In this episode, we chat about:
Jessica's career journey from her early start in youth theater to working on major Hollywood productions
Her passion for the collaborative process of costume design and bringing characters to life
Jessica shares the story behind starting Naked Rebellion after a career-changing experience in costume design
Naked Rebellion's focus on inclusivity across skin tones and sizes
The challenges of creating inclusive products on a limited budget
Adhering to values when making business decisions
Promoting body positivity through product designs
Growing a brand through authenticity and social media
Resources + Links:
Follow Jessica Wenger McPhaul on Instagram| @jesswengermcp
Discover the latest from Naked Rebellion on Instagram: @naked.rebellion
Shop exclusive designs at nakedrebellion.com
Or visit Naked Rebellion's flagship store located in central Phoenix, Arizona
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Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
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Show Notes:
This episode of Chicks Who Give a Hoot welcomes the inspiring Jessica Wenger McPhaul, a serial entrepreneur and the visionary behind Naked Rebellion. Join host Sara Chambers as they delve into Jess's journey from a costume designer in Hollywood to launching a revolutionary brand that champions inclusivity in skin tones and sizes. They discuss the pivotal moments that sparked the creation of Naked Rebellion, the challenges and triumphs of taking on the lingerie industry, and the importance of staying true to one's values in business. This conversation not only sheds light on the entrepreneurial spirit but also emphasizes the power of body positivity and the essence of building a brand that truly sees and supports every body.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
03:28 The Origin Story of Naked Rebellion
21:34 Challenges and Triumphs
24:18 Walking the Talk: Brand Values in Action
37:57 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
In this episode, we chat about:
Aisha's background and accolades in marketing, PR and founding a jewelry brand
Her decision to "burn it all down" when unhappy at the peak of her agency's success
Developing the Butterfly SZN framework and guided journal to help others through transitions
Journaling exercises to identify limiting beliefs and change unhealthy patterns
Embracing life's cycles of growth rather than fearing change
Resources + Links:
Visit butterflyszn.com to learn more about Aisha's work.
Use code "HOOT" for 10% off your first purchase.
Listen to the Butterfly SZN podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow Butterfly SZN on Instagram for inspiration | @itsbutterflyszn
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Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com
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Understanding the significance of life's transformative cycles, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Aisha Marshall joins my podcast this episode. As a dynamic marketing professional who has founded her own jewelry brand and agency, Aisha reached the pinnacle of success at a young age. However, when she found herself unhappy, she made the bold decision to dismantle her thriving business. Now, through her platform Butterfly Szn and guided journal "Butterfly SZN", Aisha is dedicated to helping others embrace life's transitions as they work to fulfill their highest potential.
In this episode, Aisha shares her personal journey of transformation - from burning down her successful agency when unhappy, to founding Butterfly SZN. She discusses using the metaphor of a butterfly's life cycle to represent growth and change. Aisha details her experiences journaling through difficult periods to work through limiting beliefs and patterns. I had a thoughtful conversation with Aisha about embracing life's cycles, prioritizing internal knowing over external validation, and building a business aligned with one's core values. Listeners are inspired to use Aisha's guided journal to aid their own transitions and transformations.
01:29 - Welcoming Aisha to the Podcast
02:00 - Meet Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Aisha Marshall!
06:36 - Untangling Worth from Accomplishments
13:55 - Burning Down Her Successful Agency
23:48 - Developing the Butterfly SZN Framework
31:40 - Facing the Consequences of Change
38:42 - A Journey of Self-Discovery Through Journaling
40:08 - Exclusive Discount Code
40:46 - Resources to Continue the Journey
In this episode, we chat about:
Makini's personal journey of overcoming adversity and discovering her purpose in helping others through limiting beliefs
The importance of embracing our multifaceted identities beyond limiting labels
Her transition from real estate to coaching, with a focus on representation and pouring back into communities in need
Overcoming fear through vulnerability, reframing, and using one's voice to empower others
Resources + Links:
Learn more about Makini Smith and her work at awalkinmystilettos.com
Purchase her books on Amazon and Walmart
Listen to her top-ranked podcast | H.E.A.L. Her podcast
Follow Makini on Instagram for inspiration | @therealmakinismith
Book a free 30 minute consultation session on her website
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Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com
Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
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In this episode of Chicks Who Give a Hoot, I am joined by transformational mindset coach Makini Smith. Makini is the author of 5 books and host of a top-ranked podcast. She helps clients overcome limiting beliefs and behaviors through her expertise in personal development, having transformed her own life after experiences with divorce and toxic relationships.
