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The Beauty BiteEpisode 3 - Food First, Skin SecondIn this episode of The Beauty Bite, Laura Hart shares why a food-first approach is key for clear, healthy skin. Discover how nutrition impacts breakouts, sensitivity, aging, and overall glow — and simple ways to start nourishing your skin from within.
2025-04-2908 minThe Beauty BiteEpisode 2 - Skin Symptoms That Signal Something DeeperNot all skin issues are just skin deep. In this episode of The Beauty Bite, Laura Hart shares three key skin symptoms that could be signs of deeper health imbalances — and what to do about them. Real insights for stronger, healthier skin from within.
2025-04-2907 min
The Beauty BiteEpisode 1 — Why Your Skin Needs a Whole-Body Approach.In this first episode of The Beauty Bite, Laura Hart breaks down why true skin health starts beneath the surface. Learn how nutrition, hormones, gut health, and stress impact your skin - and why topical fixes aren't enough. Real, simple advice to help you start building stronger, healthier skin from within.
2025-04-2907 min
The Beauty BiteThe Beauty Bite TrailerIn this short trailer, skin therapist and functional health practitioner Laura Hart shares what The Beauty Bite podcast is all about. If you're confused by your skin, fed up with false promises, or just want clear, practical advice that actually works — this is for you. Expect bite-sized episodes packed with real talk, skin science, and food-first strategies to help you feel good in your skin again.2025-04-2901 min
KHOI's Capitol WeekFarewell to the Iowa legislature's 2024 session—and to Dennis HartLaura Belin and Dennis Hart cover last week's happenings in the Iowa legislature, which adjourned for the year at 4:23 am on Saturday, April 20. They also discuss highlights from the 2024 legislative session and the latest news on a federal lawsuit over one of last year's major education laws. Finally, Laura and Dennis reminisce about their three-plus years working together, as Dennis steps back from co-hosting this show. Laura will be back on KHOI next Monday evening.2024-04-2329 min
The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 100: That’s All Folks!It’s been a wild three years.
It’s hard to fully process all that has happened and the changes we’ve gone through as a team and an organization - it feels like our first episode launched forever ago AND that it’s only been a moment. We are eternally grateful to every human that has listened to this show, followed and engaged with us online, come to an event, joined a webinar or workshop or course, shared us with their people, shared kind words with us, asked us for support, shared feedback, and so on.
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The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 100: That’s All Folks!It’s been a wild three years.
It’s hard to fully process all that has happened and the changes we’ve gone through as a team and an organization - it feels like our first episode launched forever ago AND that it’s only been a moment. We are eternally grateful to every human that has listened to this show, followed and engaged with us online, come to an event, joined a webinar or workshop or course, shared us with their people, shared kind words with us, asked us for support, shared feedback, and so on.
The Maker’s Collective i...2021-02-2537 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 99: Do Better, Be Better featuring Ren Navarro of Beer. Diversity.In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk with one of our favourite humans, Ren Navarro of Beer Diversity. Ren keeps it real about what growth means and how this last year has expanded her focus and business, including a new business venture called: Do Better, Be Better.
Learn more about Ren Navarro, including her story, how we all met and how things have changed since we last had her on the podcast.
Ren is a Diversity Advocate, Educator and Speaker, who started her journey in the beer industry doing consulting for Bars and Restaurants, then with the...2021-02-1948 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 99: Do Better, Be Better featuring Ren Navarro of Beer. Diversity.In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk with one of our favourite humans, Ren Navarro of Beer Diversity. Ren keeps it real about what growth means and how this last year has expanded her focus and business, including a new business venture called: Do Better, Be Better.
Learn more about Ren Navarro, including her story, how we all met and how things have changed since we last had her on the podcast.
Ren is a Diversity Advocate, Educator and Speaker, who started her journey in the beer industry doing consulting for Bars and Restaurants, then with the...2021-02-1948 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 98: Advocating For Yourself & Leaning Into the Messiness of Life & Motherhood With Jordanna ErreyIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk with one of our closest friends, Jordanna (Judy!) Errey. Throughout this past year we’ve watched her become a mum for the first time, navigate parenthood through a pandemic, advocate and negotiate a promotion and step into becoming a partner at the company she has been working with and helping to grow for a long time, and continue to nurture and grow both her relationship at home and her friendships.
It’s been a chaotic time no doubt, but the intentionality with which she has navigated the mess has been in...2021-01-301h 06The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 98: Advocating For Yourself & Leaning Into the Messiness of Life & Motherhood With Jordanna ErreyIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk with one of our closest friends, Jordanna (Judy!) Errey. Throughout this past year we’ve watched her become a mum for the first time, navigate parenthood through a pandemic, advocate and negotiate a promotion and step into becoming a partner at the company she has been working with and helping to grow for a long time, and continue to nurture and grow both her relationship at home and her friendships.
It’s been a chaotic time no doubt, but the intentionality with which she has navigated the mess has been in...2021-01-301h 06The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 97: What’s Next?In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we catch up on what’s new in our lives since the holidays, and we share a little bit about the future of The Maker’s Collective, the future of this podcast, and what you can expect to see from us as we continue to grow and change as a company.
2021 has a lot of change in store and we're excited to continue sharing the journey with you!
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2021 has a lot of change in store and we're excited to continue sharing the journey with you!
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The Maker’s Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClu...2021-01-2443 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 96: Building The Habit of Intentional Planning w/ Lacey, Laura & JeffIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we’re talking all about planning for a new year, and share the ways that we plan and the things that are important to us when we’re thinking about the year ahead.
We also give a snapshot into our Side Hustle 101 course, we have a new cohort kicking off at the end of January - planning a big part of the course, so if you’re interested in learning more about it, listen up.
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The 12 Week Year - Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington: https://www.amazon.ca/12-Wee...2020-12-3053 minPodcast – The Maker's Collective- A Community & Podcast for Creative Entrepreneurs, Side-Hustlers and MakersEpisode 96: Building The Habit of Intentional Planning w/ Lacey, Laura & JeffIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we’re talking all about planning for a new year, and share the ways that we plan and the things that are important to us when we’re thinking about the year ahead. We also give a snapshot into our Side Hustle 101 course, we have a new cohort… Read More2020-12-3053 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 96: Building The Habit of Intentional Planning w/ Lacey, Laura & JeffIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we’re talking all about planning for a new year, and share the ways that we plan and the things that are important to us when we’re thinking about the year ahead.
