Unfiltered

We all know that entrepreneurship can be a lonely road sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be like that forever! In this episode of Unfiltered, we’re chatting about how our friendship was formed and the impact that it’s had on ourselves and our businesses. If you haven’t found your “people” in the online space yet, don’t worry — we talk about that too and how long it took us to find friends we truly connected with.

Highlights/Timestamps:

• 01:24 - How we met and became friends
• 05:36 - Showing up as your true self and embracing the discomfort
• 10:30 - It’s okay if you haven’t found your people yet!
• 13:00 - Cultivating authentic relationships
• 15:45 - The importance of having business friendships
• 21:00 - Boundaries & mutual respect
• 31:12 - How we support each other’s ideas
• 36:10 - The beauty of not doing it all by yourself
• 44:50 - Collaborations / affiliations rooted in integrity

Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

You know that saying… hindsight’s 20/20? Well, we couldn’t agree more.

In this episode of Unfiltered, we’re spilling about the BS we’ve bought into, the lessons we’ve learned, and the biggest revelations we’ve had since starting our own businesses. From the surprising truths about mindset vs. strategy to learning the importance of separating our identities from the successes and failures in our business, we’re dishing on (almost) all the advice we would go back and give our pre-business selves.

Buckle up for a conversation so juicy that we had to split it into two episodes.

Highlights/Timestamps:

• 00:53 Business boundaries and advice for making sure you’re building a business for YOU and making CEO decisions from a place of alignment
• 10:48 - A common myth about entrepreneurship
• 22:24 - Educational content that cheapens you vs. establishes you as an expert
• 34:11 - The truth about self-promotion

Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

You know that saying… hindsight’s 20/20? Well, we couldn’t agree more.

In this episode of Unfiltered, we’re spilling about the BS we’ve bought into, the lessons we’ve learned, and the biggest revelations we’ve had since starting our own businesses. From the surprising truths about mindset vs. strategy to learning the importance of separating our identities from the successes and failures in our business, we’re dishing on (almost) all the advice we would go back and give our pre-business selves.

Buckle up for a conversation so juicy that we had to split it into two episodes.

Highlights/Timestamps:

• 01:38 - The powerful impact of mindset
• 17:19 - A type of relationship you want to avoid developing with your biz (and why it’s important to separate your identity from your biz)
• 27:21 - The importance of blocking out the noise and following your own path

Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

As a business owner, you’re going to encounter a million and one opportunities to invest in your biz. Sometimes those investments are the best h*cking decision you’ve ever made and sometimes… they’re the worst.

In this episode, we’re spilling on everything we’ve learned about biz investments over the past few years having each poured thousands of dollars into everything from coaching to brand design. From the questions we ask ourselves BEFORE investing (so we don’t end up regretting them) to the investments we’re so glad we spent the money on, we’re having a real as hell conversation about spending money on yourself and your biz.

Highlights

• 01:35 - A mindset that can screw you over when making a biz investment
• 07:00 - Things to consider before you hit the buy now (or enroll now) button
• 10:35 - When feeling scared is good vs. a sign you shouldn’t invest
• 12:50 - The 12 investments we’re so freaking glad we made

Investments Mentioned *contains affiliate links*

Han’s:

• Brand Strategy w/ Juno Creative Studio (1:1 Brand Strategy)
• Brand Design w/ Juno Creative Studio
• Copywriting w/ Copy with Spice
• Systems & Client Experience w/ The Passions Collective
• Dubsado Form Templates from The Passions Collective (use “HANNAHREED” to save $50!)

Alethea’s

• Brand & Web Design w/ Sarah Kleist
• Brand Strategy w/ Juno Creative Studio (BYBI)
• Systems & Client Experience w/ The Passions Collective
• Dubsado Form Templates from The Passions Collective (use “SPICY” to save $50!)
• Copywriting Mentorship with Sara from BTL Copy
• Manifestation Babe Academy w/ Kathrin Zenkina

Fran’s

• Brand Strategy w/ Juno Creative Studio (BYBI)
• Brand Design w/ Juno Creative Studio
• Site Series Website Copy Course from BTL Copy
• Copywriting w/ Morph Copy House
• Embodying the Leader Within w/ Addison Bowen
• Business Finance Strategy Session w/ Kirsti from Dory Dimes

Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

You might have fallen victim to this type of predatory marketing (or accidentally done it yourself), we know we have because not only is it commonly practiced, but it’s also widely taught to newbie entrepreneurs. And it leaves a whole lot of people feeling crappy about themselves. The type of marketing we’re talking about? Sleazy, mean girl marketing.

In today’s episode, we’re having a JUICY conversation where we dive into why sleazy marketing happens (and what it can look like), the line between accidental sleaze and intentional sleaze, how to avoid falling for FOMO or fear-based marketing, and why it’s so damn important to remember that you are the one who has all the answers when it comes to running your biz.

No bashing. No shaming. Only an unfiltered conversation on a subject we know we aren’t the only ones with strong feelings and opinions about.

Highlights/Timestamps:

• 03:40 - How insecurity plays a huge role in both being a sleazy marketer and buying into sleazy marketing
• 09:21 - When marketing becomes intentional and predatory
• 14:58 - Mentorship vs. coaching
• 23:18 - How to share “wins” without being misleading
• 30:33 - Approaching investments from a place of certainty rather than fear
• 32:59 - There is no “secret” strategy; you’re the one with all the answers
• 38:32 - Similarities between mean girls and mean girl marketing
• 48:11 - Extending compassion to hurtful people while also protecting your energy and space

Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

In today’s very first episode ever of Unfiltered, we (Han, Fran, and Alethea) are introducing ourselves, talking about how we stumbled into entrepreneurship and built the businesses we run, and most importantly… why the heck we started this podcast!

Spoiler: because we wish there had been a podcast that talked about the highs and lows and the messy behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship when we started.

Welcome to Unfiltered, we are SO excited to have you joining us!

Connect with us on Instagram: Han (@hannareed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice)