April 06, 2019

How to Craft a Life You Love with Amy Tangerine

April 06, 2019/ Stephanie Campbell

We talk a lot about the importance of creativity on the Brava Podcast. It’s not just a talent for designers or artists, it’s a trait that each us have, but also can exercise for start-ups, side-hustles and our day-to-day jobs.

Today we’ll be discussing how to craft not just creativity, good habits and a good environment, but also a life that you love. To help walk us through this how-to, I am thrilled to introduce you to creativity and craft maven, Amy Tangerine! Amy is the author of the colorful and amazing book, “Craft a Life You Love” and I’m so excited to see what tips and tricks she shares with us today.

The Brava Podcast Amy Tangerine Crafting A Life You Love

SHOW NOTES:

At a young age, Amy fell in love with school supplies and as she grew older her passions expanded to fashion and people. (1:54)

Amy studied Fashion Design and Marketing in addition to Industrial Design (2:50)

She shifted to scrapbooking from fashion after falling in love at a class she took one day at a bookstore and quickly fell in love with the creative community (3:30.)

Looking to learn how to focus your creative energy? Amy knows that as a creative there is probably no shortage of creative ideas in your head. She believes that you need clarity to find what brings you joy and what your talents are (4:45.)

“It doesn’t matter how many ideas you have, it matters how many ideas you make happen.”

— Amy Tangerine

Amy does not believe in the “B-Word” and no, it’s not what you think! She doesn’t believe in being “busy” because it can equate to feeling rushed and overwhelmed and glorifying the trend of the “hustle”. She has made a mindset shift and says, “I have enough time for all things I want to do” (5:30.)

“Give yourself permission to create.”

— Amy Tangerine

Amy admits to being too hard on herself and will say, “give yourself grace”. She finds that she gives that grace to other people but sometimes not to herself and is working on being kinder to herself (10:15.)

Have you ever tried bullet-journaling? Amy Tangerine explains what a bullet journal is, how you can learn how to bullet-journal and why bullet-journaling is so epic! The best part about creative journaling? You can make it your own and live your best life (13:30.)

“You don’t have to do more to be more. We are already enough.”

— Amy Tangerine

What’s next for Amy? She feels something big is coming in the near future! She wants to learn to let go and flow with intention and is ready for her next adventure. Specifically she hopes to cultivate more of a community, potentially a podcast, continue creating content, and continue posting videos to her YouTube! (15:45.)

Thank you readers, to tuning into the Brava Podcast. If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes!

What from our conversation inspired you today? What do you hope to hear next? Tweet or message us on Instagram @BravaPodcast to tell us what you want to hear, even if it’s your own story!

March 25, 2019

Invest in Yourself with Purpose and Potential Coach Becca White

March 25, 2019/ Stephanie Campbell

“Showing up for yourself has a return on investment that never stops.” Today’s guest on the Brava Podcast believes in this statement through and through. Here on Brava, we discuss a lot about “the leap” to get to that next step, to achieve that goal and to enact change for the better whether it’s in your life or at work.

Meet today’s guest: Becca White. Becca is a purpose and potential coach specializing in helping women battling postpartum, balancing business and leaping in life. Tune in below or on iTunes to learn how you can invest in yourself and in your dream with purpose and without fear.

SHOW NOTES:

Becca’s business is to help others find their purpose. She loves problem-solving and the power of a silver-lining to help others. When she became pregnant with her first child she began looking at things completely differently. Her business was born because she started asking for guidance after battling postpartum after having her children (2:30.)

Everybody goes through the fear/ love cycle of taking the leap into a new idea or phase of life. Becca wants to help her clients identify what their gifts are so that they are so aligned with their purpose that it creates momentum that won’t stop (4:23.)

Becca believes that mentors are vital for your growth:

“You need someone who will hold space for you as a sounding board and is 100% in your court. ”

— Becca White

Becca’s advice on balancing your 9-5, family, friends, side-hustle and more? “Quit making it hard for yourself.” She believes its essential to identify what your gift and goal is and clear out all of your other distractions (7:45.)

This year Becca is devoting her time and her research to postpartum and is writing a book about her findings. She finds a lot of people don’t report postpartum and that there is a shame surrounding it. She wants to shake-up the diagnosis theory. She believes it’s important to hold space for a new family similarly to how we treat the loss of a loved one and show up for the new mother in a similar way (17:30.)

Becca on the importance of reaching out to mother’s too in the postpartum period:

“We don’t do a good job on mothering the mother. ”

— Becca White

Becca’s favorite advice? Eventually you’re going to have to jump. You got this Brava listeners!

Thank you readers, to tuning into the Brava Podcast. If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes!

What from our conversation inspired you today? What do you hope to hear next? Tweet or message us on Instagram @BravaPodcast to tell us what you want to hear, even if it’s your own story!

March 13, 2019

How to Live a Creative Life with Mrs. Kay Hillman

March 13, 2019/ Stephanie Campbell

Today’s episode will serve as a challenge in how we each can live a more creative life. And, no – that does not mean by the end of this interview that we’ll be wearing berets, holding a paintbrush in our one hand and one-way tickets to Paris in the other. We’re going to be diving into the essential ways we can each look at a challenge or goal (whether it be in your personal or work life) and see how it can be tackled in a creative fashion.