We also give a snapshot into our Side Hustle 101 course, we have a new cohort kicking off at the end of January - planning a big part of the course, so if you’re interested in learning more about it, listen up.
Resources from the episode:
The 12 Week Year - Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington: https://www.amazon.ca/12-Wee...2020-12-3053 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 95: Connection & Reflection w/ Lacey & LauraIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast, we hang out and shoot the shit with each other, catch up on the year that has been 2020, and just connect. As you all know, connection has been incredibly hard this year as we continue to live through a global pandemic, and sometimes for us, it has taken creating space for ourselves through this podcast to really take the time to talk and feel our way through what we’ve each been going through and to truly connect.
This one’s a little more serious than normal, but it’s real and it’s...2020-12-1755 minPodcast – The Maker's Collective- A Community & Podcast for Creative Entrepreneurs, Side-Hustlers and MakersEpisode 95: Connection & Reflection w/ Lacey & LauraIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast, we hang out and shoot the shit with each other, catch up on the year that has been 2020, and just connect. As you all know, connection has been incredibly hard this year as we continue to live through a global pandemic, and sometimes for us, it… Read More2020-12-1755 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 95: Connection & Reflection w/ Lacey & LauraIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast, we hang out and shoot the shit with each other, catch up on the year that has been 2020, and just connect. As you all know, connection has been incredibly hard this year as we continue to live through a global pandemic, and sometimes for us, it has taken creating space for ourselves through this podcast to really take the time to talk and feel our way through what we’ve each been going through and to truly connect.
This one’s a little more serious than normal, but it’s real and it’s...2020-12-1755 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 94: Pivot…Pivot Again…Pivot Some More – Running A Small Business During A Global Pandemic with Amit MehtaIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast, we sit down again with one of our very good friends, Amit Mehta, Founder of Good Co. Productions. 2020 has been a hard year for everyone - full stop. Things have been changing quickly and in big ways with huge consequences for people, communities, and businesses, and for many of our fellow business owners, like Amit, the only ways to survive have been to stay agile, listen to the needs of customers and the broader community, and pivot as often as necessary. Change isn’t easy, and we talk openly about that in t...2020-11-2643 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 94: Pivot…Pivot Again…Pivot Some More – Running A Small Business During A Global Pandemic with Amit MehtaIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast, we sit down again with one of our very good friends, Amit Mehta, Founder of Good Co. Productions. 2020 has been a hard year for everyone - full stop. Things have been changing quickly and in big ways with huge consequences for people, communities, and businesses, and for many of our fellow business owners, like Amit, the only ways to survive have been to stay agile, listen to the needs of customers and the broader community, and pivot as often as necessary. Change isn’t easy, and we talk openly about that in t...2020-11-2643 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 93: Harnessing The Power of Social Media To Share Your Story With The World & Managing Growth With Charmaine JenningsIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Digital Strategist, Charmaine Jennings, and talk all things social media. She’s smart, funny, and knows her shit, so grab your favourite fall drink, get cozy, and get ready to learn something.
Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
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Website - http://www.strategiccharmboutique.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strategiccharmboutique/Hustle & Charm Community - https://www.instagram.com/hustleandcharmcommunity/
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The Maker’s Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscollectiveclub/Get in t...2020-11-1239 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastIdentity, Representation & Growing As An Artist With Luke SwinsonIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we bring you the next chat in our 44 Gaukel series - this one is with local Indigenous visual artist, Luke Swinson. We’re both huge fans of Luke and his work and it was incredibly special for us to get this opportunity, plus he’s a sweet and gentle soul, so talking with him was a true pleasure.
Here’s a peek at some of the topics we covered:
Exploring, educating himself about, and embracing his identity as an Indigenous ArtistLearning on the jobPublic art Representation The role of social media in art and h...2020-10-2940 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastIdentity, Representation & Growing As An Artist With Luke SwinsonIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we bring you the next chat in our 44 Gaukel series - this one is with local Indigenous visual artist, Luke Swinson. We’re both huge fans of Luke and his work and it was incredibly special for us to get this opportunity, plus he’s a sweet and gentle soul, so talking with him was a true pleasure.
Here’s a peek at some of the topics we covered:
Exploring, educating himself about, and embracing his identity as an Indigenous ArtistLearning on the jobPublic art Representation The role of social media in art and h...2020-10-2940 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 91: Self-Discovery & Moving Through Imposter Syndrome & Negative Self-Talk To Build & Grow Your Creative Passion With Pia BrazaIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat with local artist, Pia Braza, as we kick off a series of episodes we recorded at 44 Gaukel, which is a creative workspace in Downtown Kitchener. Pia is a wife, mother of five, and a totally self-taught artist who specializes in minimal line art. We love her, because she’s so real and relatable, and the conversation is everything we truly enjoy talking about, and the true reason we started this podcast.
Here’s a peek at some of the topics we cover:
Imposter SyndromePutting yourself out there and stepping out of...2020-10-2132 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 91: Self-Discovery & Moving Through Imposter Syndrome & Negative Self-Talk To Build & Grow Your Creative Passion With Pia BrazaIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat with local artist, Pia Braza, as we kick off a series of episodes we recorded at 44 Gaukel, which is a creative workspace in Downtown Kitchener. Pia is a wife, mother of five, and a totally self-taught artist who specializes in minimal line art. We love her, because she’s so real and relatable, and the conversation is everything we truly enjoy talking about, and the true reason we started this podcast.
Here’s a peek at some of the topics we cover:
Imposter SyndromePutting yourself out there and stepping out of...2020-10-2132 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 90: Grow Where You Are Planted (Compilation pt.2)In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we’re back with part two of our ‘Grow Where You Are Planted’ series - which, if you didn’t listen to part 1, is a series of compilation episodes we’re doing to highlight some of our favourite downtown Kitchener creatives and to breathe new life into past episodes of the show.
