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Not Starving Artists
how to get 3 months ahead on bills this summer (without cutting brunch or margs or vacations)
Nobody wants to spend summer hunched over spreadsheets and saying no to spending money on brunch and margs. And the good news is, you don’t have to. In this episode, we’re rewriting the narrative around summer spending and financial progress. You can sip spicy margs, take weekend getaways, and still get three months ahead on bills. It’s not about restriction. It’s about intention. If you’ve ever felt like the only way to save money is to cancel joy, this one’s for you. I’m walking you through my 3...
2025-07-18
33 min
The Postpartum Shift
72. The Truth About Postpartum Summer Bodies
Whether you’re newly postpartum or several months in, summer can stir up all kinds of body image struggles. In this episode, Brooke opens up about her own postpartum summers and the lessons that helped her find peace in her body. You’ll walk away feeling supported, encouraged, and ready to make memories—without obsessing over your size. 🎧 What to Listen For: Why summer can be a major trigger for postpartum body image struggles Brooke’s personal postpartum swimsuit stories (including bikini moments just weeks after birth!) Why your clothes not fitting doe...
2025-07-08
20 min
Bookish and Bubbly
Third Grade Trauma & Summer Fridays Review
In this episode of the Bookish and Bubbly podcast, Hope and Brooke are back again with another summer series pick: Summer Fridays. Unfortunately (or fortunately 😉), we had more fun talking about the tales of our traumatizing third grade. Beginning with Hope being bullied, or being the bully(???), moving to a new school, flipping our cards to yellow, Brooke telling our classmate to shut up, and more…you won’t want to miss this bonus trauma dump! Don’t worry, we do talk about the book, too.
2025-06-27
1h 05
The Blonde Café
Healthy Girl Habits That Actually Work 🌞 | Summer Wellness Tips You’ll Stick To
Ready to glow from the inside out this summer? In this episode of The Blonde Café Podcast, host Brooke Villanueva shares her top 3 no-bs tips for a Healthy Girl Summer 2025 - and no, it’s not about cutting carbs or chasing a number on the scale.We’re talking real wellness that actually feels good:✨ Habits that support your body (and your vibe)💧 Staying hydrated like it's your job🥗 Eating in a way that fuels your goals without restriction📅 Building a lifestyle that gives you energy to chase what you actually wantWe're gettin...
2025-06-23
22 min
The Wild Temple
Satsang Soulfood with Wolfgang Bischoff
Send us a textA Meeting of Hearts with Wolfgang BischoffIn this special episode, Brooke Sullivan shares a heartfelt conversation with Wolfgang Bischoff, a mystic, psychologist, and founder of the Human Culture Academy in Germany. This serendipitous meeting, sparked by a connection through Pandit Rajmani Tigunait’s translator, blossomed into a deep connection and the creation of "Satsang Soulfood," an upcoming event in San Francisco for the Summer Solstice (June 20th).Brooke reflects on the value of speaking with an elder in The Himalayan Tradition of Tantra who has walked a path of...
2025-06-10
1h 16
Bookish and Bubbly
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune | VIDEO PODCAST
It’s finally here! This week on the Bookish and Bubbly podcast, Brooke and Hope are diving into One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune - one of our most anticipated releases of the year. As the follow-up to Every Summer After - AKA one of our forever favorites - you know we had big feelings going in. We’re talking about what worked, what didn’t (hint: literally nothing. It was perfect, thank you!!!), and how it compares to that nostalgic, heart-squeezing magic we fell in love with the first time around. Whether you’ve already read it or are stil...
2025-05-30
1h 00
Busy Christian Mom
76| 6 Tips to Avoid the Spiritual Summer Slump, Part 2
Maycember is crazytown, and I need these tips going into summer rather than it being summer and me going, "Well where in the world did the time go?! I haven't read my Bible at all! What day is it again?" I know if I'm feeling it, you are too. This is why hearing these 6 tips to avoid the spiritual summer slump is so important to have in your brain now (and also a good idea to relisten to these in a month too). Trust me on the relisten. Brains remembers better with repetition. CLICK FOR FULL SHOW...
2025-05-19
08 min
Busy Christian Mom
75| 6 Tips to Avoid the Spiritual Summer Slump, Part 1
Did you know that summer is a time of year that you’re more likely to skip your spiritual practices? If you stop to think about it for a second, summer is wild. For some reason, it also feels high stakes. You've got all the camps for kids, you're still trying to work, and before you know it, Walmart is busting out the back to school supplies sections in the store. Before you know it, God just took a backseat in your mind. Whoopsie! This is why I’m giving you 6 tips to avoid the spiritual summer slump. This blog...
2025-05-12
08 min
THE GOLDEN TEMPLE PODCAST
049: Honouring your Seasons with Brooke Bliss
Welcome back Golden Weaver today we have some NEW codes dropping in some divine TURQUOISE from Brooke Bliss Turquoise Bliss. Today Brooke shares about massive life changes. Honouring your female hormonal changes and shifting through seasons. Brooke has been bringing woman together on land and we get to feel into Brookes World as the woman, Mother and Lover. As Brooke is in a season of softening and receiving. Enjoy my loves. Connect with Brooke here: https://www.instagram.com/brooke2bliss/
2024-11-04
52 min
POP CULTURE MONDAYS...ON THURSDAYS
Season 2, Episode 12: Brat Summer. Now It’s Moo Deng Fall.
Brooke starts off this week by explaining her personal reasons for being more publicly vocal against Trump. Then, while the Diddy news has been much discussed, including in this week’s newsletter, Brooke talks specifically about the growing noise around an alleged Justin Bieber song that includes lyrics about a Diddy party, but which is actually an AI-generated track that’s been making the rounds since April. And we can’t talk pop culture this week and not talk about Moo Deng, the adorable, chonky potato pygmy hippo from Thailand. We finish off with a little Menendez brother chitchat and Brooke...
2024-09-26
38 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
4 Business {and Life} Lessons I've Learned From My Podcast
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/125 Brooke's note - shownotes take time, please be patient if they're not up quite yet. I wanted to get the episode to you ASAP, done is better than perfect! Brooke's SEO Starter Pack (FREE): https://boldwithbrooke.com/seo SEO Summer was a HIT, thank you so much for your kind messages! Today's episode is part of a project I've been working on, and I wanted to share 4 lessons I've learned from my podcast for both my business and my life. I've been a podcaster for 6 years now, and while I haven't been entirely consistent, it has r...
