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The Digital Junk DrawerUnfiltered Q&A: From Surviving to ThrivingHey there, I’m Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo! Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer, where creative service-based businesses come for practical advice, unexpected strategy, and occasional unhinged wisdom.Today’s episode? Absolutely chaotic—in the best way.I sat down with my bestie and two daughters for a totally unplanned backyard Q&A, complete with long weekend drinks, unfiltered convos, and big-hearted reflections on why I started my business in the first place.It’s messy. It’s funny. It’s a little spiritual. And somehow, it’s one of the most hones...2025-05-2333 minThe Digital Junk DrawerDream Clients Saying No? Let’s Talk About WhyThis episode is all about unpacking the emotional side of objections. Spoiler: it’s not about your price or how many modules your program has. It’s about whether someone feels safe becoming the version of themselves your offer asks them to be. Big identity shift energy.We’re talking nervous system regulation, why “maybe later” usually means “I’m scared shitless,” and how to make your offer feel easier to walk toward—without fake urgency, guilt trips, or slashing your rates just to get the sale.If you’ve ever spiraled after a great sales convo turned i...2025-05-1617 minThe Digital Junk DrawerYou’re Not Bad at Business—Your Workflow Just Wasn’t Built for YouHey hey, I’m Kathleen Stewart—your host and resident weirdo. Welcome back to The Digital Junk Drawer—the podcast for creative service providers who are building businesses that actually work for their brains.In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to create systems that flex with your energy instead of forcing you into a “one-size-fits-none” framework. Spoiler alert: you’re not bad at business—you’ve just been trying to use systems that were never designed for you.We’ll break down my own flexible process, why it works for neurodivergent creat...2025-04-1111 minThe Digital Junk DrawerWhy Client Projects Fall Apart (and How to Keep Them On Track)Hey there, I’m Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo. Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer—the podcast for creative service providers who are building businesses that don’t burn them out.Today we’re diving into the client timeline mess—why it happens, how to fix it, and how to make your client experience feel luxurious as hell without piling more to-dos onto your plate.Let’s be real: most timelines fall apart because no one’s leading the project, there’s no built-in accountability, and everything feels way too casual. This episode is your step-by...2025-04-0413 minThe Digital Junk DrawerHow to Build a Brand Character That Sells (and Slaps) w/ Kal from Words Hurt CopyToday’s guest is Kal from Words Hurt Copy—a copywriter with a theater background, a killer newsletter, and a gift for turning brand voice into full-on character development. This convo is for anyone who wants to write more emotionally resonant content and build a business that actually feels like you. Kals a copywriter whose entire vibe is giving “what if a sassy little theater goblin built your brand?” and I am totally here for it. If you’ve ever:🌀 Felt stuck trying to “sound more like yourself” online🎭 Wondered why your brand doesn’t feel like anything...2025-03-2839 minThe Digital Junk DrawerMy Clients Thought Boundaries Would Kill Their BusinessHey there, I’m Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo! Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer, the podcast where creative service-based businesses come for unfiltered advice, actionable strategies, and a little bit of fun.Today, we’re talking about boundaries—the thing you know you should set but secretly worry will scare clients away. Spoiler: It won’t.If you’ve ever:Answered client emails at 11 PM because you felt bad making them waitSaid “yes” to scope creep because you didn’t want to seem difficultFelt like setting boundaries would make clients leave…Then this episod...2025-03-2114 minThe Digital Junk DrawerOverworked & Underpaid? The Cost of No Systems (And 3 Ways to Fix It)Hey there, I’m Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo! Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer, the podcast where creative service-based businesses come for unfiltered advice, actionable strategies, and a little bit of fun.Today, we’re talking about systems—the thing you keep saying you’ll set up “when you have time.” But let’s be real: that time will never magically appear.If you’re running your business on vibes, hope, and a million scattered Google Docs, this is your intervention.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why “I don’t have time fo...2025-03-1418 minThe Digital Junk Drawer4 Tips to Surviving Slow SeasonsHey there, I’m Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo! Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer, the podcast where creative service-based businesses come for unfiltered advice, actionable strategies, and a little bit of fun.Today, we’re talking about something every freelancer and creative business owner experiences: slow seasons. They suck, but they don’t have to derail your entire year. Instead of hoping your next dry spell magically disappears, I’ll show you how to prepare for it, smooth out your cash flow, and make slow seasons work for you.What You’ll Learn in T...2025-03-0719 minThe Digital Junk DrawerThe Year I Said Yes to Everything: Why Being a Yes-Person Cost Me More Than MoneyHey there, I'm Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo! Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer, where creative service-based businesses come for practical advice and actionable strategies.Today, we're talking about the year I said yes to everything—and how it nearly destroyed my business and sanity. If you've ever found yourself saying "what's one more task?" or pushing through exhaustion to please clients, this episode is your wake-up call.I'll be sharing:A personal story about how one client's constant requests led me to learn everything from podcasting to launch managementHow being a "ye...2025-02-0413 minThe Digital Junk DrawerEmbrace Your WeirdHey there, I'm Kathleen Stewart, your host and resident weirdo! Welcome to The Digital Junk Drawer, where creative service-based businesses come for practical advice and actionable strategies. In this episode, I'm tackling authenticity in business—no filters, no perfect personas, just real talk about being yourself and thriving because of it.I'll be sharing:My personal journey from background player to embracing visibilityWhy hiding your quirks is holding your business backHow authenticity actually helps you stand out in an oversaturated marketThe surprising business benefits of embracing your "weirdness"What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWh...2025-01-1714 min