“There are no limits to what you can accomplish, except the limits you place on your own thinking.” – Brian Tracy, Motivational Thinker and Author

Welcome to Episode 30: Business Minimalism: Achieving Your Dreams With Less!

Minimalism is a true lifestyle characterized by the pursuit of simplicity ...

As humans, our hindsight is 20/20 and we tend to narrate our lives in reverse. We also tend to think that this lifestyle doesn't jive with an entrepreneurial one. But not everything has to be about ambition and cutthroat ladder climbing. And being the best of the best no matter the cost …!

So, today I want you to think of your mess as your message ... Less is more.

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“Starve distractions. Feed your focus.” – Rachel Gadiel

Welcome to Episode 29: SOS … Dealing With “Shiny Object Syndrome”

Many entrepreneurs (including myself once in a blue moon) are far too familiar with shiny object syndrome (S.O.S.) … well the act of it, not exactly WHAT it is and how it impacts our businesses ever so greatly. And it got me thinking … there’s really no better time than now to dig into WHAT it is, WHY it happens and HOW one can use it as a benefit rather than a distraction.

BAM!

Reality check … shiny object syndrome is keeping you trapped!

It’s not rocket science. You’re living in a rabbit hole with a sense of compulsion. You want that carrot and aren’t thinking of all the other elements that could send you in a completely different direction. Cue the screams and the horror movie soundtrack … Because it's TIME to buckle down and FOCUS!

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“The medium of podcasting and the personal nature of it, the relationship you build with your listeners and the relationship they have with you – they could be just sitting there, chuckling and listening … There’s nothing like that!” – Marc Maron

Welcome to Episode 28: How To “Untangle” Your Podcast

More people are listening to podcasts more than ever before!

Podcasts are a great way to build a genuine connection with your audience. So, instead of the fractured connection you make through the land of social, podcasts allow you to engage your audience with unique long-form content. And are way more convenient than blog posts because people can listen to them while driving, working out, chillin’ on the beach, or just doing chores around the house.

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“Blogging allows you to teach people based on your experience. And it gives you the opportunity to learn from your readers as well.” – Scott Chow

Welcome to Episode 27: How To “Untangle” Your Blog

Okay, so let's be honest here … Blogging is kind of terrifying. Trust me, I know ... I felt the same way when I first pondered on the idea. You're fearful of not "making it" with all the great ideas you have rolling around in your

But don't fret, today I'm here to help you get past all those mixed feelings and find your blogging way ...!

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Plus, a pre-publishing checklist and a short brief on next steps!

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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Welcome to Episode 26: Podcast vs. Blog: How Do You Choose?

Choosing to become a podcaster or a blogger boils down to how much TIME you have to create your digital goodies, what kinds of stories or information you want to share, and what kind of IMPACT you want to have in the world. So, to keep things short n’ sweet …

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“A plan is what, a schedule is when. It takes both a plan and a schedule to get things done.” – Peter Turla, Time Management Expert and Former NASA Rocket Designer

Welcome to Episode 25: How To “Untangle” Your Business

Everything we do here at Virtually Untangled is guided by our manifesto. Alongside a few simple “rules” to keep ourselves --and those of our client’s -- “untangled” on a regular basis. These “rules” we live by are more than just the business-related daily tasks or things on our to-do lists. They are things we are mindful of on an everyday basis to keep our sanity in check because happiness Is decluttering … and not always the physical kind.

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“Resilience is the virtue that enables people to move through hardship and become better.”

Welcome to Episode 24: Two Truths And A Lie

People say that entrepreneurs are crazy. And well, maybe they’re a tad right!

However, we are the ones who change the world AND get to live our dream doing it ...purpose, change, freedom, and fame. And due to those factors, it seems that more and more people want to become an entrepreneur.

And with all that lifestyle greatness that comes along with the title, why not?

However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows! This culture is not just a pajama party! And it can’t be solely motivated by money. It is an ongoing passion engagement that demands your full attention, focus, passion and dedication. A commitment to oneself to a dream, a vision, and the willingness to face the challenges that come along with it all.

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“A logo is the graphic extension of the internal realities of a company.”

Welcome to Episode 23: 7 Factors That Make Up The Perfect Logo

Creating a logo for your business is a BIG DEAL! It’s not just about the shapes, colours and fonts … those are the face of everything to come. This design element shapes your entire brand, it’s where it is born, and is the very first thing people see and will remember you by for (hopefully) years to come. It might not seem substantial when you’re thinking about the bigger picture.

Now granted, there is no “perfect” formula to answer this, but this process also shouldn’t be mind-boggling rocket science either. There are several fundamental principles to point you in the right direction.

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“Don’t abandon your creativity the moment things stop being easy or rewarding because that’s the moment when interesting begins.”

Welcome to Episode 22: 10 Graphic Design Blogs To Inspire You

Ever find yourself in a creative rut and no matter what you’re working on as it just doesn’t look or feel right …? Honestly, who hasn’t been there!

What I find to be one of the most effective solutions to that horrid feeling of being unmotivated, uninspired, or disinterested in what I am trying to create is to dive into the digital realm of Google and hunker down into a good chunk of blog posts, podcasts, or quotes from other creatives humans just like me!

And with that being said, today’s special episode is for all you creatively talented individuals out there! Whether you already live in the land of graphic design, or are looking to take up this fine digital lifestyle …

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“Our greatest asset when we design is human diversity.” 

Welcome to Episode 21: Design That Embodies Diversity

Choosing a career in design is often explained by one’s desire to make a difference in the world. Through the level of our creativity, we want to make an impact on people’s lives. We all know that design is an immensely powerful force which tends to illuminate complex issues in society, so with that comes a calling, a duty even, to make sure that what we create represents every single beautiful human being on this lovely planet we call home.

As designers, what we create cannot come from a place of safety and privilege, it must originate from a place of authenticity and inclusion. And in contributing to that movement of positivity (which we here at VU feel ever so strongly about) we must design with a different more inclusive mindset because #AllLivesMatter!

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