03:18 Overcoming Adversity Through Personal Development
11:35 Embracing Multifaceted Identities
18:10 The Transition to Coaching
20:36 Overcoming Fear Through Reframing
25:19 Representation and Pouring Back Into Communities
35:25 Building Resilience for Success
38:26 Connecting with Makini Smith
In this episode, we chat about:
Sam's journey to sound healing and coaching after overcoming cancer
Her approach to helping clients become self-aware through spiritual and clinical methods
How taking inspired action can help align oneself with their highest potential
Resources + Links:
To learn more about sound healing sessions, a free meditation, and information on Sam's facilitator training programs, visit her website | samanthaharper.com
Follow Sam on Instagram | @sam_e_pants
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Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
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In this captivating conversation, I am joined by the remarkable Sam Harper—a sound healer, three-time cancer survivor, and former clinical trauma therapist. Prepare to be inspired as Sam takes us on a compelling journey, sharing her personal triumph over cancer and how she leverages her profound expertise in spiritual tools and clinical psychology to guide clients toward self-restoration and elevated self-awareness.
01:07 Sam's Cancer Journey
04:57 Healing Through the Throat Chakra
12:05 Developing Self-Love from a Young Age
19:55 Stepping into Entrepreneurship and Sound Healing
25:14 Witnessing Healing in Others
26:44 Expanding Access to Healing
29:37 Vision of Healing Success
31:01 Celebrating Growth and Impact
In this episode, we chat about:
Demarra's journey of personal and professional transformation focused on healing, liberation, and trauma recovery
The importance of trusting one's inner knowing and having the courage to pursue one's vision and purpose
Building an authentic personal brand through vulnerability and being known for helping others heal
Resources + Links:
To learn more about Demarra's impactful work and connect with her, visit:
DemarraWest.com
BeWellBeautifulWoman.com
Follow Demarra on Instagram | @bwellbeautiful
Grab a copy of her book | Me Too: A Therapist's Journey to Heal, Find Liberation & Joy
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Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com
Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
@ellyandnoracreative
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Demarra West is a therapist and holistic healer who uses the spoken and written word to make healing accessible for all. Through retreats, workshops, and her global wellness community Be Well Beautiful Woman, Demarra supports individual and collective healing. In this inspiring episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I welcome Demarra West to share her journey of personal growth, healing, and building an authentic brand to amplify her mission of trauma-informed healing and liberation.
01:13 Demarra's Journey of Transformation
13:00 The Importance of Inner Knowing
17:40 Blurring Lines Between Personal and Professional
21:27 Taking Action Towards Your Vision
25:10 Building an Authentic Healing Brand
33:06 A Message of Healing and Liberation
37:40 Resources to Support Healing
43:32 Living Well Through Holistic Practices
In this episode, we chat about:
How Dr. Ludy Green got started in her work over 30 years ago
The realization that financial independence is key to helping women escape abusive relationships
Creating a tracking system to prove the importance of job training and placement services
Success stories of survivors
Confidential workplace support system
Challenging stereotypes about who is affected by domestic abuse
Resources + Links:
Get involved in Dr. Ludy's virtual resource center or follow her work | Ending Domestic Abuse Podcast
Visit her website | https://ludygreen.com/
Follow Dr. Ludy on Instagram | @drludygreen
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Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
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In this episode of Chicks Who Give a Hoot, Dr. Ludy Green joins me to discuss her trailblazing work supporting survivors through economic empowerment. As one of the world's foremost experts on economic empowerment for victims, Dr. Green has dedicated over 20 years to empowering women through her human rights activism. She regularly speaks on the importance of financial autonomy in breaking patterns of abuse, and founded Second Chance Employment Services to provide survivors with job training and placement. We dive deep into how Dr. Ludy began over 30 years ago volunteering at a shelter, realizing the key to breaking free from abuse was financial independence.
01:43 The Beginning of Economic Empowerment
05:01 Tracking System to Prove the Importance of Job Training and Placement Services
07:01 Survivor Success Stories
10:36 Workplace Support Systems
24:06 A Personal Rescue Story
27:58 Advice for Financial Independence
In this episode, we chat about:
Alex's background and the inspiration behind The Sparkle Bar
Shifting the focus from insecurities to celebrating individuality
Creating a welcoming environment and positive experiences for clients
Recent recognitions and nominations for The Sparkle Bar
Partnerships with organizations like Dress for Success and Girl Scouts
Alex's vision for global expansion and automated retail
The importance of resilience and delayed gratification
Balancing entrepreneurship and self-care as a working mom
Resources + Links:
Check out The Sparkle Bar | https://thesparklebar.com/
Follow Alex on Instagram | @alexbradberry
Discover how Alex supports individuals transitioning careers, such as refugees or veterans, through her partnership with Dress for Success. | https://dressforsuccess.org/
Alex takes pride in instilling confidence in young girls by partnering with the Girl Scouts of America. | https://www.girlscouts.org/
The Sparkle Bar has been nominated for a Torch award from the Better Business Bureau. | https://www.bbb.org/
Grow your brand, income, and impact!
Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com
Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
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In this episode, I am joined by entrepreneur, Alex Bradberry, to discuss her mission of celebrating diversity and inclusivity through her business, The Sparkle Bar. We explore Alex's journey of flipping the traditional beauty industry narrative, crafting an exceptional customer experience, and her vision for global impact.
01:11 Meet the CEO and Founder of The Sparkle Bar, Alex Bradberry!
