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

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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.

Share your thoughts on this Twitter thread  


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If you need help figuring out the community operations of your business, contact Sara. She can give you great insights into your unique context as a creator.

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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 17: Interview with KP, Build In Public

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with KP.  He's been building in public for the past two years with numerous side projects built such Build in Public (which just launched), Cuppa , Do Things That Don't Scale and LetterDrop, he's no stranger to the no code space.

His latest venture took the meaning of "build in public" to a whole new level when he started "applying in public", taking his journey of seeking to work at a start-up public in a Twitter thread.  

We talked about the power of community, vulnerability and how mindset makes anything possible.  Join us as we find out how he decided to just go for it and landed a dream role as the Program Director for the No Code Fellowship with On Deck.  


Connect with KP:

Website: https://thisiskp.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_

Build in Public: https://buildinpublic.xyz

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Ep 16: Interview with Melisa, Owner Let's Get You Hired

This week I sat down with Melisa, owner of Let's Get You Hired!  As a Speaker, Author, and Coach, Melisa Meral uses her 10+ years' experience in Human Resources to help her readers learn how current skill sets can translate to a successful career move.  On October 6th, 2020, her book Pivoting with Purpose: The Hamster Wheel, the Rat Race, and Other Career Myths Holding You Back, reached Amazon Best-Seller in 11 categories, plus 12 #1 Hot New Release awards. Melisa’s book is for job seekers who need an easy-to-follow roadmap when pivoting in life, work, and business. Melisa urges her readers to get off the hamster wheel, get out of the rat race, and stop believing all of those pesky old career myths!

Are you feeling stuck in a career rut and wanting to create change in your life — but not sure how to make it happen? Are you burnt out as an entrepreneur and craving the stability of a paycheck in a full-time role — but not sure how your skills could translate into a 9-5? Let’s find your next best company, boss, and job while outlining the exact roadmap to get you there! It’s time to pivot with purpose.

If you're looking for your next steps, ready to pivot your career or are finally ready to get out of your mundane 9-5, this is a must listen!

Grab her Book: Pivoting With Purpose

Get in Touch on Socials

Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsgetuhired

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetyouhired.biz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsgetyouhired.biz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/letsgetyouhired

Website: https://www.letsgetyouhired.biz

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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

Show Notes:

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 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!
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

Show Notes:

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

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.

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

Want to work with me? saranosocks.com

Show Notes:

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 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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Show Notes:

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.

Share your thoughts on this Twitter thread  


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Show Notes:

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.  

Have a guest you want to hear on the show?  Drop it here

Connect on Twitter: @saranosocks

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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.


Follow me on Twitter: @saranosocks

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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 77: Let's talk about happiness

This week is a heavier topic, happiness.  Are you happy is a loaded question with lots of tiny facets.  I'm breaking it all down this week and what happened once I realized that I wasn't happy trying to monetize my new skills.  I thought I had to reinvent myself to become a successful creator but what I really need to do was lean further into what I am naturally good at.

Support my journey: buymeacoffee.com/saranosocks

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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

Show Notes:

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!
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

Show Notes:

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

Show Notes:

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.

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

Want to work with me? saranosocks.com

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