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    Explore " creativebusiness" with insightful episodes like "#304 - Preparing for Maternity Leave with Eman Ismail", "#303 - Be Your Own Project Manager with Jackie Cahill", "#302 - Intentional Content Creation with Kathleen Shannon", "#301 - Redefining Good Enough with Carrie Severson" and "#300 - What It Means To Do The Work" from podcasts like ""Making a Business", "Making a Business", "Making a Business", "Making a Business" and "Making a Business"" and more!

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    #304 - Preparing for Maternity Leave with Eman Ismail

    #304 - Preparing for Maternity Leave with Eman Ismail

    How do you plan for maternity leave as a business owner? In this episode, Emily and Eman Ismail, professional email copywriter, discuss the importance of taking time off post-partum. Eman shares her experience preparing for maternity leave and how she eased back into her business afterward. In a society that pressures women to choose between family and work, planning this phase in life can set you up for success as a mom and as a boss.

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    #303 - Be Your Own Project Manager with Jackie Cahill

    #303 - Be Your Own Project Manager with Jackie Cahill

    Project management can change your world as a business owner. More importantly, it can bring your big vision to life. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss discusses all things project management with Jackie Cahill, the Senior Project Manager at Biddy Tarot. They share some of the top time management skills every entrepreneur needs, how to identify project priorities, and tips for becoming your own project manager.

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    #302 - Intentional Content Creation with Kathleen Shannon

    #302 - Intentional Content Creation with Kathleen Shannon

    Content creation has become an important part of how we promote our businesses online. But how do you approach your content strategy responsibly and with intention? In this episode, Emily and Kathleen discuss the current state of content marketing, the pros and cons of creating content, and the evolution of content creation since they started their journeys.

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    #301 - Redefining Good Enough with Carrie Severson

    #301 - Redefining Good Enough with Carrie Severson

    What does it mean to be good enough? Many entrepreneurs look to others for the answer. Trying to find validation and examples of what success should look like from the outside. In this episode, author Carrie Severson joins Emily to discuss how she learned to stop questioning her enoughness. And instead asked what her life could be if she accepted herself. Carrie shares what it means to feel enough, how to define success for yourself, and practical steps to recover from burnout.

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    #300 - What It Means To Do The Work

    #300 - What It Means To Do The Work

    What does it mean to do the work? After 7 years and 300 episodes, Emily reboots the very first Being Boss podcast episode. She explores why doing the work is what separates the hobbyists from the professionals, why it is critical to also have a devotion to the craft of business, and why having self-awareness is necessary for getting what you want. This concept continues to be a cornerstone of our conversations in our community and other entrepreneurs. Because when you show up to do the work, you are being boss.

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    #297 - How to Empower Yourself at Work & Have a Side Hustle with Alanah Joseph

    #297 - How to Empower Yourself at Work & Have a Side Hustle with Alanah Joseph

    Having a day job can be a huge bonus when pursuing your creative boss goals. Many entrepreneurs keep their day jobs, which is both valid and sustainable in business. In this episode, Emily chats with Alanah Joseph, Head of Creator Partnerships at Hubspot and creator of the Ambitious Black Woman channel. They discuss tips for pursuing a passion project, finding fulfillment in a creative side hustle, and what to look for in a remote job.

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    #296 - The Power of Community over Competition with Erica Courdae & Tasha L. Harrison

    #296 - The Power of Community over Competition with Erica Courdae & Tasha L. Harrison

     A lot of business owners get stuck feeling lonely and overwhelmed in their creative work. This is why finding a business community is one of the most life-changing things you can do in entrepreneurship. In this episode, Emily chats with Erica Courdae (DEI teacher & founder of Pause on the Play) and Tasha L. Harrison (romance author & writing community leader). The three of them discuss the importance of healthy friendships, and how to adopt a “community over competition” mindset as business owners— and as women.

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    #295 - Tracking Business Metrics for Success

    #295 - Tracking Business Metrics for Success

    Love it or hate it, math is a successful business owner's best friend. Numbers let you see the truth of business performance. In this episode, Emily and Corey of Being Boss talk about numbers and business metrics. They share why metrics matter and how to consistently tune in to your business’ data to make improvements. Learn how to befriend the key metrics in business as a creative entrepreneur.

