Instead, I'd like to introduce you to the concept of 'easy access joy'... joy that's easy to create and experience on a regular basis without having to jump through hoops.

The most common objection I hear when introducing the idea of Joy First, is the fear many of us suddenly realize we have, that focusing on joy will hinder productivity. But this simply isn't the case... I'll deconstruct this myth and several more, plus share the secret behind how to use the power of color to quickly and easily shift our energy to create more joy.

Want to find your colors and go deeper? Check our Colour Joy course: https://buy.jnicholesmith.com/l/colour-joy-live/

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An Emmy award winning media entrepreneur, a coach, a mentor, a futurist and seer Natalie represents a lot of brilliance in a lot of ways… but to me she’s a powerfully feminine (read: gently and quietly fierce) ambassador for hope, technology and female wealth and embodied leadership.

In this episode:

• We do a deep dive into AI
• Natalie reflects on the power of the Whyfinding experience we supported her with
• She reveals the origin of the Collective (her high-level Mastermind which is the reason I keep getting to go to Necker island and spend time with Richard Branson) 
• We explore how to hold hope in trying times, and of course…
• Whether Natalie is on team dog or team cat 🐶🐱

This Visionaries episode will make you think, make you laugh, and hopefully inspire a bit of optimism during this time in our history that can often feel quite bleak. 

Interested in a VIP session with me like what Natalie describes to support you with brand strategy and psychology, purpose clarity and color? Simply apply here and we will be in touch to setup a free chat to find out where you’re at in biz, what opportunities we see for you, and how we might be able to support you: https://go.jnicholesmith.com/apply

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Chances are, in a conversation about 'passive income' what you might really mean is time freedom. You want to take the pressure off of 'hourly rate' work... so that you can continue to earn more income and create more wealth, while also claiming more joy, more spaciousness, and maybe even 'time away' for things like maternity leave, holiday, personal growth and general wellbeing.

In this episode we're going to discuss the difference between Passive Income vs. a Scalable Business Model

• What is the difference
• Which is right for you?
• What do these definitions have to do with '1:1' and '1 to many' products
• Can you live on passive income alone... do you want to?
• Do you have the skill-set to build a Passive Income business?
• What does building a brand have to do with Passive Income
• What do you need to know if you're jumping from a local or in-person service-based business into 'Passive Income'

This is an absolutely essential episode if you've tried and struggled to build and launch a course, membership or audience online and are wondering what you're doing wrong.

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I was invited to Necker Island as a member of The Collective, an impact mastermind for women entrepreneurs led by Natalie MacNeil that is an official partner of Richard Branson’s Virgin Unite. It's a tremendous honor to have the opportunity not once, but twice (so far) to visit this enchanted place, and to do so in the company of more than 30 other curious, creative women who are making major waves in their own communities and businesses.

In this episode, I'm going to take you along on my recent trip to Necker, and share the second set: 6 -10 insights and lessons I brought back with me from this magic place... including my biggest takeaway from Richard Branson himself.

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How about Sir Richard Branson?

If you're a serial entrepreneur like me, if you have ever sought out examples of entrepreneurs who have taken massive risks, again and again, and won - there may be no better example than Sir Richard Branson.. founder of the Virgin Group.

I've been fascinated with Richard's "Screw it, Let's Do it" attitude since I very first discovered him

I read every book I could find on his life and businesses... but never could I have guessed way back than (at least 15+ years ago) that I'd have a chance to visit Necker, his private island (his full-time home) - but also spend days and days in his company, listening to his anecdotes, stories, advice and jokes... and absorbing the profoundly transformative energy of Necker Island and its intrepid owner, Sir Richard Branson.

I was invited to Necker Island as a member of The Collective, an impact mastermind for women entrepreneurs led by Natalie MacNeil that is an official partner of Richard Branson’s Virgin Unite. It's a tremendous honor to have the opportunity not once, but twice (so far) to visit this enchanted place, and to do so in the company of more than 30 other curious, creative women who are making major waves in their own communities and businesses.

In this episode, I'm going to take you along on my recent trip to Necker, and share the first 5 of 10 insights and lessons I brought back with me.

If you want to see some of the photos from Necker, be sure to visit my instagram highlights: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17923051547794037/

Enjoy!

