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Creative RebootS8, Ep 8: Planning Part 2As promised, here's part 2 to our epic planning chat we started last month. We've deemed this "Special Interest" territory because honestly we could probably talk about this for a least a whole season if you gave us the chance!
In this episode we talk about everything from function over form to visual planning (with the usual meandering in between). We wrap up with the end of year rituals we'll be embracing for the end of 2025 in the hopes it'll inspire you with your planning over the next month.
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2025-12-1058 minCreative RebootS8, Ep7: Planning (Part 1)What happens when you get two neurodivergent people onto the topic of planning? A double whammy episode... that's what happens!
We can hardly believe we've not tackled this topic in an official capacity here on the podcast before. Suffice it to say, we have tons to chat about and hopefully inspire you for your end of year planning, too. Listen in to part one (part two will be out next month!) and get ready to jump into your planning!
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2025-11-0555 minCreative RebootS8, Ep 6: Sparking Your CreativityFor a podcast about creativity, we're a little surprised that we've not really covered this topic before! In this episode, we dig into the topic of sparking your creativity and what that might look like. We also talk about the myths that kill creativity and how we look for the sparks the ignite the fires of our creative process.
As with most of our conversations, this one definitely wanders up and down and around and about and we're sure there was plenty more we could have covered. But, ultimately, we hope it sparks a little creativity in...
2025-10-0849 minCreative RebootS8, Ep 5: Jack of All Trades with Becky Benfield-HumberstoneNormal service resumed this month and we're back to our regular length episodes (you'll be pleased to hear).
Better yet, this one is with a guest (our first this season!). We're talking to the delightful Becky Benfield-Humberstone, a business coach with quite the varied experience under her belt!
In true Creative Reboot form, we really meander through a whole plethora of conversations in this one, hence the name of the episode (and you'll have to listen to see why!). We're super excited to introduce you to Becky and her world.
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2025-09-1058 minCreative RebootS8, Ep 4 - Get Sh*t Done Panel Discussion EpisodeWell heck, we think we've outdone ourselves on this one.
This episode is an extra special BUMPER episode, by which we mean it's a solid 2 hours long and full of epicness!
Don't worry, you don't have to listen to it all in one sitting (we're ADHD, we get it). But we do think it's worth listening to when you get the chance because we dig in with four of our previous guests who are all neurodivergent to figure out how it is they manage to get sh*t done, in spite of their neurospiciness.
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Playhouse Friends: FUN Networking, Collaboration, and Visibility for Service ProvidersBranding That is Unmistakably You with Sarah WayteIs your brand blending in when it should be shouting your name from the rooftops? In this 5 Minute Masterclass, Sarah Wayte, a copywriter, brand photographer, and storytelling strategist, shares why your brand might sound like everyone else’s… and how to inject more YOU into it. Sarah guides you to infuse your unique values, embrace your quirks, and uncover the common threads tying your story together. If you’re feeling stuck in bland messaging or repeating someone else’s formula, this quick episode will help you make your business unforgettable, unapologetic, and unmistakably yours.Learn more about Sarah at...
2025-07-1704 minCreative RebootS8, Ep 3: Work & PlayWelcome to this episode of the Creative Reboot podcast!
We couldn't resist going all playful this month. That's right, we tackled the topic of work vs play!
It turns out our neurodivergent brains have had us doing a lot of unlearning over the last couple of years and we're gamifying, playing and experimenting with the way we do business and harness our creativity these days.
Join us for a super joyful episode!
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2025-07-0252 minCreative RebootS8, Ep 2: Fear & VisibilityWelcome to this episode of the Creative Reboot podcast!
This month we're taking on the big juicy topic of fear and visibility as creatives and business owners and it was a topic that took us in all kinds of directions. Chaos ensued but we think there were some great points made (we hope you think so too!). Least of all the consideration of merch that includes words across our bottoms!
Grab a cuppa and settle in. This is going to be quite a ride!
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2025-06-0457 min
The Visibility Impact Show: Marketing & Growth for Women EntrepreneursIs Your Homepage Working While You Sleep? Visitors into Clients with Guest Sarah WayteIn this episode of this episode, we sit down with the brilliantly creative Sarah Wayte, a copywriter, brand photographer, and ex-paramedic, who now helps service providers craft homepages that actually work while they sleep. Connect with Sarah:Free 10-Minute Homepage Copy Review: https://sarahwayte.com/home-page-copy-review-freebie/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahwaytecreativeOMNI is my full visibility system built for CEOs who want to grow online without living on their phone. If you’re ready to be truly seen, more strategic, and unmistakably in demand, head to...
2025-05-1534 minCreative RebootS8, Ep 1: Nerdy About NotebooksWelcome to a new season of the Creative Reboot podcast!
It's season 8 and our 5th year of chatting about all things creative. We start this episode outlining what this season is going to look like before we dig into our special interest topic (hello neurospiciness!)... NOTEBOOKS!
Turns out we have a lot to say about this modest form of capturing thoughts and ideas and we can't wait to share it with you. Let us know if this is a nerd out topic for you too!