03:05 Flipping the Beauty Industry Narrative
04:23 Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
07:28 Intentional Branding and Experiences
08:38 Making Every Client Feel Their Best
09:12 A Memorable Client Interaction
10:12 Recognition and Giving Back
11:25 Brand Growth and Global Impact
13:23 Ultimate Global Success
15:15 Entrepreneurship, Family and Resilience
16:41 Self-Care, Autonomy and Rewards of Entrepreneurship
32:39 Work with Alex and experience The Sparkle Bar
In this episode, I delve into:
Women's empowerment through storytelling and representation of other inspiring female changemakers
The synergy between impact, advocacy, and branding in creating social change
Using one's own purposeful brand to make a positive difference in your community
Resources + Links:
Grow your brand, income, and impact!
Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com
Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
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I'm thrilled to launch the new season of my podcast on International Women's Day! In this solo episode, I take a deep dive into the journey of the show, reflecting on its evolution and sharing our renewed focus on the powerful intersection of branding and advocacy. Join me as we set the tone for an inspiring and impactful season ahead.
00:56 - Welcome to the new season of Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast!
14:26 - The Synergy Between Impact, Advocacy and Branding
16:11 - Learning from Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs
In This Episode, We Chat About:
The power of relationship capital, and money in the hands of women! Tune in as Erin shares what she is doing to make change in women's lives and businesses through her company Ella.
Resources + Links:
Follow Erin on Instagram | @erin.gallag.her
Learn more about upcoming events and plug into the community
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
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Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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Money and opportunities in the hands of women changes the world! In this episode, I’m joined by CEO and Founder of Ella, Erin Gallagher! Erin is passionate about making sure women have access to the same opportunities, connections, and capital that men have had access to…well since forever! We dive into some of the experiences we had as kids that have shaped us, things we’re unlearning, and how we are modeling the change we want to see in the world to our children. A world that is inclusive, and supports women to thrive! Erin also shares ways she is making change in the gap between men and women’s opportunities and treatment in the workplace. Tune in to see how Ella is leading that charge, shoot us a DM with a takeaway, and let Erin know which city to host her next networking event!
03:40 Meet mom, CEO and Founder of Ella, Erin Gallagher!
05:00 How would you introduce yourself if you didn’t mention your roles?
08:15 What I’m unlearning from my childhood, and how I’m raising my kids differently.
14:00 How to raise our kids to have the social and emotional skills, and be themselves!
17:30 Ways to make change by giving access to opportunities to everyone.
23:20 How women have been treated differently than men when it comes to failure.
27:50 How can we as women support each other when they fail?
29:00 Where is the balance of feminine and masculine energy for women as they show up in business?
34:00 How are you approaching the idea of access through your company?
40:20 The power of bringing women together to build each other up in business.
43:15 How can we get connected and join an upcoming event?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Connect with Jess on Instagram | @jessjohnsonstyle
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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What does an honest and real road to sobriety look like? In today’s episode, we are having an honest conversation about addiction with Jess Johnson, a personal stylist at Anthropologie. Jess considers herself to be living out the bonus round of her life after she faced her addiction and started six straight years of sobriety! We’ll learn more about her introspective journey of struggling with disease, addiction, and getting the help she needed. What happens when we allow ourselves to be more present in our lives? How can we commit to doing better for ourselves? What does the impact of addiction look like on women? If you or a loved one has been struggling, learn how you can take the first step to get help and make a change.
01:20 Introducing Jessica Johnson and her insightful journey of six years of sobriety!
05:30 What was the backstory to the path of your sobriety?
11:00 What was your first big lesson about alcohol?
13:45 How did your second marriage affect you and your addiction?
16:50 The most dangerous part of struggling with addiction.
18:10 What did intervention and detox look like?
20:40 What does being sober mean to you?
25:00 What have you learned while staying intentionally present?
29:50 How can we become better people through awareness?
32:00 What is the value of looking inwards?
35:00 Why should we always look for the similarities, rather than the differences?
38:55 What message would you share with someone facing disease and addiction?
42:40 Is anybody beyond help?
47:00 What resources are available to people seeking help?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Connect with Heather on Instagram | @femmefarmfounder
Learn more at https://www.thefemmefarm.com/
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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How does our feminine energy empower us? And what can we do to cultivate it? Our guest is the owner and creator of the Femme Farm, Heather Speiser! Heather is a passionate curator of beauty and healing through the lens of feminine energy. The path she walked was not straight, but every step ushered her back to her true self. In a world held in materialism, wounded leaders and patriarchal mindsets, she started to question everything. With a background in marketing, Information Technology and retail sales, to name a few; she's had exposure to many walks of life. There was a theme to the hardships which lead her on the path to discovering the power of feminine energy. In late 2019, she started a magical business called The Femme Farm. The farm focuses on creating safety for women to connect with each other in a safe environment.
We’ll dive into her journey of how she set out to rewrite corporate America’s toxic work culture into a positive environment for growth. Through our conversation, you will learn how to carve out a space for your feminine energy, feel worthy, balance the masculine with the feminine, and more! Step into your elevated self by harnessing the power of your feminine energy!
01:20 Meet Heather Speiser, the owner and creator of the Femme Farm, a safe space for women to cultivate their feminine energy!