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Or maybe you haven't even been considering a rebrand... but you've got some discomfort or confusion you haven't yet diagnosed... and you're starting to wonder if maybe it's time to double-down on brand (building a personal brand, tightening-up your messaging or positioning, or simply up-leveling the first impression you make online)

In this episode I'm sharing 10 reasons you should definitely consider in order to identify if brand is actually the #1 strategy you should be investing time, energy and money in right now (or not).

Want to chat it out? Book a free call and let's find the right way to support your brand makeover:

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Let's explore Liz's description of 'Purpose Anxiety' and the profound alternative she recommends to the pursuit of a 'purpose-driven' life.

In this episode I reflect on the intricate dance between creativity, fear, risk-taking, purpose and presence. What is the cross-over between being 'purpose driven' and doing less harm... how does that fit in with a joy first life, and being more present in our lives.

Do I agree with Liz Gilbert's call to action when she says ''Why are we all trying to make our mark on the world? It seems to me that the world has been eloquently requesting for some time that we stop trying to make marks on her.... or is it in direct conflict with what I believe? Tune-in to find out...

Takeaways

• How Liz Gilbert defines Purpose anxiety and its opposite
• What is the cross-over between more purpose and doing less harm? Can we actively do less harm without being purpose-driven?
• Where does our purpose come from, should we be anxious about finding it?
• What is the role of presence in a joy first life? What about the role of presence in creativity?
• Purpose can guide our decisions and actions, helping us prioritize what aligns with our values and make a positive impact in the world.
• Genius is not an identity, but a supernatural force that flows through us; it is not something we possess, but something that visits us.
• Embracing the mystery of life and being open to the unknown can bring meaning and joy to our lives.

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Why is it that so many business owners need help with 'visibility' - why is it such a struggle?

Today we unravel why so many trailblazing and brilliant Founders struggle to step into the spotlight.... But here's the twist: it's not actually about time, money, know-how or missed opportunities. It's about something much deeper.

Join me as we explore the root cause of why so many people behind the brand don't get the recognition or attention they deserve (and what to do about it).

In this episode we'll Explore:

• The real reason you're not getting visible
• What can help overcome the fear of being visible.
• What simple strategy can help clear imposter syndrome.
• A successful combo of actions that has helped build confidence for our clients who struggled to 'get seen'

Episode Links:

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Takeaways

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The Cult of Neutral

Neutral is not as aspirational as we make it out to be: white-beige spaces are not the recipe for a joy first life.

We'll Explore:

• Where our obsession with neutral colors comes from
• The shadow side of neutral - and the darker places it can lead
• The connections between our fears and our reliance on neutral
• The role picking a lane, and taking a stand play in a strong and authentic brand
• How taking risks and embracing color (your colors) can lead to more joy and self-expression.

Episode links:

• Take the Quiz: https://jnicholesmith.com/quiz/

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You may feel a little lost...
You might feel like you're constantly chasing your tail...
You probably feel stuck in this anxious 'don't know' 'can't see it' energy...
You probably change your mind and priorities often 🌪 (which creates chaos)...
You're probably drawing the same lists and mind maps over and over again...
You're probably focused on getting that little bit faster, or little bit more profitable, or that little bit more productive each day (but not getting ahead)...

If what you're currently doing isn't working, or you're uncomfortable or stagnant in a business that is working, but is no longer fulfilling...

Then what you're probably focused on right now is the wrong thing:

If you're obsessing over the 'next step' in your business through the lens of what is the product, what is the price...
If you're obsessing over a plan, but don't know where you're trying to go...
If you think you know where you want to go, but fear you'll never get there...
If you have never had the PROOF that you CAN do it or have it, but are still committed to trying...

Today's episode is definitely for you.

I will break down what you need to start (and what you should stop right now) in order to shift your energy and attention in a more productive way, to achieve more ease, more focus, and better results overall.

I will also share the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me to push-past the 'impossible' changes I've made in my life, as well as what I see happen with my clients who push-past plateaus to actually achieve huge wins and big changes in their life and business.

Spoiler: It's not the how, the plan, or obsessing over the product or service...

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In your zone of genius, what’s that one topic that people bring up again and again?

Whenever I chat with someone about branding, there’s one concept that’s a near constant – cohesion.

We all want that missing link that brings all the disparate parts of your business together into a united whole. Cohesion gives us that high-vibration feeling, full of joy, synergy, synchronicity, and flow.

It gifts your brand a magnetic attraction. But like all good things, it’s hard to find.

