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The Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastWhat's Your Business Attachment Style?Do you ever wonder what is holding you back in your business? So often we hear that you grow your business by implementing strategies or by just doing personal development. Does just doing one of those things have the full impact? What I have seen for both myself and others is that we're not making the most of all of the elements available to us to grow our business. So how do make the most of all of the elements? In today's podcast episode I want to talk to you about something I...2024-01-0943 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe Top Seven Wellness Trends in 2024 That Will Shape Your BusinessHave you started to think about how your wellness business will look in 2024? Do you wonder if you have anything to offer to people or if people even want your offerings? Maybe it's time to look at the bigger picture in the wellness world and understand what the trends might be and how you can get ahead of the game. If that's the case then you'll be pleased to hear that I have been your 'wellness trend nerd' and have been researching what we as an industry can expect this year. Perhaps you're wondering why will...2024-01-0242 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow To Brand Yourself As A Multi-Passionate Wellness ProfessionalHave you been put into a box as a wellness practitioner? Do people still label you as a yoga teacher or massage therapist even though you offer so much more than only those elements? It's so often the case with wellness professionals that they start by training in one modality and over time accumulate a wealth of skills which means that what you offer over time changes and develops. But are your audience or those that know you keeping up with this? Or are they still putting you in that original box? And...2023-12-2636 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastRant Warning: If You're Getting Low Engagement Listen UpHow frustrated are you with your marketing? Do you feel like you're plugging away at social media but not getting the return you are hoping for? There is so much discussion about the algorithm on social media but what does it really mean? What impact is it really having and is it something that you need to be focussed on? In today's episode I want to to look at why wellness businesses often hold a belief that they're not good at marketing and what is holding them back. I'm also going to...2023-12-1931 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastIf I Started My Biz From Scratch, This is What I'd DoIn this episode I want to share with you what I would differently if I was starting my business again now. I have years of experience with both a bricks and mortar business and in the online world so hear what I've learnt along the way. Whether you're starting out in the wellness industry, perhaps you're pivoting your business or maybe, like me, you're making changes to your business there are some key areas that you need to focus on to drive the success you are looking for. Business is something that you...2023-12-1345 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastI Don't Agree With Ethical Marketing (And Here's Why)In this episode I want to talk about my position and perspective on ethical marketing. It's something that I've been talking about behind the scenes for a while but it seems important to share it more widely. We all know what 'bro marketing' is and ethical marketing is seen as the opposite of this but does ethical marketing really fit with the wellness industry? We never hear how ethical marketing applies to the wellness industry. So let's think about ethical marketing through the lens of the wellness industry and why it might be h...2023-12-0558 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastConverting Likes & Lurkers Into Fully Paying ClientsHave you had conversations with people who don't turn into clients? Do you feel sometimes like you've exhausted all avenues to getting paying clients. Figuring out how people interact and engage with your content and then convert to paying for your service can be tricky. We don't always know who is out there lurking and watching your content and when they will be ready to buy. Even though we don't always know who is looking at our social media or reading our emails there are ways that we support those people through the...2023-11-2941 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast4 Hacks To Elevate Your Marketing InstantlyAre you feeling that it's a bit of a yawn fest with your content at the moment? Do you wonder if all of this marketing is really worth it? So many business owners worry that they are not getting the engagement they would like and it makes them feel that maybe they're not that good at marketing. There are so many ways that you can change how you feel about marketing your business and begin to make sales. So today I'm going to give you four takeaways that you can implement in your b...2023-11-2123 min
Messy BusinessBusiness Shake-Ups & Kylie Dance BreaksGet ready for high-energy vibes! In this week's Messy Business podcast, we're bringing the party from the start. Join us for a lively chat filled with surprises, from the joy of unexpected gifts to dissecting disappointing customer experiences.Kylie Dance Break Alert! Fresh from our dance-off, we dive into serious business talk. Explore with us the impact of changing client services and offers while keeping a laser focus on business integrity.Listen in to find out:The unexpected greatest gifts we're excited about!Kirsty's eye-opening experience with a cafe's psychological contract break.How to...2023-11-1623 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe Hidden Marketing Truths You Weren't Supposed to LearnAre you struggling to make your mark in the wellness industry? Do you feel like you've tried everything but it's not quite working? I hear so many of you worrying about marketing and finding your own voice in this space. But what if I told you that you already have everything you need within you? What if I told you that you've been sold the 'hustle' culture around marketing and that it absolutely doesn't need to be that way. I wonder how it would feel to learn some new marketing truths that would...2023-11-1433 minMessy BusinessExistential Crisis & Coaching ControversyJoin us in this week's episode where we explore our changing work dynamics since the closure of Kirsty's day spa and the opening of our new co-working space! Plus we share our biggest fears in life, the power of rituals, why life purpose matters (yes it’s always on the table!), and disruptive, polarising marketing.Listen in to find out:All about our new co-working set-up, and how dance breaks and accountability fuel our productivity!Our answers to the question “What is your biggest fear?”Why we love a good ritual and how these often seemingly simple...2023-11-0945 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe Four Biggest Red Flags in Business CoachingIt's easy as a business owner to jump from strategy to strategy thinking that this next shiny idea will be the one to grow our business. There's also a shame I see in business owners when they don't know how to grow their business. But let's be honest, you don't know what you don't know. And that's when we start to look outside for support. What do we hear and when we look outwards? There's a crowded space with people giving lots of advice about how to grow your business but that their way is t...2023-11-0740 minMessy BusinessThe Midnight Epiphany: Reclaiming Responsibility & Rethinking HabitsIn this week's Messy Business podcast episode Sarah’s still on her hot and sweaty travels, Kirsty’s reveling in 2am bed-times