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

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Ep 63: Starting over vs going freelance

This week I'm giving a bit more context to my story of going out on my own.  Many go full time freelance using the same skillsets they built up during their traditional role, I didn't.  I left all that behind and truly started over.  Here's a quick thread about this story.

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Thanks, Sara, for being a great host and safely guiding me through my first podcasting experience.

Jelmer Pe

Former Guest
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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.

Amanda Milo

Healthcare Innovation Consultant
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This cup of coffee is coming far too late, but it was not forgotten. Sara was immensely helpful when I designed my new Webflow site last year, even going above and beyond to help me when I panicked because of a mistake I made while she was on vacation. She took time away from her holiday to help me, and I'll never forget that. I'd definitely recommend her services in the future. 🤓😎😊

Candace Nicholson

Webflow Client
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"There is a balance between management, technology, and design, and Sara just gets it. Her constant empathy for users helped keep our products aligned and focused, and she has a clear understanding on how to produce highly functioning teams."

Jeff Border

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Thanks for having me on the podcast!

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Want quality content about the successes and failures of the #nocode life? Listen to @saranosocks podcast. Quality content and excellent interviews with amazing nocode creators.

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I've worked with, collaborated and hired Sara on numerous projects over the past couple of years on community and operations related projects. She's a pleasure to work with!

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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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Show Notes:

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!

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

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Ep 36: Interview with Sarwech Schar, Founder Nocodelytics

This week I sat down with Sarwech Schar, founder of Nocodelytics a new way to easily track user engagement on your Webflow site. He recently also teamed up with Jetboost Founder Chris Spags and has a very cool side project called Spacebandits, which details space startups  and what they are building.  This was another amazing episode where Sarwech shared his advice on how an audience, community and a past failure have lead to his success with Nocodelytics 


Connect with Sarwech

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarwechs

Website: https://www.nocodelytics.com/

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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

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

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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 34: Interview with Lacey Kesler, Co-Founder Visual Dev Co

This week I sat down with Lacey Kesler, who's no stranger to the no code community!  She's the founder of Women in No Code (WINC), Co-Founder of Visual Dev Co, where she's a podcast co-host and helping to build an education platform and she's just recently taken on the role of Head of Education at Adalo.  She's also up to something new with the OnDeck NoCode Cohort, tune in for a sneak peak!

This was another amazing episode where Lacey shared how a team failure during her product management days helped her discover what was really important.  She shares a ton of actionable advice on how to just start and what she's doing to help future no code freelancers.

Connect With Lacey:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaceyKesler

Women in No Code (WINC) - https://www.meetwinc.com/

VisualDev.co - https://twitter.com/visualdevco


Connect with Sara:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhre2AtdwJ-a70igsRoA4g

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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 32: Interview with Natalie Furness, Founder Freelance Notion

This week I sat down with Natalie Furness, Founder of Freelance Notion, a business operations system for freelancers.  Natalie is working with technical founders to solve big problems and take the solutions to market.  She recently discovered the #nocode space and is loving it!  Over the last few months she has embraced the #buildinpublic movement and has become very active in the community.  Join me as we talk about how her failures have helped her to get to where she is today!


Connect With Natalie:

Freelance Notion: https://www.freelancenotion.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Natalie_Furn

Launch NoCode Podcast (coming soon!): https://twitter.com/launchnocode


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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!

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Ep 30: Interview with Corey McComb, Author Productivity is for Robots

This week I sat down with Corey McComb, author of Productivity is for Robots a guide on how to (re)connect, get creative & stay human in the new world.  Corey didn't start as a writer, he started as a rocker, joining a band at just 16!  Since leaving the band scene his path followed many others follow, climbing the ladder and landing the dream job with lots of failed attempts at freelancing in between.  Today Corey is a creative, freelancer and writer helping founders launch their products.   Join us as we chat about burnout, failure and how he found his way to back to his creative flow to publish the book in November of 2020 and what's in store for 2021.  

Connect with Corey:

Buy a copy of his book:https://www.amazon.com/Productivity-Robots-Connect-Creative-Human/dp/B08N9P9MDQ

Twitter: https://twitter.com/coreymccomb

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/corey.mccomb/

Website:https://coreymccomb.com/newsletter/

Substack: https://coreymccomb.substack.com


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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 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.

Connect with Sara:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhre2AtdwJ-a70igsRoA4g

Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saranosocks

Work with Her:https://www.saranosocks.com



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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.

Connect with Sara:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhre2AtdwJ-a70igsRoA4g

Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saranosocks

Work with Her:https://www.saranosocks.com



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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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Twitter: https://twitter.com/saranosocks

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhre2AtdwJ-a70igsRoA4g

Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saranosocks

Work with Her Her:https://www.saranosocks.com

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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.  

Need a NoCode and Webflow community?  Come join us on PixelGeek.Community!  We'd love to help you!!

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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

Adobe Creative Cloud

Whimsical

Notion

Google Forms

Business

Freshbooks

Microsoft for Business

Personal/Networking

Slack

Discord

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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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Show Notes:

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.

Follow along in between episodes!

Show Notes:

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

Show Notes:

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!

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!
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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!

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

Show Notes:

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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