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Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VGiving Yourself Breathing Space through Quiet Marketing with Danielle GardnerDanielle Gardner is a business mentor, tiny course creator, and author of Quiet Marketing. Her work with clients is centered around taking a calm, minimal approach to business and online visibility, that is especially suited to Highly Sensitive solopreneurs. I first came across Danielle's work about a year and a half ago. Ever since, I've been captivated by the powerful signature presence of hers that combines a heart-based, non-hustle approach to marketing with a quiet and dignified presence in the online space.
In this episode, I speak with Danielle on the art of giving yourself breathing space a...
2022-08-0540 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VOne Year of the Podcast - Lessons and Looking AheadWhat one year of podcasting has taught me
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2022-05-1106 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VAuthenticity, Alignment & Wisdom with Transformational Life Coach Gregory VahanianGregory Vahanian is a Transformational Life Coach. He helps men and women enjoy depth and success in their personal and business lives. Gregory's work fosters a life of authenticity which often includes healing work that leads to fulfillment and service. Gregory happily shares his life with his beloved spiritual partner and wife and their two daughters in Los Angeles, California.
Gregory and I met through the MasterHeart program in 2021, conducted by our mutual coach and mentor, George Kao. Right away, what resonated with me was the gentleness and kindness in Gregory's approach to connection and networking.
2022-05-0647 min
Career Small Talk: Work | Play | BuildS3E8 - How to slow down and still grow your business with Shailaja VishwanathWhether you are building a professional brand or your personal brand, it can feel quite overwhelming to be on multiple platforms and create content and generate visibility. Yet, more and more people are discovering that you don't have to be everywhere all the time and business happens in the deep pauses too. Can you stay true to doing more of the work you enjoy while also staying away from the daily hustle? Shailaja Vishwanath, Content Strategist & Business Coach for Solopreneurs, has been doing just that. At last count she even exited platforms like Instagram and Pinterest where she had...
2022-04-1845 min
The Slow Creative Podcast (formerly Business By Intuition) with Krista BauerEp 33: Sometimes pausing is the best strategy for your businessIs your life of business feeling a little crazy right now? Maybe you're a mom of young kids like me. Or you've got a full-time job and your business is currently a side gig. Or maybe you're caring for ageing parents or a child with additional needs (also like me). Either way, life is a little overwhelming right now and you can’t keep up or you're working at a pace that isn’t sustainable.In this episode, I share: A quick update about why I've taken a couple of months off of the p...
2022-04-0312 min
The Slow Creative Podcast with Krista BauerEp 33: Sometimes pausing is the best strategy for your businessIs your life of business feeling a little crazy right now? Maybe you're a mom of young kids like me. Or you've got a full-time job and your business is currently a side gig. Or maybe you're caring for ageing parents or a child with additional needs (also like me). Either way, life is a little overwhelming right now and you can’t keep up or you're working at a pace that isn’t sustainable.In this episode, I share: A quick update about why I've taken a couple of months off of the p...
2022-04-0312 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VOn being a Holistic Business Coach with Vegan Entrepreneur and Multipotentialite Susmitha VeganosaurusSusmitha Veganosaurus is a holistic business coach, vegan chef and culinary consultant, a joyful vegan transition coach, meditation guide, and as you can tell by now she's a multi-passionate entrepreneur. She helps people make fulfillment, joy and self care their highest priority through her own podcast, The Feel Good factor, plus her blog posts, workshops, courses, talks and online coaching programs.
Things we talked about in this episode:
🌿 How she adopted veganism as a lifestyle two decades ago
🌿 How testing recipes led her to her own vegan restaurant
🌿 Busting myths about a vegan li...
2022-03-1647 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VThe Power of the Pause with Asmita Bharadwaj Das, Photographer and BloggerWelcome back everyone to my interview series, Intentional and Creative Affluence. This is where I talk to creators and business owners about how they choose to work on what they love while infusing joy into their daily lives. These are my kind of people, the people who follow a heart-Based approach to creating content, marketing with purpose, and connecting with their audience.
My guest today is Asmita Bharadwaj Das. Asmita is a photographer based in Hong Kong where she lives with her husband and two boys. Her background in Pharmacy and HR helps bring...