and we reveal the exciting results of our Kirsty vs Sarah poll on pants-pulling during massage. (We know…you’re on the edge of your seats!)Transitions in life can be challenging, but they also lead to personal transformations that can change old outdated habits, shift unhelpful beliefs, and uncover new found freedom - bring on late nights of rock and roll and a possible end to a diet coke addiction!Listen in to find...2023-10-2655 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow To Finally Conquer Consistency In Your MarketingAre you business owner who struggles to show up online consistently? Do you look at others social media and wonder how they do it? It's easy to fall into the trap of believeing there is a gold standard for consistency in business. That if you don't show up in a certain way you can't be successful. But what if I told you there is a different way, a better way to show up that your followers will loveeven more? Well, in today's episode I'm going to talk about just that. Let's think about...2023-10-2429 minMessy BusinessExposed Buttocks & Bali BanterIn this week's episode Sarah's beaming in from her holiday in Bali, and Kirsty's getting all fired up about pulling down people's pants and breast massages. They also discuss reciprocity, wellness as an inside job, and why we still outsource business decisions to other people when we know the answer already!Listen in to find out:How we harness those high-frequency sparks of inspiration and magical downloads.Sarah's tough limiting belief about reciprocity in relationships.Why Kirsty has never been interested in solo travel.Why Sarah keeps going solo even though it's not all love and...2023-10-191h 12The Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastBusting the 5 Marketing Myths That Are Crippling Your Wellness BusinessHow do you feel when I say the word marketing? Do you have visions of you having to sell on your social media platforms? So many entrepreneurs in the wellness space worry about marketing themselves and their business and fall into the trap of believeing some of the marketing myths that are perpetuated. What if I were to tell you what I hear and see on a weekly basis when it comes to marketing? Would it help you if I busted some of the myths out there that may leave you feeling discouraged? W...2023-10-1739 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastMental Health in Business: The Unspoken Side of SuccessOn World Mental Health Day I want to talk about the correlation between entrepreneurship and mental health. Entrepreneurs can struggle with their mental health for many reasons and can feel alone and invisible. But what if I were to tell you that you’re not alone, that the statistics show that a high proportion of people in business deal with a variety of mental health issues that can lead to burnout. So, why do we feel so alone and how do we support ourselves to strengthen our mental health so that we can make th...2023-10-1038 minMessy BusinessNo Alcohol, No Drugs...Just Conscious ConnectionIn this week's episode we’re keeping it real with conversations about the hypocrisy of the wellness world, how to support loved ones with addictions, and navigating feelings of shame.We also share our thoughts on why people think we’re shy or aloof, and the different types of connection and how they fulfill us, turn us on, or turn us off!Listen in to find out:What Kirsty did in Ibiza and how it expanded her whole being in more ways than one, and it wasn’t because she took shrooms or LSD.Our th...2023-10-051h 04The Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastInstagram Broadcast Channels: Can They Help Grow Your Wellness BusinessHow do you feel about new features being launched on your favourite social media platforms? Does it fill you with overwhelm of yet another aspect to try to master? Or is it an exciting opportunity? Instagram have launched broadcast channels as a way for business owners to communicate with their followers and also for your followers to communicate with each other. But is this something that you can make work for your business or will it be a fad that will fizzle out. Let's explore today how channels work and how usi...2023-09-2632 minMessy BusinessTime Travel, Grief's Magnetism & Madonna at The OfficeIn this week's Messy Business, we’re discussing everything from mind-reading, the vastness of grief, and big bold goal setting to whether a Madonna T-Shirt is appropriate workwear.Listen in to find out:Why we believe that humans will soon have the potential to teleport across time and space!The different ways we experience grief and Kirsty’s wave analogy!How grief gathers grief like an energetic magnet.What happened when Angels appeared in the middle of the podcast recording!What being ‘professional’ means and doesn’t mean to us.Why what we wear DOES matter!Kirsty’s b...2023-09-221h 09The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast5 Steps to Making Difficult DecisionsHow easy do you find it to make decisions? Or do you find it hard, going over the details again and again, unable to make the final choice? We are faced with decisions every single day and as a wellness business owner I know that you are facing lots of decisions. What if you need to make a big decision that will change the course of your business? Maybe your life. You heard me talk about the big business decision I took in last week's episode and you have heard me ta...2023-09-1940 minMessy BusinessExistential Crisis & The Dark Energy Of CompetitionIn this week's Messy Business we introduce a new feature ‘Why On Earth?!’, Kirsty has a rant about people being overly discerning about their coffee, and we deep dive into whether we’re all here to fulfill a life Mission or Purpose - and what even does that mean?Listen in to find out:The ‘wacky’ things that stress us out, including dogs in costumes and other people's OTT drink requests.Can the 80/20 rule, time-blocking and the extra one percent improve your business success?How Kirsty’s client TV appearance got us pondering the existential question of life purp...2023-09-141h 02The Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe Real Reason I'm Closing My Award-Winning Day SpaAs a wellness business owner do you currently have something in your life that you are thinking of changing, pivoting or ending? I know you're not alone but how often do we actually make the change? If this is you then today's episode speaks to you directly. I have been wanting to make a big change to my business for some time now and last week I announced that change. I announced that I will be closing my award-winning day spa. This announcement came with a lot of questions. So in today's episode I'm...2023-09-121h 05Messy BusinessTranscending Space, Time & Taxi TerrorsIn this week's episode Kirsty and Sarah share the inside story on their last-minute decision to fly to Jersey for a music festival, yep literally the day before they got on the plane, their thoughts on transcending time and space, as well as disturbing taxi rides and self-scan sandwiches.Listen in to find out:How we expanded time and space by taking a last-minute flight to Jersey.Why neggy vibes from taxi drivers and plane passengers did nothing to spoil our joy.What we learned from the long-term car parking bus driver.What it is that...2023-09-0748 minMessy BusinessBelly-Buttons & Hotel Room HorrorsIn this weeks Messy Business we're discussing why the saying "woke up on the wrong side of the bed" is so damaging, and Kirsty shares a mic drop quote about "settling" that has us reflecting on why we sometimes believe that it's us that must be wrong as opposed to the situation, the person, the job, the life etc.We also dive into listener Grace's question about our Phobia's and Sarah's experiences of living with OCD and pull 3 Spirit