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2025-03-2652 min
The True YouJoin me as I overdose on creativity with creative writer and brand photographer Sarah WayteSarah Wayte is English-born with proudly Maltese heritage, she’s an introvert with a fiery, passionate heart (and a tendency to wave her arms around while speaking). She has always been creative, but it took a 20-year paramedic career to work out what she really hated doing and a move halfway across the world to finally do the thing she really wanted to do. She previously ran a successful wedding and portrait photography business for almost 8 years alongside her ambulance service life. And Sarah Wayte Creative has been her full-time obsession since 2019.Website: https://sarahwayte.com...
2025-03-1347 minCreative RebootS7, Ep. 11: BONUS EPISODE - A Look Back at 2024Surprise! It's a bonus episode!
That's right. We really hadn't planned to do a final round up of the year but Sarah kind of badgered Carla into it with a very specific reason in mind. The reason being, we both know how tough a year it's been for the both of us, and for many other small businesses and creatives out there. And we wanted to acknowledge that but also take a look at what GOOD stuff has happened to us both this year.
We think you'll find this episode pretty cheering and hopefully a...
2024-12-2058 minCreative RebootS7, Ep 10: Creative MindsetWe were so wowed by Lorraine (The Painless Piano Coach)'s story from the last episode that we knew we had to talk about our own creative mindset and how we overcame struggles we experienced for our creativity.
Like many of our chats, this one wasn't about answering specific questions but it delved into a thorough exploration of our own creative journeys and the things we overcame to continue them. Listen in for some excellent back and forth on this topic!
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2024-12-0459 minCreative RebootS7, Ep 9: Creative Resilience with The Painless Piano CoachWe're all for showcasing something a little different here at Creative Reboot. So when Lorraine Robinson (otherwise known as The Painless Piano Coach) approached us and told us a little of her story, we knew we needed her to come on and share it all with you, too.
Lorraine has been playing the piano since she was a child, and teaching it from a very young age, too. But the thing she loved most was also causing her incredible pain. Thinking she might have to give up doing the thing she loved, she found a teacher experienced...
2024-11-2047 minCreative RebootS7, Ep 8: Personal BrandingInspired by last month's glorious episode with Stef Fournier, we decided to talk all about how our own personal brands have evolved over the years in this month's episode and it was quite the chat. Prepare yourself, we got all nerdy about branding in this one and we're not sorry!
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The Freelancer's TeabreakMy unusual lead magnet with Sarah WayteI'll let Sarah, the copywriter, introduce herself : 'Who knew the girl who used a whole roll of film taking pictures of headstones (age 7) and wrote a terrible poem about memories (age 9) would become a photographer and copywriter? Let that be your inspiration. If Sarah could do it, then really, ANYONE CAN. Sarah has always been creative, but it took a 20-year paramedic career to work out what she really hated doing and a move halfway across the world to finally do the thing she really wanted to do. She's nothing if a little slow to figure things...
2024-10-0336 min
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.170 From Paramedic to Creative: Sarah Wayte's Journey with ADHD and Mental Health in Emergency ServicesSend us a textEver wondered how a paramedic transitions to a creative copywriter and brand photographer? Meet Sarah Wayte, who shares her incredible 20-year journey through the UK ambulance service and her unexpected leap into a new career in Canada. Sarah opens up about her life-changing late diagnosis of ADHD and how it influenced her path, offering a unique perspective on navigating high-pressure professions with neurodiversity. Her story is a testament to the unexpected paths our careers can take and underscores the importance of mental health awareness.Sarah provides a candid look into the...
2024-09-1850 minCreative RebootS7, Ep 7: Personal Branding and Soulmate Clients with Stef FournierThere's purple and personal branding and soulmate clients and wiener dogs to behold in this gorgeous jewel of an episode. Oh my! Today we chat with the fabulous Stef Fournier, personal branding coach, strategist and brand photographer and Sarah's new friend (!) about all things branding and neurospiciness. It's, as ever, chaotic, fun and full of brain sparkles (do we ever not have those with our amazing guests?!).
Enjoy and definitely grab a notebook for this one. Stef shares so much awesome wisdom!
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2024-09-0454 min
Fearless Future w/ Catherine McCourtFrom Paramedic To Unleashing Her True Passions As A Copywriter: Interview w/ Sarah Wayte CreativeWelcome back to another inspiring episode of Fearless Future w/Catherine McCourt, where we explore the journeys of individuals who have embraced their true passions and created a life of fulfillment and purpose. I'm your host, Catherine McCourt transformational life and business coach.Today, we’re chatting with someone whose career path reads like a thrilling novel. Picture this: starting out as a paramedic, rushing to the rescue, only to swap the sirens for a camera and dive into the world of photography. But wait, the story doesn’t end there! After capturing life through a lens, she...
2024-08-2236 minCreative RebootS7, Ep 6: PR & VisibilityInspired by the fabulous Lilian Sue's episode from last month, we jumped feet first into chatting about all things PR and visibility this month. What it is and what that might look like, how we do it for our own businesses, some of the common pitfalls but also what it does for us and we hit you with a whole bunch of resources you can check out at the end.
If getting visible is on your agenda over the next year or so, then you'll definitely want to listen to this episode for all the inspiration!
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VanesstradiolNeurodiversity, ADHD, burnout & creative chaos with Sarah Wayte's hilarious insights - Episode 47Send us a textIn Episode 47 of the Transcending Humanity Podcast, hosts Vanessa Joy and guest Sarah Wayte delve into their personal experiences with late diagnosis of neurodiversity and the challenges they face in balancing this with high-intensity careers. Both Vanessa and Sarah share how understanding and accepting their neurodivergent identities have influenced their creative endeavors and personal growth. The conversation takes a deep dive into their career transitions from emergency services to creative fields. Sarah, who started as a dispatcher before becoming a paramedic, recounts the intense burnout and emotional toll of the job, leading her...
