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Every journey is filled with failure, let's share the lessons learned from them.

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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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The modest and legendary podcaster... who was the first to invite me to speak about @freelancenotion publicly. Without her I wouldn't have any audio assets to share about my journey.

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With her years of knowledge, dedication to learning, and empathetic mindset, Sara has proven to be a great asset within the realm of product strategy and management. She eloquently balances her expertise at the intersection of business, technology, and user experience, and employs radical candor to truly get the job done and done well. She a phenomenal team player and is one of those people you always want on your team. Given the chance, I would leap at the opportunity to work with her again.

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I must’ve listened to 4 or 5 episodes of Sara's podcast this weekend. I really appreciate the level of transparency, insights, and production quality.

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With her years of knowledge, dedication to learning, and empathetic mindset, Sara has proven to be a great asset within the realm of product strategy and management. She eloquently balances her expertise at the intersection of business, technology, and user experience, and employs radical candor to truly get the job done and done well. She a phenomenal team player and is one of those people you always want on your team. Given the chance, I would leap at the opportunity to work with her again.

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So happy I found this podcast! Lots of value here on topics of failure, entrepreneurship, and carving your own path. Excited to hear more!

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I have to say Sara was the best podcast interviewer I’ve had. And she is a woman of her word and going to release the pod soon! Thank you for allowing me to share my story @saranosocks. I think you’re awesome at this.

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What's it all about?

I started Talks with SaraNoSocks with one goal in mind: share other's stories! We all hear the "overnight success" stories, but there is a huge piece of the puzzle they're leaving out! What happened before you hit it big? Surely failure is a part of your journey! Hear what it's like to try and fail. These are open and honest discussions around the failure we all experience, but we're too afraid to share. My goal, to expose the "sticky middle", show you everyone fails and you can turn that into success.

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Monday's

Every Monday I chat about my own journey becoming a small business owner and my fails along the way. It's on YouTube or listen along on your favorite podcast platform.

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In between episodes I'm busy as a freelance web designer and no code content creator for Makerpad. I share thoughts from the shows and what I'm up to. Follow along!

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Friday's

Every Friday I sit down with amazing humans who are freelancers, makers, entrepreneurs and small business owners sharing how their failure created success.

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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.

Do you miss the ease of not having to do it all?  Share your thoughts on the Twitter thread


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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 45: March is the month of marketing

This week I'm chatting all about my massive ongoing failure when it comes to marketing.  I am tackling marketing this month in hopes of learning more, adding more value and figuring out why it's so hard for me to just "get".

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLya4K3uPM4JQE92jDN100gQNcpS6hNL2K

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Ep 45: Interview with Marcus Woxneryd, Owner ustwo

This week I sat down with Marcus Woxneryd, a passionate supporter of the creator economy. He's the owner of ustwo, a digital product agency, co-founder of Venturism.io, a startup studio sneek-peek.io a new way to sell ideas on-line, and most recently Shuffle, bite sized networking for the creator economy..  This was a fantastic discussion filled with many ways to help creators gain momentum in the growing creator economy.

Connect with Marcus on twitter @marcusustwo

ustwo.com, Venturism.io, Sneak-peek.io


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Ep 43: Say no to what you like

This week I'm chatting about why it's so important to say no to things you like and yes to things you love.  It can be easy to just go with the flow if you like it, but as it would turn out, that's not really the best idea.

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/-M19WAGCMeQ

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Ep 41: I almost scrapped Podcast Ops

This week I'm chatting about why Podcast Ops almost didn't happen.  It's been a very strressful last few weeks.  While I am working hard to build the most amazing prodcut I can,  this week I hit a wall when I realized I'm not doing a great job at sharing the value the product brings. Don't worry, it's still going to happen.

Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/0dagdAMcpWg

Connect on Twitter: @saranosocks

Pre-order Podcast Ops: https://www.saranosocks.com/products/podcastops

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Ep 39: Let's chat feedback

This week I'm chatting about feedback why you need it and where to get it. Shout out to Makerpad https://www.makerpad.co an awesome #nocode community where I am a Creator In Residence.  Have questions on a no code tool you can't quite figure out?  Let me know in the comments and you might just get your very own tool path!  

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Ep 37: Solo Episode 6: Overworking

If you're anything like me it can be hard to turn off that internal pressure to always be working.  Case in point, this past weekend when I unplugged for a whopping 6 hours.  Let's open up the discussion how to take time off, connect with your family, friends and recharge.  How do you learn to calm the internal voice?

Did you know I'm a Creator in Residence for Makerpad (https://www.makerpad.co)?  I'm building tutorials and tool paths to help you discover how to make all that you can with no code tools.  Have something you can't figure out?  Send me a tweet and you just might get your own tool path!

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Ep 35: Solo Episode 5: Imposter Syndrome

This week I'm chatting imposter syndrome. Why we have it, how to see it as a good thing and what to do when it starts to paralyze you.

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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpmRhanYU40

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Ep 33: Solo Episode 4: Failed progress

Last week I did a lot, but didn't really seem to accomplish what I set out to do.  I share how I failed at getting any progress made and what lessons I learned to focus on next time.

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Ep 31: Solo Episode 3: Three fails and three lessons

Join me as I chat about last weeks fails with Integromat, Webflow and defining my audience.  I learned so much while going through these failures, I hope it helps you too!  Tune in Friday for my next guest interview!

Follow along in between episodes on Twitter @saranosocks

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Ep 29: Solo Episode 2: Holiday break fails and 2021 goals

This week I bring in 2021 with a new format!  The Monday episodes are now available on YouTube and on all major podcast listening platforms!  I chat about how I failed during my holiday break and shared my big scary goals for 2021.  

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRjLuuuFDHA

Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saranosocks/e/12912

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://www.saranosocks.com/talks-with-saranosocks

Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/saranosocks

Visit Community Findr: http://helpingcreatives.webflow.io

Check out Sara's work: https://www.saranosocks.com


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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

Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/c_spags

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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

Facebook: http://facebook.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!
Love this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review!

The Pixel Geek Community launches soon and you don't want to miss it!

Sign up today for The Pixel Geek Community: https://www.pixelgeek.community

Follow Pixel Geek on YouTube: www.youtube.com/pixelgeek

Buy him a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/pixelgeek

Connect on Twitter: twitter.com/thepixelgeek

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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!
Love this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!!
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!

Share your support on social media and give Molly a follow!

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


Connect with Sara

Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saranosocks

Website: saranosocks.com

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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.

As always, don't forget to subscribe rate and review, share with your social media family and say hi!

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