Animal oracle cards that are giving us all the feels, including one for you, our Messy Business community!!!2023-08-311h 00The Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastBuilding Client Confidence in Your Wellness BusinessHow often do you look at other people who are running a wellness business and think that their success is due to their confidence? Do you worry that you are not confident enough to consitently grow your business? This has been a theme I have been noticing a lot recently. There is a growing belief amongst business owners that consistent confidence is what needs to be built in order to have a successful business. What I notice though is that while you are waiting to build your confidence to take your next steps others will be...2023-08-2939 minMessy BusinessEmbracing Banter, Owning Mistakes, & the Olive BranchIn this weeks Messy Business podcast episode we discuss the art of banter, why we hesitate to talk about our work in social situations and why it's so hard to make the first move and hold out an olive branch to someone else when relationships get sticky. We also discuss our love of the humble olive and the joy of meeting other business owners who just 'get it'...Listen in to find out:The advice Kirsty would give to her 10-year-old self that she wouldn't give to her 20-year-old self!Why Dame Kelly Holmes's public apology...2023-08-2456 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastElevate Your Business: The Power of Energy Mastery Do you ever feel like you're lost in the business building trenches? Do you feel like strategy is the most important element of building your business? So why isn't the strategy always working for you? I hear so many people whose attention is placed on what is not working in their business, or only thinking about their limitations or lack mindset. What if you've missed the key starting point for your business? What if the strategy isn't the foundation of your business at all. In this week's episode I'm going to talk to you a...2023-08-2234 minMessy BusinessSwearing Etiquette & Messages From BeyondThis episode is full of swearing, psychic connecting, how to show up in your business in a way your clients love, and challenging relationships with goal setting.Listen in to find out:Why we LOVE swear words.The messages from the Cosmic Egg and the Phoenix Oracle Card Pull!What happened when Kirsty channelled Sarah’s Dad, Dave.Why it matters that people experience us are the same way in person as online.Love or hate them, setting goals is a no-brainer in business and life!The latest festival news… tickets’s flying out the door folks...2023-08-1746 minMessy BusinessBlack Eyed Peas, Spiritual Interventions & Goosebumps"A miracle is not a miracle unless it's recognised." - Deepak ChopraIn this week's Messy Business Kirsty and Sarah discuss the controversy surrounding the Black Eyed Peas, how to handle criticism and rejection, spiritual interventions, synchrodestiny, and how to access more of your innate gifts - no woo to see here folks!Listen in to find out:Love them or hate them the Black Eyed Peas were the wrong choice.How to find peace with criticism even when it feels deeply personal.Why we need to untangle the relationship between ourselves and our...2023-08-1057 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast5 Signs You've Outgrown Your BusinessHave you noticed that there is something not quite the same in your business? Are you feeling out of alignment? Sitting with the feeling of knowing that something needs to change and not making that change can create lots of unexpected impacts both for you personally and how your business functions So what do you need to do to make the change? In this week's episode we're going to explore some of the signs that you've outgrown your business. Let's take a look at what might be holding you back from ma...2023-08-0839 minMessy BusinessThe Karen's Diner ChroniclesMessy Business just went deep folks! This week’s podcast episode is definitely a conversation of two halves. From big, life-changing vulnerable stories including challenging relationships, regrets and failures, to our hilarious, shocking and humiliating experience at Karen’s Diner.This one took us to places we had no idea we were gonna go!Listen to the full episode to find out:What happened when Kirsty met her birth mother and how the relationship unfolded in the years that followed.The power in embracing the ugly, hard, painful life experiences and ho...2023-08-0257 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastBe the Best Boss You Can Be (To Yourself)What kind of a boss are you? You might be thinking you're not a boss because you don't have a team. Well let me tell you this. You are your own boss. Have you become the boss you never wanted to be or even worse like the one you really didn't like having. Have you heard the phrases on instagram like 'girl boss' making us believe that we have to work harder and push harder. Well all that is about to change. In this week's episode we're going to explore how you...2023-08-0148 minMessy BusinessAdult Only Hotels & Public HumiliationOOOOF in this weeks Messy Business Podcast we’re sharing the kind of things that when you’ve hear them you can’t unhear them! The ones that reflect back your biggest fears and aha moments!And we’re back with the Kim Krans Wild Unknown card pull - this week it’s Nightingale, Elephant and TARANTULA!!!!Listen in to find out:What we do when we realise our Inner Boss is on the rampage.How Sarah found herself feeling humiliated, alone (and transported back to her 5-year old self).The lessons from being...2023-07-2745 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastBoost Summer Sales (While You Take Time Off)Are you wondering how you can manage your business and the Summer holidays? Or maybe you believe that no one will be buying in the Summer? Summer can be a tricky time of year to navigate whether you’re balancing your children and your business or trying to find that one amazing sales strategy. So, in this week’s episode I want to talk to you about how you and your business can thrive and maximise income over the summer whilst still getting some time for the things you love to do.2023-07-2527 minMessy BusinessEmbracing the Power of Choice: From Stress to Self-ActualisationKirsty’s back from holiday and the Messy Business Podcast is back too! We’re discussing the power of choice, and self-actualisation, sharing our go-to strategies for dealing with stress, and exploring why the void of nothingness is nothing to be feared!Listen in to find out:The similarities of Kirsty and Sarah’s stress-busting strategies even tho they seem very different.How to choose who we want to be and how we show up in any given moment.How to use your inner coach to support you when your mind wants to fall into old, unhelp...2023-07-2044 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast6 Ways to Use Instagram Threads to Grow Your Wellness BusinessDo you have resistance to new social media developments? Do you think you'll just sit back and watch for now as you're worried about how it will play out? I've had so many clients asking me questions on whether jumping on to the latest social media platform is a good idea and how they can make it work for them. So, in this week's episode I am so excited to be talking to you about Instagram Threads. It's only a few days old but it's made such an impact already. I ca...2023-07-1121 minMessy BusinessHandling Haters & Reaching Max CapacityThis week's messy biz podcast is a jam-packed episode full of big-ass spirit animals, navigating full work schedules alongside end-of-term crescendos, and uncomfortable privilege, and being in the minority conversations. Kirsty and Sarah's convo includes… how imagining and pre-empting that things are