2024-07-1950 minCreative RebootS7, Ep 5: Telling Your Story in PR with Lilian SueYou'll notice a theme in this month's episode... the theme of us both gasping in realisation and delight at all the juicy goodness Lilian Sue shares with us about her experiences with PR!
That's the topic on the block and Lilian really brings her A-game as she shares how we can get super intentional with our PR for our businesses and brands as creatives through the medium of telling our stories. We talk about everything from imposter syndrome to fully embracing your origin story and just about everything in between. We both walked away with a stack o...
2024-07-0349 minCreative RebootS7, Ep 4: Neurodiversity Strengths & Weaknesses**CW: This episode does briefly discuss self-harm and suggestions of suicide**
We're getting personal in this month's episode and sharing our experiences and insights of being neurodiverse, which isn't really something we've done before!
We discuss the strengths and challenges of being neurospicy, as well as the impact on our past work and ideas. From navigating career decisions and expectations to acknowledging individual strengths, we hope you'll find our perspectives on recognizing personal accomplishments and finding motivation to pursue our passions interesting and inspiring.
Join us as we delve into the s...
2024-06-071h 02Creative RebootS7, Ep 3: Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Samantha de MattosWe've got a really special episode for you this week with some absolute pearls of wisdom about how we manage neurodiversity, particularly ADHD, in the workplace.
Our awesome guest, Samantha de Mattos, really knows her stuff and she makes some excellent connections between how we neurospicy folk function and how the world has developed in a way that means we've struggled to work like everyone else for so long. It really is a mind-bender of a conversation with some typically ADHD-squirrel-like moments along the way!
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IntrovertpreneurShowing Up and Standing Out Using Your Words with Sarah WayteIf you’ve ever danced on a reel, or felt pressured to create long-form content, or stood awkwardly in the corner of an in-person networking event, you’ll know the pressures introverts face to show up in ways that feel inauthentic to them. Just imagine though if you could show up for your business as yourself, through your words and photos, and show the world who you really are without it feeling totally unaligned? Today’s guest is passionate about helping you to do just that! She’s Sarah Wayte, a creative copywriter and brand photographer. She’s always been creative...
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IntrovertpreneurShowing Up and Standing Out Using Your Words with Sarah WayteIf you've ever danced on a reel, or felt pressured to create long-form content, or stood awkwardly in the corner of an in-person networking event, you'll know the pressures introverts face to show up in ways that feel inauthentic to them. Just imagine though if you could show up for your business as yourself, through your words and photos, and show the world who you really are without it feeling totally unaligned? Today's guest is passionate about helping you to do just that! She's Sarah Wayte, a creative copywriter and brand photographer. She's always been creative, but it took...
2024-04-0444 minCreative RebootS7, Ep. 2: SEO with Tanja AelbrechtIn today's episode, we sit down with SEO expert Tanja Aelbrecht from Chunky Squirrel (best business name EVER!) to unravel the mysteries of search engine optimisation and how creative businesses don't need to fear it.
From keyword research to content optimisation and the longevity of blog posts, we delve into the world of SEO, where Tanja shares a ton of insights, practical tips, and even some great examples along the way.
Join us as we demystify the art of SEO and discover how it can revitalise and elevate your creative endeavours.
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2024-04-0349 minCreative RebootS7, Ep. 1: What's coming up in Season 7Welcome back to a brand new season of Creative Reboot! In this episode, we reflect on the journey that got us here.
We've decided on a slight change of format again this season (tell us you have ADHD without saying you have ADHD!). As much as we loved all the guest episodes last year, we do also love having episodes with just the two of us so we're bringing them back this year.
We've got a real mix of topics and guests lined up for you this year, although we're kinda winging it with what...
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The Unexpected EntrepreneurUnderstanding Your Brand's Tone of Voice and Messaging with Sarah WayteTune into this week's episode where we talk with copywriter and brand photographer Sarah Wayte all about your brand's voice and messaging and the role it plays in your business! About Sarah Who knew the girl who used a whole roll of film taking pictures of headstones (age 7) and wrote a terrible poem about memories (age 9) would become a photographer and copywriter? Let that be your inspiration. If I can do it, then really, ANYONE CAN. I've always been creative, but it took a 20-year career as a paramedic to work o...
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Business-First CreativesFilling Your Creative Cup with Sarah WayteWhen we turn our passions into our business, we often lose sight of fill our creative cups outside of our work. In today's episode, Sarah Wayte joins us to share how you can find creativity and make time for your creative pursuits! Listen in as she describes how she sets aside an hour per day for creativity and how you can get started with just 10 minutes per day.Today's episode is brought to you by my Client Hub Template inside the DIY Systems Template Shop. Business owners often have their client information spread across a variety of...
2024-01-0435 minCreative RebootS6, Ep. 7: End of Season 2023This wrap up episode of the year comes better late than never! And we've gone back to a chat with just the two of us after a season packed with awesome guests.
This turned into a much more poignant episode than we could have planned for and we shared some big stuff about our year. A lot has changed for us and we're excited about that as we head into 2024! We hope you enjoy the episode as you wrap up your year.