03:00 What is the Femme Farm and what does it mean to cultivate your feminine energy?
06:55 Why is the “only room for one” mentality so toxic?
08:55 How did your experiences with toxic work culture change your perspective?
11:00 How did you conceptualize the Femme Farm after returning from Egypt?
14:40 What do you do at the Femme Farm?
18:40 The differences between masculine and feminine energies.
21:50 How can we house our feminine energy more?
24:05 Why do we need a balance between our masculine and feminine energy?
29:40 The bliss list.
30:45 What are our favorite stories from the Femme Farm that have impacted you the most?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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Put on your thinking caps and get ready to learn all about the importance of literacy! Today’s podcast features Randi Hilligas, the founder of Turning Pages, a literacy advocacy program that helps women who have fallen on hard times use literacy to improve their self confidence and self love. We’ll discuss the power and impact of teaching literacy skills, creating more education opportunities for disenfranchised groups, healing your inner child through imagination, and more. How can we provide more access to personal and professional development? Where do we fail children in our current education system? How do literacy skills empower and inspire women in all areas of life? Join the conversation and find out how literacy lays the foundations for a better future for everyone!
00:00 Introducing Randi Hilligas and her incredible journey of building something from nothing out of pure passion!
03:25 What made you create a literacy based program for women?
08:10 How do you approach educating these women?
10:30 How did you teach them how to study for the GED?
13:35 The power of imagination.
15:25 What is the impact of literacy in our lives?
18:30 Where do we begin to fail children in the education system?
22:30 How would you like to expand Turning Pages in the future to include children?
24:20 How does a lack of literacy tie into a lack of other important tactical skills?
28:35 How does encouragement and community empower us from a young age?
31:35 What is the key to personal development?
33:15 Providing more access to personal development.
38:30 Where are you right now and what is the next phase of Turning Pages?
43:20 What obstacles have you run into?
44:40 Why is it important to have examples of real life women still in progress?
47:35 How do you reframe your fear?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Connect with Sarah on Instagram | @sarahmoshman
Learn more at https://www.sarahmoshman.com/
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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How can we utilize storytelling to change the world around us? Today’s guest is Emmy award winning documentary filmmaker, TedX speaker, and empowering storyteller with a background in television, Sarah Moshman! Sarah aims to tell stories with strong female role models to uplift, inform, and inspire the world around her.
Sarah’s work has been featured on Netflix, PBS, Upworthy, Marie Claire, CNN, and Good Morning America. Sarah has directed and produced 3 feature-length documentaries: The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things (2014), Losing Sight of Shore (2017) and NEVERTHELESS (2020) and her latest film is a narrative short about the 1st mother in space entitled UNBOUND starring Lauren Lapkus. Sarah is dedicated to telling stories that uplift, inform and inspire as well as showcase strong female role models on screen.Prior to focusing on documentaries Sarah worked as a field producer on the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars for 10 seasons as well as shows on NBC, MTV, Lifetime, Bravo and the Food Network. She also directs branded content for EllenTube, Tastemade, Mattel, AT&T and more. Sarah is an inspiring public speaker, author, and an adjunct professor in documentary film, passionate about empowering the next generation of storytellers.
In this episode, we have a meaningful discussion about the true power of cinema, storytelling, and narrative. We get to hear about the important lessons of self-discovery and action Sarah learned during her filmmaking journeys, and how she seeks to redefine what ‘extraordinary’ really means. Through it all, we’ll explore how to empower the next generation, create lasting ripple effects, and serve others by telling stories that matter. Join us in uncovering the inner power our narratives hold!
00:00 Introducing the Emmy award winning documentary filmmaker, Sarah Moshman, who uses the power of storytelling to uplift, inform, and inspire others!
03:35 What brought you to where you are today?
06:50 What was your experience like working on Dancing With the Stars?
09:50 How did you pivot back to storytelling?
12:45 What was the impact of The Empowerment Project?
16:10 Taking action to take risks for alignment.
19:25 How do stories create lasting ripple effects in our world?
21:35 How can we empower the next generation through intentional storytelling?
23:40 What did you work on next?
27:40 The hectic making behind Losing Sight of Shore.
32:50 What important lessons did you learn while making your second film?
38:10 How did you build trust and rapport over the journey?
41:50 What spurred you to tell the story of victims of sexual harassment with NEVERTHELESS?
43:40 What newest project have you worked on?
47:35 What is your next phase as a narrative filmmaker?
49:10 What is your big dream?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Get involved at NAMI | https://www.nami.org/Home
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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How can we use our voices to advocate for our communities? This week, we are diving into the topic of community advocacy and healthcare with human services worker and child and family liaison, Erin Benjamin! With 10 years of experience working with children and families in the community mental health field, Erin strongly believes in being a voice for children in the system, and works hard to make positive system improvements through advocacy and policy changes. Currently, she works as a Child and Family Liaison at a Medicaid serving health plan. She holds a B.A in Human Services, with an emphasis on Children and Family systems and is currently in the process of applying for graduate school with a focus on Human Services Leadership and Organizational Management. Erin is also a mother of two little girls and she and her husband believe strongly in raising them to be the next generation of strong advocates for themselves and others.