2024-09-25
25 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
How to Know Where You Rank in Search Engines SEO Summer Part 6
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/124 Brooke's note - shownotes take time, please be patient if they're not up quite yet. I wanted to get the episode to you ASAP, done is better than perfect! Brooke's SEO Starter Pack (FREE): https://boldwithbrooke.com/seo You've gone through 6 episodes total so far when it comes to content and SEO, and today is the last part of SEO Summer: how to actually know where you're ranking. And yes, I said 6 episodes total and today is the 7th, although I didn't count content pillars as part of SEO Summer, even though they're very closely tied...
2024-09-24
20 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
3 MUST HAVE tools for SEO, (and how to actually use them) | SEO Summer Part 5
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/123 Brooke's note - shownotes take time, please be patient if they're not up quite yet. I wanted to get the episode to you ASAP, done is better than perfect! Brooke's SEO Starter Pack (FREE): https://boldwithbrooke.com/seo You're on board and learning more about SEO, immersed in SEO Summer - and we're not done yet! In this episode we're in part 5 - 3 tools you REALLY need to use and embrace when it comes to improving your SEO. Plus, how to actually use them. Because what good is a list of tools you have no idea...
2024-09-18
24 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
SEO Myths & Getting Started | SEO Summer Part 4
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/122 Brooke's note - shownotes take time, please be patient if they're not up quite yet. I wanted to get the episode to you ASAP, done is better than perfect! Brooke's SEO Starter Pack (FREE): https://boldwithbrooke.com/seo I hear a LOT of myths about SEO, and for some reason Facebook groups tend to be the place that people go to complain the most. Today we're busting 3 of the most common myths that I hear, and I'm going to give you some strategies to not only overcome those myths, but thrive and grow in search engin...
2024-09-12
19 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
SEO 101 First Steps: SEO Summer Part 3
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/121 Brooke's note - shownotes take time, please be patient if they're not up quite yet. I wanted to get the episode to you ASAP, done is better than perfect!🩷 Brooke's SEO Starter Pack (FREE): https://boldwithbrooke.com/seo SO many people ask me: "I want to start with SEO but what the heck do I even do first?" Today's episode is going to go into the very first steps and things to consider when it comes to SEO. After all, SEO is just like any other skill, you're going to grow more and more when you're...
2024-09-06
25 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
SEO Keywords: What to Choose & Why | SEO Summer Part 2
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/120 So you're IN - you're on board and want to get started with SEO. And if you've listened to what I've been telling you, you know that you now need to know what your keywords are so you can start to build some SEO rank and authority. But how the heck do you choose those keywords? Today we're going to talk about how to choose keywords, what to think about, and where do you PUT those keywords so you can start seeing some growth in your search engine rankings! SEO for small businesses is a puzz...
2024-08-23
35 min
Bookish and Bubbly
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
On today’s episode of the Bookish and Bubbly Podcast, Brooke, Hope, and Megan are back to discuss Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. Listen along as Brooke steamrolls the conversation for a full hour🙃Happy Tuesday!P.S. Leave a comment below and let us know what books you'd like to hear us discuss / any topic you would enjoy listening to us ramble about. Love you all🧡 📖 📖 📖 ✨Iconic✨ References: Olivia's Book Page⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Follow! Rate us! Leave a review (if you're nice)!Buy us a coffee!☕️
2024-08-20
57 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
SEO 101 & 5 Things To Have On Every Webpage | SEO Summer Part 1
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/119 YAY welcome to SEO Summer Part 01! We are going to dive into SEO 101, kind of a basic primer with some details that you'll need to know for the upcoming episodes. PLUS, five things that you really need to have on every webpage to get the maximum SEO benefits. Because really - why does SEO matter anyway? Listen in, then head to the community to share your biggest aha moments at https://boldwithbrooke.com/community . If you prefer to share on social media, tag me in your screenshot @boldwithbrooke - I read them all! If you're read...
2024-08-16
30 min
The Brooke and Robyn Show
The Brooke and Robyn Show: 10,000 Step Challenge
Welcome to the very first episode of The Brooke and Robyn Show—the podcast where we seek out new experiences and celebrate life over 40 (err…over 45?)!! Hosted by Brooke Stewart and Robyn Carter, this show is all about embracing new challenges, having fun, and finding new ways to thrive in this exciting stage of life.In this debut episode, Brooke and Robyn dive into their first challenge: walking 10,000 steps a day. Tune in as they share the highs and lows of this journey, including some hot takes on how to make...
2024-08-15
34 min
The Fierce Heart Alliance
Healing Trauma and the correlation to Karma: A Self-Care Episode with Brooke Bucci
Brooke and Summer discuss the importance of self-care while on a healing journey and especially for these crucial times or change and upheaval. Yet, don't forget to have fun and enjoy the journey! Brooke is a seasoned Multidimensional Energy Healer, Certified Nurse-Midwife, and Certified Trauma Professional, with over 25 years of experience in the healing arts. She possesses an innate ability to create safe and nurturing environments, guiding clients through transformative healing. Her specialties include conscious conception, pregnancy, and birth, complex childhood trauma, inner child wounding, birth and sexual trauma, and facilitating womb healing. ...
2024-07-21
42 min
Bookish and Bubbly
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
In the season opener of the Bookish and Bubbly 2024 summer series, Brooke and Hope are back again to to talk to you about This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune. We started this episode with a heaping glass(es) of Roscato Moscato (PLS SPONSOR US), had a quick life update, then absolutely gushed over Felix. ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ✨iconic✨ references: Roscato Sweet Red Wine YUM shower phone case Brooke's favorites list on Goodreads The Idea of You (episode dropping 6/18!!) Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver (whole series) Flawless b...
2024-06-04
53 min
Wildly Creative Life with Brooke Schultz
The magic of the process with Summer Murdock (Rebroadcast) | Ep 228
Serving up a treat for you today: an interview with Summer Murdock. Summer was a burnt out photographer who found her voice accidentally as she re-fell in love with the process of making things. In this interview we discuss creativity as a meditative, sacred process, how to get out of ruts, get inspired, what to do when your kids don't want to be photographed, and much more. Mentions:http://www.summermurdock.com/ Summer's Magic of Light Class: http://www.summermurdock.com/magicoflight/ Illuminate Classes: http://www.illuminateclasses.com/ Sally Mann's Hold Still: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Still-Photographs-Sally-Mann/dp/0316247758 Get Mo...