going to be hard actually makes them harder the fabulous Proud Wellness launch party shenanigans and what we actually mean when we talk about ‘Community’!Listen in to find out:Why we end up sick on holiday!The words of wisdom from the Wolf, the Lion, and the Tiger this week.Why followi...2023-07-061h 05The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast5 Ways to Get Ahead When You've Fallen BehindHow often do you think to yourself, I'm falling behind! Whether that be in a course you're taking or in your business, is it a thought that shows up for you? I'm confident that it's not just in your life now that you feel it but you will have heard the message as a child too. Not being where you need to be, feeling behind, comparing your progress to others. In this week's episode I want to reflect on where this feeling comes from and how we can move past it. I'v...2023-07-0335 minMessy BusinessNuisance Neighbours, Launch Parties & Misplaced GuiltIn this week's Messy Business podcast episode, Kirsty and Sarah expand the shame, guilt, boundaries, and values conversation that results in them agreeing that societal norms need to do one and we must all stop chasing unobtainable standards!With the Scorpion and Owl cards being pulled for each of them this week there’s a deep dive into Kirsty’s reignited spirituality and exciting path of the ever-unfolding and Sarah’s fun and firey side getting some action in readiness for the Proud Wellness launch party.Listen in to find out:Why Kirsty has big pa...2023-06-2947 minMessy BusinessFood Hazards, Hidden Messages & Shame StoriesIn this week's Messy Business Podcast we’re shaking up the conversation starters with a card pull from The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit card deck by Kim Krans. Sarah pulls the Fish and Kirsty pulls the Fire Ant! And we’re loving how deep we go with the convo based on just a simple Oracle card!We share our recent experiences of the hidden messages in both the mundane and unexpected situations of life and how we cope with hurtful opinions and judgments and why shame is so horribly debilitating.Listen in to find...2023-06-2256 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastTop Tech Tips to Grow Your Wellness BusinessDo you spend your time looking at other business owners social media and websites wondering how on earth they make things look amazing? Or maybe you’re receiving emails and thinking how are they doing this! Well I know you’re not the only one. It’s easy to compare yourself and wonder how others are making things look so good and slick. So, if this is you then this episode will unlock the secrets you have been looking for. Gone are the days of feeling in the dark and wondering how on ea...2023-06-2033 minMessy BusinessHomeschooling, Loner Vibes & Life Balance BS This week's episode of the Messy Business Podcast is a bit controversial! We challenge the notion of work-life balance, and how life balance is attached to the idea that our work is stressful, unfulfilling, and something that we hate! We also explore the sometimes confusing dynamics of relationships in the business world and the reasons why Kirsty's made a return to yoga and meditation and Sarah thinks she might become a poet!Listen in to find out:Why Kirsty hates the word 'container' and why Sarah loves it!Words of wisdom from po...2023-06-1546 minMessy BusinessThe Power of Being SeenWelcome back to another exciting episode of Messy Business! This week, we have a jam-packed show where we delve into animal communication and the burning question we would love to ask our furry friends, and get honest about the discomfort, and challenges of being open, vulnerable, and real in relationships, business, romantic or otherwise!But first, we want to say sorry to anyone who noticed our less-than-vibey vibe last week, along with an explanation of why Sarah sounded a bit frosty!Tune into this weeks episode to hear:Which animal Kirsty and S...2023-06-0845 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastTo Niche or Not To Niche (That is Not the Question)Are you still trying to serve everyone? Are you thinking that by having a wider audience you will grow your business and make more money? If you are doing this, how is it working for you? Do you find it hard to develop a clear message? So, if this is you then this episode is definitely aimed at you. I know that you probably hear people talk about niching all the time and it’s one of those subjects that we can easily ignore. But if you don’t know specifically who yo...2023-06-0645 minMessy BusinessBusiness Super Powers & Festival FeverIn this weeks Messy Business podcast episode Kirsty and Sarah explore the possibilities of tapping into not only our stored memories but also our felt experience of limitless, empowerment and growth. They also share the superpower they'd most love to have and the limiting effects of societal norms on women, queer folks, and entrepreneurs!Listen in to find out:Which Superpower Kirsty and Sarah most want to have and why!How we can access positive feelings of courage, joy and self-belief with our thoughts.Why we never question wigs in the courtroom or ott pilot uniforms...2023-06-0145 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe Online Course Creator Launch DebriefI’ve talked on the podcast before about the importance of doing a launch debrief and I’ve given you behind the scenes access to my previous launches. So today, we’re here again following the launch of the Online Course Creator and I really want to share with you the things that went well, the things I have learned and what I might change for future launches. It’s a juicy episode where I take you through the metrics and my thought processes throughout the whole launch. There are so many amazing...2023-05-3038 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast7 Instant Actions to Take When Business is SlowHave you ever felt like you’ve hit a wall in your business? Do you ever look around and wonder why it’s working out for others but not for you? I’m sure that all business owners have felt like this at some point in their business journey and it can feel demoralising. But what if I told you that when you find yourself in these slow or difficult moments there are actions you can take to change course and feel like you are back in control. Join me in this epi...2023-05-2353 minMessy BusinessThe Rejection FortressThe Messy Business podcast is all about realness and the human side of running a business. This week Kirsty and Sarah are definitely leaning into all the sticky, tricky stuff! They discuss fear of rejection, people-pleasing, shame, vulnerability, and their personal experiences of discrimination and othering.Listen in to find out:Why Kirsty and Sarah are so excited about the launch of their next joint project together and how you can be part of it! What a real-time gratitude practice looks like live on the podcast!What happened when Sarah decided to call out one of t...2023-05-181h 07The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast16 Ways to Create More Sales in Your Wellness Business TodayYou’re working hard on your business every day but don’t see the sales to match. What’s going wrong? I believe great sales are the result of long term strategies that are implemented simply but consistently over time. November 2021 was my best month in sales. Yet it was also the month when I had taken weeks off to heal after a surgery. Like the self-confessed nerd that I am, this got me figuring out exactly why and how this had happened. And in this ep...2023-05-1636 minMessy BusinessNavigating Mental Health Nosedives In BusinessThis week's Messy Business is getting a little more serious as Sarah and Kirsty dive into their personal experiences of mental health. They discuss the strategies they've learned