This compilation eppy features two of our fav DTK women, Cynthia Dam of sustainable fashion YouTube channel, Inspiroue, and mental health advocate and instructor at Big Bliss, Lo Koehler. If you don’t know who these ladies are, then you’re in for a...2020-10-021h 05The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 90: Grow Where You Are Planted (Compilation pt.2)In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we’re back with part two of our ‘Grow Where You Are Planted’ series - which, if you didn’t listen to part 1, is a series of compilation episodes we’re doing to highlight some of our favourite downtown Kitchener creatives and to breathe new life into past episodes of the show.
This compilation eppy features two of our fav DTK women, Cynthia Dam of sustainable fashion YouTube channel, Inspiroue, and mental health advocate and instructor at Big Bliss, Lo Koehler. If you don’t know who these ladies are, then you’re in for a...2020-10-021h 05The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 89: Cue The Wedding Bells…Laura’s Getting Married!In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we share some big news with our Maker’s Co fam - Laura’s getting married! It’s been a long time coming and now Laura & Jeff are making the walk down the aisle in a week and we’re feeling all the feels.
We also take some time to share where we’re at on our leadership journey, the real-real on building a team, and why taking time to slow down is going to be the key to ramping up and hitting our big goals for next year.
We’ve got a sweet bud...2020-09-2457 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 89: Cue The Wedding Bells…Laura’s Getting Married!In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we share some big news with our Maker’s Co fam - Laura’s getting married! It’s been a long time coming and now Laura & Jeff are making the walk down the aisle in a week and we’re feeling all the feels.
We also take some time to share where we’re at on our leadership journey, the real-real on building a team, and why taking time to slow down is going to be the key to ramping up and hitting our big goals for next year.
We’ve got a sweet bud...2020-09-2457 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 88: Grow Where You Are Planted (Compilation pt.1)In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we’re doing things a little bit differently. It’s the end of the Summer and we thought it might be fun to dig into our archives and refresh some episodes we did wayyyyyyyyy back - we’re talking BEFORE we started working with our amazing editor, Francy.
As we continue down the path of stage three re-opening, we thought we’d send a little bit of love to our downtown Kitchener community and feature some of our favourite DTK creatives, businesses, and organizations. This is the first episode in a series that...2020-08-3150 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 88: Grow Where You Are Planted (Compilation pt.1)In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we’re doing things a little bit differently. It’s the end of the Summer and we thought it might be fun to dig into our archives and refresh some episodes we did wayyyyyyyyy back - we’re talking BEFORE we started working with our amazing editor, Francy.
As we continue down the path of stage three re-opening, we thought we’d send a little bit of love to our downtown Kitchener community and feature some of our favourite DTK creatives, businesses, and organizations. This is the first episode in a series that...2020-08-3150 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 87: Let’s Normalize Fucking Up, Apologizing, De-Centering & Continuing to Show UpIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we decided to have our pal and fellow Maker’s Co partner, Jeff Mitchell, on to catch up and shoot the shit. We get into the things that have been on our minds recently, the things we’ve been working on, working toward, and building/releasing right now, and we share some gratitude and love for having found one another - because lord knows it’s hard to find good business partners, and when those partners are also your friends and family, it’s pure magic.
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More from The Maker’s Collective...2020-08-2053 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 85: What is the Difference Between Intuition and Fear? With Alison KuepferIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we’re doing things a little bit differently. Over the past 12 weeks our very own Lacey J Heels has been running a Mastermind group for women, digging into topics such as intuition, spirituality, energy management, sex, cannabis and money. We decided to pull the audio from a couple of those sessions to share our guest experts with you. This week we welcome Alison Kuepfer, Intuitive Life Coach, Human Design Specialist & Yogi who talks to us about intuition vs. fear, how to recognize which one is driving you, how to tap into our...2020-07-3055 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 85: What is the Difference Between Intuition and Fear? With Alison KuepferIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we’re doing things a little bit differently. Over the past 12 weeks our very own Lacey J Heels has been running a Mastermind group for women, digging into topics such as intuition, spirituality, energy management, sex, cannabis and money. We decided to pull the audio from a couple of those sessions to share our guest experts with you. This week we welcome Alison Kuepfer, Intuitive Life Coach, Human Design Specialist & Yogi who talks to us about intuition vs. fear, how to recognize which one is driving you, how to tap into our...2020-07-3055 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 84: The Maker’s Collective – Love Story Part 2In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we take a trip down memory lane and rehash the story of how The Maker’s Collective came to be - our love story. We also look back on the last 2.5 years and walk through the evolution this community and business has gone through, and where we’re at today.
It’s been a wild ride and we couldn’t be more grateful for each other, for our team, and for this community. Thank you so much for listening and following along - we love you and we can’t wait to see where...2020-07-2054 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 84: The Maker’s Collective – Love Story Part 2In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we take a trip down memory lane and rehash the story of how The Maker’s Collective came to be - our love story. We also look back on the last 2.5 years and walk through the evolution this community and business has gone through, and where we’re at today.
It’s been a wild ride and we couldn’t be more grateful for each other, for our team, and for this community. Thank you so much for listening and following along - we love you and we can’t wait to see where...2020-07-2054 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 83: Releasing Your Attachment to Outcomes & Knowing When it’s Time to Pivot with Danielle GreenIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat with the delightful Danielle Green, owner of Artisanal Design Co. We’re so excited to have this wonderful woman on the podcast - not only is she the recipient of the first round of funding we gave out through The Maker’s Co Fund back in the Spring, but she’s also so smart, so funny, and so resilient. Her story is incredible and the way that she has managed her business through COVID-19 is truly inspirational.
We’re excited to be releasing this episode - we hope that you enjoy i...2020-06-301h 12The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 83: Releasing Your Attachment to Outcomes & Knowing When it’s Time to Pivot with Danielle GreenIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat with the delightful Danielle Green, owner of Artisanal Design Co. We’re so excited to have this wonderful woman on the podcast - not only is she the recipient of the first round of funding we gave out through The Maker’s Co Fund back in the Spring, but she’s also so smart, so funny, and so resilient. Her story is incredible and the way that she has managed her business through COVID-19 is truly inspirational.