2023-12-07
41 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Business Lessons & Takeaways from the Barbie Movie
Full Shownotes: https://www.boldwithbrooke.com/110 Welcome back amazing business owners to another episode of Bold with Brooke - the podcast and place to be to learn the marketing and business skills you need to reach your biggest goals! I have gone back and forth with several different options when it comes to HOW to bring this episode to you, and in the end, I’ve decided to just let it flow, the way that it usually does from my ADHD brain. Because while it might seem super weird and random, it really is NOT, and I promise you it will...
2023-11-09
50 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
5 Essential (& Unusual) Questions to Identify Your Ideal Client
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/107 Welcome back to another episode of Bold with Brooke - the podcast and place to be to learn the marketing and business skills you need to actually make a LIVING doing what you love! Today's episode is an encore episode of the very FIRST episode ever - because the information is THAT important, and still so valuable. In this episode, we are going to dive into something that will help with ALL of the decisions you might face in your business - your ideal client profile. I want to challenge what you may have been tau...
2023-09-22
32 min
Bookish and Bubbly
The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther
On this week's episode of the Bookish and Bubbly Podcast, Brooke and Hope are back again with our final summer series episode to talk about The Summer of Broken Rules. This book is the perfect mix of a warm, blooming summer romance and an epic game of assassin where no lives are safe. Grab your favorite bevy and join us as we discuss: UFOs (real or not?! Let us know in the poll below!!), our upcoming Twilight party, an homage to Hope's apartment (bye, betch) and so much more because you know your girls love to talk. Cheers to podcast...
2023-08-15
53 min
The Un-Perfected Pod
The Loneliness Epidemic and 8 Ways to Strengthen Connection
How can you build actionable steps to build meaningful connections with others? In this episode of the Unperfected Pod, Brooke dives into the struggles many working parents face as they prepare for their children’s return to school. She talks about the loneliness epidemic, where people feel more connected than ever due to technology, yet are actually more starved for real connection and intimacy than ever before. Brooke offers her advice on how to address loneliness, such as setting an intention for connection, prioritizing it in one’s daily life, understanding that connection is a basic human need...
2023-08-11
50 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Graduations & Celebrations - Not Just for Kids! {Ep 102}
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/102 We have just finished the graduation season, for a variety of grades and milestones. I'm sure so many of you are finally settling down from whatever celebrations you had planned, whether they were small or big, and settling into summer. But graduation isn't JUST for kids, and celebrating growth isn't just for kids either. What are YOU graduating from or celebrating right now? If you're ready to start booking the clients you need and want in your business, it's time to start leveling up your marketing. I would LOVE for you to join us in Bol...
2023-06-22
17 min
Bookish and Bubbly
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
On this week's episode of the Bookish and Bubbly Podcast, Hope and Brooke discuss the book that has us swooning: Every Summer After. This book is warm and delightful, and we give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. We'll also discuss all of the important things in life: Brooke finally starting Bridgerton and Hope making a case to be sponsored by Twisted Tea (seriously, call me!!). Follow! Rate us! Leave a review (if you're nice)! Come say hi! Follow us on Instagram Brooke's Goodreads Hope's Goodreads Amazon Affiliate Links for the books we talk about on the
2023-06-20
55 min
The Un-Perfected Pod
Flexibility and Resourcefulness to Create New Outcomes
How do you navigate the unique experience of parenting in your forties? In this episode of the Unperfected Pod, Brooke shares her journey of navigating her work and parenting commitments over the Memorial Day weekend and summer. She candidly discusses how she is trying to maintain momentum for her professional goals and dreams while squeezing her work week into three days. Brooke reveals how she was falling into an old, outdated belief that if she cannot work full-time, then she will not be able to move forward in her business or reach her fullest potential. She acknowledges...
2023-06-02
27 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Must Have Skills For Success In Business Part 8 - Mindset & Beliefs
Full Shownotes: https://www.boldwithbrooke.com/098 A little more tough love in this final episode in this series: You will never outperform your identity. Today's episode is Part 8 in the 8 part series Must Have Skills for Success in Business - and I saved the best for last. Okay, maybe not the best, but definitely one of the most important. Today we are going to chat all about MINDSET. What does that actually mean? Why does it matter? More importantly, I want you to ask yourself: what stories am I holding onto that are stopping me from growing...
2023-02-08
30 min
Playlist of the People
Summer Madness: The Song that is Summer, and Other Songs that Sample it. (Live Recording from WVCW)
Kool & The Gang's "Summer Madness" (1974) is all the feelings of summer wrapped into 4 minutes. On here I play and talk about Summer Madness and my favorite songs that sample it, as it's one of the most sampled songs of all time. I hope to fill your last day of summer with some madness. Tracklist:Summer Madness - Kool & The Gang Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh PrinceCertainty (Flipped it) - Erykah BaduYou Know How We Do It - Ice Cube Compton - Kendrick Lamar and Dr...
2022-09-22
59 min
Allobee Radio
Ep. 75 - Tips to Avoid Burnout While Working From Home with Allobee CEO Brooke Markevicius
Listen is as Allobee CEO, Brooke Markevicius, shares an update on Allobee and her journey in entrepreneurship and the life of a founder. As a female business owner, she has found it is really hard to go far without self reflection and an analysis of not just how the business is doing but how you are doing as a business owner. It’s important to assess if you still love what you are doing. Brooke spent time over the summer reflecting on this and determined she loved the company, the team, what they are building, but did she love wh...
2022-09-12
25 min
Living Unscripted Podcast
#BehindTheBROADcasters - It's Gonna Be A Long Summer
Let's be real, we talk a lot about trying to improve ourselves and doing "the work" on this show. But, sometimes you just want to let loose, make some impulsive decisions and have fun. This week we are embracing the YOLO mindset and leaving behind the "hard" for a season. As Brookie's wise 2-year-old put it, "it's gonna be a loooong summer" and we are here for it. So, if you're in the trenches right now, we support you, we are cheering for you, and the work you're putting in will pay off. But, if you're ready to leave...
2022-08-01
18 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
NYC Adventures Day 3 Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself, Especially When It Doesn't Serve You
Shownotes COMING SOON (Brooke is traveling!) at https://boldwithbrooke.com/079 Day 3 of my New York City adventures! This one was inspired by the first half of my day, sitting on the rooftop terrace and enjoying the view while eating my bagel, while knowing in the back of my head that I had traveled to another state and SHOULD be going to see the sites somewhere. What are you telling yourself you SHOULD be doing? What is the little voice in your head telling you that you SHOULD be thinking about? One of my coaches tells me "Brooke...
2021-11-25
19 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
NYC Adventures Day 2: SHOW YOUR WORK. Yes, even if it's not perfect.
