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Activating MagicDoes Your Container Have Soul? with Darla LeDouxThe Soul of Your Retreat: Crafting Vibrational Alignment for Transformational Experiences In this episode, host Darla LeDoux delves into the concept of the 'soul' of a retreat, emphasizing the deep energetic and vibrational elements that can make or break the transformative power of such experiences. Drawing from her own 'Shift the Field' program, Darla outlines the need for retreat leaders to understand and align with the unique energetic flavor of their events. She introduces 'The Anatomy of Transformation' model, which includes stages like commit, shift the field, and integrate. Darla shares various personal stories and examples to highlight the...2025-05-1621 min
You Have the Power - The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse36: Speaking Up Without Guilt & Navigating TriggersSend us a textWelcome to Part 3 of a 4-part series on Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse. In this soul-stirring episode, Darla Ridilla explores what it truly means to speak up without guilt, and how to navigate the emotional and somatic triggers that come with both using your voice—or staying silent.This isn’t just about speaking out. It’s about reclaiming power, learning what your body is telling you, and finding safety in your truth—even when others try to shut you down. Darla shares personal reflecti...2025-04-1424 min
You Have the Power - The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse32: The Power of No Contact - Breaking Toxic Family Cycles with Becky NievesSend us a textIn this episode of You Have the Power, Darla sits down with Becky Nieves, a No BS Cycle Breaker Coach, to discuss the difficult yet empowering journey of going no contact with toxic family members. Becky shares her powerful story of navigating the painful decision to cut ties with her narcissistic parents and the transformation that followed. As someone who understands the emotional drain of dysfunctional family dynamics, Becky offers invaluable insights on how to break generational patterns, reclaim your peace, and live unapologetically.Together, Darla and Becky dive deep into...2025-03-171h 07
You Have the Power - The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse27: Celebrate Love Every Day—Starting with YourselfSend us a textIn this episode, Darla emphasizes the significance of self-love and the importance of nurturing one's relationship with oneself. She discusses how self-awareness and setting boundaries are crucial for attracting healthy relationships. Darla also shares her personal experiences and insights on celebrating love independently, especially on Valentine's Day, and encourages listeners to prioritize self-care and personal growth.TakeawaysEvery day should be a celebration of self-love.Understanding oneself is key to loving others.Setting boundaries is essential for healthy relationships.Self-love involves honoring your own needs and desires.Healthy...2025-02-1012 min
You Have the Power - The Road to Recovery from Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse24: How to Heal After a BreakupSend us a textPodcast Episode Description:In this episode, we dive into the healing journey after a breakup. Host Darla Ridilla reflects on her personal experience of heartbreak following a recent breakup, sharing the raw emotions she felt just days after and the growth she’s experienced in the two months since. She discusses the tools and strategies that helped her navigate from despair to readiness for a fresh start, including:Allowing herself to grieve and be okay with not being okay.Rediscovering herself through self-investment and personal exploration.Prioritizing personal gr...2025-01-2024 min
Call IT In with DarEmotion Code Healing with Terri KigginsThis week’s guest is Terri Kiggins, who has been working in the energy therapy field since the 1980s. Her clients benefit from individualized, tailor-made sessions, combining Reiki, cranial sacral, intuitive counseling and emotion code healing, which is the topic that we'll be learning more about today in this interview. Terri works both in person and online. In our interview, Terri talks about stuck energy, as well as recovering from trauma, and leads us all through a beneficial activity together. So let's get started with “Call IT in With Dar!”Offer for listeners: 25% OFF 30 minute Virtua...2024-12-1134 min
Moore Impact: The Darla Moore School of Business PodcastEPIC: The Newest Center at the Darla Moore School of BusinessEPIC: the Newest Center at Darla MooreHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Dr. Orgul Ozturk, Department Chair, EconomicsOrgul Demet Ozturk is the department chair and professor of economics in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Her academic research interests are in applied microeconomics fields, specifically labor economics and health economics. Ozturk has written articles on the effects of labor market regulations and minimum wages on female employment, effectiveness of supported employment programs for developmentally disabled, the relationship between occupation choice and welfare independence, and the effects of maternal employment and...2024-11-0823 min
Moore Impact: The Darla Moore School of Business PodcastDean Rohit Verma on Excellence at the Darla Moore SchoolEpisode 12: Dean Rohit Verma on Excellence at the Darla Moore SchoolHost:Kasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant Professor, ManagementGuest:Dr. Rohit Verma, Dean, Darla Moore School of BusinessDr. Rohit Verma came to the Darla Moore School as its new dean in August of 2023. On the occasion of his one year anniversary, he joined the Moore Impact podcast to talk about what the first year has been like, his vision for the future of the school, the primary audiences for the school, and how to leverage historical success – including the 50 years of international bu...2024-10-0325 min
Activating MagicHow to Use Curiosity and Source to Explore the UnknownIn this week's podcast, I dive deep with curiosity to explore the unknown of solo travel with Certified Sourced Leader Robin Finney! We discussed her unconventional life as a nomad, traveling solo to 22 countries across six continents, practicing radical trust and curiosity, and using Source to guide the way. Her goal is to inspire others to travel and step into the unknown so they may find themselves on a deeper level and take inspired action to embrace their magic fully. Within the discussion, we visited potential roadblocks people considering solo travel may encounter, like worry...2023-03-1833 min