to stay afloat when the shit hits the fan, or they're just struggling with the everyday challenges of being a human!Listen to the full episode to find out: How Sarah ended up sharing her current mental health struggle live on the pod.How Kirsty's business provides her with sanctuary and mental health support. Why people continue to underestimate the challenges of being a business owner.Why we're no...2023-05-1158 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast3 Vital Ingredients for a Thriving Wellness BusinessIf I told you that there are only three vital ingredients you need to have a thriving wellness business you’d be jumping to use them right? I just know you would. Which is why I am SO excited to share with you today how you can build your business with ease. I know that so many people feel that building a sustainable business must be difficult or complicated but those thoughts lead to a path to nowhere. So if you’re finding that your wellness business isn’t blossoming as quickl...2023-05-0934 minMessy BusinessSnowdon Teachings, Painkiller Panic & Black ToenailsMessy Business is back and as promised it’s packed full of our stories and escapades both on and off Mount Snowdon including the intimate details of the physical and mental aftermath of pushing ourselves to the limit!There are so many parallels between climbing a mountain and running a business and Kirsty has probably thought of all the metaphors possible (surely there’s got to be one for black toenails too Kirsty?!)Listen to the full episode to find out:Why Kirsty wants to take all her clients up a mountain.What we can...2023-05-0453 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe 6 Most Profitable Online Course Types For Your Wellness BusinessAre you looking to be able to leverage your time in your business or even create a scalable offer but don’t know where to start? So many business owners feel like this and those of us in the wellness industry might feel that this is more difficult for us to do. How would it feel to walk in the path of so many of my other wellness practitioner clients and create something that works for you, your business and your clients? Well in today’s episode I want to shar...2023-05-0253 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Earn More & Work Less (The *Actual* Formula)Are you looking at people on social media who are living the laptop lifestyle and thinking ‘I wish that was me’? Does that come from a place of having a desire to earn more money while working less hours? Are you struggling to work out how you could even start to run your business in a way that would make that happen? Well, you need to listen to today’s episode and hear my thoughts about some of the easiest ways to create a business that gives you the life that you want. Now, you don’t have to live the...2023-04-2544 minMessy BusinessLessons From Lewis Capaldi & Disruptive MothersIn this week's Messy Business podcast, Kirsty and Sarah are discussing lots of juicy topics including why they won’t be retiring from work…ever! the life and business lessons they got from Lewis Capaldi, what it’s like to be a mum who breaks the espoused norms, and saying no to friends in business.Listen to the full episode to find out:Why we think retirement is an outdated concept.How Lewis Capaldi inspired us to be even more ok with our messy.Why we disagree with everyone else about the parenthood business juggle.How hard i...2023-04-2043 minMessy BusinessIcelandic Adventures, Scary Robots & Creativity TraumaSarah's beaming in from Iceland this week. And Kirsty's back in blighty keeping it real while she juggles family and business during the Easter holidays!We’re exploring pattern-disrupting environments, the reasons people might hide their disabilities and Kirsty's coming clean on why she really does hate crafting - sorry Tura (Kirsty’s youngest!)Listen to the full episode to discover:Why Sarah was overwhelmed with emotion on her first Icelandic coach trip.If Kirsty can ever fall back in love with 'traditional' creativity (for the sake of the kids!)How to shine a torc...2023-04-1354 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastUnleashing the Power of ChatGPT: 10 Game-Changing Ways to Enhance Your BizIf I told you there was something out there that could give you content ideas, write copy for you, create video scripts and craft your weekly email for FREE in seconds - you’d want to know more, right? 🤔 Of course you would… Which is why I am SO excited to share todays episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast with you - Unleashing The Power Of ChatGPT: 10 Game-Changing Ways To Enhance Your Biz. Now I know the use of AI stirs up fear 😰in some, but personally I love the thought of supportive software that can help me to elevate my...2023-04-1136 minMessy BusinessMoody Hikes, Vortex Openings & Major RejectionIn this weeks Messy Business podcast episode we’re going deep!We share what fuels us about the work we do, the collective power of tolerance and acceptance, our recent and enduring rejection stories, and Kirsty’s highly questionable Mount Snowdon training walk behaviour!Listen to the full episode to find out:What is the most significant change Kirsty and Sarah want to make in their lives?How judgement, criticism, and “not my problem” will trip us up in the end.Why there’s no getting away from rejection.What we mean by the ‘snowball eff...2023-04-0651 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastTime is Money: The Six Areas Your Business is Wasting Precious Minutes (& How to Stop)Are you frustrated about not getting your new product or service out into the world? If you are feeling that way then I wonder if it has anything to do with feeling like you don’t have the time to implement all that you want to. What happens when you’ve got a full diary or you’ve got too much to do but it isn’t translating to growing your business? Or could you be doing things that actually will never really contribute to your business growing? So why do we waste...2023-04-0448 minMessy BusinessJammie Dodgers & Dodgy Business AdviceThis week’s Messy Business podcast is an eclectic mix of arguments over coffee-shop cakes, surprising announcements and multiple business breakthroughs!Listen to the full episode to find out:Why we would always choose being the CEO of our own company over being Prime Minister.Why we don’t care for certificate junkies.Why we STILL ignore all the nudges and the universal breadcrumbs!Why you need to create space in your business even when you don’t know why. Why people piss you off with their “everything happens for a reason” comments.If brownies and jammie dodg...2023-03-3044 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast6 Reasons to Create a Wildly Profitable Online CourseAre you still trading time for money in your business? If you’re nodding then I can't say I’m surprised - it’s what I see a lot of wellness entrepreneurs doing simply because we are not taught HOW to scale our businesses in any other way. But what happens when you are solidly fully booked and have no more hours to give? Or when you’re burnt out simply thinking about the amount of hours you’d need to commit to hit your dream income. And this is without me even to...2023-03-2833 minMessy BusinessLizzo, Introversion & Risk TakingWe’re not even sure how this week's Messy Business episode managed to get recorded, let alone edited and ready in time for release!Listen in to hear about why we were so sleep-deprived, emotionally hungover, and at risk of falling out with each other over putting people in boxes. And all from the back of Sarah’s campervan (a whole new level of messy!)Listen to the full podcast episode, to find out: Why we need to pay attention to the divine timing of big business decisions.When we think we’re stret...2023-03-2351 