Don’t worry, I’m not gatekeeping! In today’s show, I’m sharing my foolproof, 5-step system for:

creating cohesion in your brand.

I’m also diving into:

• What cohesion looks like in your business
• The emotional impact of color harmony
• How brand cohesion earns you loyal customers
• Tips for sticking to a cohesive brand design

Episode links:

• Take the color type quiz
• DIY your rebrand

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“Instinctively we know what joy is and where to get it. . . but what does seem to evade most of those who are born into the capitalist ‘eat, sleep, shop, please, perform, produce’ lifestyle, is how to make time for it.”  -J.Nichole Smith

We are raised to live in fear.

We uphold money, status, and power, terrified of what will become of us if we fail to achieve them. This is about survival... But at what cost?

Instead of enduring misery, counting down the days to retirement, never knowing your full potential, hiding the magical parts of who you are, or staying in situations that are deeply unhealthy or unfulfilling, I want you to feel safe choosing a Joy-First life.

Choose Joy-First.

My mission is to start a global movement of good-hearted humans who simply want peace, ease, and freedom for all, while also acknowledging the severity of the massive craters we’ve already dug for all humanity to climb its way out of…

Today I'm going to share one simple challenge with three repeatable actions for you to 'try-on' choosing 'Joy-First' as a lifestyle and decion-making paradigm. 

Ready??

In today’s podcast, I’m breaking down my legacy work:

• What is Joy-First and what makes it so powerful
• One universal desire we all seem to share
• Where our fear-first mindset comes from and why its' so damaging
• One radical decision to help you life a longer, happier life
• What choosing joy looks like (and what it doesn't) SPOILER: Joy doesn't meaning hedonism, or just doing what feels good all the time ;)

Let's Go!

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“Most of the time we don't actively recognize 'harmony'… it's just a good feeling we get. The same is true when it's missing... things just feel 'off'”

Newsflash – color is energy.

What if I told you that being able to achieve color harmony in your brand, wardrobe and the environments you occupy can totally transform your experience and results?

It might seem like a stretch... I mean... in reality, color doesn’t actually exist.

Colors are wavelengths.

The way the energy of color enters our body through our eyes and brain holds tremendous power to make us feel. heal and act.

But as we set about to understand how color works - we mostly assume it's all about each individual hue?

What can I wear to appear confident?

What color should I paint my office to be more productive?

What color should I use in my logo to seem warm and caring?

As we follow our curiosity down the color psychology rabbit-hole, devouring splashy infographics telling us how blue = trust...  what most people don't realize is that the individual color is far less important than the group of colors that are present together.

Yes, the psychology of individual colors is important - but the way that colors combine to create harmony (or not) -  now that’s an even mightier force... Especially when you'tr trying to create instant trust and credibility online.

In today's episode I’m going to explain this concept of colour harmony and share how you can use it to create a brand that is not only more authentic to you... but also creates more predicitable responses with your ideal client.

I’ll break down:

• What is color harmony
• What is color psychology
• The way color and light relate to natural cycles around us
• Share the connection between color groups and personality types
• Give you some quick tips to achieve color harmony in your brand

Plus, explore how to craft a brand that is harmonious not just in color, but across all aspects of your business... and the why of how this is possibly THE most important thing you can do right now to get more of the right clients.

Episode links:

• Take the Color Types quiz
• Watch this podcast in video format

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I have a confession... Well, 4 confessions, really

In this episode:

• I'm sharing my word for the year and the difficult choices it's sparked off
• Getting really vulnerable about some things going on in my world
• Explore the 'immediate gratification' vs. 'sustainable consistency'
• Sharing a temporary change that's happening straight-away for this podcast
• What is currently driving my big, hairy, scary goals - and what the sacrifices are...

I hope you'll enjoy this unconventional, un-edited, super honest episode. Like it? Leave us a review, and don't forget to subscribe!

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Do you consider racism to be an “adults-only” kind of issue? If so, buckle up.

As white parents, it's past time to talk to our kids about racial bias. Whether your child is 2 or 12, it’s never too early (or too late) to start these conversations.

The point is, the conversation starts now.

Otherwise, we’re complicit in the harm.

In this episode of Dealing With Whiteness, I talk with Dr.Lynne Maureen Hurdle and Justin Na’im Hurdle-Price, breaking down:

How do you talk to kids about racism?

Spoiler alert – there’s no cheat sheet.