Shownotes COMING SOON (Brooke is traveling!) at https://boldwithbrooke.com/078 Day 2 of my New York City adventures, inspired by my first trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. WOW - I did almost the entire museum, I only missed one wing, and being around all of the amazing work was a reminder of the importance of sharing our work, our art, our creations. One piece in particular inspired me, it was declined as a billboard because it was too controversial, and ended up on the BUSES in NYC. Spoiler alert: in this episode I have a message...
2021-11-23
20 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
NYC Adventures Day 1 - Saying YES to Clients & An Exceptional Client Experience
Shownotes COMING SOON (Brooke is traveling!) at https://boldwithbrooke.com/077 I'm in New York City! This city is so inspiring and chaotic all at the same time, and I have some things that were on my heart that I wanted to share about business and collaborating with your clients. About saying YES to clients, even when it may not necessarily be 100% what you're used to doing all the time. About the cost in saying yes to clients, and the lines in doing so, finding the middle ground and really WOWING your clients with an exceptional experience. Plus...
2021-11-22
24 min
The Lurk Lounge
Bridging the Gap for Parents and Children with Healthier Communication w. Brooke Clay
With us today, we have a creative, author, writer, and educator, Brooke Clay! Brooke’s expertise is educating deaf and hard hearing children and bridging the gap between parents and children who have nonexistent or unhealthy communication. She recently created a parent-child communication journal with coloring pages, conversation starters, and many fun activities.In this episode, you will learn: How Brooke got started in her entrepreneurial journey Why her children influence her so much in doing these sorts of activities and material What difficult communication for a 3-year-old looks like How to do better as parents He...
2021-10-14
33 min
We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast
Hanging on to Summer
Summer is rolling by, but lobster is rolling in! In this episode, we’re dishing buttery, herb-infused lobster on a warm roll. Steamed or sautéed. Buttered or olive-oil infused. Have it your way and toss in some rosemary or tarragon to boot - but don’t toss the shells just yet … use them to make a flavorful soup stock! (01:17) Next, Chris and Brooke spice things up with a versatile summer building block: chipotle cream. Brooke breaks down the recipe and whets our appetites with a prelude featuring a juicy fried green tomato sandwich. The delicious condiment adds punch to pull...
2021-09-07
25 min
We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast
Summer Rubbing, Roasting and Grilling
It’s strawberry season! Extend the shelf life of this sweet and juicy fruit with our slow, oven-roasting techniques for preserving your precious perishables. (1:50) Speaking of making it last, we reveal the must-have summertime ingredients in Chris’ Memphis Dry Rub recipe. (6:50) Breaking down the brown… Brooke shares her trick for retaining and restoring the softness of an essential dry rub ingredient: brown sugar. (8:30) Next, with just a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, our dry rub becomes a wet marinade for delicious whole-roasted chicken. Plus, don’t miss our tips for grilling chicken evenly and keeping it moist! (9:55) Not a grill ma...
2021-06-07
27 min
Allobee Radio
Ep. 61 -How to Have a Positive Experience with A Virtual Intern with Founder of Allobee with Brooke Markevicius
In this episode of the podcast, I chat with you about our new Summer Internship Program. We wanted to support those out there who need internship opportunities to gain experience and to help them with their career growth. I also wanted to give tips to those who are interested in hiring an intern this summer. Here are the bullet point tips, but take a listen to the episode for more details! Tips on how to have a positive experience with virtual intern: 1-Vetting is Essential 2-Cultural Fit for...
2021-04-22
20 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
5 Emails to Welcome Your Potential Clients - Email Marketing for Photographers
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/047 Welcome back amazing business owners to another episode of Business Straight Up - the podcast for creative business owners who actually want to make a living doing what they love! Today's episode is going to be all about the 5 emails that you need to have in your welcome sequence, or funnel, to walk your ideal potential clients through learning more about you, introducing themselves, and actually BOOKING you. Yes - we're going into email marketing. But really, this concept can be used in other ways too. Some of my students have even...
2020-10-09
49 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
One of My Most Successful Photography Marketing Strategies: Gift Vouchers in Marketing
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/046 One Of My MOST Successsful Photography Marketing Strategies: Gift Vouchers for Marketing {Ep 046} Welcome back, amazing business owners & photographers! Ready to chat about one of my most successful photography marketing strategies? Are you on the edge of your seat like BROOKE what are these things? Drum roll please... gift vouchers for marketing! This is a very special BONUS mini episode today, to celebrate the launch of the shop! Today we are going to chat about one of the most successful photography marketing strategies that I have ever used, inspired by Sue Bryce...
2020-09-29
37 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Storytelling in MarStorytelling in Marketing for Small Business Owners with Nick Demosketing for Small Business Owners with Nick Demos {Ep 045}
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/045 Welcome back to Business Straight Up - business help for photographers and creative business owners! This episode is so freakin' special to me because it is an interview with an amazing man - yep, a MAN - who is one of those rare people that is actually engaged when you're having a conversation with him. I remember talking with him in California last year, and we were able to just connect on a level that most conversations don't really happen on anymore. We are all so distracted, with things competing for our...
2020-09-24
52 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Running a Business with Kids at Home - Productivity for Small Business Owners
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/044 Welcome back amazing business owners! We are going to talk today about some tips for either homeschooling or hybrid schooling or online schooling, or whatever the heck you're doing right now. We're all in a bit of a chaotic place right now, right? Schools are all over the place, and no one is really sure which way is up! Heads up, this episode was originally really long, and I split it into two - because I wanted to break it up and make it a little easier to digest. Running a business...
2020-09-17
30 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
How to Schedule Your Days as a CEO & Parent
View full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/043 How to schedule your days as a CEO and parent - what a loaded topic, right? Even if you're NOT a parent, chances are you have other obligations or things that you have to take care of. Figuring out how to schedule your days when it comes to running a successful and profitable business can be overwhelming, and too often, CEO's end up working a LOT. In 2020, the year of the unknown, and basically the entire world changing in front of our eyes. Back to school this year was different for...
2020-09-02
31 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
3 Ways to Find Your 3 Ways to Find Your Ideal Clients & Step Into Sales with Luci Dumas
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/042 In today's episode, I am excited to chat with the awesome Luci Dumas - long time photographer and coach who has been through recessions and beaten the odds with her 38 years in business. We are going to chat about two things that MUST be present for a successful creative business - marketing, and sales. Luci details three ways to find your ideal clients who not only want your services, but are willing to pay for it, and we also talk about stepping fully into a position of leadership so that you...
