What does living boldly mean to you? Do you focus on making the biggest social impact that you can? Do you do the work you do because you know it'll really make a difference in the world? Karen and I talk about what living boldly means to us, and how we can make the biggest impact with our businesses. Jump into this episode for a great conversation about helping others and focusing on what is most important to you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Chris is the owner and lead photographer of Photography Stiles. The main focus is geared towards weddings, engagements, and families. Capturing core memories for couples and families is something he finds passion in providing. Chris also firmly believes in not following a linear career path, as he spent years of his life working in the private sector for software training, sales engineering, and meteorology. Making the decision to do a 180 and become a full time wedding photographer is something he's proud of, and would encourage others to never feel unhappy in their working life! Listen to this episode to hear one of my favorite inspirational stories. Chris completely pivoted his career and shows us all how empowering it can be to go after something you're truly passionate about. We talk about being launched into the busiest wedding season of our lives, so if you're in the wedding industry, or you're thinking about completely pivoting... this episode will feel SUPER relatable to you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Do you want to know how to invest the money you make in your business? Learn how to be financially secure in the future by listening to this compelling interview with Lindsey, your money BFF! Find her on Instagram @your_money_bff --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Life in 2021 as a wedding vendor is a little more chaotic than most entrepreneurs. This is a big year - like, bigger than 2020 was supposed to have been. We're trying to fit in weddings on the weekends, as well as talking to new couples during the week and setting things up for the upcoming weddings. It feels like this is the year we've been training for. Jeff and I talk a bit about what it's like to be in this unique position, and why we're thriving off of all of this energy. Listen in, especially if you're also a wedding vendor going through allll the things! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Listen to this episode if you're seeking some calm and balance. Corey's story is a reminder that you can seek whatever your heart yearns for. This lifetime is limited, but your potential is not. Corey's role on this Earth is so much more than simply Destination Elopement Photographer.  She is a creative stylist, an educator, a wellness enthusiast, an organic gardener, a forager, a brand and intimate portrait artist, an avid brainstormer, an activist, a travel guide guru, and an ever-explorer. Her weekend plans range from finding hidden gems while hiking through the mountains with her husband to rallying for social justice at a protest downtown. She dreams about trips to the desert, thriving through van life as she travels between national parks, living on a lush, green, protected planet and being a life-long learner. To put it simply: her middle name is Passionate. And she dedicates her life to working with other creative, adventurous souls who value lifting each other up as much as they value dreamy photos that capture their genuine love story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Today's interview is with a wonderful friend of mine, LaToya Santos. LaToya is one of the most talented makeup artists that I have ever known. We have a real heart to heart about what it means to pull yourself out of your business identity and remembering who you really are. I hope you connect with her as well as I do, and make sure to give her a follow on Instagram at @latoyasantosbeauty - seriously, you're gonna love her! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Meet Alana Simpson, a PR mentor, strategy expert, and a textile fanatic. Alana guides entrepreneurs through public relations and helps them nurture their storytelling skills so they can dive into doing PR for themselves and work towards filling up the "As Seen In" section of their website.  With over six years of marketing and communications experience, Alana brings kindness and compassion to the table for her clients, allowing them to own their story in an ethical way, through PR training, strategy building and 1:1 coaching. People love working with Alana due to her stand out hilarious and caring style, which makes reaching your business and PR goals become attainable. Alana’s community love her because of her boundless ideas, tireless enthusiasm, and unshakeable drive to help her clients get over their self-doubt and step into and become the business person they’ve always wanted be. Listen in to hear what advice Alana has for small businesses and creative entrepreneurs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

In this episode, I interview Kelsey, otherwise known as her business name and IG handle: On My Way to Happiness. She's a money healer who helps you unlock quantum wealth using science, spirituality and business mindset coaching. She's a wealth of knowledge and is full of vibrant energy that I think we all need in our lives! Get ready for a good listen, and head to the Ditto Podcast website to find the show notes for more information! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

#iykyk - but really. We've all felt overwhelmed with IG at some point, or like, all the time. I wanted to hop into this solo episode with a few quick tips from my personal experience that will help you to NOT hate Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Kendra is the owner and designer behind Whole Weddings. Whole Weddings offers couples and creatives custom stationery design, printed on plantable seed paper. The personal motto behind her work is "less waste, more love". Using design consciously and creatively to honor who and what you love, while also being mindful of the impact our choices have on the environment. Listen to this perfectly timed episode as we celebrate Earth Day 2021! Visit our website to view more show notes and find the links to her favorite businesses who are also helping our environment every step of the way! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Ah, the age old question: how do we create a work/life balance? Listen to my thoughts on how to do this successfully so that you enjoy working in your business, and living your life too! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

This is the last episode of Season One of the Ditto Podcast! Here you'll find this season's responses to my favorite question: "What is one thing you'd tell your younger self that took a lot of money or time to learn?" I hope you enjoyed this season! I can't wait to get into Season Two soon! I'm bringing my A game, so bring your notebooks & pens bc it'll be here soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

In today's episode, I finally interview my friend Taylor who is a brand coach! This is an interview I've been wanting to bring to you for a while now, and I'm really excited that we finally got to do it! Listen to today's episode and get your notebooks ready because she sneaks in some really great branding tips. Make sure you're ready for them, and hit play! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

In the third episode of my mini series I'll be explaining the importance of having a Target Market, and some simple guidelines on how to create one of your own! I also talk about what can happen once you've got a target market (logos and web design)! Listen for more info! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Get your notebook ready for part two of this mini series! I talk about the steps you should take to find the money to fund your new business, and how you should decide what type of entity your business should be. I also mention a few of my favorite money-minded instagram pages, as well as a book I think you'll love! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

This is the first episode of a mini series I've started called: Do you have what it takes? In this episode I talk about how to get started with finding materials for your new business. It's more involved than you might think! Tune in if you're an aspiring entrepreneur looking to get started, for real! Then make sure you tune in next week to get the next pieces of this process. Can't wait to see what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Kristine is one of the most humble artists that I know. She is the owner of Quiet Corner Cookies which is located in Eastern Connecticut. She has been published in Edible Nutmeg, Glittery Bride, and Betrothed Magazines, and continues to inspire me with her talent on a regular basis. Listen in to find out more about her story, and how she stays so humble, even with such a successful and busy business! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Today I talk about something that I felt was important: positivity and optimism. Listen to hear how I live my life in a mostly optimistic way, and why I don't think it means I'm living out of touch with reality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

On today's episode of the Ditto Podcast, I interview my friend Ilona. She's @thehairfaerie and @thefaerieglen on Instagram, so make sure you go check her out after you listen to this (trust me, you'll want to!) We talk about the things we didn't learn in hair school, what we had to learn on our own, and how grateful we are to have made it this far in our industry. Listen in for a very soulful, wholesome conversation! I hope you find it relatable, and we leave you feeling all of the good energy to go for whatever goals you've been dreaming about! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support

Today's episode is with Josh Eskridge, he's a fashion, beauty and artistic photographer based in Hartford, CT. He also works a full time corporate job as an ethics and compliance officer. We talk about a lot of different things in this episode, but especially about how it's important to do something that keeps you connected to your "why". Listen to find out more about Josh, and how he balances his life! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ditto-podcast-for-creative-entrepreneurs/support