We’re also exploring:

• The age children begin developing racial biases
• Why white parents need to teach their children about race
• When to start talking about racism
• How white children can show allyship to their peers

Plus, hear from Dr. Lynne and Justin about their experiences growing up in a system that upholds whiteness and labels any variation as “other.”

Want to know more about the great work Dr.Lynne and Justin are doing to hold space for courageous conversations like this one?

Find them here:

• Web: Lynne Maureen Hurdle  | On the Matter of Race
• Insta: @conflictcloser

Episode links:

• Learn more about Talking to Children About Racial Bias.
• Listen to Justin’s experience growing up in white, privatized institutions: Introduction to Dealing with Whiteness

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Today we talk about joy, The Busy Brain Cure (Dr. Romie’s new book - just released this week and already a bestseller on Amazon and Audible!!), colour psychology and a few things in between... (including how I was involved in getting this book ready for it's big launch!)

• Dr. Romie shares her heartfelt mission and her positive impact goals
• We'll explore the rollercoaster process of writing a book for a 'big 5' publisher
• We'll find out if Dr.Romie is team cat or team dog
• We'll hear a bit about 'busy brain' and how it manifests
• Explore how we 'Type A' people can achieve success without sacrificing mental and physical well-being

Dr. Romie knows that a world where success is achieved without chronic stress and burnout is possible and she's giving us the cure...  You'll love this super fun episode with signature Dr.Romie 'real talk' and some really honest conversations about achieving, burnout, redemption and purpose.

I think these kinds of conversations with influential, impact-focused women like Dr. Romie should be essential listening!!

What you will hear in this episode:

04:14 What is bringing Dr. Romie joy today

07:00 How crossed we paths and what we thought when we first met

08:55 Meet the Aunties

10:52 Feeling like an odd person out

11:08 We ‘judge a book by it’s cover’

11:35 We discuss where brain science and Eastern traditions merge

12:20 The importance of belonging

13:40 Discover the inspiration for Dr. Romie’s book

14:00 The Myth of Writing a Book

16:20 The Journey of Writing a Book

23:25 Traditional Publishing vs Self-Publishing

34:39 Developing Thought Leadership

36:54 Finding Your Why (and what role Nic had in helping Romie polish hers)

42:28 Disrupting traditional Brain and Mental Health paradigms

43:42 A Vision for a World without Chronic Stress

Who is Dr Romie Mushtaq?

Dr. Romie is also the Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness and wellness program to over 7,000 employees. Her expertise is featured in the national media such as NPR, NBC, TED Talks, and Forbes, and you can find the cure for your busy brain at drromy.com. And if you wanna find her on social media, you can find her at Dr. Romie. I encourage you to do that because she is a delight to follow.

If you want to dive a bit further into Dr Romie’s world you can find her here: https://drromie.com/

• View loads of great video content: here
• Instagram
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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This episode is a must for any business owner who will be building a brand or rebranding this year. This 60 minutes could save you MONTHS of pain and THOUSANDS in financial investment if you listen carefully and take just 20% of the advice in this episode.

In this episode I break-down the 6 Stages of a Rebrand (yes, it's the same for a new brand) to help you do it properly, efficiently and most importantly... strategically.

You'll disover what the stages of a rebrand are, how to navigate each one (avoiding the most common mistakes we see businesses make) and tons of practical, actionable, POWERFUL guidance for anyone thinking about embarking upon building a brand or rebranding an existing business.

In this juicy conversation we'll cover:

• The difference between a strategic rebrand and visual rebrand
• What actually is 'positioning' and what is made up of
• Who you'll need to help you with your rebrand
• The 6 stages of a strategic Rebrand
• What you need to get started
• The #1 most powerful tool you have to get more predictable (and desireable) outcomes in your brand/business
• What role your 'why' has in helping you make more money
• How to use the psychographics (over demographics) to find and convert your ideal clients
• How to use psychology without sterotyping people
• Which traditional part of a rebrand is basically irrelevent
• What pricing has to do with your brand and how to get it right
• The most important question you need to answer to have a successful rebrand
• The biggest pitfall most business owners make when it comes to their products & services
• What are the three most important visual elements of your brand?
• When and why should you consider a name change?
• What's the best angle for finding your niche-within-a-niche or 'micro-niche'?
• Where to start when rolling out your rebrand (Big launch? Soft launch? Which is better?)
• and lots, LOTS more...

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Well, maybe not.