2020-08-06
55 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
3 Steps to Self Care for Entrepreneurs
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/041 In today's episode, we are going to chat about taking care of YOURSELF as an entrepreneur and business owner right now. I have seen my fellow CEO's and moms freaking out because of decisions that have to be made for the upcoming school year, and the guidelines that we are looking at, and MAN it is not an easy season for the CEO's who work from home and are suddenly in the midst of finding themselves having to DO IT ALL. Right now, we have to be super focused on everyone else's...
2020-07-31
23 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Self Love and Entrepreneurship with Shafonne Myers
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/040 Raise your hand if you've ever had some SERIOUS doubt about your ability to actually make this whole business idea WORK? I know I have! Welcome back to another episode of Business Straight Up with Brooke Summer - and this one is going to be something that kind of merges my two businesses together. Today's episode is ALL about self love and entrepreneurship - because I promise you that if you continue to ignore self love and confidence in your life and business, you won't be able to achieve your BIGGEST goals.
2020-07-16
44 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Boundaries, Safety & Trusting Yourself in Growing Your Business
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/039 Hello there, amazing business owners and fellow entrepreneurs! This episode is going to be a little DIFFERENT from what you're used to. It was originally recorded earlier today (July 9, 2020) after a whirlwind 48 hours where a very large boudoir photography group and forum imploded amidst allegations of sexual misconduct, among other things. It's a little raw, and includes some tears and swear words, so if there are littles around, put in those earbuds! Unless your kids are used to swear words, like my own. We are going to talk about fears. About just...
2020-07-09
23 min
Social Media For Stylists
Educating Your Guests Through The Summer Months
On today's episode Brooke talks all about the do's and don'ts of Summer haircare + what you can do to educate your guests through the summer months.
2020-07-08
11 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Top Small Business Website Mistakes: Part 1
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/038 Well hello there, amazing business owners! Today we are going to chat about the most common website mistakes that I see when I review small business websites. I have done a LOT of website critiques, even before I did them in video format, I have done them locally for about 10 years now. There are a few mistakes that I see over and over and over again, and when I sat down to write out this episode, I actually came up with OVER 20 that I see consistently. I wanted to keep t...
2020-06-11
29 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Small Business Website Copy Tips with Kimberley Anderson
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/037 Welcome back, ready for some website help? The words that you put onto your website are CRAZY important when it comes to how your website will perform in turning visitors into inquiries, and then into paid clients! This episode features an amazing copywriter who specializes in writing copy for creative businesses - and can I just tell you how IMPORTANT your messaging is, and how much this information matters? It is so underrated and is something that needs to be discussed more! Kimberley Anderson is the genius behind Red Curl C...
2020-06-05
49 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
How to Organize Website Updates to Boost Productivity
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/036 It is a beautiful thing to be consistently learning new things, and growing in your life and your business! But when you are learning and reading and listening to amazing resources and fellow business owners, how do you keep track of the things that you want to take in and implement in your own business? Especially website changes! When it comes to the things that you learn and want to use on your own website, how can you keep track of them and get them done, even if you don't h...
2020-05-28
32 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
How to Grow a Photography Business FAST with Kelli Marie
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/035 In today's episode, we are going to talk about growing quickly and deciding what you can do to help your photography business grow fast even if you’re not booking as many clients as you want to be right now. We’re also going to dive into model calls, revenue, amazing client experience, pre-session payment plans - in short, everything you need for a killer photography business, and how to grow a photography business FAST, with the ever awesome Kelli Marie! While today's episode will speak specifically to photographers, these are basic busi...
2020-05-21
57 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
5 Business Lessons from Frozen 2 | Creative & Photography Business Help
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/034 Today's episode is going to sound like kind of an odd one - but I PROMISE I will bring it back to your business for some photography business help, so give me a few minutes of your time! Today we are going to talk about 5 Business Lessons from the Disney Movie Frozen 2. Weird? Maybe. But I swear at least 3 of these lessons will apply to you. Whether you're struggling with alignment and making sure that you are in the right place to best serve your clients, surrounding yourself with amazing p...
2020-05-08
32 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Real Talk: Small Business in COVID-19 Pandemic Times
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/033 We are in the middle of a global pandemic that is seriously affecting small businesses - and we are hearing a TON of crazy information at this time. So here is some REAL talk, with what days look like, and some HOPE for all business owners right now.
2020-04-08
20 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Why You MUST Sell Your Services & Get Past Impostor Syndrome with Ash Ambirge
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/032 How many times have you ever questioned, "Who am I to be doing that? Charging that? Sharing that?" I'm over here raising my hand because I have SO been there. Impostor syndrome is REAL, and it is something that can keep us trapped in a world of sameness, instead of stepping into our power and awesomeness. I am SO excited for today's episode with Ash Ambirge, of The Middle Finger Project. We are going to talk about impostor syndrome, guilt, money, business, and perfectionism. Because NONE of us ever struggle w...
2020-02-12
1h 01
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
WPPI Schedule And Why - 3 Reasons To Attend WPPI
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/031 Hey there awesome business owners, today's episode is going to be a little different. We are going to go into my TOP 3 reasons for attending WPPI, and then I have a few other educators that wanted to share too! Spoiler alert: the reasons to attend may be entirely different than what you're thinking, especially #1. Are you coming to WPPI with us? I want to know!
2020-02-05
23 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
WPPI Tips for Photographers - My Top 10!
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/030 WPPI can be crazy overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. And if it is NOT your first time - it's still absolutely relevant and important to talk with your colleagues, and meet new ones! In this episode, we are going to go into my Top 10 WPPI Tips for Photographers.
2020-01-22
28 min
The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary
Kali Gray on body positivity, mindful eating and living counter-culturally - Summer Series
Welcome to the third episode of our Summer Series (Winter Warmies!) Throughout all of January, we’ll be sharing some of your favourite episodes from 2019, to keep you company on the beach (or slopes!) In this episode Brooke asks her guest, Kali Gray, if there's a link between the rise in consumerism, the endless advertising messages that assault us thousands of times a day and the increase in body image issues. Kali is a body confidence expert and a “non diet” dietician and in today’s episode she and Brooke discuss the the relationship between food sec...