Shift the Field TV PodcastHow to Use Curiosity and Source to Explore the UnknownIn this week's podcast, I dive deep with curiosity to explore the unknown of solo travel with Certified Sourced Leader Robin Finney! We discussed her unconventional life as a nomad, traveling solo to 22 countries across six continents, practicing radical trust and curiosity, and using Source to guide the way. Her goal is to inspire others to travel and step into the unknown so they may find themselves on a deeper level and take inspired action to embrace their magic fully. Within the discussion, we visited potential roadblocks people considering solo travel may encounter, like worry...2023-03-1833 min
The Darla Simone ExperienceMy Purpose, Vision, and Mission On this episode I need to hear from you. Please leave your comments on my social media pages listed below. You feedback is important to me. Thank you and I appreciate each of you. My purpose: Is to inspire (encourage) to stir up what’s in youTo liberate (free or release) from the imprisonment of your mind To empower (authorize, permit, or certify) you through Christ Jesus to live your best life. Vision: It is my intention to impart approaches to revolutionize your mindset from average to above average. Mission: I plan to achi...2022-03-0309 minThe Darla Simone ExperienceDarla Simone Season 2 TrailerHello Real People! Thank you for tuning-in and welcome back to the Darla Simone Experience, formally known as Black Sistah Inspirational Self-Empowerment Podcast. The storm of life came through and devastated my family and I, we were hit hard. Because of my traumatic encounter, I am repurposed and redefined. This trailer gives brief highlights on my experiences and information on upcoming episodes. Thank you again for your prayers and loyalty in following me on social media. Check out my website www.darlasimone.com.2021-12-1404 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessPivot Your Business with a Strategic Business Coach [Like Michele Williams] - Episode 238Michele Williams is a strategic business coach who works with designers to help them create a strategic focus for their business, finances, and all decision-making. She firmly believes when you have a clear idea of where you want to go, you can get clear steps forward in place. She empowers business owners to take back the reins.
When Darla came to Michele, she was struggling through a messy divorce while managing a full-time design business, Wingnut Social, and a podcast. Darla was ready to break and felt out of control. How was Michele able to guide her t...2021-10-1347 min
RadioFace StoriesDarla's Got GhostsThis week we have a bonus episode that was pre recorded but never released. Our guest takes us over to Fukuoka, Japan to uncover the gory details of the infamous Inunaki Village and tunnel. This spot is considered one of the three greatest haunted places in Japan. There are dozens of stories about hauntings, murders, and mutilations taking place near the tunnel and village. We follow the gruesome murder of Kouichi Umeyama and find out the history of this haunted spot where all electronics and people die. Also, Darla has ghosts.2021-08-0453 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow to Use Influencers to GROW Your Business - Episode 201How do you use influencers to grow your business? How do you tap into your local influencer market? How do you nail down your value proposition to decide what influencer is THE best fit for your business?
Darla has talked about how to become an influencer in your space. Now, it’s time to flip the script and learn how to partner with someone to build your brand awareness. Eric Dahan joins Darla in this episode of Wingnut Social to share his expertise in the space. Check it out!
Eric Dahan is a serial entrepreneur who...2020-12-3046 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHappy Holidays from Wingnut Social! – Episode 2002020 has been a difficult year for much of the world. Darla has faced her own share of personal difficulties throughout the year. But she always falls back on this bible verse:
“Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” – Matthew 6:26
Whenever Darla feels like she can’t get through the struggle or overcome the hurdles she’s facing, she thinks of that verse. She just lets God take control. But Darla want...2020-12-2317 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow IGTV Captions Help YOU Capture a Larger Audience - Episode 184Are you guys still using IGTV? Did you know they’ve added a feature that will automatically add captions to your IGTV videos? Facebook has been doing it for a while and it’s time for Instagram to catch up. Why is this a BIG deal? Darla shares all the details in this week’s Wingnut Social Monday Marketing Minisode. Don’t miss it!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:40] The solo Wingnut
[1:04] IGTV is adding captions
[3:41] How IGTV is rolling out this feature
[5:27] Blooper Reel!
Resources & People Mentioned
IGTV
How IGTV captions will impact vide...2020-09-2105 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessMake Social Media FUN Again - Episode 180Has posting on social media started to feel like drudgery? Are you ready to put the “social” back in social media? Do you want to make it FUN again? Social media marketing is a multibillion-dollar industry with a serious ROI—but it isn’t all about business. It can be a place to be fun and light-hearted. How? Listen to this Monday Marketing Minisode to find out!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[1:32] Is social media a drudgery?
[2:52] Check out the AR filters
[3:42] Create a challenge
[4:50] Insta stories: Jazz ‘em up
[7:09] Contests and giveaways
[7:59] The “Why” be...2020-09-0711 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessWingnut Social is Getting an UPGRADE - Episode 179If you haven’t noticed (where have you been?!) the Wingnut Social website has gotten an upgrade. Thanks to Nicole Heymer at Curio Electro, it’s got a stunning new look. But the ravishing new website isn’t the only thing getting upgraded. What’s happening next? Listen to this Minisode to find out!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:33] In LOVE with the new website
[2:13] WHY the website upgrade?
