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Ep 87: I spent 8 weeks resting
I'm back after 8 weeks away! I've been on an entire content creation break. No podcasts, no newsletter, less social media and a lot of time to rest, think, cry and reassess. The clarity that has come from resting is pretty astounding. I break it all down in this week's episode.
Let me know your thoughts on twitter, Have you ever taken a break and done nothing?
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Ep 86: Interview with Rosie Sherry, Founder Rosieland
This week I sat down with Rosie Sherry, a lifelong community builder. Rosie is the co-founder of Ministry of Testing, bootstrapped to 7 figures, former Community Manager of Indie Hackers, Founder of Rosieland, & currently runs community for Orbit and Indie Women. When she's not busy with all things community she's unschooling her 5 kiddos and sharing all her thoughts on how to build amazing communities.
Connect with Rosie:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosiesherry
Rosieland: https://rosie.land
Orbit:https://orbit.love
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Ep 85: I miss the ease of corporate
Let's face it, having a traditional job is easier. You just need to show up, do your job and go home. I miss that feeling. I've been feeling like I can't keep my head above water for the last few months drowning under the weight of having to do it all. When I was asked last week about whether or not I miss corporate, naturally my honest answer is at least once a week.
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Ep 84: Interview with Rob Hardy, Founder Ungated
This week I sat down with Rob Hardy, founder of Ungated, which he describes as "an oasis for creators who are committed to the long game of business. No get rich quick schemes. No "growth hacks." Just actionable strategies for building a creative business that stands the test of time. No gatekeepers required." and The Citizen within ,tackling the political landscape. Rob is sharing his fails as a creator, how he's pivoting to the gift economy model and everything else in-between to help creators succeed.
Connect with Rob:
Twitter:https://twitter.com/ungatedcreative
Ungated: https://ungated.media
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Ep 83: Let's chat about toxic generosity
Giving too much can be a bad thing. Just like we can't be happy go lucky all the time, you can't just give away all your time. I've fallen into a rut where I use generosity as a procrastination technique to avoid going all in on myself and my goals. This week I'm sharing the one and only thing I am doing to break this habit.
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Ep 82: Interview with Janet Yen, Co-Founder Athena
This week I am joined by Janet Yen, who by day is building Athena a new way to engage with video. By night she's sharing her founder journey, thoughts on mental health and the journey to unlearn 15 years of corporate as you become an entrepreneur.
Connect with Janet:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/janet_yen1
Athena: https://www.joinathena.co
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Ep 81: Slowing down and taking your own advice
This week I'm talking about slowing down, taking your own advice and why they are going hand in hand for me. After 19 months I am leaning into the slow phases, my natural talents and taking time away. The result: more opportunities than ever.
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Ep 80: Interview with Brooks, husband and support system for SaraNoSocks
A very special episode this week as I sit down and chat with my husband Brooks. A background in business, a corporate career and my number one supporter on this journey in every way possible. He opens up about what he's watched unfold from the sidelines, his thoughts on entrepreneurship, the creator economy, and of course, my fails thus far.
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Ep 79: How to make a pivot work for you
This week I'm sharing more about what I've been going through over the last few months and what's next for me. I am taking a pivot (enter Ross Friends scene here), but it's a pivot back to what I initially thought I was going to do. Fractional COO for soloprenuers. I want to thank Ali and Lisa for supporting me on Buy Me A Coffee.
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Ep 78: Interview with Harry Harrington, Actor
This week I sat down with Harry, actor by day, no coder by night. Harry is the Community Manager for LaunchMBA, founder and builder of The Cast Hub, a casting website, but better. A raw, vulnerable look into the journey that is being an actor and how to use those skills in all other areas.
Connect with Harry:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/harryton
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryringtone/
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Ep 28: Solo Episode 1: Podcast updates and lessons of failure
Join me as I walk you through what's coming to the podcast as we enter 2021 and do a deep dive honest discussion on what my first year in business was like. I share the mental health impact, financial failure and how truly lost I was for many months but found a renewed sense of self and purpose when I discovered my community.
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Ep 20: The Importance of Investing in Yourself
In this week's solo episode I'm pulling back the curtains once again on the status of SaraNoSocks LLC for the past few months, spoiler alert I'm chatting more $0 months. I'm in a building phase which means, lots of investing in myself. I chat about what investing in myself looks like and why you can never lose when you invest in yourself.
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Ep 14: You should build in public
This week it's a solo episode where I give an update on SaraNoSocks LLC and a few tips to some new business owners. The bulk of the episode chats about the importance of building in public and why shipping quickly is the key to success. Special thanks to MakerPad for their #T30 challenge during the month of September to finally get Helping Creatives off the ground.
This episode is for you if you want to learn about building a business, building a product in public and hear more about why I am re-inventing how you hire.
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Ep 8: The tools for success!
We'll review the tools I use for my success in design, business, bookkeeping and life. Today I break down why I use each tool, the pros and cons, what else I have tried and why I stuck with what I have. The answer to success, just do what works for you. You don't have to use these tools, in fact many people don't.