Our conversation today is one filled with insight and intention as we discuss healthcare access for families, a stronger focus and support for helping careers and professions, creating meaningful impact in our communities, and more. We offer solutions to preventing burnout and protecting your mental health, as well as give advice on how you can get involved and promote positive change within your community. Discover how you can raise your voice and advocate for the things you care most about!
00:00 Meet Erin Benjamin, a human services worker and child and family liaison with 10 years of experience working with children and families in a community mental health field!
03:35 What do you aim to do with your work?
04:55 How did you get to your current position?
07:45 What are the responsibilities of your role?
10:25 What have you observed during community forums?
13:05 What are possible solutions to making healthcare more accessible?
17:50 The push for mental health awareness versus the lack of mental health support.
19:55 How can we offer better support for human services workers and other helping professions?
23:05 What have you had to implement to protect yourself and your family?
25:00 How can we avoid burnout and set boundaries working from home?
29:10 How do you keep your service provider accountable?
32:10 Advocacy roles in companies and corporations.
34:25 How can someone get involved and raise their voice in community spaces?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Connect with Dia on LinkedIn | @dia-bondi
Learn more at https://www.diabondi.com/
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
Apply to be a guest on the podcast!
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How can you start asking for more? In this episode, we are pleased to introduce to you Dia Bondi, a communications coach, CEO activator, and negotiator who has coached some of the most high profile leaders, visionaries, and entrepreneurs in the world! Dia is the founder of professional development company, Dia Bondi Communications.
For the last 20 years, Dia has coached world leaders, CEOs, innovators and ambitious professionals and led workshops at high profile corporations including Quartz, Twitter, and Nabisco. She helped Rio secure the 2016 Summer Olympics and has been on some impressive stages, including the 2018 3% Conference and Pandora’s Women in Technology Summit. Dia is a SheEO activator and partners with Latinas in Tech to connect, support and empower Latina women working in the industry. After checking auctioneering school off her bucket list, she translated the techniques she learned into a program that prepares women to ask for more and leave nothing on the table, called Ask Like an Auctioneer. Dia’s confidence is infectious, and she has the ability to connect with women in a range of industries and positions – from ambitious graduates to senior management teams. She's been covered on CNBC Make It and Forbes.
Our conversation today is full of incredible advice on how to ask for what you want, overcome your fears, make courage in negotiation, and even more. We’ll discuss the key to empowering and emboldening yourself so you can move past your ZOFO and find where the “no” is. Make all your asks with power by learning to ask like an auctioneer!
00:00 Welcome Dia Bondi to the podcast: the amazing negotiator, CEO activator, and founder of the Ask Like an Auctioneer project!
03:15 What do you aim to do with your work?
05:55 What was your lightbulb auctioneering moment?
08:55 Finding where the “no” is.
11:35 How can we ask for more and get more?
15:20 How do we overcome our fear of backlash?
21:00 What happens when you get a “no”?
23:10 How can you get into your ZOFO?
26:40 What is your challenge of helping one million women?
29:50 What is the story of Lorena the Brave?
33:50 How can auctioneering be used as a tool or stepping stone?
37:20 Recognizing your reserve and boundaries.
39:20 How do you buy yourself more time?
41:00 What is coming up next for you?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Connect with Asha on Instagram | @ashadahya
Learn more about GirlTalkHQ
Support SOMEONE YOU KNOW on Kickstarter | SOMEONE YOU KNOW
Today’s Wonder Women by Asha Dahya
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
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What magic can we create when we embrace our authentic selves? Today, we’ll be joined by TedX speaker, author of Today’s Wonder Women, and founder of female empowerment blog, GirlTalkHQ, Asha Dahya! Asha is a storyteller and advocate who is using her platform to raise up and empower voices from marginalized communities. Asha was born in the UK, raised in Australia, and now resides in Los Angeles, California. She has spent the last 16 years creating, producing and hosting content for networks such as MTV, MSN.com, Disney, ABC, Nickelodeon, Fox, Nine Network Australia and more. Considered a voice of authority in the feminist media space, she has delivered keynote addresses for organizations such as Accenture, UCLA and March for Moms. Asha has also moderated panels for UN Women, Mount Saint Mary’s University, EmpowHer Institute, Women’s Voices Now Film Festival, rePRO Film Fest, and Continuum Collective. Asha is a recipient of the Awesome Without Borders grant from the Harnisch Foundation, and the 2022 Creative Power Award grant. Asha is currently in post production on a short documentary about later abortion, in development on a docu-series about global abortion laws with an award-winning UK production company, and hosts the rePRO Film Podcast interview series for the rePRO Film Fest. Asha is a board member of the Religious Coalition for Reproduction Choice (RCRC) since 2021. Through her work, Asha focuses on reproductive rights, gender equality, and the representation of women in media. She is passionate about empowering women, girls and femmes to take up space, raise their voice and share their story with the world.
