks.)

Tips for pricing services in a small town (and anywhere, really, but especially in a small town).

Why she decided to invest in RYB over other amazing programs.

Feeling like you belong in the industry (plus a bonus Backstreet Boys by Dawn song break).

I loved this conversation so much. I could have talked to Lindsay for hours! She’s a master of possibility and totally embodies the phrase “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” She completely redefines what’s possible as a small town stylist who’s allergic to hair color!

For more Lindsay, make sure to follow her on Instagram!

Sometimes, uncertain times offer amazing opportunities. Never give up! There’s always a way to grow.

LINKS MENTIONED:

https://www.instagram.com/elevations.bylindsay/

https://www.facebook.com/locksbylinz11/

https://msha.ke/elevations.bylindsay/

https://www.dawnbradley.com/ryb