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2023-12-201h 07Creative RebootS6, Ep. 6: Money with Rosie SlosekWe've tackled the money topic before here on Creative Reboot, but we don't think anyone has ever dug into it quite like this.
Forget number-crunching and specifics, we're digging into flow and feelings. Yes, that's what we said. Flow and feelings all linked to your finances! Rosie lays it bare with some home truths, epic analogies and a seriously good journal prompt you all need to have a go at! Enjoy the episode!
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2023-09-2649 minCreative RebootS6, Ep. 5: Visibility with Melissa Love & Vicki FarrIt's our first episode with two guests joining us at the same time! You'd think chaos would ensue but, actually, all the gems were flying!
Melissa Love is the founder of The Design Space and The Marketing Fix, which is an epic membership both Carla and Sarah are part of and wouldn't dream of leaving! Vicki Farr is the one with the words over at We Are The Social. Both of our guests in this episode are experts when it comes to visibility and we know you'll love everything they have to share with us in this e...
2023-07-2654 minCreative RebootS6, Ep. 4: Standing Out From the Crowd with Kerrin Piche SernaOh, we've got an incredible guest on the podcast for you this month! We've invited our wonderfully talented friend, the delectable Kerrin Piche Serna, to talk to us all about standing out from the crowd. We know when you check her out she definitely fits the bill!
Kerrin has been a Disney Princess and videographer in the past and is now an artist, creator of exceptionally awesome candles and an author. And she totally brings her "Kerrin energy" to the episode. Listen in to find out what on earth we're talking about!
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2023-06-2854 minCreative RebootS6, Ep. 3: Confidence with Helen ToveyWe're super excited to introduce our guest, Helen Tovey, a body confidence coach in this month's episode all about Confidence!
If you've ever thought of yourself as not a confident person or that you lack confidence in certain areas of your life, we think you're going to love this episode because Helen drops some incredible tidbits throughout our chat.
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2023-05-3144 minCreative RebootS6, Ep 2: Creative Boundaries with Sarah SovereignAs season 6 properly kicks off, we're super excited to introduce our very first guest, Sarah Sovereign, who joined us to talk all about creative boundaries.
If there's one thing we know, boundaries are super tough, especially from a neurodiverse perspective of wanting to keep everyone happy! But Sarah speaks about boundaries as a kindness and comes at it from a kind and accepting viewpoint. We really think you'll love what she has to say.
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2023-04-2640 minCreative RebootS6, Ep. 1: Intro Episode - Welcome to 2023!And then suddenly it was 2023 and a new season of Creative Reboot is gearing up! Honestly, we can't quite get our heads around where the time has gone and the fact that this is SEASON SIX! How on earth?!
We're kicking off the season with a little intro episode because it's going to be a little bit longer before we get started with our episodes for this year. We're changing up the format this year but you'll need to listen in to this episode to find out exactly how. We'll explain all there.
We started...
2023-02-2856 minCreative RebootS5, Ep. 15: Creative BlockWow, it's our final episode of this season and for the year (although we *might* be bringing you a bonus Christmas episode, if we can pull our finger out and get it done in time!). This episode is a direct follow on from last week's episode about inspiration, because, of course, we can't just talk about the good stuff, we have to address the bad and how we can overcome it, right? The word "block" is one of those phrases in the creative world that usually draws a raised eyebrow, a sage nod and a hmmm of understanding. Most...
2022-11-2945 minCreative RebootS5, Ep. 14: InspirationConsider this a part one episode if you will... because in this episode we talk about inspiration, what inspires us and how we find inspiration in our every day lives. And in part two, coming next, we'll be talking about creative blocks. Two big, but related topics, that needed a double-whammy of an episode to say everything we wanted to say. In this meandering part one episode, we find out a lot about each other along the way (love it when that happens) and we'd love to hear from you about what inspires you too!
Do let...
2022-11-1541 minCreative RebootS5, Ep. 13: Creativity in Marketing with Charelle GriffithThis episode is FIRE! Honestly, we're not fibbing. Within minutes of being on, Charelle Griffith dropped a shedload of wisdom all about marketing and we were blown away by how much information she shared with us! A Marketing Strategist and Business Mentor for coaches, consultants and service-based business owners with a passion for supporting solopreneurs and small business owners, Charelle focuses on taking the overwhelm out of marketing and instead creates marketing strategies that help her clients to shine online, consistently create content that converts, and ultimately build a thriving business that supports the lifestyle they desire.
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2022-11-0153 min
Formidable Over FortyShaking the world with Rachel WayteIn episode six of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Rachel Wayte shares her story with host Sarah Pittendrigh. Rachel is the founder of She Shakes The World – a movement empowering leaders to step into their light and see past their limitations to change the world. Rachel is also a world renowned Sound Healer, Energy Healer, and Spiritual Channel. Turning forty was a point of transformation for Rachel, where she embraced her gift and let go of fear of judgement. On the podcast, Rachel shares how using the power of energy can change your life. ...
2022-10-2742 minCreative RebootS5, Ep. 12: Unfinished ProjectsBit of a rambling episode this week that started with an experience and an idea. So much so, we didn't even really know what to call this episode to start with! As we talked though, we realised we were talking about all those unfinished creative projects we've started and never finished over the years. Not because we don't want to finish them, not because we ran out of time, but maybe because it's just not the right time for them right now.
