By The House of Willows
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Our season 2 finale is here! In the first episode of this season we walked you through some of the lessons learned in the year prior and gave a sneak peak into some of our plans for 2023. Well, we’re 3.5 months into the new year and we thought there’d be no better time to pull back the curtain and give an overview of our 2023 plan: how it started, what we’ve changed already, and how we’re pacing against our goals so far.
We also talk about:
The importance of building savings (when you can) to allow yourself flexibility and optionality to try more things
Why we didn’t back plan from our goals in 2022 and why we absolutely did in 2023
Why there are only lessons to be learned and never failures (ie: why we needed to make the mistakes we did)
Ways to diversify your revenue streams and how to plan your monetary goals around those revenue channels
The best time to plan your annual goals
The humbleness of biting off more than you can chew
How time is a more valuable resource than many think
Critical goals vs. nice to have goals
How to prioritize your projects and make hard decisions on which to devote your time to and which ones aren’t going to move the needle
Why it's important to have contingency plans to lower risk when possible
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Did you enjoy this one? Here are a few other episodes of Willow Talk you may like as well.
Finding Confidence Through Comfort with Lennon Dobben-Annis
Working ‘On’ Your Business vs ‘In’ Your Business
The Art of Adaptation: Finding the balance of art and life with JM Leach
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The Interview
In this episode of Willow Talk, we talked with Lennon Dobben-Annis, the owner and creator behind Lemmon by Lennon. Join us for this conversation and learn about Lennon’s mission to help women find confidence through comfort by creating custom swimwear and resort wear that can have a meaningful impact on the way someone feels in their own skin.
We Also Talk About
Every creative’s famous last words, “I’ll make it myself.”
How Lennon’s mom and grandmothers influenced her love of sewing and creating.
The influence working at Cinnamon Rainbow Surf Co. and living in Hawaii had on Lennon’s swimwear journey.
The importance of asking for help.
Lennon’s desire to help women find confidence through comfort and making pieces that can have a meaningful impact on the way someone feels in their own skin.
The accessibility (or lack thereof) of swimwear in the current market and how Lennon is working to make the industry more inclusive of all body types.
The inherent vulnerability of swimwear for most people and how Lennon works within those conversations to make her customers feel safe, comfortable and seen.
The role her soccer team played in the growth of Lemmon by Lennon.
The inconsistency of sizing across the fashion industry and why Lennon creates custom pieces made to order.
Why, even though customs may not be the “smartest” business decision by capitalistic standards, they are crucial to Lennon from a mission standpoint.
Lennon’s desire to bridge the gap between accessible swimwear and sustainable swimwear - something that is often out of reach for many at the moment.
Society’s obsession with fast fashion and the impact it has on the planet.
Lennon’s goals for the future of Lemmon by Lennon.
The moment you shift your business from “mastering your craft” to “growth”.
Having grace with yourself when you just don’t want to work on your business somedays.
Why owning your own business is consuming and how to address the inevitable crossroads you’ll have to move past throughout your journey.
Where to Find Lennon
Instagram: @lemmonbylennon
www.lemmonbylennon.com
Other Mentions
Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co.
wave bait
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Working ‘On’ Your Business vs ‘In’ Your Business
The Art of Adaptation: Finding the balance of art and life with JM Leach
Priceless Individuality with Nanette Pengelley
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In this episode of Willow Talk, we talk about getting comfortable making uncomfortable choices, why you need to let go to do more, and - of course - the value of your time and the role it plays in moving yourself and your business forward.
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In this episode of Willow Talk, we talked with Boston based photographer JM Leach about the moment he first picked up a camera, how he’s explored various photography styles over the years, and how he’s adjusted his goals with photography to adapt to life as a new dad.
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In this episode of Willow Talk, we chat through the difference between working ‘on’ your business versus working ‘in’ your business, why you need to carve out time for both, and ways to stop yourself from spending too much time on one over the other.
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In this episode of Willow Talk, we talked with Becca Lane the owner and artist behind One Lane Studios. Join us for this conversation and learn about Becca’s relationship with art over the years, the steps she took to go full time with her business in 2021, and how her desire to help others connect and relate in this world plays a role in the pieces she creates.
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In this episode we sat down with Massachusetts based metal smith, Rose Koerner. Tune in to learn more about Rose’s first few months as a full time artist, how she juggles the many hats a artistic entrepreneur must wear, and how she needed to trust in herself to make one of her biggest leaps.
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The Interview
For the second installment of our founders deep dive series, we interview Willow Talk’s very own Allie McDevitt to learn when she became intune with her creative spirit, how she got into the world of fiber art, and why she decided to open her shop, Lavender & Lilac.
We Also Talk About
Where to Find Allie
Other Mentions
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The Interview
In this episode of Willow Talk, we talked with Nanette Pengelley the owner and artist behind Hew Jewelry. Join us for this conversation and learn about Nanette’s journey to operating her artistry business full time, the significance of individuality in Nanette’s life, and how this concept shines through within the pieces she creates.
We Also Talk About
Where to Find Nanette
Resources & Other Mentions
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In this episode, we put our very own Emma D’Arpino in the hot seat as we dive into an interview to learn more about Emma, her experience with finding her creative passions and her journey to her two career paths of photography and being a licensed dietitian. Join us as we learn a bit more about Emma and the iconic hot pink digital camera that ignited it all.
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The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.