Meet Mrs. Kay Hillman, photographer, social media maven, business coach, podcaster and blogger! Kay helps women to deal with the many facets of being an entrepreneur: branding, content creation, finances – you name it. Tune in to hear from Kay and how she lives her creative life to the fullest.

SHOW NOTES:

I like to tell people I really do the most. I fell into this! I need to find something that aligns with who I am that I am passionate about. Since 2018 I haven’t looked back. I’m passionate about teaching others, especially women entrepreneurs and female creatives (1:40.)

The most challenging part of jumping into an entrepreneurial work life?

“It’s a mindset shift. You have to stop thinking like an employee and start thinking like a business owner. ”

— Mrs. Kay Hillman

When you start monetizing what you are doing, that is when you step into the realm of being a “creative entrepreneur (5:30.)

Looking to launch your creative business? Mrs. Kay Hillman recommends to create a portfolio or body of work as your first step. Take it from a hobby to a REAL idea (7:55.)

Have you practiced manifesting your goals, hopes and dreams? Mrs. Kay Hillman does not believe in secrets. She believes that if she knows, everybody else should know. Thus, she shares her goals and her “hows” across her site and social media. She loves to share her big goals whether she may reach them or not (10:00.)

“My table is open to everybody. There are plenty of chairs.”

— Mrs. Kay Hillman

Mrs. Kay Hillman’s goal is to help empower women to use their creativity and passion to help them earn money doing what they love (11:20.)

Want to try manifestation for the first time? To Mrs. Kay Hillman, manifestation is setting your intentions and goals to the forefront of your mind and your speaking positivity into whatever you are manifesting (13:00.)

Manifestation frees you from all the things that stress you out (16:47.)

To live a more creative life each day Mrs. Kay Hillman likes to talk to people and reach out to her community. She surrounds herself by high energy women and loves to spend her time outside. Finding your creativity is very personal, it’s not a one-sized fit all solution (18:38.)

Mrs. Kay Hillman just launched a new e-book, “Milk the Cow” that is set out to help entrepreneurs create content that will help you attract your ideal client (20:55). '

In 2019 I will…do inspired work (23:30.)

How will you finish that sentence? Comment below!

Thank you readers, to tuning into the Brava Podcast. If you like the show please leave us a review on iTunes!

What from our conversation inspired you today? What do you hope to hear next? Tweet or message us on Instagram @BravaPodcast to tell us what you want to hear, even if it’s your own story!

March 03, 2019

Season 2 Is Here (!!) + Giveaway

March 03, 2019/ Stephanie Campbell

Season 2 of the Brava Podcast is. HERE!! I am SO excited to share with you the tremendous women I've been interviewing over the past two months who have discussed everything from learning how to live a more creative life and investing in yourself to rooting your career in self-love. ⁣

Episode #11 featuring author and Illustrator, Ilana Griffo, is live NOW and you can listen on Apple, Spotify, Castbox, Sticher & more.
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One of the on-going themes in Season 2 that I have noticed is the fear of the jump, the hesitancy we tend to have when taking those next steps whether it's starting a new position or starting your company. Each of the women featured on the Brava Podcast has tackled this in some way or another that I hope can inspire you on your career journey. ⁣
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Again, BRAVA to these amazing women and for you listeners, you go girl.

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February 28, 2019

Minding Your Own Business with Ilana Griffo

February 28, 2019/ Stephanie Campbell

Welcome back listeners! Today’s guest is Ilana Griffo. Today on Brava we’re discussing how you can take your creative passion and grow it into your full-time gig…and Ilana is an expert on this! She’s a freelance designer and illustrator. Plus, she’s a newly published author of the book, “Mind Your Business”! Want to start your own side-hustle? Tune in now below to mind your (own) business with Ilana Griffo.

SHOW NOTES:

Ilana always knew she wanted to be a graphic designer. She went to school for graphic design and started freelancing immediately while working full-time. She went off on her own four years ago and hasn’t looked back since (1:05).

Despite using school to hone in on her design craft, her favorite class in school was a career development class that focused on interview tips and tricks and how to conduct yourself in the professional world (2:25).

Ilana wrote her book to help other creatives (like you!) create the business foundation to launch their careers (3:30)!

Working from home can be tough with all the distractions around you. Illana created a dedicated office for herself. A day in the life for Ilana includes her one year old son, a to-do list and drawing (7:00).

She sources inspiration from every aspect of life and is very inspired by the seasons (8:22).

When reviewing your own business, Ilana recommends not diving directly into a branding voice until you find your voice as a brand (10:50).

It takes a lot of adventure and trial and error to develop and find your voice (12:00).

The hardest part of publishing her new book, “Mind Your Own Business”? The beginning and getting started! What helped? Her loyal and hard-working team (13:45).

“Ilana’s go-to mantras: “Do it with passion or not at all” and “ask for what you want.” ”

Hoping to start your own side-hustle, Ilana recommends just to…start! Never stop having fun with it (17:45).

Thank you readers, to tuning into the Brava Podcast. If you like the show please leave us a review on iTunes!

What from our conversation inspired you today? What do you hope to hear next? Tweet or message us on Instagram @BravaPodcast to tell us what you want to hear, even if it’s your own story!