During this episode, we’ll have an in depth conversation about authenticity, community, storytelling, and empathy as we uncover the key to finding our way back to who we really are and who we’re meant to be. What is the importance and impact to the human experience? How can we start the conversations that we need most? What happens when we allow ourselves to connect to someone else’s story? Find your way back to your true self by joining in the conversation!
01:20 Introducing the inspiring producer, speaker, author, and founder of female empowerment blog GirlTalkHQ, Asha Dahya!
03:40 How did you get to where you are today?
07:10 When did you realize you needed to make a change for the better?
11:55 What have you learned the most during your journey?
13:30 Finding and settling into your authenticity.
17:05 How can we find our quiet confidence?
19:30 How have you evolved to the place you are today after working in high level media culture?
23:50 What is the power of community?
27:10 What are you currently working on and where did your passion for these projects come from?
30:55 What conversation are you trying to start with SOMEONE YOU KNOW?
35:35 Why is storytelling important to the human experience?
37:30 How does storytelling share messages in a unique way?
39:45 How can we use storytelling to live through experiences that aren’t ours?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Personal and professional transformation through different seasons of life.
Finding alignment through consistent values.
Vision versus expectation: how to let go of expectation while holding onto a clear vision.
Stepping into the bigger space or role we deserve to be in.
Resources + Links:
Connect with Alex on Instagram | @avestyles
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
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Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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The seasons change and so do we! That’s why we’re starting our evolution episodes, where we revisit past guests to see how they’ve grown and where they are now. Today, Alex Vailas returns as the Senior VP of Brand Marketing for DYPER, a conscious, plant-based home goods company! Alex was a guest on the podcast over 5 years ago, and now we have the opportunity to see how her personal and professional lives have transformed. What has changed and what has stayed consistent? She’ll share her journey of how she learned to step into bigger spaces, find a clear vision, fit into her aligned role through her consistent values, and even more. Join us as we reflect on the past, enjoy the present, and contemplate the future all in one episode!
02:10 Welcome back Alex, a guest from episode 4 all the way back in 2017, for our first evolution episode!
06:05 What has been your relationship with social media and how did you step away from it?
11:20 What was the pivotal moment for you?
15:30 Taking the step into a bigger space.
18:05 How did you overcome your fear of worthiness?
21:40 What visions have you discovered for yourself?
26:15 The privilege of dreaming versus reality.
29:10 How did you hold onto your vision while letting go of expectations?
32:10 What are the things you brought with you into who you are now?
35:30 How did your values of transparency and integrity help you find the role you were meant for?
39:50 What characteristic is important to have?
41:40 What would you say to someone trying to align their values with their next opportunity?
45:45 Where are you heading next in life?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Connect with Danielle on Instagram | @thisisdaniellenicole
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
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Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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What practices can help you find your purpose in the world? Today, we get to hear from the incredible Danielle Nicole, a reiki master who provides transformation healing experiences and energetic hands-on healing. Together, we’ll have an enlightening conversation about leaning into our unique purposes, discovering alignment, and showing up as our fully expressed selves. How can we recognize misalignment in our lives and how can we fix it? Why do we need to recondition more spaces where people can show up as themselves? What energetic practices can help you get in tune with yourself? Discover the power of alignment and start following your call to serve as the whole human you were meant to be!!
00:00 Introducing special guest Danielle Nicole, reiki master who helps people heal themselves and lean into their unique purpose and passions!
03:55 Why is it important to talk about impact?
06:55 Who is Danielle and how did she find her purpose?
09:25 How did you know you were misaligned in your corporate role?
13:25 Breaking into your full, exalted self.
18:00 How can we create more career spaces where people can show up as themselves?
21:05 Why do people feel misaligned in their workplaces and how can they get into alignment?
23:45 What energetic practices help you understand you and your body to the fullest?
25:55 How can we recognize and diagnose misalignment in our lives?
27:55 What are three alignment practices you do?
31:20 Why do we need to slow down in order to find our purpose?
35:25 How can we reframe the way we think and experience jealousy?
38:40 The power of choosing how we react in moments of misalignment.
41:45 What is the key to discovering the next right step?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Connect with Austin on Instagram | @likethecityintexas
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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How can we go from contributing to the problem to becoming the solution? In this episode, we talk with our special guest, Austin Puca, a human services manager in housing and community development in the city of Tucson! Through our raw and real conversation about the housing crisis, we will grow to better understand community, solutions, and how we should treat our fellow human beings. We’ll learn why it’s important to follow our curiosity and have the courage to ask the hard questions no one else will. How can we make a real difference? What is standing in our way to affordable housing? Where can we start to break down systematic issues for a better, safer community for all? Come and get curious with us about one of the most pressing concerns in our communities!
00:00 Join us and human services manager, Austin Puca, for a deep and real discussion about community housing!
03:30 Who is Austin Puca?
05:20 What brought you to community housing?
07:05 How did your career begin in healthcare?
11:50 What made you recognize you needed to find your people?
16:25 Who are your people?
21:05 Exploring your own curiosity.
23:50 Why do we need to ask our questions unapologetically?