We’re excited to be releasing this episode - we hope that you enjoy i...2020-06-301h 12The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 82: Using Curiosity as a Creative Compass & the Things That Drive Us Forward with Ryan AntooaIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat with the magical Ryan Antooa. He’s a writer, musician, dancer, designer, and on and on - he’s the epitome of a creative and we’re so grateful that he made space to join us on the show.
We have a real, honest conversation in this episode (he asks us lots of questions too!), and touch on everything from relationships, to art, to the racism he and his family have experienced since moving to Canada. He also shares two poems from his latest collection, Channel Blue, with us - like w...2020-06-171h 05The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 82: Using Curiosity as a Creative Compass & the Things That Drive Us Forward with Ryan AntooaIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat with the magical Ryan Antooa. He’s a writer, musician, dancer, designer, and on and on - he’s the epitome of a creative and we’re so grateful that he made space to join us on the show.
We have a real, honest conversation in this episode (he asks us lots of questions too!), and touch on everything from relationships, to art, to the racism he and his family have experienced since moving to Canada. He also shares two poems from his latest collection, Channel Blue, with us - like w...2020-06-171h 05The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 81: Enough is Enough – Black Lives Matter and We Have Work To DoLast week (on June 3rd) we came together, along with 30,000+ people from across the Waterloo region, to march in solidarity with our local Black Lives Matter organization, in protest of police brutality. As we're sure you are aware, these marches and protests have been happening all over the world, even in the midst of COVID-19, and today, we want you to know where we stand.The Maker's Collective is absolutely, 100%, unequivocally ANTI- RACIST - all Black Lives Matter, racism and injustice will no longer be tolerated, and change needs to happen yesterday.
As privileged, white, cisgender, heterosexual people, we know...2020-06-1012 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 81: Enough is Enough – Black Lives Matter and We Have Work To DoLast week (on June 3rd) we came together, along with 30,000+ people from across the Waterloo region, to march in solidarity with our local Black Lives Matter organization, in protest of police brutality. As we're sure you are aware, these marches and protests have been happening all over the world, even in the midst of COVID-19, and today, we want you to know where we stand.The Maker's Collective is absolutely, 100%, unequivocally ANTI- RACIST - all Black Lives Matter, racism and injustice will no longer be tolerated, and change needs to happen yesterday.
As privileged, white, cisgender, heterosexual people, we know...2020-06-1012 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 80: Selling in the Time of Social Distancing: How To Approach Selling By Leading With Service & EmpathyIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk about selling in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing that we’re living in right now. Over the past several weeks we’ve had a lot of people reach out to us with questions around how to sell, which at the best of times is a hard thing to do, so it’s completely understandable that in this time where the world is struggling it would feel even harder to put yourself and your work out there.
The thing is, if you own a small business and you need it t...2020-05-1219 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 80: Selling in the Time of Social Distancing: How To Approach Selling By Leading With Service & EmpathyIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk about selling in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing that we’re living in right now. Over the past several weeks we’ve had a lot of people reach out to us with questions around how to sell, which at the best of times is a hard thing to do, so it’s completely understandable that in this time where the world is struggling it would feel even harder to put yourself and your work out there.
The thing is, if you own a small business and you need it t...2020-05-1219 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 79: The Subconscious of Imposter Syndrome & How To Fight Feelings of Unworthiness With Jillian ParekhIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat remotely with Imposter Syndrome Expert and Coach, Jillian Parekh. Woooooooo, this conversation is timely and cuts right to the core of how these productivity and mindset killers actually work. There’s so much happening inside our brains at any given moment, and so much that we have very little control over. In order to truly understand what’s going on we have to consistently work on controlling how we react to the negative stories we’re telling ourselves - which we know is easier said than done!
Jillian gives us some...2020-04-2839 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 79: The Subconscious of Imposter Syndrome & How To Fight Feelings of Unworthiness With Jillian ParekhIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat remotely with Imposter Syndrome Expert and Coach, Jillian Parekh. Woooooooo, this conversation is timely and cuts right to the core of how these productivity and mindset killers actually work. There’s so much happening inside our brains at any given moment, and so much that we have very little control over. In order to truly understand what’s going on we have to consistently work on controlling how we react to the negative stories we’re telling ourselves - which we know is easier said than done!
Jillian gives us some...2020-04-2839 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 78: Unhealthy Habits of Working from Home and How to Overcome ThemIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk about everyone’s favourite topic right now, tips and strategies for working from home. It can be incredibly difficult to work from home and we know that a lot of people are struggling with it, so we thought we’d do a quick episode to share some of the tips and strategies we’re using to help us stay motivated and productive during this time. Here are the highlights:
Keep up regular routines & ritualsDesignate a work space for yourselfHave designated “working hours”Stay connected
We would absolutely love to hear how you’...2020-04-1521 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 78: Unhealthy Habits of Working from Home and How to Overcome ThemIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk about everyone’s favourite topic right now, tips and strategies for working from home. It can be incredibly difficult to work from home and we know that a lot of people are struggling with it, so we thought we’d do a quick episode to share some of the tips and strategies we’re using to help us stay motivated and productive during this time. Here are the highlights:
Keep up regular routines & ritualsDesignate a work space for yourselfHave designated “working hours”Stay connected
We would absolutely love to hear how you’...2020-04-1521 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 77: The Shit Has Hit The Fan…What Now? How We’re Adapting & Shifting Our Business During This Time & Resources To Help Support YouIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk about, well, the shit hitting the fan. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit fast and hard and we’re all left trying to process, cope, and manage. We know how fortunate and privileged we are to still have work and to have safe homes to live in, so we also know that in this time it’s important for us to go back to our roots as a company. We need to be heart-centered, giving more than ever before. We need to listen and create a space for our community to fee...2020-04-0845 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 77: The Shit Has Hit The Fan…What Now? How We’re Adapting & Shifting Our Business During This Time & Resources To Help Support YouIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk about, well, the shit hitting the fan. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit fast and hard and we’re all left trying to process, cope, and manage. We know how fortunate and privileged we are to still have work and to have safe homes to live in, so we also know that in this time it’s important for us to go back to our roots as a company. We need to be heart-centered, giving more than ever before. We need to listen and create a space for our community to fee...2020-04-0845 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 76: Life After the Leap — Using Social Media to Explode Your Audience & Business Growth, Kelly Broocks Owner of PrettyByHerIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat with one of our favourites, the incredible Kelly Broocks of Pretty By Her! It’s been a little over a year since we last had her on the show (check out episode 26 to listen to her first interview) and we’re so excited to have her back on to talk about the growth she has experienced, the changes she’s gone through, and what’s next for her and her business.