That's just one of our random thoughts anyway. Take a listen and see what you...
2022-10-1843 minCreative RebootS5, Ep. 11: Getting PR Smart with Melissa HobsonIn this episode, we were joined by the very lovely Melissa Hobson, a copywriter writing for marine conservation organisations, a PR consultant and a dream chaser. Melissa shares how she's living her dream life split between the UK and Mozambique, pursuing a career she loves combined with a pastime she adores. Listen in as she paints the most visual of pictures of her underwater adventures and drops so many excellent hints and tips about PR strategies and how they can support your business!
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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2022-10-0452 minCreative RebootS5, Ep 10: Creative Problem Solving with Emma McGregorIn a Creative Reboot first, our guest, the very lovely Girl Friday, Emma McGregor joined Carla in her office to record this episode earlier this summer! Emma shared her experiences with us of a career filled with so much diversity and not even a little bit of niching in the most articulate way. She was a joy to listen to and she shared some wonderful pieces of excellent advice in amongst stories of sock buying and apple juice making!
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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2022-09-2045 minCreative RebootS5, Ep9: Creative Burn OutA tough topic, especially as, for one of us at least, the feelings were definitely still recent and raw, but creative burnout is something we've all experienced definitely more than once in our creative journeys, so it felt right to have an episode about it this season.
We talk all about our experiences of burnout, how we recognise it (eventually!) and how we feel it can be dealt with and, better yet, prevented. There are plenty of nuggets of wisdom in this episode so have a listen!
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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2022-09-0642 minCreative RebootS5, Ep. 8: Personal ProjectsWe started with a rough idea of talking about personal projects, what they are and how we incorporate them into our busy schedules. But it quickly became apparent we had different ideas about what a personal project really was!
What ensued was an interesting delve into this topic and, we'll be honest, we didn't really come up with any firm answers. But one thing's for sure, it was an interesting topic and we'd really love to hear YOUR thoughts about what a personal project is!
We hope you enjoy the episode!
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2022-08-2342 minCreative RebootS5, Ep. 7: Creative TimeA same-day epiphany for us both instigated this particular topic and chat and we think you can hear the joy and wonder and excitement in both our voices as we talk about it! We're talking about creative time in this episode, about making space to be creative not just to actually create something but also to enjoy creativity and let our brains mull things over and come up with new ideas. Join us as we share our creative time epiphanies and give you ideas for how you might find yours!
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2022-07-2637 minCreative RebootS5, Ep. 6: Writer’s Retreat Fireside ChatIt's been a year of firsts for us at the Creative Reboot podcast, and one of our favourite firsts has to be this one - the opportunity to record a group episode while we were on our Writer's Retreat earlier this year with 3 epically awesome creatives! You've met Janine before, in an earlier episode, but we also had the lovely Alex and Alison along for the chat too and we're super excited to share it with you today!
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2022-07-1246 minCreative RebootS5, Ep 5: Creative SpacesInspired by our writer's retreat earlier this year, we decided we wanted to tackle the subject of creative spaces in this episode. As we talked about it, though, the subject took us to places that we hadn't even really considered! What does creative space mean to you? Listen in and then let us know your thoughts.
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2022-06-2832 minCreative RebootS5, Ep. 4: Abstract Art & Beautiful Chaos with Emma LockWe're super excited to share this joyful episode where we talk about all things art and creative journeys with the super lovely Emma Lock this week. You'll definitely want to listen in to bask in the warm, creative glow that is our very special guest (plus also get her top tips on using social media - she's a bit of a whizz!). We can't wait to hear what you think!
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2022-06-1449 minCreative RebootS5, Ep3: Finding Your Niche with Estelle HaknerOur first guest of the season and we've started with a lovely one! Meet the lovely Estelle Hakner, a website copywriter for eco brands. We had the most wonderful chat with her, finding out about how she went from being a generalist to really niching down and suddenly finding more freedom than ever.
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2022-05-3147 minCreative RebootS5, Ep 2: JealousyAs we properly kick off the season, we're tackling the green-eyed monster head on! JEALOUSY! In the context of creativity and professional jealousy of course. We won't deny it's a thing we've both experienced over the years (anyone who says they haven't is, frankly, lying!) but here's why it's not always a bad thing and how you can deal with it.
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2022-05-1731 minCreative RebootS5, Ep 1: Lessons LearnedBetter late than never, here we are with the first episode of season 5!
After a crazy year of 3 seasons and 30 episodes, we decided we needed a little time to rest, think things through and figure out how we were going to carry this podcast forward into 2022. That started by actually taking a month off from even thinking about it and wow did we need that! We've learned a lot about running a podcast, and about working with someone who works differently to ourselves. And it's these lessons we're taking forward into this latest season of Creative Reboot...
2022-02-2137 minCreative RebootS4, Ep 10: Desert Island BooksWelcome to Creative Reboot and season 4!
We had so much fun recording our previous books episode that we knew we wanted to do it again! In this season, we took it Desert Island Discs style and chose our favourite books to take to a desert island (along with one luxury item). We think you'll love our choices!
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2021-12-2059 minCreative RebootS4, Ep 9: Coping With ADHD and Neurodivergence with Katie McKayWelcome to Creative Reboot and season 4!