2020-01-22
52 min
The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary
Jacki Carr on redefining balance (and making room for failure) - Summer Series
Welcome to the first episode of our Summer Series (Winter Warmies!) Throughout all of January, we’ll be sharing some of your favourite episodes from 2019, to keep you company on the beach (or the slopes!) In this episode Brooke sits down with goals coach, co-founder of Rock Your Bliss and incredible public speaker/human Jacki Carr. Brooke did some work with Jacki in 2018 before embarking on the Slow book tour and it had the most enormous impact on her time on the road. So she was determined to chat with Jacki this season, and especially at...
2020-01-01
52 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Websites for Photographers: Websites that Convert
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/029 Today's episode is going to be a little different - we are going to dive into a small piece of the free training that I did earlier this week, called Websites that Convert. Basically - stop apologizing for a half a** website, and start being intentional about your web strategy and design! This is a quickie, a mini episode with a piece of that training, but if you'd like to watch the FULL training, check it out at https://boldwithbrooke.com/photographerwebsites
2019-12-05
10 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
3 Ways to Create an Amazing Client Experience with Kimberly Sundt
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/028 In today's episode, we're going to talk about hospitality and creating that amazing client experience, from the FIRST time your client interacts with you (likely online!) until the very end. You might be thinking "but Brooke I need photographer marketing help, I don't work in a hotel and hospitality isn't my jam..." and yes, I feel you. But today's episode will rock your world because hospitality NEEDS to be a part of your overall client experience. What sets you apart. What makes you different.
2019-11-28
1h 04
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Are You Ignoring This Tool For Your Website? Best Photography Websites
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/027 Well hello there, amazing business owners, ready to set yourself up for success with your website? In today's episode of Business Straight Up - the small business podcast for photographers and creative business owners, we are going to go into detail on WHY you need a website blueprint, and HOW to create one. This is one of the most overlooked website tools that can make your life a little easier when it comes to setting up a new website, making changes, or having to switch some things around if chaos h...
2019-11-19
19 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
5 Things You Can Do to Attract Dream Clients with La Ritchhart
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/026 Today's episode from the Business Straight Up Podcast with Brooke Summer is all about MARKETING. And no, marketing does NOT necessarily mean sticking a pretty photo on social media! There are so many things to consider, from changing your mindset, to updating your website, and putting into place systems and strategies that will really SPEAK to the clients you want to work with. Marketing can cover SO many things, and today we are going to jump in and talk about 5 things you can start doing today!
2019-11-12
1h 05
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
How To Start Taking Action, Even When You're Not Ready with Jamie Palmer
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/025 Welcome to another episode of Business Straight Up - today we're going to talk about how you start taking action! How many courses, workshops, and books have you read about your business? How much of that information have you actually implemented? How do move forward to actually change your business and improve it? There’s so much information out there but how do we move from consumption overwhelm to implementation and action. That's exactly what we will go through in today's episode!
2019-07-16
53 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
You Are Exactly Where You Need To Be.
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/024 In this episode of Business Straight Up, the podcast for photographers and creatives, we are going to have a VERY quick talk - yep this one is short - about accepting challenges in the season of life that you're in. We also talk about comparison and giving yourself grace when things pop up that might be keeping you from doing exactly what you want to do in this moment.
2019-06-25
08 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Email Marketing & Automation with Jenn Smith | Marketing for Photographers
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/023 In this episode of Business Straight Up, the podcast for photographers and creatives, I talk with Jenn Smith about marketing for photographers and creatives, and email automation. Plus marketing, pricing, and why you should NOT shy away from the conversations that are sometimes hard to have about profit and money!
2019-04-23
45 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
How to Set and Actually CRUSH Your Goals
Full shownotes: https://www.boldwithbrooke.com/022 We are almost done with the first quarter of 2019 - and how are you doing with your goals? I recorded this awhile back and wanted to share today how I set my goals each year, and CRUSH them because I'm able to stay focused and actually track the steps to get there. I also have a FREE gift for you, a goals tracking sheet that I have used for the past few years in my business. It's a tool to help you track everything monthly and keep your eye o...
2019-04-03
29 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Productivity for Photographers & Creatives with Lauren Armstrong
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/021 How many of you have learned something new, then done nothing to implement it into your business? Or maybe you sit in your email all day, or doing other small tasks that keep you busy, but they're not actually moving your business forward? I know I have done BOTH - so believe me when I say that I'm not pointing any fingers here, I'm guilty too! In this episode of Business Straight Up, the podcast for photographers and creatives to find business help, we are talking with the amazing Lauren A...
2019-03-07
1h 07
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Email Marketing for Photographers - Why You Can't Afford to Ignore It Any Longer!
Full shownotes: https://www.boldwithbrooke.com/020 I know you have probably heard that you need an email list, and you're probably thinking not YET. I'm not big enough yet, I don't even know what I would say! But the reality is that building your marketing efforts on social media ALONE is a dangerous game, and a gamble. Today we talk about the reasons that email marketing is an important tool to add to your marketing strategy, and some upcoming FREE classes to help!
2019-02-26
11 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Photography Marketing Ideas that WORK, & A Photography Pricing Guide with Alex Loveland {Ep 019}
Does talking about money make you super uncomfortable? NOT anymore, friends! Today's amazing guest is Alex Chalkley - a crazy successful boudoir photographer based in Virginia, and we have three seriously sweet topics - finances, marketing, and TRAVEL. My three favorite things, right? We are going to talk about Alex's photography pricing guide, as well as her photography marketing ideas that work. Because things have CHANGED, and it's time to get on board! Listen in and let me know what you took away from this - because I'm sure it will be a TON of things, I know I did!
2019-02-04
1h 00
The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary
Florence Williams on the importance of getting our nature fix - Summer Series
Happy New Year, and welcome to the first episode of the Summer Series (Winter Warmies!) For all of January, we’ll be bringing back the best of 2018, re-sharing some of our favourite episodes to keep you company on the beach (or the slopes!) We’re kicking off by harking back to Brooke and Ben’s favourite experiment of 2018, and an episode that came just after it: Brooke’s chat with Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix. In this episode Florence shares why time in nature is so important, tips for how to make it happen and some of...
2019-01-02
38 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Black Friday for Photographers - What to Focus On, What to Buy, and How to Afford It
Full shownotes: https://www.boldwithbrooke.com/018 Here we are - Black Friday time! And there are so many Black Friday deals for photographers, how do you know what to invest in, spend on, and choose? In this episode of Business Straight Up we are going to go through deciding what to buy, and how to afford it, and some realities of thinking like a CEO when purchasing, instead of a shopper!