27:00 When did you realize you needed to hold yourself accountable in order to become the solution?
31:15 How and why did your position silence you?
34:10 What is holding us back from solutions?
37:05 Resources versus community.
42:20 What is the real root of the problem?
47:00 How can we start to break down systematic issues?
50:50 How can someone contribute to better housing and community development?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Empowering and teaching the next generation for a better world.
The personal growth and development skills we should be aware of.
Fostering positive female friendships and relationships.
Disrupting harmful beliefs to pave way to a progressive, adaptable future.
Resources + Links:
Connect with Mary & Jill on Instagram | @girlsmentorship
Learn more and get involved at https://www.girlsmentorship.com/!
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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Show Notes:
Are you ready to give a hoot to the chicks who are a hoot? Today, we have not one but two special guests: Mary & Jill, the incredible minds behind Girls Mentorship! They have found their higher purpose in educating young women and girls with life and development skills they need to know.
Jill Petersen is a serial optimist with a bubbly personality and animated expressions. She is a wife, mother of two boys, and seeks fun in everything she does! She is an experienced coach & former leader at lululemon, where she spent nearly a decade building her passions and career. Her superpower lies within connecting & building trust quickly with others to help people find their greatness.Jill holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Communication) and (Mass Communication) from Arizona State University. She received a certificate in Mindfulness Leadership from ASU in 2018 and is Yoga Alliance 200-hour certified.
Mary Frances is an avid community supporter, adult cheerleader, experienced coach & leader. Part of her joy as a mentor is not just being the one who leads but also having the ability to raise others to live into their leadership potential. She has a B.S. in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University and an MBA in the school of hard knocks. She started her entrepreneurship journey as a certified Crossfit L2 coach and gym owner, where she worked with hundreds of kids, teens, and adults.She is an H-O-T leader: Humble, Open, and Transparent, sharing about her tumultuous past dealing with family trauma, abuse, CPS, and a broken home, all of which have led to a strong desire to break the mold and assist others in doing the same.
Together, we’ll dive into a deep conversation about personal growth, development, and the real world tools we all need to lead our best lives. Who needs personal development and why? How can we raise a better generation with more emotional intelligence, curiosity, and empathy? What should we do to encourage personal growth in our kids and in ourselves? Join us for a brand new season and find out how we can start empowering and impacting the world we live in for the better!
01:20 Meet the dynamic duo: Mary & Jill of Girls Mentorship, the organization helping tweens and teens learn personal growth and development skills!
03:10 How did you two meet?
07:35 What moments led up to the decision to create a new venture together?
11:15 How did 2020 help you two grow closer?
13:40 What kicked off Girls Mentorship?
15:50 Why do we need to have a sense of curiosity?
18:25 The secret to success.
20:35 Where do you hope to grow Girls Mentorship?
21:50 What programs do you offer currently and how do they impact the future?
26:05 Why is it important for kids to have awareness about personal development?
27:40 What is empowering about female friendships?
30:55 How are you helping to foster more positive female relationships?
35:20 How can we raise better, more emotionally intelligent children? Why do we need to?
40:35 What are the best things parents can do to encourage personal growth in their own kids?
43:35 The power of compassion and empathy.
45:50 What kind of parent do you want to be for your kid?
49:45 What is the impact of Girls Mentorship?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Connect with Darcy on Instagram | @vivalasdarcy
Check out these incredible organizations:
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
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How can you serve your community in the best way possible? Our special guest today is Darcy Hill, the Director of Development and Communications at Rosie’s House! Darcy works with philanthropists in nonprofits to serve clients and impact communities in need. In this episode, we will talk about nonprofit organizations, modern philanthropy, and advocacy, and what we can do to get involved and make a change!
We’ll go over the key to engaging philanthropists, cultivating donors, and managing relationships for your organization. What is the power of connections? How do you sustain relationships and build community through donors? What can we do to engage newer generations of philanthropists? And for those looking to get involved in giving, we’ll discuss the qualifiers you should look for in a nonprofit so you can find the right organization and cause for you! No matter how big or how small, we all have an impact only we can make. So tune in and join us in becoming the change you want to see!
01:20 Meet the amazing Darcy Hill, a philanthropist serving communities and making an impact through nonprofit work!
05:45 What does your day-to-day look like working for a nonprofit?
08:10 The similar values of nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
10:45 Why are relationships key to providing resources and building community?
13:45 How do you show, not tell, your positive impact on a community?
16:55 How do you engage your philanthropists?
20:00 What are the best ways to maintain relationships?
23:50 Assessing and choosing the right organization for you.
28:30 What can people do as advocates?
30:05 What qualifiers should we look for in nonprofits?
34:15 Staffing and turnover costs in nonprofits.
35:30 How does our generation engage in philanthropy differently from older generations?
38:05 Why should we treat all gifts equally?
40:30 What are ways to engage in nonprofits other than giving directly?
43:20 Why do we need to pay attention to all levels of donors?
44:35 What organizations are you currently donating to?