[3:34] Upgrading the podcast
[4:34] What changes are coming?
[6:47] Blooper Reel!
Resources & People Mentioned
Curio Electro
Wingnut is expanding its horizons
Wingnut Social has been very niche...2020-09-0408 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessInstagram’s Feed Refresh: Suggested Posts - Episode 177Did you know that you CAN get to the end of your Instagram feed? Darla and Natalie have never scrolled to the end of their 48-hour Insta-recaps, but if you do, something new awaits: suggested posts.
This new phenomenon replaces the notice that you’d normally get that says “You’re all caught up!” So why did Instagram give their feed an update? How does it impact YOU? Find out in this week’s Wingnut Social Monday Marketing Minisode.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:41] Hydrate hydrate hydrate
[1:41] Instagram feed: suggested posts
[3:23] The 48-hour m...2020-08-3111 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessFacebook Partner Monetization for Designers - Episode 175Facebook is launching partner monetization for events in 20+ countries around the globe. What does that mean? Facebook will allow businesses and creators to charge on Facebook for access to live events. Boom.
But what does that mean for designers? What hoops do you have to jump through? Does Facebook get a cut of the income? Darla and Natalie answer these questions—and much, much more—in this week’s Monday Marketing Minisode. Don’t miss it.
Bonus Features: How to treat Gingervitis.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:37] PSA: How to treat Ging...2020-08-2409 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessInstagram Reels VS TikTok: The Game Begins - Episode 173It’s official, after a test-run in a few countries, Instagram Reels is officially available in 50 regions—including the US. They fast-tracked their launch because of the increased pressure Trump has placed on the sale of TikTok.
So what will come of Instagram Reels? Will they compete with TikTok, or be another Facebook flop? Only time will tell...but until then, check out this Wingnut Social Monday Marketing Minisode for all the deets on Instagram Reels!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[1:13] Instagram Reels has launched everywhere!
[2:33] A TikTok alternative or Facebook flop?
...2020-08-1710 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessGo LIVE from Facebook Messenger Rooms - Episode 169Facebook created Messenger Rooms in April as an answer to Zoom who had more than quadrupled their users during the Coronavirus pandemic. The FREE Messenger Rooms have done so well that they’ve dug into Zoom’s market share—and even lowered their stock price.
Now, Facebook is implementing a NEW feature into Messenger Rooms: The ability to go Live. This gives designers diverse alternatives and makes it more possible for large audiences (up to 50 people) to tune in and watch group video calls in real-time.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Soc...2020-08-0309 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessYour Pinterest Feed is Getting a Makeover - Episode 167Your Pinterest feed will NEVER be the same! Why? Because Pinterest has updated its algorithm to make room for new content—and creators. Pinterest has introduced a real-time ranking system for your home feed called controllable distribution.
They’ll be able to balance the types of content that will be shown in a pinner’s home feed. Why are they changing it? What will your Pinterest feed look like? Give this Monday Marketing Minisode a listen to find out! Plus, you’ll find out whether or not Darla can make it a week without talking about TikT...2020-07-2709 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessAre Instagram Reels THE Answer to TikTok? - Episode 163Instagram has stepped up to the challenge and has started rolling out its new feature—Instagram Reels. So where has it been rolled out? How will it function? Can it truly compete with THE fastest growing social media app in existence? What does it mean for designers? Darla and Natalie share all the twists and turns in the Instagram vs. TikTok saga in this Monday Marketing Minisode. Don’t miss it!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:35] Breaking News: India bans TikTok
[2:17] Instagram launches Instagram Reels
[4:20] Instagram Reels will have the same features
[5:20] Why is thi...2020-07-1316 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessTikTok SPILLS Their Algorithm SecretsIf you listened to last week's episode, you know that Darla is FIRED UP about TikTok (it may or may not have taken over her life). They talked about why you should jump on the TikTok bandwagon before it’s completely saturated. This episode has become part two of a TikTok miniseries—and for good reason. TikTok has spilled the beans on HOW their algorithm works.
TikTok is the only platform where you can have ZERO followers and get a million likes on a video that goes viral. Their company values transparency, so they’re opened up about h...2020-06-2919 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessDesigners: Jump on the TikTok Bandwagon NOWTikTok is the fastest growing social media platform of all time. Just as Darla and Natalie predicted, it’s completely taken off—and isn’t just for the tweens anymore. It’s expanding into different genres and gaining traction outside of the 18-24 demographic. People now spend just as much time on TikTok as they do on YouTube.
So how should a designer capture the audience? It isn’t just posting photos or catchy captions, but video production—which can be difficult. Is the payoff worth the effort it takes? Listen to this minisode of Wingnut Social as Darla and...2020-06-2216 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessInstagram Monetization: NEW Live Badges and IGTV AdsInstagram is rolling out one new feature after another and this week is no exception. Instagram announced the launch of Badges for Instagram Live and ads for IGTV. The goal is to help support creators by implementing various ways to monetize their accounts.