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    #294 - Running a Small Retail Business: Lessons Learned

    #294 - Running a Small Retail Business: Lessons Learned

    After four years of running an online product shop, Almanac Supply Co. became a retail store. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss shares the most important lessons she’s learned from running this small retail business. She explains how she started an online shop, what it takes to run a retail store, and tips for success when selling online and in-person.

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    #293 - Finding Your Passion & Purpose in Life Using Astrology with Natalie Walstein

    #293 - Finding Your Passion & Purpose in Life Using Astrology with Natalie Walstein

    Everyone has a calling in life. Astrology can help business owners align with theirs. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss dives deep with Natalie Walstein, a career astrologer and business coach. They discuss birth charts, what astrology can reveal about your life, and how your zodiac chart can help you discover what your cosmic calling truly is.

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    Fiona Haser Bizony of Electric Daisy Flower Farm

    Fiona Haser Bizony of Electric Daisy Flower Farm

    This week we are in conversation with Fiona Haser Bizony, founder of Electric Daisy Flower Farm

    Fiona is a farmer florist, with a sustainable flower farm located in Somerset and an ethical flower shop near Hampstead selling fresh-from-the-farm plants and flowers

    We hear about Fiona's passion for adventure and all about her life and travels before she began her journey into flowers
    We then speak all about how Fiona's passion for growing began with always sustainability in mind
    From just a small patch initially growing cornflowers in the corner of a walled garden to the current growing space that houses all of Electric Daisy Flower Farms's beautiful blooms

    We hear about the importance of finding your own voice, delivering 'something that no-one else is doing or that no-one else has thought of'
    and here in turn we can highlight Electric Daisy Flower Farm, the one and only flower shop in the Uk, selling British blooms, grown exclusively from their very own flower farm
    Fiona's shop opened in 2020 and we hear about the development of her new venture as a shop owner during a pandemic and the lows that this situation brought on

    Fiona speaks with us so candidly about the other struggles personally in her life,  as well as the struggles within her business when the world turned itself upside down and all about her plans to thrive this year, going from strength to strength and pushing Electric Daisy Flower Farm to new heights

    This episode is so choc full of information and invoice and we can't thank Fiona enough!

    "You need to be the most 'me'  that you can be" Fiona Haser Bizony

    Thank you so much for your time, you were absolutely wonderful!!! xx

    To find out more about Electric Daisy Flower Farm please head over to
    https://electricdaisyflowerfarm.co.uk

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    https://www.instagram.com/electricdaisyflowerfarm/




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    #292 - Setting Boundaries, Expectations, and Standards in Business with Kathleen Shannon

    #292 - Setting Boundaries, Expectations, and Standards in Business with Kathleen Shannon

    What’s the difference between boundaries, expectations, and standards? While all three are must-haves in business, knowing when and how to use them is important for everyone. In this episode, Emily and Kathleen discuss the importance of setting boundaries and upholding your standards. They share tips for knowing your boundaries and why it’s important to communicate expectations properly in work collaborations.

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    Caroline Oleron of Cherfold Flowers

    Caroline Oleron of Cherfold Flowers

    Today we are in conversation with Caroline Oleron of Cherfold flowers. Caroline is a wedding and event florist and a purveyor and seller of beautiful things
    Carolines beautiful studio is situated in an old coal yard in Hambledon, filled to brim with other creative businesses

    We find out about Carolines beginnings and her journey into flowers
    Caroline started growing flowers in her garden, selling them at her garden gate and then to local shops until someone asked her to create their wedding flowers and the rest is history!