2022-02-2439 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VHow to Get Started Writing Your Book & the Art of Book Coaching with Author Amy IsamanAmy Isaman is an author, book & writing coach, and podcaster. Amy works with aspiring authors to support them in developing and clarifying their ideas, structuring and organizing them, breaking through creative blocks, and writing their books with regular feedback and accountability. She adores supporting her clients to write the books that their soul is calling them to write whether that’s fiction, memoir, or self-help. She does this through 1:1 book coaching, a monthly writing membership, retreats (when it’s safe), and her podcast, Dear Creativity, Let’s Write.
In our chat today, Amy talks about a number of thi...
2021-12-1628 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VHuman Design in Business - A Chat with Bingz HuangBingz Huang is a Gentleness Ambassador, Human Design Coach, Intuitive Healer, Writer, and Soul Dancer from Singapore. Through her Human Design chart readings and coaching, writing, dance videos, and podcasts, she inspires her clients and audience to be gentler with themselves. She also helps other sensitive solopreneurs feel safe and free to be their authentic selves while still honoring and managing their sensitivity effectively.
While learning to do content marketing for her intuitive healing business, Bingz Huang discovered her latent passion in writing to share her thoughts and beliefs on energy healing. Her message soon became a...
2021-12-0927 min
Liberatory StrategyS3E6: Time Affluence with Guest Shailaja VishwanathIn today’s episode, Shirani is joined by Shailaja Vishwanath. Shailaja is a blog, social media, and productivity coach who helps creators grow a loyal audience of engaged readers, clients and customers while tapping into their passion. Today she is here to share her, maybe unusual but so needed perspective on social media and time affluence.
In today’s episode, we cover:
How to approach social media with intention
Supremacy culture’s conditioning of being “productive”
What is time affluence and how to get more of it
The hustle and macho culture in mainstream marketing
Sha...
2021-10-211h 01
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VAn Interview & Case Study with Ranjani Rao - Author of Rewriting my Happily Ever AfterDr. Ranjani Rao is a trained scientist and a self-taught writer. She is the author of Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery. Her award-winning personal essays and op-eds have appeared in several publications and anthologies in India, US and Singapore.
Ranjani is also a client of mine and we talked about how she could use social media in an authentic and conscious way to market her ideas without feeling awkward about the process. As a student of my Intentional Instagram course, she shares what she learnt to enjoy about the heart-based ap...
2021-10-1532 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VIntentional Creativity: A Conversation with Kerry Lee - The Alchemical ArtistKerry Lee is the alchemical artist and founder of the Self Discovery Wisdom School. She says she's a creative catalyst. After a 35 year case of what she calls creative Constipation, an unfulfilling career and a series of challenging life events, she decided it was time for her own transformation. She rediscovered and reclaimed her artist self and the work she was born to do in the world. During the pandemic she launched the Self Discovery Wisdom School. She guides those who are feeling dissatisfied, stuck or uninspired to reconnect with their own inner wisdom to find clarity and confidence t...
2021-10-0828 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VHelping Creators with Technology - A heart-based approach with Natasha BertaAn Interview with Natasha Berta who runs Connected Marketing.
Natasha is a marketing coach and mentor and the owner of connected marketing. She supports smart women to grow their passion business. She loves the tech side of things and also believes that the whole business journey is best used as a personal growth opportunity.
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In this episode, she speaks with me and talks about:
✔️ How marketing is not about manipulation; but genuine psychology
✔️Why she chose to focus on the technology side of marketing
✔️One of her favourite books (& mine) - Big Magic
✔️How to stop being reac...
2021-08-1826 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VGrowth Mindset & Social Media - A Case Study and Showcase of Soumya Karkera - Life CoachSoumya Karkera is a life coach for children, young adults and parents with children. She supports them with all their growing up challenges in life, getting comfortable with who they are and finding their own inner strength and bravery. In her sessions with them, they work together to find solutions to problems that are keeping them stuck from moving forward. When she works with parents, she is gently supporting them on their parenting journey, helping them find balance and connection with themselves and their family.
In this 30-minute chat we dive deep into so many things including:
2021-08-1127 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VWhy I give away so much content for freeI've been asked this question so often by my audience. Why do I actually give away so much content for free? How will people hire me or pay for services if they can get so much for free?
I have three reasons for this and I've answered it in today's episode.
Read the written version of this episode here: https://shailajav.medium.com/learning-to-share-content-for-free-b20b58dc689d
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2021-08-0407 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VWhy More Coaches Should Offer Free Clarity SessionsThis week I want to talk about the idea of offering something as a service instead of charging a fee for it.
Read the transcript of this episode here: https://shailajav.com/free-consult-calls/
* When should you do this?