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow To Sell a Brand New ServiceWhy does launching a new service feel so scary… It’s what we as wellness business owners do, right? Perhaps the fear kicks in when you’re wondering how you’re going to get your service out in the world… Or maybe it’s when those moments of doubt kick in and you’re left thinking - “what if no one buys?” So how do we get ahead of the curve and make sure your brand new service gets into the hands of those that need it mos...2023-03-2135 minMessy BusinessBoring Rituals & Cringe Client MomentsIn this week's Messy Business episode, we discuss what we love and hate about full moon rituals, challenging client boundaries, imposter syndrome, and people who’ve changed our lives forever. Listen to the full episode to find out: Why we’ve given up on becoming the perfect example of an entrepreneur!Why setting boundaries with clients can be so cringeThe surprising ways people can change the trajectory of our lives foreverHow we found ourselves riddled with fear of failure and imposter syndrome This week we’re asking you, our listeners to share the thing or the perso...2023-03-1653 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow To Sell In The DM'sSelling in the DMs is the simplest sales strategy out there… So why does it feel riddled with so much ‘ick’? Because 99.9% of people trying to sell in the DMs are going about it all wrong. It’s become the equivalent of the door to door sales person except people come a-knocking 24/7 with zero boundaries. So how do we reclaim this potent sales strategy and optimise it in our business to get your work into the hands of those that need it most? ...2023-03-1438 minMessy BusinessDon't Do Business With FriendsWe’re back with more Messy Business stories where we dig into the joys and challenges of business collaborations, including some myth-busting around working with friends, inclusion in the wellness industry, and the benefits of getting creative and playful in business.Sarah and Kirsty share valuable insights into how to get the best out of your business collaborations, what we need to think about to ensure our businesses are accessible to everyone, and what happens when we harness our inner sorcery to create excitingnew client services!Listen to the full episode where we di...2023-03-0947 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastAre Memberships Dead in 2023?Are memberships dead? Have you noticed some business owners losing their energy for their memberships or deciding to close them altogether? Do you wonder if memberships are still a great place to build community, or maybe if they’re an easy, semi-passive revenue stream? Having just closed my own membership, in this week's episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur podcast, I get to the heart of the matter about whether memberships are dead in 2023. In this episode you are going to hear all about my journey to growing a thriving membership, and th...2023-03-0741 minMessy BusinessBreak-ups and HangoversWelcome to the first episode of Messy Business, with Sarah Taylor (she/her) and Kirsty Kianifard (she/her), where we lift the lid on what it’s really like to run a business!We’re here to help make navigating the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship that little bit easier (because we all know it’s nowhere near as glamorous as Instagram makes out!)In this week’s episode, we explore the highs and lows of our own business journeys including horrible customer service, uncomfortable endings, and new beginnings, with a fair bit of banter thrown in for g...2023-03-0255 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastIlluminate Your Business with Human DesignToday’s episode is so exciting for me as I get to share with you something that I am incredibly passionate about. It’s something lots of people are talking about and I want to help you understand why it’s a game changer for you and your business. Yes, it’s human design. Have you ever felt that you are being asked to create a cookie cutter version of business? Or maybe feel that you are riddled with self doubt or can’t take action due to paralysis analysis? I know that yo...2023-02-2858 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe Secret To Profitable FB & IG AdsWant to grow your audience but not sure of the best way to do it? Maybe you’ve thought about using FB & IG ads but have questions, or even worries, about how to run ads effectively? Well in today’s episode of the Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast I want to talk to you about FB & IG ads and why I believe they can be incredibly effective for growing your business. Now I get it, ads can be such a polarising topic leaving people asking the question, ‘to ad or not to ad?’. Mix in to t...2022-09-1229 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastCreating Your Wellness Brand World with Liz JonesHow do you and your wellness business stand out online? Do you have a clear, authentic brand? Do you even know what branding means? What if you knew that branding was more than just great design? If you’re wondering how to create a powerful and authentic wellness brand that showcases your uniqueness and reflects your vision and purpose then keep listening. In this episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast I am talking to brand mentor and coach Liz Jones about how you can cr...2022-08-151h 08The Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastBuild a Bright, Bold and Beautiful Brand with Kayleigh LloydIs it time for a rebrand? Have you ever had your branding created professionally or are you at the home-made branding stage? Branding can become such a block for entrepreneurs as we wonder when the right time is to invest in a professional designer. One of the biggest problems can be that we don’t fully understand what a brand is and how it applies to us. In this episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast I speak with Kayleigh Lloyd, my very own brand designer. I am so excited to speak to...2022-08-0154 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastExpand Your Energetic Bandwidth with Zoe SwanAre you able to utilise your own wellness toolkit for yourself? Have you considered ways to fully integrate wellness into all aspects of your life? Wellness can often be seen as something separate and not integrated within workspaces or even life more generally. We have wellness moments but it is not embedded culturally as something that can support us to grow our capacity to energetically deal with the stress of life. In this episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast we speak with Zoe Swan about just this and we explore how the...2022-07-181h 17The Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastRaising Your Business Vibration Through Sound Therapy with Ruth SummersHow do you find flow in your business? Have you considered different ways to work with your subconscious - what about using the power of sound? Sound is around us all of the time whether we physically hear it or feel the vibrations within us. I’m sure for many of you there is already a place in your life for using music, your voice or the natural sounds in your environment but are you consciously aware of the positive impact these sounds can have on you (and your biz!) In this...2022-07-1144 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastTrailer - Wellness Revolution SeasonWelcome to the trailer for the Wellness Revolution Season. In this trailer I am so excited to have a co-host, Sarah Taylor who is my co-founder of the Wellness Revolution Festival. We can't wait to interview the workshop facilitators for the Wellness Revolution Festival so that you can hear what we have in store for you. To find out more about the