Now this is an interesting episode for you... What happens when you get two women diagnosed with ADHD (and one who might be!) recording an episode together?! Actually not as chaotic a discussion as you might anticipate but there was the need for an obnoxious alarm to help keep us on track! If you're wondering about neurodivergence, recently diagnosed or suspecting, then it's worth having a listen!
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2021-12-061h 06Creative RebootS4, Ep 8: Bringing Kindness To The World with Rhiannon AdlerWelcome to Creative Reboot and season 4!
We have to say this is probably one of the nicest and kindest episodes we've ever recorded. Which is hardly surprising when you realise it's because we're talking with one of the founders of the Dept of Kindness, Rhiannon Adler! Rhiannon tells us all about her creative journey and we know you're going to love what she has to say. Listen in for an episode full of joy.
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2021-11-2952 minCreative RebootS4, Ep 7: Education and Learning For JoyWelcome to Creative Reboot and season 4!
If there's one thing we both agree on, every day when you're running your business is a learning day! And, frankly, that makes us pretty darn happy. We love learning new things and we often try to make time to take courses and learn new skills as much as we can. So we're talking all about education and learning for joy in this episode. Have a listen and let us know what you think!
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2021-11-2249 minCreative RebootS4, Ep 6: Introverts in Business with Lisa RussellWelcome to Creative Reboot and season 4!
We're super excited to bring this episode to you with this wonderful guest this week. Lisa Russell has kindly taken the time to talk about being an introvert in business and we think you'll get so much from this episode if you struggle with extrovert marketing techniques! There are all kinds of gems dropping in this episode. We hope you enjoy it!
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2021-11-1556 minCreative RebootS4, Ep 5: PricingWelcome to Creative Reboot and season 4!
We're tackling a topic this week that many creatives in business struggle with - pricing! Knowing how to price your products and services is an eternal struggle. We obviously need and want to make money from what we do, but there's also the fear that we're underpricing and devaluing what we're doing. We talk about all the struggles of pricing yourself in this episode, so have a listen!
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2021-11-081h 00Creative RebootS4, Ep 4: Saying Yes To Everything with Lois J EliseWelcome to Creative Reboot and season 4!
We've got another great guest for you this week. She's a real inspiration and a woman who has done it all! (Honestly, wait until you hear her list, it's super impressive!) Lois J Elise talks to us about how she has tried all the things and found herself on this journey. We know you're going to really enjoy hearing all about it, so hit that play button!
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2021-11-0158 minCreative RebootS4, Ep 3: Being Friends With Your CompetitionWelcome to Creative Reboot and season 4!
This week we're talking all about competition and community, how we feel it's important to make friends with your "competitors", and what does that term even mean? Slight spoiler... for us, creativity and running our businesses is all about community anyway!
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2021-10-2558 minCreative RebootS4, Ep 2: Supporting Women in Business with Eve CalderbankWelcome to Creative Reboot and season 4!
We can't wait to share this first interview of the fourth season with you. It's a great one, full of awesome inspiration (we hope!). In this episode, we're talking to the lovely Eve Calderbank, Principal Economic Growth Officer at Essex County Council all about supporting women in business. Eve shares with us her motivations behind what she does and how she goes about doing them. Of course, the emphasis is on women in business here, but we think there's a lot of things everyone will take away from this episode.
2021-10-1850 minCreative RebootS4, Ep 1: Business BoundariesWelcome back to Creative Reboot and the first episode of season 4!
We're delighted and amazed to be back for a fourth season. It's been a tough journey to get here, we can tell you! We're starting the season with a topic that has been at the forefront of our minds this year, as we grow our businesses.
We're talking all things Business Boundaries in this first episode - the importance of them, the difficulties that can present but also how they can help, as well as how to manage them.
It's so great...
2021-10-1151 minCreative RebootS3, Ep10: Money MindsetIt's Season 3 of the Creative Reboot podcast, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
Welcome to our final episode of the season! And for this episode we've decided to tackle the big one, the thing no one ever likes talking about. It's the ultimate dirty word.... MONEY! Or, more accurately, money mindset. It's a topic we're both super passionate about as we've both done a lot of work on our money mindset over the last couple of years, with interesting and exciting results. Lots of chat in this final episode of...
2021-08-0957 minCreative RebootS3, Ep9: The Power of Connection & Community with Eli TrierIt's Season 3 of the Creative Reboot podcast, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
We're super excited to share this final guest episode of the season with you, because Eli speaks so wonderfully about the power of connection. In this episode, she shares everything she knows about community and how running your business is so much more than just about you. Honestly, the wisdom and inspiration flowing through this episode will have you buzzing! Get your listening ears on!
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2021-08-0254 minCreative RebootS3, Ep8: Emergency PlanningIt's Season 3 of the Creative Reboot podcast, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
As a kind of follow up to Episode 4: Legacy Planning, we tackle another big topic today that so many creative business owners don't ever really think about until the unthinkable happens - Emergency Planning! Do you know what you would do if you were suddenly taken in or in an accident and couldn't contact your clients? Do you have a backup plan in place to cover deadlines or postpone work if need be? How would you get...
2021-07-2647 minCreative RebootS3, Ep7: Using Systems to Unleash Your Creativity with Andrea JordanIt's Season 3 of the Creative Reboot podcast, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
As creative souls, the last thing you might think you need is a system. But we're here to prove you wrong with the very lovely and knowledgable Andrea Jordan, business strategist and fellow photographer. Andrea talks to us about all things systems - honestly, there's nothing about strategy and organising this woman doesn't know! She even got Sarah loving a good spreadsheet and that's saying something. Listen in and see exactly what systems can do for your...