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Pretty By Her - https://www.prettybyher.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prettybyher...2020-03-1644 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 76: Life After the Leap — Using Social Media to Explode Your Audience & Business Growth, Kelly Broocks Owner of PrettyByHerIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat with one of our favourites, the incredible Kelly Broocks of Pretty By Her! It’s been a little over a year since we last had her on the show (check out episode 26 to listen to her first interview) and we’re so excited to have her back on to talk about the growth she has experienced, the changes she’s gone through, and what’s next for her and her business.
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Pretty By Her - https://www.prettybyher.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prettybyher...2020-03-1644 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 75: Busy Doesn’t Equal Success – How To Stop Being Busy & Start Focusing On The One ThingIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we tackle the epidemic of being busy. In a world that’s more connected than ever, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of working all the time, however how much of that work you’re doing day in and day out is actually moving you forward in your business? What would happen if you focused on creating space in your business, so you could start to plan for what’s next? How much space would you create for yourself mentally if you created efficiencies within the work you do everyday...2020-02-2722 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 75: Busy Doesn’t Equal Success – How To Stop Being Busy & Start Focusing On The One ThingIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we tackle the epidemic of being busy. In a world that’s more connected than ever, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of working all the time, however how much of that work you’re doing day in and day out is actually moving you forward in your business? What would happen if you focused on creating space in your business, so you could start to plan for what’s next? How much space would you create for yourself mentally if you created efficiencies within the work you do everyday...2020-02-2722 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 73: Knowing Your Worth and How To Set & Raise Your Prices with Alyssa Hammond, Wealth CoachIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat remotely with wealth coach, Ayssa Hammond, of Wealth with Alyssa. We tackle some of the toughest topics that creative entrepreneurs face when starting a business and Alyssa openly shares why showing up in a radically authentic way is important to her and how it has positively impacted her business.
We love this woman and we think you will too - enjoy!
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Wealth with Alyssa - https://wealthwithalyssa.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wealthwithalyssaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wealthwithalyssa/The Wealthy Fempreneur Podcast - h...2020-01-2851 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 73: Knowing Your Worth and How To Set & Raise Your Prices with Alyssa Hammond, Wealth CoachIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat remotely with wealth coach, Ayssa Hammond, of Wealth with Alyssa. We tackle some of the toughest topics that creative entrepreneurs face when starting a business and Alyssa openly shares why showing up in a radically authentic way is important to her and how it has positively impacted her business.
We love this woman and we think you will too - enjoy!
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Wealth with Alyssa - https://wealthwithalyssa.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wealthwithalyssaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wealthwithalyssa/The Wealthy Fempreneur Podcast - h...2020-01-2851 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 72: Practicing Detachment, Reframing and Setting Yourself up for a Successful F*cking YEARIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we catch up with each other and catch listeners up on everything that we have going on so far this year. We also talk about how we’re feeling about the year ahead, and some of the words and mantras we’re using to help us grow and push ourselves to be better.
Here’s a snapshot of the events/programs/fun things we have going on so far this year:
2020 Roadmapping session - the first cohort of this online training happened on January 14, and it was INCREDIBLE! Stay tuned for the next se...2020-01-2147 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 72: Practicing Detachment, Reframing and Setting Yourself up for a Successful F*cking YEARIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we catch up with each other and catch listeners up on everything that we have going on so far this year. We also talk about how we’re feeling about the year ahead, and some of the words and mantras we’re using to help us grow and push ourselves to be better.
Here’s a snapshot of the events/programs/fun things we have going on so far this year:
2020 Roadmapping session - the first cohort of this online training happened on January 14, and it was INCREDIBLE! Stay tuned for the next se...2020-01-2147 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 71: How to Build a Cult Brand Following // with Trudy KoenIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Trudy Koen, a brand and marketing specialist, who has worked with global brands, like BlackBerry. Most recently, she’s started sharing her brand and marketing knowledge with various companies in a freelance capacity, and helped launch Lady Glaze Doughnuts in her spare time - living that side hustle life!Trudy knows what’s up and has had a hand in building a company to cult brand status, so if you’ve ever wanted to better understand how to do that, this episode is for you!
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Start with yogaYou have to learn how to breathe properly and you have to focus on your breath to be able to do the posesTry a meditation classIf you’re doing it at home, light a candle, sit in front of it, and stare at the flame to help clear your mindSearch YouTube for meditation music playlistsTry seeing an energy healer
And, in case you’re wondering...2019-12-1034 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 70: Mindful Meditation (Yoga, Reiki, Energy Clearing, Rituals) and How To Start Your Own PracticeIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast Laura interviews Lacey about her mindfulness journey. If you’ve ever struggled with starting your own meditation practice, we’ve got some tips for you:
Start with yogaYou have to learn how to breathe properly and you have to focus on your breath to be able to do the posesTry a meditation classIf you’re doing it at home, light a candle, sit in front of it, and stare at the flame to help clear your mindSearch YouTube for meditation music playlistsTry seeing an energy healer
And, in case you’re wondering...2019-12-1034 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 69: A Crazy, Hard, Big, Beautiful Year In ReviewIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we Get. Into. It. 2019 has been a WILD year so far, so we’ve decided to kick December off by:
Touching on how we feel about this time of year Looking at how each of us plans for the year aheadTaking a trip down memory lane and celebrating our big wins from 2019Launched Shop TalkHeld our first workshopCelebrated 1 year of meetups! - https://www.facebook.com/events/280282655982187/Lacey launched an accountability group called Elements of Change Looking ahead at what’s to comeNew program has launched! 2020 Roadmapping: Creating Space To Grow With Inte...2019-12-0440 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 69: A Crazy, Hard, Big, Beautiful Year In ReviewIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we Get. Into. It. 2019 has been a WILD year so far, so we’ve decided to kick December off by:
Touching on how we feel about this time of year Looking at how each of us plans for the year aheadTaking a trip down memory lane and celebrating our big wins from 2019Launched Shop TalkHeld our first workshopCelebrated 1 year of meetups! - https://www.facebook.com/events/280282655982187/Lacey launched an accountability group called Elements of Change Looking ahead at what’s to comeNew program has launched! 2020 Roadmapping: Creating Space To Grow With Inte...2019-12-0440 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 68: How To Find Meaning, Security & Freedom In The Work That You Do – with Jeff MitchellIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Jeff Mitchell, educator, entrepreneur, and consultant who helps businesses and people to grow and become more adaptable. We listen in as he shares his journey from traditional teacher to entrepreneur, and then we dive into some real ways you can apply the consulting exercises he did with us at The Maker’s Collective to change the way you work.We’re excited for you to listen to this one - let us know what you think!