* Also what is the tapering strategy that my coach George Kao talks about so beautifully?
https://www.georgekao.com/blog/tapering
Other links I mention in the podcast
Episode 11: How to Create from a Space of Love: https://anchor.fm/shailajav/episodes/How-to-Create-From-a-Space-of-Love-e14o92g
Episode 7: Why...
2021-07-2814 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VHow to Create From a Space of LoveWhen I was a guest on a podcast recently, talking about my 60-day social media sabbatical, the host asked me how I was willing to take such a long break without worrying about loss of followers or a drop in engagement.
Read the blog post version of this episode here: https://shailajav.com/create-content-space-of-love/
Here's the full link to the podcast where I was a guest, if you'd like to listen in: https://kristabauer.com/blog/ep11/
Other links I mention in this episode:
Caroline Leon's Medium page: https://soulfulstrategist.medium...
2021-07-2008 min
The Slow Creative Podcast (formerly Business By Intuition) with Krista Bauer11. Can Your Business Survive Without Social Media? With Shailaja VishwanathEpisode 11 - Can your business survive without social media? A couple of weeks ago I sat down with special guest, Shailaja Vishwanath, from Blogging and Social Media Simplified to ask her this question, can your business survive without social media?This comes after her recent experiment of taking a 60-day sabbatical from social media and I wanted to hear her top insights and lessons to share with you.But of course, when you get two Human Design Projectors and Aries Sun Signs on a mic, the conversation can go in a...
2021-07-1850 minThe Slow Creative Podcast with Krista Bauer11. Can Your Business Survive Without Social Media? With Shailaja VishwanathEpisode 11 - Can your business survive without social media? A couple of weeks ago I sat down with special guest, Shailaja Vishwanath, from Blogging and Social Media Simplified to ask her this question, can your business survive without social media?This comes after her recent experiment of taking a 60-day sabbatical from social media and I wanted to hear her top insights and lessons to share with you.But of course, when you get two Human Design Projectors and Aries Sun Signs on a mic, the conversation can go in a...
2021-07-1850 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VClient Case Study & Showcase: Ranjitha Jeurkar of Connext Coaching (NVC)Ranjitha is a Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. She lives in Bangalore, India, where she shares NVC with individuals and organizations. Ranjitha began her career as a communications professional, and for the last six years worked in the non-profit sector, in the space of mental health awareness. She brings her skills from both of these spaces to the work she does now.
For the last couple of years, she has been exploring ways in which she can make cooking extremely simple: how do you break down complicated-sounding recipes to clear instructions anyone can follow...
2021-07-1327 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VThriving without Social Media - A Chat with Mamatha Ramesh"On Facebook, I had some 300 or 400 or so-called friends. But the people who I was actually in touch with on a regular basis, I've been in touch with them over the years from the time when there was no Facebook; just the good old telephone, and I still continue to do that. I think that for people who truly matter, you find ways to keep in touch. You don't need Facebook. You don't need social media."
- Mamatha Ramesh
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In this 30-minute chat, we dive deep into so many things including:
✔️ Why she chose this particular role in her career...
2021-07-0632 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VHow to Grow an Online Business using Ethical Strategies with guest Caroline Leon"It's my belief that when we change the way we do business, we change the world. The approach I follow advocates for a people-first approach to business (i.e. people vs profit) and is rooted in integrity and generosity. It aligns with my spiritual beliefs and a lot of what I teach in my 1:1 and group work and in my content is a more ethical way to do business. Free from the toxic, dysfunctional, and manipulative marketing so prevalent these days online. This comes as a big relief for many people when they first come into contact with me."
2021-06-2929 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VStarting a Business? Don't Do it for the MoneyI'm forever in pursuit and I don't even know what it is I'm chasing
-- Harold Abrahams
100-metre Olympic gold medalist, 1924
This quote was made famous by the person who played Abrahams in the OScar winning movie ‘Chariots of Fire’.
In 2009, I took up a part time teaching position. The work was fun and challenging but the money? It was great!
Similarly, in 2019 I got a writing assignment and it was for a fixed amount money. Let’s just say it was a lot- a lot more than what I was...
2021-06-1515 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VHow to Always Find the Motivation to Create ContentDo you struggle with motivation to create content or your blog? Then this episode will help.
If you'd like to check out a written version of this post, click below to read it on the blog:
https://shailajav.com/how-to-stay-motivated-as-a-blogger/
Welcome to my podcast. My name is Shailaja Vishwanath and I'm a blog, social media, content and productivity coach.