Right now there are a lot of unknowns and unanswered questions. However, with the 70% increase in Instagram Live views since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, these new opportunities can’t be passed up. Listen to this Monday Marketing Minisode to learn more!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:38] How t...2020-06-1514 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessInstagram Launches ‘Guides’ Feature: What Does it Mean for Designers?Instagram is launching yet another brand new feature: Instagram Guides. Instagram guides will live on your profile nestled between your posts, IGTV, and mentions. So what are Instagram Guides? How is the feature being used right now? Will it be useful for designers in the future? Listen to this Monday Marketing Minisode to find out!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:36] Darla LOVES her new Peloton Bike
[1:40] Wingnut Social’s very first webinar
[2:41] Instagram’s new Guides option
[7:13] Where to find current examples
[8:01] What do ‘Guides’ mean for designers?
[9:12] The ONE caveat Darla identified
[11:33] Blooper Ree...2020-06-0812 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessSharing Inspiration Posts [The Pros and Cons]Do you share inspiration posts on Instagram? Or are you against the practice entirely? Perhaps you just don’t know HOW to do it properly. In this Monday Marketing Minisode, Darla and Natalie dissect the pros and cons of sharing inspiration posts. They also share how to do it the right way—giving proper kudos to the designers. Don’t miss it!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:40] Inspiration posts: to share or not to share?
[1:44] The cons of sharing inspirational posts
[3:40] What’s a newbie designer to do?
[5:49] Top reasons to share inspirational posts
[8:20...2020-06-0112 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow Instagram Live is Stepping it UpInstagram Live is launching a new feature that’s simple in nature—but the implications create a smoother experience for users. Live videos typically only live on Instagram for 24 hours, but Instagram has been beta testing this new feature AND it should be completely rolled out by May 14th. What is it? Listen to this Monday Marketing Minisode to find out!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:35] All about Instagram Live
[2:00] The streamlined new feature
[3:29] What remains the same
[6:11] What does this mean for designers?
[7:49] Instagram is testing monetizing IGTV
[10:16] Blooper Reel!
Resources & People Mentio...2020-05-2511 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessThe NEW Facebook Live Features Being Rolled OutFacebook is at it again—bringing back the old with the new in some updates to their features. Facebook is bringing back its “Live With” feature, making changes to donations, and adding a PAID option for live features. Say what?! Some serious upgrades are on the way. Listen to this Wingnut Social Monday Marketing Minisode for all the details.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:32] Facebook is bringing back their “Live With” feature
[2:56] Livestream straight from your event page
[3:56] Updates to their ‘Donations’ option
[6:33] You can now charge access to livestreams
[9:38] Changes to Instagram Live features
[11...2020-05-1111 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessMessenger Rooms: The NEW Feature Facebook is Launching to Rival ZoomFacebook is launching Messenger Rooms—their solution to compete with Zoom. Everyone is living on Zoom these days, whether for business or reconnecting with family. It’s reached mind-boggling numbers due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The number of users skyrocketed from 10 million users to over 300 million.
Enter Facebook. They’re launching an alternative that could steal some of Zoom’s market share. When will it be rolled out? What are the other competitors? Is it worth a shot? Listen to this Monday Marketing Minisode of the Wingnut Social podcast to find out!
What You’ll Hear On This Epi...2020-05-0412 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessThe Life Moments Trending on Pinterest: How to Get YOUR Pins NoticedA few big life moments are sneaking up on the calendar—and they’re trending on Pinterest right now. So how should an interior designer take advantage of the trend in traffic? What are some angles you can use to create content to capture such a captive audience?
In today’s Monday Marketing Minisode, Darla and Natalie share the THREE life moments that are trending. They also give you some fun ways to spin blog content to get yourself some pins and repins. Check it out!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[1:20] What’s t...2020-04-2710 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessBreaking News: Facebook Launches Small Business Grant ProgramDarla and Natalie don’t talk about Facebook often, but it’s THE topic of conversation today. Why? Because Facebook is changing the game and stepping up in a BIG way for small businesses. They found a few ways—both small and extravagant—to help small businesses survive and thrive.
Facebook is launching a Small Business Grant Program to offer $100 million in cash grants and ad spend as a way to give back during the pandemic. Listen to this minisode of Wingnut Social for all the details—and a few other things they’re doing that could be a gamechan...2020-04-1310 min
Spiritually Minded Women PodcastSMM 087 Why It Took Me Two Years to Know President Nelson is a Prophet Darla TrendlerThe past three episodes have been centered around the invitations President Nelson gave in preparation for April 2020 General Conference. Episode 87 is my personal story about how I came to know President Nelson is a prophet. Spoiler alert: My testimony didn't come instantly and it took a lot of time and work. Episode Summary In today's episode I am sharing my experiences of getting to the point where I could say, "I know President Nelson is a prophet of God." I did not feel an instant connection with President Nelson. I didn’t immediately jump on boa...2020-04-0818 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design Business6 Tips to Stay Productive [and SANE] Working From HomeFiguring out how to stay productive when you aren’t used to working from home can drive you insane. Maybe you don’t have a home office and your kids are home with you (making a racket in the background). You’re constantly getting updates and notifications about the impact of the Coronavirus. There are endless distractions in your home.