2018-11-21
16 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
How to NOT Make $.13 Per Hour Using In Person Sales with Shalista Anderson
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/017 I know, I know - In Person Sales for Photographers can be TERRIFYING, but in this episode of Business Straight Up, the podcast for creative entrepreneurs and photographers, we are going to break it down! Why to use in person sales, HOW to use in person sales, and what you can do to really move yourself forward to start providing an amazing experience for your clients!
2018-11-15
1h 03
Wildly Creative Life with Brooke Schultz
Ep 6: The magic of the process with Summer Murdock
Summer Murdock was a burnt out photographer who found her voice accidentally as she re-fell in love with the process of making things. In this interview we discuss creativity as a meditative, sacred process, how to get out of ruts, get inspired, what to do when your kids don't want to be photographed, and much more. Mentions: http://www.summermurdock.com/ Summer's Magic of Light Class: http://www.summermurdock.com/magicoflight/ Illuminate Classes: http://www.illuminateclasses.com/ Brooke's Love Soaked Family Photography Course: http://brookeschultzphotography.com/love-soaked-family-photography-the-course/ Sally Mann's Hold Still: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Still-Photographs-Sally-Mann/dp/0316247758
2018-10-18
40 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Letting GO of Mom Guilt and Running a Successful Business with Laura Kinser {Ep 016}
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/016 Today's episode is specifically for MOMS. That's right moms, welcome to another episode of Business Straight Up, the podcast for photographers and creative entrepreneurs, today we are going to talk about MOM GUILT and how you can let go of it to build a successful business while being an amazing mom!
2018-10-09
56 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Websites That Hook Ideal Clients With Ruth - Ann Bowen
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/015 Do you have website shame? You know what I'm talking about - when you hand someone a business card or send someone an email and you're not PROUD to have them visit your website! In this episode of Business Straight Up, the podcast for creatives and photographers, we are going to dive into website shame with the amazing Ruth-Ann Bowen, a web strategist and designer!
2018-10-02
54 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Creating The PERFECT Message To Reach Out To Your Ideal Clients With Nicki Krawczyk
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/014 Have you ever sat down in front of your computer with a blank screen in front of you, ready to type something AWESOME out, and you just freeze? In this episode of Business Straight Up, the podcast for photographers and small business owners, I am thrilled to have the amazing Nicki Krawczyk with me to talk about writing copy for your website! Creating a message that resonates with your ideal clients is SO important, and being able to adequately express that message is another beast entirely. We are going to g...
2018-09-12
1h 08
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Creating Emotion & Connection in Your Brand - Minisode
Full shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/014a We all have experiences daily that affect us in positive and negative ways. When these experiences are with businesses, we learn more about who we want to be as business owners, and how we want to treat our own clients. These episodes are short and sweet, something you can listen to quickly, unedited, and full of things to think about when it comes to running your own business. Think of the Business Lessons Shorts as little BONUS episodes, in addition to the regular episodes you've come to know and l...
2018-09-11
08 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Blogging, publication and doing MORE with less time, with Cheryl Chastain!
I know what you're wondering - is blogging even still relevant, with all of the social media capabilities now? Short answer - YES! In this episode of Business Straight Up, the small business podcast for photographers and creatives, we discuss why blogging is still absolutely relevant, and what it can do for your business. Plus, ideas on what to write about, and best practices to get more done in less time!
2018-09-06
47 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Exposure Doesn't Pay - When to Work For Free
Full Shownotes: https://www.boldwithbrooke.com/012 In this episode of Business Straight Up - the podcast for photographers and creative entrepreneurs, we are going to talk about the four letter dirty word... FREE. Yep I said it! You've made it! People know who you are! And now they're asking you to work for free. There's always a reason, whether valid at this point in your life and business or not, and it can be hard to say no. So how do you know when you should work for free? I have guidelines for you! This h...
2018-08-29
27 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Why Self Care is Not Only Important, but ESSENTIAL to Building Your Business
Full shownotes: https://www.boldwithbrooke.com/011 Welcome to another awesome episode of Business Straight Up, the small business podcast for creatives and photographers! Today I am talking with the crazy brilliant Elena Lipson, a coach and teacher that focuses on being productive and reaching your goals because of self care! Entrepreneur self care is something that tends to fall by the wayside because let's be real - we are SO BUSY with so many things happening, that by the time we take care of our families and our businesses, there isn't much left for ourselves! E...
2018-08-08
1h 04
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Why Automation is NOT a Dirty Word with Tim Hussey
Full shownotes: https://www.boldwithbrooke.com/010 Welcome to another rockstar episode of Business Straight Up, the small business podcast for creatives and photographers! Today we are offering some photography business help, and automation for photographers - that's right, automation is NOT a dirty word and can be used to create an amazing and consistent client experience! Tim Hussey and I talk about automation and what that can mean for you and your business. Plus, huge bonus - yes, you CAN get your life back. Get OUT of the monotony of the same tasks over and over again...
2018-07-24
1h 04
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
How To NOT Be Handcuffed To Social Media With Stacey Harris
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/009 Welcome to another rockstar episode of Business Straight Up, the small business podcast for creatives and photographers! Today we are talking about social media for photographers and business owners with THE Stacey Harris, an awesome social media coach and teacher! You do NOT have to be a slave to social media, Stacey will teach you how to use social media as a tool in your marketing strategy and answer some burning questions about social media and photography social media marketing!
2018-07-17
1h 01
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Getting OUT of Impostor Syndrome and Comparison-itis with Hayley Collins
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/008 Hello and welcome beautiful entrepreneurs! In this episode I am excited to have an interview with the amazing Hayley Collins, a leadership and business coach. We talk about surrounding yourself with awesome people, and what a community and relationships can do to help you grow, both in your business, and your life! We're also going to talk about how to deal with imposter syndrome and how to get out of that terrible disease – comparison-itis. Hayley talks about being mindful of where you spend your energy, how a coach can be a vital part of your com...
2018-07-10
42 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Marketing Strategies To Set You APART With Jaclyn Mullen
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/007 In this episode of Business Straight Up, we are going to talk with the amazing Jaclyn Mullen about marketing strategies that will set you APART. Because when you can reach out to the right people and truly build relationships with them, your business possibilities are endless! We also talk about the creative brain vs. the analytical brain and how they CAN co-exist, and should. Check it out!
2018-07-03
53 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
The Kickass About Page Formula - 3 Things you MUST have! Plus a bonus!
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/006 In today's episode we are going to talk about some MUST HAVE pieces in your about page or bio page. This is your stage and your chance to talk to your dream clients, and show them who you are! Don't hide behind what you do! I recently wrote an article on this but wanted to dive in a little deeper and go through some examples, check it out!