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Digital Trades School - https://www.digitaltradesschool.com/Li...2019-11-2739 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 68: How To Find Meaning, Security & Freedom In The Work That You Do – with Jeff MitchellIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Jeff Mitchell, educator, entrepreneur, and consultant who helps businesses and people to grow and become more adaptable. We listen in as he shares his journey from traditional teacher to entrepreneur, and then we dive into some real ways you can apply the consulting exercises he did with us at The Maker’s Collective to change the way you work.We’re excited for you to listen to this one - let us know what you think!
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Digital Trades School - https://www.digitaltradesschool.com/Li...2019-11-2739 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 67: Stuck? Unhappy? Overwhelmed? Confused? How to Get Back into Alignment with Yourself and Your WorkIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we walk you through the journey we went on this Fall, when we were each feeling out of alignment with ourselves and our work. This particular type of life journey is hard and uncomfortable, but if you understand what’s happening and why you can work through the fire and, ultimately, change your life. It’s not easy, but it is important.
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The Maker’s Collective - http://makerscollective.club/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MakersCoClub/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/makerscolle...2019-11-1827 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 65: PR & Self Promotion // How to Generate Great PR for Your Brand or Business with PR Expert, KJ BlattenbauerThis week we share a SUPER insightful chat we had with a PR Specialist, KJ Blattenbauer. She tells us about her journey to leaving the corporate world to create her own firm... YUSSSSS! KJ is a multi-passionate gal who also created a dress company (because she wasn't seeing what she wanted in the market) AND has a helpful PR centric book that will be available soon! KJ gives us so many hot tips to empower ourselves to get hella exposure and PR for our brands and business that you won't want to miss. She gave us some advice for the...2019-09-1847 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 64: PR & Self Promotion // How to Take Control of Your Brand and Self PromotionIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we do a big catch up and share a lot of really exciting things that we’ve been working on and launching both together and separately:
The Maker’s Collective is working on a big new project that has the potential to help us provide even more support for our community. If you haven’t had the chance to fill out our survey yet, you can do that here: https://bit.ly/33RZeviLaura (Finance Coach) is building toward launching her first eBook, How To Build A Budget...And Stick With It, go follo...2019-08-2239 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 63: Automation // Living An Entrepreneurial Life Focused Less On Burnout & More On Balance With Jessa Glover // Automations & Systems StrategistIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Jessa Glover, and get real about the toxic culture that has been created around what it means to be “successful” and a true entrepreneur, and how automation can help restore some much needed balance.
We also cover topics like:
What is automation?Why does automation matter?The most common areas of your business to automateBenefits of automating parts of your businessChoosing tools for automationFeminine vs masculine energy in businessAnd why there’s no substitution for making personal connections
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Jessa Glover - https://www.jessaglov...2019-08-0241 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 62: Automation // Lighten Your Workload to Enjoy Your Summer + Funnels, Diversifying Your Offers and Finance tipsIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we share what we’re working on and towards both with the Collective and with our own coaching practices. We also get real about the fact that building business is messy and hard, and doesn’t always feel on the inside what it can often look like on the outside. We also each do a little of what we do best and share some coaching tips around funnels, diversifying your offerings, and finances.
Listen up!
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New podcasting schedule coming at yaJuly is all about automationWhere we’re at on our indi...2019-07-1934 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 62: Automation // Lighten Your Workload to Enjoy Your Summer + Funnels, Diversifying Your Offers and Finance tipsIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we share what we’re working on and towards both with the Collective and with our own coaching practices. We also get real about the fact that building business is messy and hard, and doesn’t always feel on the inside what it can often look like on the outside. We also each do a little of what we do best and share some coaching tips around funnels, diversifying your offerings, and finances.
Listen up!
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New podcasting schedule coming at yaJuly is all about automationWhere we’re at on our indi...2019-07-1934 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 61: The Art of Selling // Your Tactical Guide to Selling & Charging Your Worth With Ren Navarro // Owner of Beer DiversityIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Ren Navarro, the incredibly bad ass owner of Beer. Diversity. This episode is FULL of tactical goodness, so put your headphones in right now and LISTEN UP.
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Meet Ren - her journey into the beer industryWhy she started Beer. Diversity. and how it beganHow it feels to become known for what she’s doingDiversity & inclusion advice - don’t be afraid to try things and failHer philosophies on sellingTools and advice for selling How to go get salesHow she feels about cold callingDealing with people sliding...2019-06-281h 24The Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 60: What To Do When Social Media Fatigue Sets In, Inventing Your Dream Job By Telling Your Story & How To Take The Pain Out Of Selling By Helping CustomersIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk about how we handle it when social media fatigue sets in, give tips on how to write a great bio, provide a bit of a formula around approaching selling, and, of course, we leave you with some great podcasts/reads to help you get your head in the game.
Enjoy!
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Raps WIN! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!Social media fatigue and how to support yourself through itTaking time away doesn’t necessarily have to have a negative impact on your business - take the breaks!Batch work your cont...2019-06-2038 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 59: The Art of Selling // How To Sell Yourself & Stay Rooted In Integrity with Heather Sequeira // Creator of House Hunter H & Sales Rep at ReMaxIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Heather - aka House Hunter H - to talk about all things related to sales and selling. Does this woman ever have a story! From investing in her first piece of real estate with her partner when she was 21 and pregnant, to becoming a real estate agent, to who she looks to for business advice - we get into all of it during this episode.
Enjoy!