Sometimes it’s all just too much. So how do you stay sane? How do you learn to work from home AND be productive? In this minisode of Wingnut Social, Darla and Natalie share 6 tips that will help you...2020-04-0613 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessWhy You Should Create an Instagram AR FilterWingnut Social has it’s own Instagram AR filter! You can hop on over to the Wingnut Social Instagram to check it out—and join their current challenge. In this episode, Darla and Natalie talk about WHY they’re embracing Instagram filters and why you should too. They also chat about a few FUN (and maybe productive) things you can do to ‘while away’ the hours under quarantine.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:45] Natalie misses Jeri Cerutti
[1:36] THE Virtual Design Industry Conference
[3:21] Check out the Wingnut Instagram AR filter!
[4:30] How to create an augmented rea...2020-03-3011 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow to Launch a Design Career at ANY Age with Lauren BrownYou can reinvent yourself and launch a design career at any age—as long as you have drive, determination, with a little bit of moxie thrown in. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to make the switch, let today’s guest be the inspiration that you CAN make it happen. Lauren Brown joins Darla and Natalie to share how she built a business and launched a design career at 65.
Lauren had a long career in luxury sales and design (making, on average, close to a million dollars a year). After settling into retirement—or what she...2020-03-2538 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessContemplating a Free Consultation? Here’s How it Impacted Our Bottom-LineIf you’re contemplating a FREE consultation for your design business, it can be downright terrifying. It’s hard to imagine that giving your services away for free could
Contemplating a Free Consultation? Here’s How it Impacted Our Bottom-Line
make a positive impact. Darla and Natalie gave it a go—and this Monday's Marketing Minisode is all about their results. To find out if they give a free consultation a thumbs up or thumbs down, listen now!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[2:00] Implementing free design consultations
[6:14] Sandra Funks Interior ‘...2020-03-1612 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessThe Hidden ROI of Starting a Podcast with Katie FreemanShould you consider starting a podcast? Is the return on investment worth the time and effort put in? Or will you just be wasting your hard-earned time? Darla grew up listening to talk radio and knew when they launched Wingnut Social that a podcast would be a terrific vehicle for their niche. But what about other niches? Darla and Natalie’s guest today, Katie Freeman, shares her take on the industry—and why it’s been worth it for her.
Katie is a furniture designer and creator, owner of Freeman Furnishings, and host of the Maker Mom podcas...2020-03-0428 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessThe NEW LinkedIn ‘Featured’ Section: Showcase Your AccomplishmentsLinkedIn is rolling out a new (and highly requested) page section that will allow you to highlight your latest accomplishments: the ‘featured’ section. How is it different from the ‘activities’ section? What content can you include? Learn more by listening to this Monday Minisode of the Wingnut Social podcast!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[1:26] LinkedIn’s new feature
[4:46] What to add to the ‘featured’ section
[8:29] Blooper Reel
Resources & People Mentioned
LinkedIn
LinkedIn Featured Section
Detailed Instructions to add to ‘featured’ section
Darla Powell Interiors LinkedIn
LinkedIn’s new ‘featured’ section allows you to highlight whatever you wan...2020-03-0209 minSpiritually Minded Women PodcastSMM 81: How to View Your Weaknesses in a Positive Light || Darla TrendlerEpisode 81 is a follow-up from episode 80’s discussion on how a mother’s weakness can bless her children. Listen to hear my personal insights gathered from personal experiences, scriptures and talks about how to view your weaknesses in a positive light. Episode Summary In my last episode, I aired an interview with Kristen Walker Smith. Kristen shared how our weaknesses as mothers can actually bless our children. I loved Kristen’s thoughts on weakness, so much so, that I decided to do some personal study on the topic of weakness. In this episode, I shar...2020-02-2626 min
Spiritually Minded Women PodcastSMM 81: How to View Your Weaknesses in a Positive Light || Darla TrendlerEpisode 81 is a follow-up from episode 80’s discussion on how a mother’s weakness can bless her children. Listen to hear my personal insights gathered from personal experiences, scriptures and talks about how to view your weaknesses in a positive light. Episode Summary In my last episode, I aired an interview with Kristen Walker Smith. Kristen shared how our weaknesses as mothers can actually bless our children. I loved Kristen’s thoughts on weakness, so much so, that I decided to do some personal study on the topic of weakness. In this e...2020-02-2626 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessAbandoning Perfection—The Trending Instagram AestheticThe days of the perfectly curated Instagram feed are dying out, and for good reason—people are tired of seeing perfection. It doesn’t exist in the real world. The airbrushed & color-coordinated photoshopped grid that influencers model is becoming a thing of the past.
So what does that mean for designers? If you don’t have to strive for perfection—what do you shoot for? In this Monday marketing minisode, Darla and Natalie share their take on what your Instagram feed should look like.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[1:30] The Instagram grid aesthet...2020-02-2412 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessInstagram Comes Clean: 5 Myths BUSTEDDarla and Natalie will bust 5 myths that have been floating around about Instagram in this Monday Marketing Minisode! Instagram launched a branded account—@creators—where they share tips, tricks, updates, tutorials, and MUCH more. Recently, they answered some FAQs in their stories. Darla and Natalie discuss those “answers” and share their take. Don’t miss it!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:35] Natalie’s rainbow work skivvies
[2:03] It’s time to busy some myths
[3:06] Photos versus videos: which one is better?