2018-06-28
27 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Designing your BRAND, not just your business with Melissa Burkheimer!
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/005 Today's episode is about designing your BRAND, not just your business, and the difference between the two. Designing and conveying your brand to the world in various ways can mean reaching out to the clients that you really LOVE to work with - the dream clients! Join me as I chat with Melissa Burkheimer about how your brand is NOT just a logo, and learning to think of it as a living piece of your business will be key to your success and moving forward towards your goals.
2018-06-19
44 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
How to Personally Connect with Clients to ROCK your Business with Mary Schlener
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/004 So many business owners ask me if it's possible to be successful if they don't run their business full time - and the answer is YES! You are the boss, you make the rules, and my guest today rocks her business part time! Join us as we discuss how to set yourself apart in a world of online interactions with personal connection. We also talk about what success can mean for you if you allow yourself to define it based on your own life and family, instead of others' expectations!
2018-05-30
59 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Productivity! 3 Tips to Move Forward Toward Your Goals!
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/003 In this episode we are going to talk about 3 things you can start doing TODAY to get more done and move towards your goals! I am diving into strategies that allow you to maximize your time for greater productivity and a better business. Start making the most of your time, so that you can build the business and life of your dreams!
2018-05-19
34 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
Money, Mindset and Success with Natalie Kita
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/002 In this episode I am thrilled to welcome Natalie Kita - a successful photographer and teacher with a passion for empowering women. Listen in to three of the top money blocks that entrepreneurs face, how to overcome them, and how to change your mindset to set yourself up for success!
2018-05-15
59 min
Bold with Brooke by Brooke Summer
5 Questions to Build and Define Your Ideal Client
Full Shownotes: https://boldwithbrooke.com/001 Welcome to the 1st episode of the Business Straight Up podcast, business help for photographers and creative entrepreneurs! In this episode, we are going to dive into something that will help with ALL of the decisions you might face in your business - your ideal client profile. I want to challenge what you may have been taught about what matters when it comes to your ideal client, and offer you five questions to ask to really get into your client's mind, to help you figure out how you can add value to...
2018-04-17
31 min
The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary
Sarah Wilson on sucking at meditation (and doing it anyway) - Summer Series
Hello, and welcome to the Slow Home Summer series! For 5 weeks over December and January we’ll be revisiting some of our favourite episodes from 2017, so we can walk the walk and slow down during the Christmas break. Also it turns out podcasts, just like fine wine, really do get better with age. Whether you missed them the first time around, or are having another listen, we hope you enjoy these poggies as much as we did! ==== Today Brooke chats with the wonderful, challenging, inspiring author Sarah Wilson. Sarah is someone Brooke has admired for ye...
2018-01-24
57 min
The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary
Tim Silverwood on circularity and saying no to plastic - Summer Series
Hello, and welcome to the Slow Home Summer series! For 5 weeks over December and January we’ll be revisiting some of our favourite episodes from 2017, so we can walk the walk and slow down during the Christmas break. Also it turns out podcasts, just like fine wine, really do get better with age. Whether you missed them the first time around, or are having another listen, we hope you enjoy these poggies as much as we did! ==== Tim Silverwood is one of Brooke’s environmental role models. He maintains that he’s just an ordinary guy wh...
2018-01-17
44 min
The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary
Rebecca Sullivan wants you to embrace your inner granny - Summer Series
Hello, and welcome to the Slow Home Summer series! For 5 weeks over December and January we’ll be revisiting some of our favourite episodes from 2017, so we can walk the walk and slow down during the Christmas break. Also it turns out podcasts, just like fine wine, really do get better with age. Whether you missed them the first time around, or are having another listen, we hope you enjoy these poggies as much as we did! ==== In today’s episode Brooke sits down to chat with Rebecca Sullivan - founder of the ‘granny skills’ movement...
2018-01-10
49 min
The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary
Does slow living have a branding problem? With James Wallman - The Slow Home Summer Series
WELCOME TO THE SLOW HOME SUMMER SERIES! BROOKE AND BEN ARE TAKING A BREAK OVER JANUARY, SO WE'RE WE REVISITING SOME OF THE BEST EPISODES OF THE PAST TWO YEARS. James Wallman is an ex-adman and trend forecaster - which doesn’t necessarily sound like Brooke’s typical guest - but when you learn he is also the author of Stuffocation and the person who coined the phrase ‘experientialism’ it starts to make a lot of sense. Brooke and James talk about minimalism’s branding issue and why he thinks that experientialism is the way to make a l...
2017-01-25
54 min
The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary
Happiness and habits with Gretchen Rubin - The Slow Home Summer Series
WELCOME TO THE SLOW HOME SUMMER SERIES! BROOKE AND BEN ARE TAKING A BREAK OVER JANUARY, SO WE'RE WE REVISITING SOME OF THE BEST EPISODES OF THE PAST TWO YEARS. In this super enlightening episode, Brooke chats with Gretchen Rubin, the New York Times best-selling author of Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. This show starts out as any other - a regular conversation - in this instance, about happiness and habits and the changes Gretchen is most proud of in her own life. But somewhere around the middle it shifts in...
2017-01-18
57 min
The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary
How slow living can save you… in a zombie apocalypse - The Slow Home Summer Series
WELCOME TO THE SLOW HOME SUMMER SERIES! BROOKE AND BEN ARE TAKING A BREAK OVER JANUARY, SO WE'RE WE REVISITING SOME OF THE BEST EPISODES OF 2016. In Episode 108 Brooke and Ben answered some excellent listener questions about birthday presents, advice for their 20-year-old selves, and how they manage to balance home duties while also working from home. But the question that got the most feedback was one about zombies. As big fans of The Walking Dead and other zombie/apocalyptic TV and movies, Brooke and Ben had a lot of fun briefly discussing their chances of...
2017-01-04
27 min
The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary
How to Live a Good Life with Jonathan Fields - The Slow Home Summer Series
WELCOME TO THE SLOW HOME SUMMER SERIES! BROOKE AND BEN ARE TAKING A BREAK OVER JANUARY, SO WE'RE WE REVISITING SOME OF THE BEST EPISODES OF 2016. In today's episode, Brooke sits down with Jonathan Fields - founder and host of The Good Life Project, author, father, life-long learner and all-round wonderful human. Brooke and Jonathan talk about what it means to live a good life, why the power of choice is a game-changer in how we choose to spend our days, and the hugely traumatic event that led Jonathan to question his definition of 'a go...
2016-12-28
47 min