2021-07-1952 minCreative RebootS3, Ep6: ProcrastinationIt's Season 3 of the Creative Reboot podcast, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
For the last 2 seasons, we kept going on and on about how we would have to do an episode about procrastination. And after procrastinating over talking about procrastination for long enough, the episode is finally here! Yes, the irony is not lost on us. We talk about all aspects of this dreaded past time and how actually it isn't always something dreadful or to be feared. We talk about how procrastination manifests with us, and some of...
2021-07-1252 minCreative RebootS3, Ep5: The Art of the Side Hustle with Carla ThomasIt's Season 3 of the Creative Reboot podcast, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
It's time for the episode with two Carlas! That's because this week we've got the very lovely Carla Thomas from Carla Thomas Photography talking to us all about side hustling whilst also working a full-time job. Carla has been running her wedding photography business for a good number of years now but she's still very comfortable keeping it as a side hustle, thank you very much! We loved chatting with her about this because so many people...
2021-07-0552 minCreative RebootS3, Ep4: Legacy Planning & CreativityIt's Season 3 of the Creative Reboot podcast, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
A bit of a different episode from us this week. We get a little more introspective as we take a look at the concept of legacy planning and how that relates to our creativity. We come at this from two very different angles - Carla has thought about this a lot and made significant plans around the legacy she wants to leave behind, while Sarah is really only contemplating this for the very first time while recording...
2021-06-2851 minCreative RebootS3, Ep3: Using Your Uniqueness with Marianne CantwellIt's Season 3 of the Creative Reboot podcast, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
We are super excited to share this episode with you today. Because we've got the delightful and amazing Marianne Cantwell, the genius behind Free Range Humans, chatting with us all about using your uniqueness in your business. Honestly, it's an incredible episode, even if we say so ourselves. Marianne drops little sparkles of wisdom all over the show!
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2021-06-2154 minCreative RebootS3, Ep2: Creativity & FearIt's Season 3 of the Creative Reboot podcast, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
In this episode, inspired by one of our favourite books - Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - we talk all about that undercurrent of fear that always seems to walk hand in hand with creativity. We discuss the kind of fears we might all be experiencing, or have experienced at some point, as well as some of the tactics we've learned along the way for dealing with them. And we share one of our favourite quotes from...
2021-06-1447 minCreative RebootS3, Ep1: Mindfulness & Art with Cynthia HaukIt's Season 3 of the Creative Reboot podcast, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
We're kicking off the season with an awesome interview with the very lovely Cynthia Hauk from Mindful Creative Muse. Cynthia helps busy and self-critical women de-stress with simple and calming mindfulness and art workshops online, which we think sounds utterly amazing!
If you enjoy the episode, please rate it (5 stars!) and subscribe. Any links mentioned can be found in our show notes - https://creativereboot.co. And keep creating!!
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2021-06-0744 minCreative RebootEpisode 10: Embracing Who You Are with Laura MathiasWelcome to Season 2 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
This week is our final episode of the season! And we've saved an awesome interview with you for last because, honestly, Laura Mathias is one of the most inspiring people we've ever met.
Laura is a former colleague of Carla's and she has used lockdown to start embracing her alopecia and sharing that journey on Instagram. She is so open and honest about her experiences and we know she'll be a massive inspiration for anyone else g...
2021-04-1959 minCreative RebootEpisode 9: Let's Talk About Books!Welcome to Season 2 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
This week we tackle one of our all-time favourite subjects - books! We've been threatening to have one of these episodes since we started Creative Reboot and we're so thrilled to finally squeeze one in before the end of this season!
We're both prolific readers and we cover everything from our reading styles to some of our favourite books and everything in between. Well, as much as we could fit into an episode anyway! We're pretty s...
2021-04-1256 minCreative RebootEpisode 8: Creative Struggles with Janine SwannWelcome to Season 2 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
This week we talk to the very lovely and talented Janine Swann web developer by day and writer and colour analyst by night. We talk about her creative journey into what might seem like some contradictory career choices and we focus quite significantly on the struggles we all experience along the way. Not to be negative or anything! But we all agree that talking about our struggles is super important for those who are just starting their journeys.
2021-04-0551 minCreative RebootEpisode 7: Moving with Joy with Becky ScottWelcome to Season 2 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
This week we have the epic Becky Scott joining us, fat fitness instructor and founder of MissFits Workout (C), a safe, inclusive and joyful space to move your body. She’s also created a wonderful supportive community around her business, and everything she does sparkles with positivity. Becky shares her experiences with us and her (very recent!) journey with her business. We just love her attitude of just doing it and her eternal question, 'What's the worst that co...
2021-03-291h 01Creative RebootEpisode 6: Making the LeapWelcome to Season 2 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
We're over halfway through the season! This week we thought we’d have a good dive into making the leap – it’s an emotive and sometimes frustrating expression, but it’s something we all go through, so we thought we’d tackle it. We talk about that icky feeling you sometimes get right before taking a leap of faith, as well as the joy and pleasure of doing it. And just about everything else in between. Listen in for Carla...