Although the stats tell us resolutions do mostly work ( contrary to popular belief 40-46% of New Year’s resolved will be successful at six months)... it's not setting them that matters... but something else entirely that we'll discuss in this episode.

As we enter into this season traditionally laden with fresh starts and heavy expectations of big transformations and huge change - I want to offer you an alternate ambition: JOY.

Starting the year with more joy in little but significant ways.

In this episode I'm going to share my top winning 'joy hacks' to help you kick-off 2024 with more ease, joy and spaciousness...  A totally delightful, fully achievable little list to glow-up your January (and beyond). I’m confident at least one of these ideas will lift you up, lighten your load or help to create your best, most joy-filled year yet.

LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Our Year Ahead Spread workshop: https://my.demio.com/ref/e1DE6i85NfVfMU52

Buy tarot cards: https://thiscrookedcrown.com/2017/01/12/the-myth-of-buying-your-first-tarot-deck/

Some info about Year Ahead Spread: https://www.tarot.com/tarot/year-ahead-spread-reading

Dr Romie’s brilliant book The Busy Brain Cure: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Busy-Brain-Cure-Eight-Week-Anxiety-ebook/dp/B0CCXZH44T

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Dr Angela Lauria is an author, podcaster, speaker, and Autistic advocate helping unlock the power of neurodiversity at work. In this this delightful, straight-talking podcast, we manage to cover a LOT…

• The celebration of autistic culture
• Having a vision and pivoting
• Tensions of balancing career goals and personal life
• Cats vs. dogs (!)
• How AI is helping the book-writing world, especially for neurodiverse folk
• Lovely discussion around giving yourself permission to do things that bring you joy, that really ignite your passion (even if those around you may think you’re nuts!)
• Oh yes, and of course color: Angela shares with us the simplicity it brings her life!
• plus loads more…

These kinds of conversations with influential, impact-focused women should be essential listening!!

When the world is trying to convince us that everyone who has wealth and influence is shit, capitalism is broken, and it's impossible for women to be satisfied or accepted - it's nice to chat with real people - wildflowers who have broken through - to hear that actually doing it your own way can work.

Chatting with Angela reminds us that it's safe to:

• Create your own autistic accommodations
• Be a real go-getter even when those around you aren’t
• Follow your heart
• Do things that really matter to you
• Be a woman who evolves, changes her mind and continually grows

Who is Dr Angela Lauria?

Dr Angela Lauria has helped almost 2,000 entrepreneurs write, publish, and promote their books, and she has been doing it since 1994. Her clients have been responsible for over 10 million books read and $100 million in cumulative revenue.

Angela was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s top 10 most inspiring entrepreneurs to watch – one of only 2 women on the list! And she was ranked #60 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360.

f you want to dive a bit further into Angela’s world you can find her here:

https://www.angelalauria.com

• The Autism Culture podcast: here
• Instagram: @drangelalauria
• Facebook: @drangelalauria

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Much like marriages, partnerships require a delicate balance of chemistry and compromise. Conflicts are bound to arise, but don't always mean it's the end.

In this episode we'll discuss the secret to keeping your partnership bond strong. I'll share some details from my *very* recent experience buying back ownership in one of my businesses.

For the first time ever, I'm going in deep on my partnerships (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and sharing my thoughts: do I still think... after all the drama... that it's worth it?

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We’re discussing the word: Woke.

As we explore where this word comes from, how it’s being [inappropriately] used and the impact on society, in particular, the black community - and our guests personally.

Now if you’re like me I was when I first got introduced to the topic in today’s episode, you might feel surprised. But the fact is, the way this word is used today is SO far from where it originated, that it’s become deeply offensive. You’ll hear how and why Justin considers it a slur - and urges white people to stop saying it. Like Now.

In this episode we will:

• Discover where the word ‘Woke’ came from and its original definition… which you might not expect.
• Understand why feelings of anger, frustration and disgust are associated with the misappropriation of the word ‘Woke’.
• Explore a powerful and recent example from US women’s basketball (and politics) where black culture being misunderstood plus white fragility played out in International media
• Focus on the most important thing white people can do to show their care and allyship
• Plus we’ll talk about what white people can do to actually be ‘down’ with the black community (hint: it does not include calling yourself  ‘woke’!

WANT TO GO A STEP FURTHER?