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Meet Heather - how she “fell into” real estateBeing a millenial in real estate - a new way of lookin...2019-06-1149 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 58: What To Do When Life Throws You Unexpected Curveballs & How to Weather the Storms (and Stress) of ChangeIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we recap May, go deep and share what’s been happening in our personal lives recently, and intro what’s to come in June.
Get after it!
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May recapWe did our first workshop!We’ve done 1 year of meetups!We talked all about mental health with some kick ass podcast guestsOur first group coaching mastermind is on it’s way - stay tuned! What’s been up with Lace?What’s been up with Laura?What to do when you’re feeling stressedFeel your feelingsLean into your support systemsTalk about it!Plan fo...2019-06-0557 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 58: What To Do When Life Throws You Unexpected Curveballs & How to Weather the Storms (and Stress) of ChangeIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we recap May, go deep and share what’s been happening in our personal lives recently, and intro what’s to come in June.
Get after it!
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May recapWe did our first workshop!We’ve done 1 year of meetups!We talked all about mental health with some kick ass podcast guestsOur first group coaching mastermind is on it’s way - stay tuned! What’s been up with Lace?What’s been up with Laura?What to do when you’re feeling stressedFeel your feelingsLean into your support systemsTalk about it!Plan fo...2019-06-0557 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 57: Mental Health // Sex Therapy, Relationships, Sexual Health and Desire with Kelly McDonnell-Arnold // Clinical Sexologist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, and Owner of Bliss CounsellingIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Kelly McDonnell-Arnold, a clinical sexologist and sex & relationship therapist and owner of Bliss Counselling. This woman and this conversation are ev-er-y-thing. Sex is normal. Experiencing issues in your sex life is normal. It’s all NORMAL.
We hope this conversation will get you thinking, help you feel (that’s right!) normal, and as Lacey mentions in the intro, get you talking about sex, ba-by!
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Meet Kelly - her journey to becoming a clinical sexologist and a sex & relationship therapistNormalizing conversations about sex with kids in your l...2019-05-281h 04The Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 56: Mental Health // What It Looks Like To Struggle With Mental Health As An Extrovert, Asking For Help & The Importance Of Understanding Your Patterns With Lo Koehler // Yoga Teacher & Mental Health AdvocateIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Lo Koehler, a Yogi, fitness professional, and outspoken mental health advocate. It seems she’s lived a million lives, but everything she has accomplished and been through has lead her to exactly where she is right now, and thank God, because we all need to hear some real talk about what mental health really looks like.
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Meet Lo - musical theatre junky to yogi and fitness instructorHow she fell in love with yoga and why it had such a positive impact on her mental healthUnderstanding her...2019-05-141h 16The Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 55: Mental Health // What’s Happening This MonthIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we recap our incredible experience at our last Shop Talk Series event in April and introduce our theme for May and what’s coming up for The Maker’s Collective. There’s a lot to take in here, so we’ll let you get to it!
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April recapWe did our second Shop Talk Series panel eventOur next one is coming up on June 17May’s theme is Mental HealthThe Maker’s Collective is growing up!We’re leveling this podcast up and hiring an editorWe’re also opening a business account a...2019-05-0818 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 54: Big Leaps // Building Transferable Skills & Making Career U-turns with Maddie Kennedy // Owner of Field Studies Co. & Educator with Shopify LocalIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Maddie Kennedy. We love this girl, and we think you’ll understand why once you listen to this episode. It’s rare to find people who really, genuinely care - Maddie is one of those people. She wants to help the world and you can see that in her journey from teacher in the classroom to educator as part of the Shopify Local team here in KW. She’s passionate and driven, and she knows how to make things happen.
Get ready to be inspired.
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Meet Mad...2019-04-3047 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 53: Special Episode // Creating a Tabletop Game and What it Takes to Launch a Kickstarter Campaign with Julia, Jacob & Francy // Multi-Talented Co-Creators of Secret Level EntertainmentIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with the team behind Secret Level Entertainment and the creators of the tabletop game, Survival of the Fixest. Here’s the deal, they’ve put together a rad Kickstarter to test this idea and they NEED OUR HELP. Listen in, fall in love with them, and then go buy the game and tell everyone you know!
Let’s get this funded team!
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Meet Julia, Jacob, and Francy and learn about their journey to doing a KickstarterFinding the right business idea Starting Secret Level EntertainmentCreating a card game wit...2019-04-1952 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 52: Big Leaps // Knowing When it’s Time to Leap, Investing in Yourself & Finding Your Zone of Genius with Sarah White // Owner of The Girl FloralIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Sarah White, the owner of lifestyle and floral shop, The Girl Floral. We cover a lot of ground in this chat, but if you get nothing else from this, we hope that you will walk away with the message that life is too short to waste your time working in a job you hate. Of course it’s important to be intentional about how you go about it, but you owe it to yourself to take the leap, make a change, and find the things that light you...2019-04-1743 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 51: Big Leaps// Career Pivots, Programs We are Launching & Saying Yes to YourselfIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we introduce our theme for April, which is all about taking big leaps, and share all of the events and resources we have coming up to help you prepare for a big leap of your own.
It may be short, but it’s packed with tons of juicy content, so listen up!
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It’s our BIRTHDAY MONTHThis month is all about making big leapsThe next Shop Talk Series event is coming in hotCome out to our next local meetup!Speaking of big leaps, we’ve got some launches coming up!Works...2019-04-0918 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 50: Money // Tax Time Tips & Advice with Jami Monte // Accountant and Owner of Monte CPAIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Jami Monte, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and creative who wants to help you feel set up and ready for tax time this year! She answers all of the common questions she gets from clients and demystifies a lot of the “scary” parts about tracking and filing.
We know this can be an incredibly stressful time of year for small business owners, but if you get nothing else from this, please remember that stress can lead to avoidance, so if you are feeling this way please reach out (t...2019-04-0152 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 49: Money // How To Budget When You Don’t Make A Consistent IncomeIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we tackle a topic that can often be a roadblock for people who work for themselves - how to budget when income isn’t consistent. It’s certainly not a science, but there are a few tips that can help you see the whole picture a little more clearly, and to make smarter decisions.
It’s short and sweet, so listen up!