    Caroline mentions that her business has grown really organically, soon moving to full time after taking on a larger volume of weddings

    Caroline soon realised that the floristry side of her business was what made her soul shine and she began to make connections with local growers through Flowers From The Farm

    We chat about Caroline's obsession for beautiful things and how she began selling vintage finds from a shed in her garden and then this developed into a swoon worthy webshop

    Caroline soon moved from her home studio and into her current unit...two weeks before the pandemic hit. Thankfully, her workshop was suitable for light retail and she began to add a more retail side to her business whilst weddings and events were postponed

    Caroline now offers pop up shop days, workshops and concentrates on her weddings and events and loves creating strong relationships with her clients so that their connections continue throughout the years

    We cover so much more in this ep, so enjoy and huge thanks to Caroline for chatting with us
    xx

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    https://www.cherfoldflowers.com
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    #291 - How to Hire Employees for Your Business

    #291 - How to Hire Employees for Your Business

    Once you know what things to consider before hiring someone for your business, how do you actually make your first hire? In this episode, Emily and Corey of the Being Boss team continue the discussion on how to hire employees for the first time. They cover everything from job listings to interviews to trusting your gut instinct. Listen as they cover creative and effective tips you can use when hiring for the first time, and where you can find support.

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    #290 - What to Do Before Hiring Employees for Your Small Business

    #290 - What to Do Before Hiring Employees for Your Small Business

    If you can no longer keep up with all the work in your business, it might be time to consider hiring. In this episode, Emily and Corey of the Being Boss team talk about how to hire employees when growing your business. They share the different types of employees to work with, how to prepare for your first hire, and tips for building effective employee relationships.

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    #289 - Heal Your Relationship with Rest and Overcome Creative Burnout

    #289 - Heal Your Relationship with Rest and Overcome Creative Burnout

    Why is it so hard for bosses to rest when running a business? In this episode, Emily shares her experience with creative burnout and how she learned to heal her relationship with rest. She explains the importance of rest in order to show up and “do the work”. Emily also offers tips on how you can commit to getting the types of rest that fuel you toward greater fulfillment in life and business.

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    #288 - Becoming a Top Food Blogger and Author with Joy the Baker

    #288 - Becoming a Top Food Blogger and Author with Joy the Baker

    What does it look like to run a profitable blog? In this episode, Emily of Being Boss chats with Joy the Baker, a successful food blogger, author, and teacher. Joy shares her process of becoming a self-taught baker, monetizing her blog, and publishing several cookbooks. They discuss how to make a business out of doing what you love, and ways for online businesses to stand out in the real world.

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    Claire Brown of Plant Passion

    Claire Brown of Plant Passion

    This week we are in conversation with Claire Brown of Plant Passion. Claire is a Farmer florist, author and teacher based in East Claydon

    We speak about Claire's journey into flowers, what spurred her into creating the wonderful 'British Flowers Book'..the must have flower bible as far as we are concerned. Also, the exciting news that there is a new edition in the pipeline!

    One of the biggest subjects covered in this episode is the importance of finding the right clients for your business and understanding, researching and trialling ideas to meet your clients wants and desires

    We talk about the impact of Covid and the evolution of the Plant Passion brand through this with the new addition of a 'pick your own' cutting patch and how important it is to market your business strategically to your customer base

    We also hear about some of the wonderful courses that Claire offers including 'The business of growing flowers' and 'The business of selling flowers'

    There is so much to take from this episode and huge thanks to Claire for giving up your time to chat with us, we could have spoken with you all day!

    To find out more about Claire and the courses that she offers please head to the link below
    https://www.plantpassion.co.uk

    The business of selling flowers course
    https://www.thebusinessofsellingflowers.com

    The business of growing flowers course
    https://www.thebusinessofsellingflowers.com/the-business-of-growing-flowers

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    https://www.instagram.com/plantpassion/

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    #287 - Intentions for Small Business Success at Every Level with Kali Edwards

    #287 - Intentions for Small Business Success at Every Level with Kali Edwards

    One of the best things about running a business is that you get to choose what success means for you. In this episode, Emily Thompson of Being Boss talks with web designer Kali Edwards about the benefits of intentionally keeping business small. Kali shares her experience in building a small business, staying true to herself in what she offers, and overcoming the comparison trap to “make it big”. Together they explore how redefining intentions for business can create a holistic work/life balance.

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    #286 - Podcast Trends for 2022 with JJ Ramberg

    #286 - Podcast Trends for 2022 with JJ Ramberg

    What can podcasters and listeners do to make their podcast experience better? In this episode, Emily of Being Boss chats with JJ Ramberg, co-founder of Goodpods: an award-winning podcast sharing app. They discuss the predicted trends for podcasting in 2022, how to find better episodes in a saturated industry, and how creators can monetize their podcasts.

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