[4:40] How often do they change the algorithm?
[5:54] Will Pods get you to appear higher in the fe...2020-02-1712 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow to Use Instagram Create Mode to Spice Up Your Stories!If you’re at a loss—banging your head against the wall—and can’t think of content for your Instagram story, look no further: Instagram’s create mode is here to save the day. What is it? What can you do with it? Is it worth your time? The short answer is YES.
Find out how to use this feature in this Monday Marketing Minisode of the Wingnut Social podcast! Darla and Natalie will fill you in on this fun and interactive side of Instagram. If you’re looking to increase engagement and connect with your fans, this is...2020-02-1011 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessYour [Ideal] Marketing Demographic IS on Social Media!If you think your marketing demographic isn’t on social media—you’re wrong! Stop using the excuse that it’s pointless to market on social media platforms because it won’t get you business. Darla and Natalie are about to prove you wrong. It’s time to embrace the power of social media.
In this Monday Marketing Minisode, the ladies will share some fascinating statistics about popular platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Listen to the end for a surprising statistic they didn’t see coming!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:36] Th...2020-02-0315 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessLive Stream or Pre-Recorded Video: What is a Designer to Do?This is the question that Darla and Natalie are asked the most: Should you do a live stream or a pre-recorded video? Is it simply a matter of preference? As a designer, do you need to be shooting video for your social media at all?
In this episode of Wingnut Social, they’ll dissect the pros and cons of pre-recorded video vs. going live on Instagram. They’ll finally answer your burning question: which one is better? Don’t miss the answer—listen now!
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[0:35] Darla’s upcoming spea...2020-01-2717 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design Business3 Tips to Overcome Stage Fright and Record a VideoDoes stage fright keep you from recording videos for your audience? Are you worried that you’ll look dumb or stumble over your words? What’s holding you back?
In this minisode of the Wingnut Social podcast, Darla and Natalie aim to help you overcome your fear of being in front of the camera. Learn to shoot a video with confidence. If you’re struggling to hit that record button, this is a can’t-miss episode!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[1:23] 3 tips to overcome stage fright
[2:35] Tip #1: Get over yourself!
[5:15] Tip #2: Pretend you...2020-01-1311 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow to Deal with a Bad Google Review (Hint: Don’t Lose Your Cool)Have you gotten a bad Google review? Does a 1-star review have you down in the dumps? If you’re about to blow your top, take a step back and give this minisode a listen. Darla and Natalie tell you where to start, how to get a review flagged if it’s inappropriate, and how to handle the situation the right way.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:40] Darla got her John Wick action figure!
[1:55] Bad Google reviews
[2:30] What to do when you get a bad review?
[7:10] How do you flag an inappropriate review?
[8:15] How Nat...2020-01-0611 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design Business[Here’s Why] You NEED to Engage with Fans on Social MediaLearning to engage with fans on social media could be the difference between having ZERO fans to having a platform full of superfans. We know followers, likes, and comments are important—so they can’t be neglected.
So what’s the scoop? How do you engage with your fan base to cultivate a loyal following? Darla and Natalie dive into the topic in this holiday re-released minisode of the Wingnut Social podcast.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[0:55] All about engaging with fans
[4:40] How do you get superfans?
[7:50] An example of what NOT to d...2019-12-3014 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessMerry Christmas: The Wingnut Social Blooper ReelIt’s no secret that Darla and Natalie are quite the characters (*cough* special brand of crazy *cough*) and love injecting a little good-natured insanity into their podcast. This special Christmas edition of the Wingnut Social podcast is a compilation of their goofiest moments in Wingnut Social History. Pour a glass of eggnog (or whiskey) and tune in for some holly jolly laughs. Merry Christmas from Wingnut Social!
...Darla hopes you enjoy unwrapping your limited edition John Wick action figure...
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Follow along—see if you can gu...2019-12-2506 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessTech Tools Designers Need to Embrace with Jarret YoshidaIf you’re stuck in an old-school way of running your business, it’s time to begin embracing some tech tools. Gone are the days of just using Quickbooks. There are multiple project management systems available geared towards designers. If you’re ready to update some antiquated systems and embrace the technology that’s available, don’t miss this 100th episode of the Wingnut Social Podcast!
Jarret Yoshida joins Darla and Natalie to chat about the systems and tools he’s integrated into his design business. Jarret is an interior designer in New York City, specializing in high-end res...2019-12-1147 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessThe Lowdown on Pinterest Rich PinsWhat are Pinterest Rich Pins? Why would you want or need them for your business? Darla and Natalie tackle Rich Pins in this minisode of the Wingnut Social Podcast. You’ll learn what they are, why they’re useful, and how they can greatly benefit you. Don’t miss it!
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[2:20] What are Pinterest Rich Pins?
[4:05] Is it hard to make a Rich Pin?
[4:45] 4 different types of Rich Pins
[6:45] The benefits of Rich Pins
[8:05] Adding metadata to your account
[9:35] Rich Pin Validator
Resources & People Mentioned
LuAnn Nigara’s Window Works
Yoas...2019-12-0912 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow Will Instagram Hiding Likes Impact Designers?Why has Instagram begun hiding likes? How will it impact your performance metrics? Will you see a sudden drop in engagement? If all of these questions are rolling around in your mind and sending you into a frenzy—you aren’t alone.