2021-03-2251 minCreative RebootEpisode 5: Conversations with the Heart - Louise LivingstoneWelcome to Season 2 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
This week's episode is a beautiful conversation with the very lovely Louise Livingstone. Louise talks to her heart, leads her business with her heart, and is the founder of the Heart Sense Research Institute.
She tells us about looking at the world differently, and experiencing awareness of the world through more than just her body and mind – with her heart. You definitely want to listen to this one even if you normally just skim the show no...
2021-03-1548 minCreative RebootEpisode 4: ProfessionalismWelcome to Season 2 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
This week it’s a bit of a ranty episode. Because we believe you can be professional by being yourself, even though the colour, swearing and personality we infuse into our respective businesses are actively discouraged in the working worlds we’ve left behind!
You should know, we have absolutely no issue or judgement on how anyone at all chooses to dress or express themselves. But we’re not keen on people who want to be a bit...
2021-03-0857 minCreative RebootEpisode 3: Hours of BusinessWelcome to Season 2 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
This week we tackle one topic that even we still struggle with quite frequently as creatives in our business - TIME. We talk about the hours of doing business from the perspective of doing what works for us and not allowing clients to dictate our time, as well as finding the freedom to enjoy our creative lives by coming up with routines that work well for us. There's a whole bunch of advice and hints and tips you'll...
2021-03-0146 minCreative RebootEpisode 2: Imposter Syndrome with Kate AtkinWelcome to Season 2 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
We're so excited to share this episode with you because we get to welcome our first ever guest expert, the very lovely Kate Atkin who took some time out to come and speak with us about her specialist subject... Imposter Syndrome! Carla doesn't mind admitting she was a little bit star struck :-) We both were so inspired by our chat with Kate, though. And we absolutely know that what she has to share in this podcast is...
2021-02-2239 minCreative RebootEpisode 1: Season 2 OpenerWelcome to Season 2 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers!
We're incredibly excited about our new format for the podcast this year. And season 2 is just the first of 3 seasons we've got planned for 2021!
We kick off with a bit of a look back at the years gone by, because that's just how we start with looking forwards. We review the 'Year That Must Not Be Named' as well as the last 9 years of our freelance lives and the episode comes packed with ideas and advice...
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The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in PhotographyPOP #26: Breathing Life into SEO Copywriting for Photographers | Guest: Sarah WayteThis episode of the Photo Opp Podcast features Sarah Wayte, copywriter for photographers. We discuss writing for SEO while maintaining personality, and so many other important factors in photography copywriting. Sarah is a professional copywriter working with photographers and creatives to improve their website SEO, email copy, blog posts, lead magnets, and more.
If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I’d love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.
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2021-01-0526 minCreative RebootEpisode 17: Reviewing and Season FinaleWelcome to Ep. 17 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers.
We're super excited to share this episode with you because it signifies a whole year of the Creative Reboot podcast! And what a year it's been! We're diving in by talking about the absolute hellaciousness (our new favourite word) that has been 2020, how we review the year gone and try to look at the good stuff as well as the bad. And, of course, we look back over 12 awesome months of our podcast too!
We hope...
2020-12-151h 11Creative RebootEpisode 16: An Interview with Megan Andersen from Rogue BookkeepingWelcome to Ep. 16 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers.
We've got another great guest on for this episode. The awesome Megan Andersen from Rogue Bookkeeping rocked up to talk to us about all things money and numbers. And boy does this woman love her numbers! It might seem like an odd topic for a creative podcast, but we thought it was one worth finding out more about. We don't know about you, but as creatives we are more than a little bit afraid of numbers at times...
2020-12-011h 05Creative RebootEpisode 15: Creative ConfidenceWelcome to Ep. 15 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers.
We thought it was about time that we went back to our roots and talked about something specifically related to creativity! In this episode, we talk all about creative confidence - what we think that is, whether we have it, how to develop it and, as always, we talk about the times we haven't had it. It turned into quite the lengthy discussion so do grab yourself a lovely hot cuppa and curl up with this one. Then...
2020-11-171h 27Creative RebootEpisode 14: Finding Your CommunityWelcome to Ep. 14 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers.
Our end-of-October episode is all about finding your community - the importance of building a support network, a group of people who get it, people you trust and who you can turn to when things get tough. We delve into Sarah's least favourite subject - networking - as well as all the other ways of finding a community that works for you, your business and even your creativity. And we've got a bunch of awesome resources for you...
2020-10-301h 12Creative RebootEpisode 13: An Interview with Alison Grade, author of The Freelance BibleWelcome to Ep. 13 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers.
This episode is so juicy, so full of advice and wonderful gems of wisdom and hilarious tidbits. We just can't WAIT for you to hear it! Because it's also an interview episode with the absolutely delightful and ever knowledgable freelance guru, Alison Grade! Alison spent some time chatting to us all about how to be a freelancer and she had so much insight to share. It really is a jam-packed episode of amazing advice. And if you want...
2020-10-161h 07Creative RebootEpisode 12: The Challenges of Being Your Own BossWelcome to Ep. 12 of Creative Reboot, the podcast for creative souls, small business owners, side hustlers and dream chasers.
In this second September release, we're tackling the subject of challenges as a business owner, in a very quick scratch-the-surface kinda way because there's one thing we quickly realised. There are many challenges and they're all pretty damn big topics! So we might have to do a second part to this particular episode and we've definitely got plans to tackle each challenge in its own episode at some point too. But hopefully, by listening to this episode, you'll...
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