Just in case you want to, here are the links to my tool list:
Design
Business
Personal/Networking
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Ep 7: I'm what you might call a creative unicorn
This week we take a peak into my brain and that of other creative generalists. I explain my full design thought process, why I seem disjointed to those not engrossed in the design community and why I love to design all the things. UX designer, Illustrator, Logos, Animations 3D, 4D, patterns, textures, podcasts, YouTube. I do it all. Why? Because I love it, all of it.
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Ep 6: I'm building a business, not my social media
Episode 6 is here and I'm diving into a triggering topic for some, social media. I break down my 18 accounts, yes 18 and talk about what I eliminated, why I eliminated them and how I am restructuring them moving forward.
How do you feel about social media when it comes to business? Have you made any changes in light of Black Lives Matter? Are you aware of the companies privacy and ethics written and practiced policies? Let me know your thoughts here.
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Ep 5: Let's normalize talking about making $0.00
This week I'm talking business, or rather lack there of. I share my fails this month and why as of June 23, I have had $0.00 in income. I'll share my three lessons and how to start flipping the script. Ready to hear what really happens in business? Tune in.
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Ep 4: Get that social media feed off your website!!
I don't know how the trend started but today I am breaking down why it's a terrible idea to have your embedded social media feeds on your website. Grab a pen and paper because this one is quick but packed with tips.
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Ep 3: How to make blended word art in Illustrator
Do you sense a theme? This week we're back in Illustrator and you'll want to head over to YouTube to catch the full tutorial! Making cool word art using the blend tool!
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Welcome to Talks with SaraNoSocks!
Talks with SaraNoSocks is a short form podcast where I talk all things design and business with a humor first, honest approach. I'll share all my tips and tricks for using Adobe products, my business fails and wins and let you in on what it really takes to start a business with 20 years of a corporate America career under your belt.
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Ep 15: Interview with Chris, founder of Jetboost.io
This week I sat down with Chris, founder and owner of Jetboost.io. Started just a year ago, Chris talks about how Jetboost came to be and how he made the transition from his consulting business to going all in on Jetboost during the pandemic. We chat about the rising popularity of the #no-code community, the tools that are springing up left and right.
If you're interested in hearing about Webflow, No-Code, Jetboost and small business, this is a must listen! Need a NoCode and Webflow community? Come join us on PixelGeek.Community! We'd love to help you!!
Connect with Chris:
Check out Jetboost.io
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Ep 13: Interview with Andrea, Rocket Science Branding
Interview with Andrea, Rocket Science Branding
This week I sat down with Andrea owner of Rocket Science Branding creating thoughtful and uniques experiential swag to inspire & excite your audience. Andrea tells us all about the company, her empathic and consistent messaging and how she is uses that to drive her business forward. We dive into how COVID19 impacted her business and the shifts she has had to make.
If you're looking for an in depth conversation about how your branding and marketing effects everything in your business, you don't want to miss this episode! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!
Get in touch with Andrea and Rocket Science Branding:
Website: https://www.rocketsciencebranding.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/rocketsciencebranding
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Ep 12: Interview with Nelson, The Pixel Geek
This week I sat down with Nelson, better known as The Pixel Geek to discuss all things no code. He dives into his design history, his love for sharing his knowledge with the world and why he's launching a Pixel Geek Community to help his mission of making the web beautiful together. If you love design, humans, Webflow, no-code and want to learn more about how to build a community, this episode is for you!
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The Pixel Geek Community launches soon and you don't want to miss it!
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Ep 11: Interview with Uri, owner of Wallatees
This week I sat down with Uri, owner of Wallatees, a local on-line apparel shop here in San Diego. When the pandemic hit, Uri sprang into action, helping restaurants, adjusting his services to expand to promotional items and tackle on-line marketing. If you're looking for advice on how to pivot as a small business owner, on-line marketing insight and encouragement to just start, this episode is for you!
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Contact Uri today for any promotional or apparel needs!
Website: wallatees.com/wallatees/shop/home | Email:info@wallatees.com | Phone:(619)-940-5556
Instagram: www.instagram.com/wallatees
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wallateesofficial
Twitter: twitter.com/WallaTees
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Ep 10: Interview with Molly Murphy
This week on Talks with SaraNoSocks I sat down with Molly Murphy, a signer, songwriter from Nashville. She's working on releasing her first EP and COVID hasn't helped. Molly shares how going virtual has impacted her career, how to connect with your audience as a singer when you can't do live shows and what's in store as live shows are limited. We chat about whether or not the virtual concert platform is here to stay and how the future of music might change. Molly's EP is scheduled to be out by the end of the year and we'll be sure to check back in when it drops!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mollymurphymusic8/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollymurphymusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MollyMurphMusic
Website: https://mollymurphymusic.com
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mollymurphymusic
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Ep 9: Interview with Greg Kuchan
This week's episode is an introduction to a new format for Talks With SaraNoSocks. Conversations with small business owners and how their lives have been impacted by COVID bringing everything virtual. This week I sit down with Greg Kuchan where we talk life, real estate and the new realm of virtual everything. We dive deep early on, but trust me, you don't want to miss this conversation!
Follow Greg on Instagram (@greg.kuchan). Listen to his podcast Grow With Greg for more in-depth discussions with interesting people.
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