This mini episode is a little bit of an update and a sneak peek into preparing for the digital nomad life. Host, Sarah, is about to embark on a four month journey of working while traveling and she is sharing all the details about what she will be up to and some of thing things she is having to consider as she prepares to leave in a few short days.

In this episode we sit down with Meredith Staggers, the blogger, photo stylist and founder of Cake & Confetti. She is a multi-faceted styling boutique + blog who has been fortunate to collaborate with amazing brands for a living! We find out what has worked for her to find brands like Away, Dunkin Donuts and Old Navy to collaborate on projects for both her blog and Instagram!

If you’ve been struggling with starting a blog or getting back to the blog you haven’t touched for a while, this episode is totally for you. Shaunae is absolutely obsessed with blogging and has been building her blog for the past eight years. Today, she shares some of her favorite tips on how to get started and words of encouragement if you are struggling with what to say.

We love books that dig deep and push us, but every now and then you need something simple, yet powerful. A book that’s equal parts uplifting but also light. That’s exactly what our book for February is all about. This month, we read Jen Sincero’s You Are a Badass Everyday. We didn’t know it at the time but this book is meant to be a journey. This book is a guide for you to use whenever you are in need of motivation or inspiration. It’s not meant to be read in just one sitting, it’s goal is to help you throughout the days and weeks of your life.

Money is one of the biggest things people hate talking about - making it, managing it, and everything that comes in between. We know we need it and we know we should manage it well. Even as small business owners it’s hard to know what to charge yourself at, how to discuss money with clients, and even how we deal with money in general. We love talking about our purpose for our business but get totally anxious when discussing the actual finances of it. Today’s episode is for everyone who struggles with talking about finances and money. We are joined by financial and business consultant, Shanna Skidmore, as she shares everything we need to know when it comes to money and happiness.

If you've ever felt like a fraud, second guessed if your work or something you had to share was good enough to be seen and heard or that you even know enough to be teaching something you've probably felt the effects of Imposter Syndrome. It's a real thing, and in this week's episode we are talking about what exactly Imposter Syndrome is, how it can really affect our businesses and life and some thoughts on how to push past to let your voice be heard and to serve others.

We all know it’s important to get your work published, but how do we actually make it happen? What benefits are there to seeing your work featured in publications? On today’s episode, we’re joined by Meghan Stolar Brown, director of Two Bright Lights and How They Asked, as she leads us through the wonderful world of publishing. She is sharing what editors are looking for, what to avoid when submitting your work to get published, and how Two Bright Lights can help you streamline the process.

We are all looking to discover what our true purpose in life is. We are constantly searching for our “calling.” Our Book of the Month for January, dives into just that. This month we read Believe Bigger: Discover the Path to Your Life Purpose by Marshawn Evans Daniels. In the book, Marshawn dives into what she calls a “Purpose Map”, the path into finding your calling. She shares her own story, along with giving the reader tips and exercises to walk through their own “Purpose Map.”

We’ve discussed how to set goals and how to complete them, but sometimes we as business owners still struggle with moving forward. Why? Because we’re not organized. In our business, in our personal life, even in our space - if we don’t get a handle on organizing the things around us, life feels off balance. In today’s episode, we’re discussing why it’s important to keep your space, your time, and your life organized.

Our friend Chelsea B. Foster joins us to talk about creating an intentional inquiry process, especially for the introverted-extrovert. Chelsea shares why an inquiry process is important, how you can create one, and how to make it work for you to take out the guess work and be able to communicate more clearly.