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Budgeting when you don’t have a consistent income
1. Know your numbers - what are your fixed expenses?
2. Look to your past to understand what your high and low ti...2019-03-1912 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 48: Money // How to Improve Our Mindset, Habits & Relationship with Money // Dan Fotopoulos, Wealth CoachIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Dan Fotopoulos, a man of many interests! He’s a poet, a real estate investor, a partner in a fitness company, and a wealth coach - whoa! And, he’s got some solid tips and tricks to help you understand your money and your relationship with it better, how you’re spending it, and what to do to create better habits.
Listen up!
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Meet Dan - finding his passions and what fills him up
His family money story
His personal money story
How he works with peo...2019-03-161h 02The Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 47: Money // PULL UP YOUR SOCKS – IT’S TIME TO TALK ABOUT MONEY! Plus A Recap Of The First Shop Talk Series EventIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we introduce a new month and a new theme - we’re talking MONEY! We know this topic can bring up a lot of anxiety for people, but that’s exactly why we NEED to be talking about it more. The more we share what’s happening for us around money, the more we will understand that we’re not alone, there are solutions, and we can begin to understand it, feel on top of it, and maybe even like/love it!
It’s a renewable resource and there’s lots of it out ther...2019-03-0920 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 46: Support // Using Podcasts for Mentorship, Leading with Kindness, and Releasing Your Inner Bad Ass with Dar Khoun // Spin Instructor & Owner of Unity BakingIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Dar Khoun, everyone’s favourite baker and spin instructor. This woman is busy AF, a fountain of knowledge and inspiring to the max, so don’t sleep on listening to this episode - it will leave you feeling excited, pumped up, and ready to tackle the things that scare you the most.
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Meet Dar - her path to opening Unity Baking
Combining her skills to bring her passion to life
Moves on moves on moves - Uptown Waterloo to Downtown Kitchener to Galt
So, she got a...2019-03-0159 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 44: Support // Why Entrepreneurs Need Support Systems, And Who Is Supporting Us This MonthIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we talk about support systems and why it’s so important for entrepreneurs to understand what their supports are as they embark on building and growing a business. We also talk about some of the incredible partnerships we have that are supporting us this month, and we’ll be teasing out the pivots we’re making in our own careers, a new event, and some great new digital content that might be supports for you in your journey.
If you’re unsure what your support systems are, we hope this episode helps to s...2019-02-1030 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 39: Mindset // How to Find Alignment, Avoid Burnout & Set Goals in your Business // Keaton Hartigan, Owner of Hart ApparelIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Keaton Hartigan, artist and owner of Hart Apparel. Keaton is a Hockey Coach by day and is also a skilled artist, illustrator and launched an ethical apparel clothing company that features his designs.
As entrepreneurs mindset is everything, so we jump into discussions around mindset, mindfulness, energy, meditation, taking care of yourself, goal setting, and much more. His outlook on creative expression, spirituality and what that means when sewn into a business is a refreshing take on designing your life in a meaningful way and making it cou...2019-01-0349 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 38: Celebrating 2018 & What’s Coming Up in 2019In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we look back on the milestones we achieved in 2018 and give a sneak peek of what to expect from us in the year ahead.
Happy New Year everyone!
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2018 Highlight Reel
End of March - Launched first two episodes
End of May - Partnered with the City of Kitchener & Communitech to have a launch party
End of June - First local Meet Up
Over the Summer - Vendor at The Maker Expo, and In Kind Sponsor for Bestival Festival
July - The Maker’s Collective Rebrand
November - Designed t-shirts
Thro...2019-01-0132 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 25: The Side-Hustle // Advice On Getting Your First ClientsIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we share our own experiences around getting our first clients. It’s short and sweet, and full of juicy tips and tricks, so if you’re struggling with figuring out where to start with your own side hustle it’s a must listen!
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How Lacey got her first side hustle clients
How to reach out to potential clients and get their attention
How Laura got her first style coaching clients
The power of referrals
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Catch Up On Past E...2018-09-1318 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 18: Lacey & Laura Mini-sode // The Importance of BrandingIn this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we chat all things branding. We. Get. Into. It. Using The Maker’s Collective’s own evolution as an example, we dive into what branding is, why it’s important, and how to get started creating your own - even if you don’t have the resources to work with a designer or agency.
Our own branding expert, Lacey J, drops some knowledge and shares her best advice for individuals and businesses who are just getting started. In the words of our friend, Jon Johnson - stop stopping, and start listening to this ep...2018-07-2633 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastMinisode 14: Catch-up with Lacey & Laura // Podcast Progress, Life and Business UpdatesIn this episode of the Maker’s Co Podcast we do a catch up on the show’s journey since day one, as well as, our own personal updates. A lot has happened in seven months, and we’re beyond excited and grateful. We are in love with this community and podcast, and can’t believe the growth and support we’ve experienced so far. We couldn’t do any of this without you, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We hope you enjoy this mini-sode, and look forward to bringing you more!
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Overview - What’s Happened...2018-06-2936 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastHost's In The Hot Seat: An Interview With Laura & LaceyIn the second episode, Lacey and Laura interview each other so the Maker Community can learn more about who they are, their professional backgrounds and what they are looking forward to in 2018.
Resources From Episode:
Creative Entrepreneur & Youtuber: Zoey Arielle
Zoey's Book Recommendations (to Lacey before leaving corporate world):
You Are A Badass- Jen Sincero
The Four Hour Work Week- Tim Ferris
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More from Lacey:
LJH Creative
The Digital Playbook- A Guide To Online Growth
Etsy Shop
More from Laura...2018-03-2346 minThe Maker's Collective PodcastEpisode 1: How The Maker’s Co Podcast Came To Be – A Love StoryIn the first episode of the Maker’s Co Podcast you’ll meet co-hosts Lacey and Laura, learn how this community came to be, and get your first taste of the love story that helped bring this podcast into existence.
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How Lacey & Laura met - a love story
The birth of a podcast - it was meant to be
Maker’s Collective Community origin story
Choosing a platform - blogging vs. video vs. podcasting
What to expect in the future
Resources from the episode:
Kitchener Public Library
Maker’s Collective Website
Maker’s Collective Facebook Group
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Connect with Maker...2018-03-2126 min