I send a free weekly newsletter that is useful for creators. It contains tips for writers, bloggers and business owners who want to grow an organic audience without the overwhelm. Sign up f...
2021-06-0811 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VCreative Affluence: How to Never Run Out of InspirationThe 4 R Approach is what helps me when it comes to never running out of content ideas or inspiration.
If you’ve ever faced writer’s block, I’m here to tell you that it’s a myth. Just go with me on this :)
If you'd like to check out a written version of this post, click the link here to read it on Medium:
https://medium.com/an-idea/how-i-never-run-out-of-ideas-to-write-c6d3f821cdec
*Other links I mention here in this episode. How I use Google Keep: https://shailajav.com/use-google-keep-stay-organised/
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2021-06-0110 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VWhy it's time to Redefine SuccessWe gauge our ‘success’ by the most obvious markers known to man: Money, Fame, Popularity, Followers(in the case of social media) or page views (if you’re a blogger).
But if we all do exactly the same thing, how can we ever hope to stand out from the crowd?
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2021-05-2209 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VHow to Truly Connect with your AudienceHow to connect with your audience
One of my readers sent me this query: I am writing every day but my audience isn't finding my work. What could be the reason?
Ask yourself these 5 questions and do it honestly:
1. How much of your writing is navel gazing? Are you writing a personal journal or are you writing something that will touch people's lives?
2. Are you being educational, inspirational or motivational in your writing?
3. Are you talking with your audience or are you talking at them?
4. Are you...
2021-05-1803 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VHow to Stay Inspired as a Creator when Nobody Sees your WorkHow do you stay in the space of creating content/doing the work you do when nobody seems to acknowledge its existence?
How do you stay motivated?
In this 5-minute episode (uploaded originally to Instagram), I explain two things that I keep reminding myself every time this happens (and yes, it happens to me too).
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2021-05-1305 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VDo Follower Numbers really Matter on Social Media?This is why follower numbers are not important on social media Follower numbers are an artificial construct created by a culture of excess that ties your worth to a numeric value.
It is that culture which promotes the idea that the MORE you have- of followers, subscribers, readers- the more you are special. Instead,it's time to move into what I call the Minimalist mindset or the 'Enough' Mindset. Here are two tips that will help you, as both a consumer and creator of content. As a consumer, think of one person whom you follow on social media...
2021-05-1102 min
Intentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja VIntentional & Creative Affluence with Shailaja V (Trailer)
2021-05-1100 min
Feel Good Factor: mindfulness and wellbeing tips for multi-passionates and conscious solopreneurs62: Heart Centered Marketing and Selfless Service with Shailaja“Does it make your soul happy?” This the magic question Shailaja Vishwanath asks us to go back to again and again as individuals, entrepreneurs or content creators. And I for one can say it’s an approach that works like a charm!
Our conversation here is packed to the brim with so many nuggets of wisdom, so keep a pen and notebook handy. These are just a few of the many, many areas we covered:
Selfless service
Masculine energy vs feminine energy in marketing
Creating without attachment to results
Being productive while not pu...
2021-05-051h 01
Preneurship DiariesBusiness of Joyful Creation | Interview with Shailaja Vishwanath -PD13Today we have with us Shailaja Vishwanath
Shailaja is a blog and social media coach with over 13 years of blogging experience. Her website, Blogging and Social Media Simplified, aims to simplify the art of content creation down to easy-to-comprehend bytes of information. Her intention is to help creators grow a loyal audience of engaged readers, clients and customers while tapping into their passion. She conducts 1-on-1 coaching sessions, group calls and webinars together with courses and e-books to help people find that special spark and enjoy the work that they do.
Highlights of the Talk:
2021-02-041h 35
Feel Good Factor: mindfulness and wellbeing tips for multi-passionates and conscious solopreneurs33: Mindful Productivity for a Joyful Life with Blogging and Social Media Coach Shailaja VishwanathShailaja Vishwanath is a blogger and solo entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the blogging space.
In this conversation, Shailaja and I discussed:
Finding joy in whatever you do
Non-negotiable self care practices
Social media breaks
Healthy relationship with the digital world
Day blocking for efficiency
Creating authentic content
And so much more...
Shailaja shares blogging advice, productivity tips and social media strategy on her blog, www.shailajav.com. She is an ardent fan of books, worshipper of tea and an advocate of mindful productivity who aims to help people build...
2020-07-1548 min