Wellness Revolution Festival click here: https://www.wellnessrevolutionfestival.com https://www.instagram.com/wellnessrevolutionfest/ __________________________ Read the FULL SHOWNOTES HERE __________________________ Say hi to Kirsty K...2022-06-1706 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastWalking Away From Unhealthy Goals With Isla McLachlanCould you walk away from a career you had dreamt about since you were fourteen? What if you spent years studying and pushing yourself with that one goal in mind, and then noticed that your entire body was telling you to stop? Many in this industry have found their true calling in wellness after experimenting with other paths, but Isla McLachlan chose to leave her career in law just as she was starting out. After forcing herself to work past her limits for years, she finally realised that she couldn’t thrive in an...2022-06-061h 02The Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow To Prioritise Your Mental Health In Entrepreneurship With Rebecca HayMany in the wellness industry found their calling after a transcendental session with a therapist or counsellor. Something they had struggled with for years was suddenly given a name and a form. We’ve all heard the anecdotes, and a lot of us have lived through this. Knowing ourselves better gave us the tools to fight and build a better life for ourselves. Yet, outside the wellness circle, mental health is rarely given the importance it deserves. This is why I decided to invite someone who is intimately familiar with the wor...2022-05-1657 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastWhy You Should Take That Break You've Been AvoidingHow often have you pushed back a holiday or short break because you were afraid to disappoint your clients? I remember how crushed I used to feel when a client would react badly to my taking some time off. This was years ago, before I reduced my one-to-one clients to a selected handful. Yet, that feeling of dread every time I needed a break is still fresh in my mind. So, when a team member needed to push back a masterclass inside my membership last week, I knew exactly what she...2022-05-0239 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe Single Biggest Flaw Of Wellness Businesses (and how to fix it)The traditional wellness industry business model is broken. No matter which modality you’ve trained in, once you step out into the world and set up shop, you’ll soon have the realisation I did. There’s something glaringly wrong with how you’ve been told to do business in this industry. It’s likely your training never really covered any skills in business - you were probably vaguely told to start attracting clients and begin working with them one-to-one. That when you’re fully booked with a long waitlist, you’ll know that yo...2022-04-2545 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Set Goals You Won’t Give Up OnEvery new year, we create a list of goals in our hearts and journals. We envision that somehow in the next twelve months, we will fulfil a dream or a business milestone. But most of us do this without proper goal setting. Which means that four months later, by the end of April, the majority of people have made very little progress towards achieving their dreams. They are beginning to write off 2022, just as they gave up on the years before. I’m sure you’re familiar with this pattern of beha...2022-04-1830 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe Art Of Soulful Selling With Lynsey GraceSelling is supposed to equal lying, manipulation, and selfishness - the antithesis of everything we value in wellness. This is why most of us struggle to be at peace with selling our services. It always feels wrong and in conflict with our core beliefs. But what if I told you that the traditional view of selling is not just wrong, it’s utterly ineffective. What if I told you that you couldn’t sell anything if you were lying or trying to manipulate your clients? The best salespeople lead with human connec...2022-04-1140 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastTaking Radical Responsibility In Your BusinessEvery entrepreneur faces stagnation at some point. They watch their peers and competitors soaring in their own businesses and can’t figure out why they are the ones stuck. A recent breakthrough with a client made me realise that this stagnation can come at any stage for a business owner - whether you’re just starting out or have several years under your belt. You know that you want to change things and reach new heights, yet you find yourself ducking all new experiences. You sign up for courses and decide on ne...2022-03-2843 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastA Client's Journey: From Finding You to Buying From YouHow does a client go from finding you on social media to signing up for your stellar offer or service? Do you know the exact path they take from the beginning to the end and what obstacles might derail them completely on route? Entrepreneurs often focus entirely on building their social presence, and forget to think about the next steps in guiding new clients to a sale. This can lose you sales and rid clients of the opportunity to access that much needed transformation - both of which can be avoided with the right steps.2022-03-2140 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastLearning the Business of Wellness With Gill BurrowsFor many, wellness is their second (third or fourth) career. Born from a feeling that somewhere out there was a better fit for our experience and skills than what we were doing before. But many find their passion and curiosity isn’t enough when it comes to turning their wellness tools into a business. We worry about the financial consequences of leaving our jobs. We worry about what our friends and family might say. We worry we might not have what it takes. In her 50s, Gill Burrows was staring at the...2022-03-0341 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe Entrepreneural ADHD Mind With Chelsea UithovenIs there anything more satisfying than helping your clients feel seen? Truly understood for who they are? As wellness entrepreneurs, we are often very open about our own struggles because we know how valuable it can be to our clients. Hearing about how someone else identified patterns in their own life and connected it to a core issue they hadn’t addressed before can be life changing to us. When Wellness Coach, Chelsea Uithoven, got diagnosed with ADHD at 30, she found a whole new way to connect with her clients. Ma...2022-02-1043 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastLive Launch DebriefA launch is a massive event in a business owner’s calendar. It seems to take over every part of their life. And it’s very hard to keep a clear vision through this time. So, most entrepreneurs end up struggling to see the full picture and correctly measure the success of their launch. To help you avoid this confusion, I had previously set down my 7 Steps to a post-launch debrief that clears the fog from your head and helps you measure your performance in a constructive way. Now, in case you mi...2022-02-0336 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow to Create a Profitable Sales Page With Aja StuartCan you write persuasive sales copy without being pushy or manipulative? Is it possible for wellness entrepreneurs to create their own sales page without spending a fortune in marketing from the very beginning? The answer to both is a resounding yes, and to back up my claims, I have a special guest on today’s episode who has created the ultimate sales copy formula that will help you sell your offer with ease. Aja Stuart, who just held a masterclass on sales pages inside The Collective, also reveals how she revamped my own sal...2022-01-2058 