Dr. Lynne and Justin Nai'im have created a free resource for you called The Five Mistakes White People Make When It Comes To Anti-Racism and you can access it here... https://theconflictcloser.com/5mistakes

*** We all have work to do when it comes to dismantling racism, but it is not all the same work. As White people, we must learn about it and work with BIPOC to disrupt it and create a better society.**

Wanna know more about the great work Dr.Lynne and Justin are doing to hold space for courageous conversations like this one?

Find them here:

Web: https://theconflictcloser.com/matter-of-race

Insta: @conflictcloser

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In today's podcast, we explore the intersection of creativity, self-expression, and entrepreneurship.

Join me as we dive deep into the impact of professionalism on our ability to show up authentically in our businesses and personal lives.

• How the system trains us to value professionalism over authentic self-expression
• The power of embracing our unique quirks and passions in building a successful brand
• Break free from the limitations of professionalism and step into your true self

Tune in if you are interested in challenging the norm and embracing the power of authenticity in your work and personal life.

Links:

• perfectionism episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unpacking-the-myth-of-perfectionism-and-the/id1697112722?i=1000620921190

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Sure there are some obvious highlights associated with trips with this level of luxury and access, but some of greatest gifts these trips gave me were actually a bit surprising.

For me personally, being in the season of attending retreats instead of hosting them has been such a joy… being held in these beautiful containers of growth, indulgence, beauty, friendship and expansion has been such a wonderful gift - especially while being in a stage of life raising two kids under 4 and managing not one, but three businesses.

Hope you enjoy these 5 surprising lessons from a year of epic business retreats - I'd love for you to hit me up on instagram and let me know your best lessons from getting away from the daily hustle to focus on the big picture stuff. There's so much gold in it!!

The Highlight Reel:

Greece

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17980015250192210/

Australia

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17985608641682451/

Necker**

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17944926320224932/

**we didn't actually post photos while on Necker - so note to self I need to do a big blog post to share all the images with you!

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Do we really want to just help people in need or does it make more sense to prevent people from needing help in the first place. It’s certainly not as glamorous or attention grabbing to work that way but in the long run what legacy do you really want to leave behind?

About Denise

Denise is is the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and change the world. She helps entrepreneurs like you charge premium prices, release the fear of money and create First Class lives.  Her books Lucky Bitch, Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, and her newest Chill and Prosper give a fresh and funny roadmap to living a life of abundance without burnout. Her money bootcamp has helped over 8,500 students from all around the world. She’s a lazy introvert, a Hay House author and an unbusy mother of 3. She owns a rose farm and lives by the beach in sunny Australia.

Find her at...

www.denisedt.com
Instagram: @denisedt
 Facebook: @denisedt

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For the first in this series, there was only one guest to pick - the woman who appeared first on our previous podcast, and was keynote at our Magic Maker conference... a dear friend, money mindset mentor Denise Duffield Thomas. 

But we're not actually talking all that much about money mindset - we're focused on life, dogs, working alongside your spouse, legacy, property, and philanthropy... and loads more... adulting, paperwork and how you really do need to knuckle down and create your own destiny because no one is going to do it for you. 

Oh and the often touchy subject of being a successful business women and a mother... we discuss how we have both reconciled this tensions as part of our lives with the help of the crucial #superdad.

These kinds of conversations with influential, impact-focused women should be essential listening!!

When the world is trying to convince us that everyone who has wealth and influence is shit, capitalism is broken, and it's impossible for women to be satisfied or accepted - it's nice to chat with real people - wildflowers who have broken through - to hear that actually doing it your own way can work.

Chatting with Denise reminds us it's safe to be:

• An unconventional mother (of dogs and kids)
• A lazy entrepreneur
• An unapologetic millionaire
• A woman who changes her mind

Who is Denise Duffield-Thomas? 

Denise is is the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and change the world. She helps entrepreneurs like you charge premium prices, release the fear of money and create First Class lives.  Her books Lucky Bitch, Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, and her newest Chill and Prosper give a fresh and funny roadmap to living a life of abundance without burnout. Her money bootcamp has helped over 8,500 students from all around the world. She’s a lazy introvert, a Hay House author and an unbusy mother of 3. She owns a rose farm and lives by the beach in sunny Australia.

Links from the Episode: 

Check out my visit to Australia to visit Denise at her rose farm: 

https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17985608641682451/

Denise's bestie, designer Naomi Findlay:

https://www.naomifindlay.com

If you want to dive a bit further into Denise’s world you can find her here:

www.denisedt.com

• Instagram: @denisedt
• Facebook: @denisedt

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That means one of two things to a business

• A founder needs a new vibe, a mixture of symptoms that means that special sauce is missing from the business
• Or a major change is needed.