Instagram started rolling this out in the US after testing it in other markets. In this minisode of Wingnut Social, Darla and Natalie go over the pros and cons, the impact on engagement rate, and even how it can affect mental health.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio
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Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessWhat Kenny Rogers Can Teach Us About Social Media MarketingIs your social media marketing on point? Do you know how to track when things are going well or when you’re struggling? How do you deal with haters? In this episode of Wingnut Social, Darla and Natalie channel their inner Kenny Rogers to deliver some stellar insight on social strategy.
Listen on Apple Podcasts
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[0:37] When do you implement changes?
[2:15] Know when to hold ‘em
[4:25] Delegate your social media
[5:20] Know when to walk away
[6:50] You NEED to budget for marketing
Resources & People Mentioned
Kenny Rogers ‘The Gambler’...2019-11-1809 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessThe Voxer Walkie Talkie App: Making Messaging FunVoxer is a push-to-talk walkie talkie app for communicating in real-time, in a way that’s fun. If you don’t like texting and Siri’s voice-to-text leaves you sending unintelligible messages—this may be the app for you. In this mini-poddy episode of Wingnut Social, Darla and Natalie gush about the app and how useful it has been for them.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social
[1:35] Voxer basics
[4:05] How is Voxer better than Siri?
[6:15] For those who hate texting or typing
[6:40] Take-backs allowed
[7:15] How does it help designers?
[8:55] Nitty-gritty details
Resources & People Mentioned
Voxer
Nicol...2019-11-1112 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessThe High Points of High Point MarketHigh Point Market needs to be an event every designer has marked on their calendar! The market is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world. With over 10 million square feet of space and thousands of vendors, it is THEeventfor Designers.
The fall market just wrapped up and Darla and Natalie are here to chat about what they learned. The networking and other practical applications they took away are covered in this minisode of Wingnut Social—Don’t miss it!
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[0:35] High Point Market...2019-10-2810 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessWhy the Bublup App is a Game Changer for CreativesBublup advertises itself as “the cloud reimagined”. Why are Darla and Natalie so fascinated by it? It’s changing the way the world looks at storage. It allows you to save everything in visual folders—PDFs, photos, videos, GIFs, notes, and more.
It’s akin to Pinterest, Dropbox, and Google Drive on steroids. So how can an interior designer use the application? Are the unique applications of it worth the learning curve? Darla and Natalie chat all about it in this episode of Wingnut Social.
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[1:50] All about Bublup...2019-10-2109 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessMoney Can’t Buy What Superfans Bring To Your Interior Design BusinessYou may not have grabbed a copy of Pat Flynn’s new book, “Superfans” yet - Darla has it but hasn’t made space in her busy schedule to read it yet - but you need to understand the term all the same.
A superfan is exactly what it sounds like - a person who truly loves the things you do, whatever that might be. They comment on your social media posts. They share your stuff with others, they even reach out to you directly from time to time via DM or email or whatever.
This epis...2019-09-1614 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow An Interior Design Virtual Assistant Could Increase Your Profitability, with Brittanie ElmsAs you’ll hear during the first part of this episode, just the thought of hiring an interior design virtual assistant stripped Darla’s gears a bit. That’s because there’s so much specialization, so many moving parts, and a ton of location-dependent stuff involved in design work. She couldn’t see how an assistant who’s not on location could be effective.
But now she’s seen the light - thanks to Brittanie Elms.
On this episode of Wingnut Social, you’re going to hear how Brittanie became an interior design VA, how she has learned...2019-09-1149 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessTurn Your Prospects into Super Fans with BonjoroTurn your prospects into super fans with Bonjoro
When it comes to making a real and personal connection with clients, video connections beat email, text, or instant messenger, hands-down. And the impact it can have is powerful.
But creating a personalized video is tough, from a time and technology standpoint. Until now. On this mini-poddy episode Darla introduces you to a fun new app she’s using called Bonjoro. You’re going to love this!
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[1:10] A cool new app: Bonjour-O - to make personalized videos...2019-09-0911 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessTailwind Tribes and Pinterest for Your BusinessTailwind is an incredibly helpful app that enables auto posting and more for Pinterest.
Yes, Pinterest - we’ve been a bit neglectful of the platform for a while but since Instagram appears to be in kind of a lateral stall lately, Darla decided to jump back on to see what it might have to offer.
Boy! There is a lot that’s happened with Pinterest in our absence! Take a few moments to listen, learn about Tailwind, Tribes, and Pinterest - and find out how you can join our new little Design Tribe on Tail...2019-09-0209 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessWhat To Do About Instagram’s Declining Engagement - Are Instagram Promotions Worth It?There’s lots of complaining out there in social media land about buying followers. On some level we all kinda resent it, because getting followers used to be kind of automatic or organic. But no more - organic is going away.
So instead of swimming against the tide of the inevitable Darla decided to go surfing - and tried out a 2 day experiment using Instagram’s promotional feature. And she reeled in 70 followers in two days.
How? Glad you asked…(but you should listen to hear all the nuance of how this works)...