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast16 Ways To Create More Sales In Your Wellness Business TODAYYou’re working hard on your business every day but don’t see the sales to match. What’s going wrong? I believe great sales are the result of long term strategies that are implemented simply but consistently over time. Last November was my best month in sales. Yet it was also the month when I had taken weeks off to heal after a surgery. Like the self-confessed nerd that I am, this got me figuring out exactly why and how this had happened. And in this episode of The Wel...2022-01-0638 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow To Build A Stellar Team With Zero BudgetEntrepreneurs on social media talk about their teams all the time. It’s clearly a support system that helps these businesses thrive. You see these posts and videos, and wonder how nice it would be to have a team like that. But you’re not at that place yet. Or maybe you don’t really want an actual team of people to manage. So how can you get the real benefits of having a team dedicated to your work without hiring employees or spending a single penny? Let me tell you how in t...2021-11-1820 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastGrowth and Wellness In Digital Marketing with Trudi and AndiThe last twenty months brought the wellness world online, and suddenly the reach of your digital presence had an oversized impact on your business. Now, besides being an expert in your field and running a business, wellness entrepreneurs also have a whole new frontier to conquer. You have to research hashtags, learn search engine optimization, and understand how the algorithms of 5 different platforms work. Unsurprisingly, many of us have found this experience frustrating. We are spending days on building websites and creating social media content, when we could be spending that tim...2021-10-2137 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast7 Steps To Creating Instant Opportunities In Your BusinessA lot of entrepreneurs dream of using social media to grow their business, but end up disheartened because they don’t see their follower count rising fast enough. In their minds, they can’t start selling to their audience unless they have a large following. But there are 7 things you can do right now that definitely don’t require a large audience! Do these when you have 5000 followers, or 500, or 50! They are just as effective. Because my steps teach you how to create a relationship with potential customers who will se...2021-10-0739 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe Success of All Future Launches Depends on These 7 StepsThe end of one launch is where the next one begins! Most entrepreneurs look at a completed launch and see success or failure. I see crucial information that can make sure that my next launch will be bigger and better. A launch is an exhausting and complicated process. And if you don’t experience success during the first launch, it’s natural to feel anxious and hesitant about the next one. If this one failed, why will the next succeed? In this episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast, I explain the 7 steps...2021-09-2332 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast6 Steps to Creating Content Copy that ConvertsAs an entrepreneur you have to wear many hats, but did you ever imagine the most crucial one might be that of a gripping storyteller capturing the attention of potential clients with your words alone? Sounds hard, doesn’t it? Well luckily for you, it really doesn’t have to be. In fact it can be a totally intuitive and even cathartic process. There are six steps to my method. And with each one, you will get closer to perfecting the one story you need to tell the world. Your own. ...2021-09-1635 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe single most important thing you need to grow your business (and it's not strategy)When a business owner tells herself that she has reached the limits of her growth, and doesn’t want to scale up any more, it’s one of two things. Either she has really reached the pinnacle of her journey and is completely satisfied with where she is. (In which case, I’m truly happy for her!) Or she is convincing herself that she doesn’t want to grow any more because she has reached the end of her physical and mental capacity. In this episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast, I tackle a differe...2021-09-0926 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow To Blow Up Your Reach With Instagram Reels (plus 14 awesome Reel ideas)Have you been eyeing Instagram Reels and slowly backing away from it? The idea of adding one more content format to your plate might be completely overwhelming, but I believe that you can take full advantage of reels without burning yourself out or making yourself look silly. In today’s episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast, I talk to you about why taking a second look at this format is crucial for a wellness entrepreneur today, and what my experiments with it have taught me so far. Join me in this episode, as we...2021-08-1229 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast7 Steps To Help Your Biz Thrive (not just survive) During The HolidaysSummer breaks are here and you can see clients stepping back. If this is making you worry about the impact on your business, this episode is for you. There is a natural cycle to every business, and knowing how to recognise its pattern and anticipate the peaks and troughs is how entrepreneurs stop fearing the worst. So, to build a strong business that doesn’t depend on a week-by-week model, you have to learn how to access the seasons of your industry. In this episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast, I outline my 7 tr...2021-08-0542 minThe Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastThe 100th Episode - Kirsty Answers All Your QuestionsDid you ever want to know how I manage to stay consistent with the podcast? Or how I run an in-person business, an online business whilst juggling being a mum of three? Perhaps, you’ve wanted to ask me how I’ve stayed motivated through so many years of entrepreneurship. Or maybe, you had a question about how to find your ideal client. Well, today, on the 100th episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast, I reveal all! I asked my clients and audience to send me questions they’ve always wanted answered by me, and...2021-07-151h 20The Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastHow To Create A Seamless & Profitable Client JourneyHow does a client go from finding you on social media to signing up for your stellar offer or service? Do you know the exact path they take from the beginning to the end and what obstacles might derail them completely on route? Entrepreneurs often focus entirely on building their social presence, and forget to think about the next steps in guiding new clients to a sale. This can lose you sales and rid clients of the opportunity to access that much needed transformation - both of which can be avoided with the right steps.2021-06-2439 min
The Wellness Entrepreneur PodcastSpending Thousands On Business Growth and Getting NowhereHave you invested thousands in courses, programmes and coaching to hit your business goals, only to find nothing has really changed? Perhaps you've gained some momentum but things still feel very up and down. Over the last couple of weeks I've noticed a pattern in coaching enquiries from practitioners in the wellness space who are reaching out to me saying 'Kirsty, I've spent thousands but things just still aren't happening - can you help?' So in today's Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast episode we are debunking this and exploring exactly why so many feel t...2020-06-1835 min