We cover why your rebrand should not only be a holistic process but why it might be the answer you didn’t even know you were looking for. It’s primary driver should be purpose, whilst creating visual harmony across your whole brand helping you to nail those important 8 secs and first impressions that make all the difference to every crucial metric in your business.

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In our latest Dealing with Whiteness episode, we're looking into why there aren't more Black pet owners and pet business owners.

- We explore the historic role dogs have played in racism in America

- We unpack some of the complicated history between Black folks and dogs

- We'll take a look at the therapeutic role dogs can play in improving mental health

- We explore how breed discrimination has been linked to Black dog ownership and

- We'll ask some thought-provoking questions about the role of dogs in 'keeping the peace' (can dogs actually BE racist?)

Plus we'll discuss a complex (and controversial) question: Are white people more outraged about dogs being eaten in China than the death of innocent Black children in America?

We will also get a peek into Dr.Lynne and Justin's family life, where dogs were and were not present and why.

Web: https://theconflictcloser.com/matter-of-race

Insta: @conflictcloser

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Welcome to episode 9. Great to be here as always and in this episode we are covering something super close to my heart. Making design and branding accesible for everyone! Especially for those who are out there being a rebel and putting their head above the parapet for the things they believe in.

We talk about

- the normal rebrand process and what's 'done'

- the things you can do to make sure your design and your strategy match up

- what you can do to make the process faster and more enjoyable, not to mention equally as effective

If you want to get involved with a quick, easy and effective rebrand then get in touch by any of the means below.

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Welcome back to episode 8 where we talk about one of my first loves, photography! It's where my business journey started and I'm going to take you through some things to consider about it.

- Why your photography is really important and why it will ocntinue to be important into the future

- Are your photos helping or hurting your business

- Understand the combined power of visuals and colour and harmonisung your brand with your images

and...

Why if it's not GREAT it's actually hurting you!

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In this episode I'm going to talk you through the key ways to take your brand up in to that premium space succesfully.

- Pricing and how it effects both you as the entrepreneur and the consumer

- Why you need confidence in what you do and why your pricing is the way it is

- Branding has a lot to do with percieved value

- Every business has something that they can turn into a premium product

So have a listen and get the tools you need to go premium successfully.

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In the episode we talk about the origins of perfectionism and how it oozes into our lives unseen, causing mental health and social togetherness issues.

- Why White people don't question things growing up, in fact why they don't question many things in life.

- Where we have a crossover between authenticity and and perfectionism

- Why perfectionism a giant tool for capatalism

- The bias around gnerder, accent and all the things that feed into perfectionism

We also go deep with Justin inot what it's like to grow up as a black person in a PWI (Private White Institution) and how it's spilled over in to the rest of his life.

So much to unpack, more knowledge you just can't unlearn.

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In this introduction episode we'll go over

- How everyone met and the origins of their course On the Matter of Race.

- What the course is for and who is going to use it

- The deadly combination of white and money and the true complexities of the race issues you face as a white person

- Why the black commmunity is not immune

and why it's hard to know what's real when it's coming from a white person.

So grab a cuppa and have your mind blown by what's really going on and be warned you can't unhear this!

On the matter of race - https://theconflictcloser.com/matter-of-race

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In this episode we talk about how colours can effect how you feel and how that applies to your branding, life and general wellbeing. We'll talk about 5 simple ways to get the colours in your life to work for you and your brand better.

Episode links: 

Fiat advert - https://youtu.be/uWLX94pzYVk

Check out red Sigrun here -  https://www.sigrun.com

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I've never really had a proper job, I'm the definition of that cringeworthy term 'the serial entrepreneur'. I am essentially unemployable.

In this episode we look a little at my history and how some all consuming problems that I hit early on in my career shaped who I became as an business person and how it forced me to make a concious decesion to still live with joy and remain an optimist nevertheless.

Spoiler alert - It wasn't just hard work that led to my eventual success.

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America is one of those products that simply does not live up to it's brand hype. In short relection on a walk I took on this day a year ago I still feel the same, I'm still for the wild ones.

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Everyone is welcome, but you'll truly want to hang around if you are a misfit entreprenuer and if you are a dog person then you've definately found the show for you.

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