This approa...2019-08-2611 min
Activating MagicHigh-Level Retreat-Based Programs with Darla LeDoux and Julie FlippinIn episode 54, Darla sits down with Julie Flippin part of the powerhouse team at Retreat and Grow Rich to talk about high-level programs. Darla and Julie share their own experiences while talking about how high-level programs serve as next steps for retreat attendees while building recurring revenue in for retreat leaders. Find the complete transcript and links at https://retreatandgrowrich.com/high-level-retreat-based-programs-with-darla-ledoux-and-julie-flippin2019-08-211h 04Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessThe Top 5 Books to Inspire You and Your Design BusinessEveryone needs a good book recommendation, but the problem is that everyone always recommends the same five business books. Today Darla makes some off-the-beaten-path recs that will help your interior design business.
While Natalie loves the open seas and the sun, Darla would much rather be curled up with a book, so this episode is her five favorite books that have helped her in life and in business. The episode starts off with Do the Work by Stephen Pressfield, a book that will help you stop procrastinating and get the big projects you’re dreaming of done....2019-08-1916 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessWhy You Should Go to High Point MarketYou’ve heard about it, you’ve seen the Instagram photos, but is hitting up High Point Market worth it for interior designers? The answer, yes, on this week’s Monday Minisode (not poddy).
Today, Darla and Natalie issue a public service announcement. High Point Market may not be until October, but you should be thinking about it and booking your hotel, etc., now, because lodgings go quickly. In fact, if you’re new to High Point, you can do what Darla and Natalie did their first year there, and use High Point’s concierge to book a room and...2019-08-1215 min
Designed by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessWhen to Hire for Your Interior Design FirmOn this week’s Marketing Monday Minisode, the Head Wingnut and the Hungry Ginger talk about the first time they delegated work. Darla was asked to do a 3D rendering of a room, and it took her way longer than could be financially justified. And after hiring out that work, and consulting with a copy of The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, Darla realized she should be focusing on the work that leverages her strongest talents.
And nearly two years ago, Darla Powell Interiors made its first hire of an interior designer, without actually having the financial mean...2019-08-0517 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessThe Top 4 Apps for Interior DesignersApps make life easier for you in 100 different ways. But for interior designers, there are four that can really be game changers. Darla and Natalie break them down on this episode.
The first app the two recommend is a graphic design program that is cop- and firefighter-proof: Canva. Canva is an online app that’s plug and play and allows you to make pro-level graphics with a minimum of sweat. Up next is a task-tracking app that has made a huge difference at Wingnut Social, allowing everyone to see who needs to do what to keep a pr...2019-07-2913 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow to Get Your Trades on Instagram (Seriously)How to Get Your Trades on Instagram (Seriously)
It can be hard to find the right general contractor or tradesman for your interior design projects. So today, Darla and Natalie give tips on how to find trades on, you guessed it, Instagram.
On this week’s Marketing Monday Minisode, Darla and Natalie admit that when it comes to working with trades, they’ve kissed a few frogs and have the warts to prove it. But they found their current general contractor through Instagram. And that’s vital because then Darla can say that her firm has ve...2019-07-1508 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessHow Facebook Pixels Can Help You Find Your Ideal ClientHave you ever been shopping online, and then suddenly the only ads you see are for the things you were just shopping for? Find out how that bit of technology can help your interior design business.
On this week’s Marketing Monday Minisode, Darla and Natalie dig through the world of Facebook Pixels. That’s the tiny bit of code that you can put on your website and connect with your Facebook Ads Manager. Once you’ve done that, the people who visit your site will begin to see ads for your services when they visit Facebook and, i...2019-07-0811 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessAre You a Designer or a Decorator?What’s in a name? Pretty much everything, if you ask your favorite interior designer. On today’s Marketing Monday Minisode, Darla and Natalie dig into designing versus decorating.
The inspiration for this discussion came from a discussion in Claire Jefford’s Facebook group (link below), in which interior designers who earned degrees in the field took umbrage with people without degrees calling themselves designers. But of course the debate didn’t start there, and in fact, Darla recounts a conversation she had with a designer at a recent event in which the issue came up.
But a g...2019-07-0111 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessFacebook vs Instagram: What’s Better for Interior DesignersYou gotta have them both, but which one should you devote the most time to? On today’s Marketing Monday Minisode, Darla and Natalie help you pick your favorite kid: Facebook or Instagram.
Facebook just isn’t what it used to be when it comes to organic traffic. But there are still ways you can make it valuable for your interior design business. The first is to create a group. If you can start a group and get users into your group and sharing ideas and asking questions, then you can really engage them and boost your orga...2019-06-2415 minDesigned by Wingnut Social | Interior Design BusinessAre Instagram Pods Worth It?Are Instagram Pods Worth It?
Today’s Marketing Monday Minisode dives into the mysterious and somewhat delirious world of Instagram pods. Are they worth it? Do they work? Do they glue you to your phone? Find out.
If you’ve never heard of an Instagram Pod, it’s when people who are in a similar industry or share a similar interest join one big group direct message on Instagram. And when a member of that group posts something, they post about it in the DM. Then the rest of the members go to that post and li...2019-06-1711 min