45:50 What work does your nonprofit do?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Follow Black Girls Smile on Instagram | @blackgirlssmile
Connect with Lauren | lcarson@blackgirlssmile.org
Find out more and get involved at https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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Show Notes:
How does creating more spaces for mental wellness empower those around us? More importantly, how does it empower you? Today, we are joined by Lauren Carson, the executive director and founder of Black Girls Smile Inc., a non-profit organization focused on mental health education for Black girls and women! She is here to share her wisdom on all things related to mental health, so we can learn the key to building a better, healthier future!
We’ll discuss what we can do as female thought leaders to spread awareness, create more access, and destigmatize one of the most important aspects of our health. How are mental health and physical health interconnected? What does self care really mean, and how can we practice it in our daily lifestyle? Why do we need to model good mental health to the next generation? We’ll be answering all these questions and more as we take a deep dive into mental health & wellness, one step at a time. It’s time to prioritize your mental wellbeing and start uplifting and empowering the world around you!
01:20 Give a warm welcome to our guest, the executive director and founder of Black Girls Smile Inc., Lauren Carson!
04:00 How can we find balance and grace as women?
07:25 Why is it important for leaders to encourage mental wellbeing within their teams?
08:15 What can we do to create more spaces for mental wellness?
13:00 Setting boundaries for a healthy work-life balance.
15:45 What inspired you to create Black Girls Smile?
18:05 How did your experience with mental health impact this?
21:30 Why is it so important to understand and be aware of our own mental wellbeing?
23:00 What does the privilege of access to mental health resources look like? How can we generate more access for others?
26:55 Modeling mental wellness to younger generations.
28:15 Why do we need to prioritize our mental health alongside our physical health?
31:10 How does mental health affect our bodies?
33:30 Mindfulness and meditation practices versus traditional disciplining methods.
34:50 What is the impact of teaching emotional intelligence to our kids?
36:50 How can we re-parent ourselves and tap into our inner child?
39:55 What is self care actually about?
43:25 What can we do to fight back against societal pressures?
46:20 The importance of serving yourself before serving others.
47:50 How can we get involved with Black Girls Smile?
In This Episode, We Chat About:
How having a beginners mindset is a superpower.
Ways to discover your passion and pivot your career at any age.
How Liz took Sseko Designs from selling shoes out of her car to creating a global company.
The unique challenges and clarity that come with running a sustainable business.
Resources + Links:
Follow Liz on Instagram | @lizbohannon
Check out Liz’s book | Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose and Impact Now
Tune in to Liz’s podcast | Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon
Follow Sseko Designs on Instagram | @ssekodesigns
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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Show Notes:
What do a podcaster, chicken farmer, and founder of a global fair trade fashion brand have in common? In this case they all happen to be today’s guest, Liz Bohannon! Liz is here sharing her journey from graduating with her degree in journalism, to testing out careers she felt curious about (yes including starting a chicken farm) and finding a surprising passion for creating a sustainable fashion company. It’s about closing the gap between your interests and values, and translating that into your career. Ultimately, what that meant for Liz, has been taking her value of sustainability and helping women and girls all over the world, into making an impact for everyone that comes in contact with Sseko Designs. Tune in to hear some incredible investigative questions Liz has asked herself to guide her path, and how tapping into being a beginner can be a superpower at any age or season of your career.
05:00 Who are some well known guests that surprised you with their vulnerability?
11:15 What advantages do beginners have?
18:30 Drawing inspiration from beginners at any age.
23:00 The power of taking your life experience with you and diving into learning as a beginner.
29:40 How Liz pivoted from one career to another to find her passion.
32:15 The opportunities that can come when you investigate what you are curious about.
35:00 What did the journey look like from selling sandals out of your car to creating a global impact?
40:30 How running a sustainable company provides its own unique challenges and clarity.
43:15 Building a business as a for profit model vs a non-profit.
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Connect with Emily Bland on Instagram | @AllButBland
Follow SucSeed on Instagram | @sucseedcanada
Learn more at https://sucseed.ca/
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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Show Notes:
Who’s ready to help the world grow in a whole new way? Today, we are joined by Emily Bland, social entrepreneur, third generation farmer, and the “Seed-EO” of SucSeed! She’ll be showing us how we can make a change and create impact for a more sustainable world, one step at a time. Our talks will cover the positive impact of social enterprises on communities in need around the world. We’ll also discuss the importance of fresh produce to a person’s health, and how is SucSeed creating more opportunities for access to fresh produce in a sustainable, eco-friendly way. Join us and start planting the seeds for a better tomorrow!
01:20 Introducing Emily Bland: social entrepreneur, “Seed-CEO” of SucSeed, and third generation farmer from Newfoundland!
02:00 What is your history with agriculture?
04:45 A look into the student-run social enterprise programs that are helping students make a change in the world.
08:30 What was your biggest takeaway from your student-run social enterprise experience?
11:35 What did you decide to do after you graduated?
14:25 What is the best advice you’ve ever gotten?
15:30 How did you plant the seeds of SucSeed as a young entrepreneur?
18:25 What is the technology you’ve developed?
19:45 The impact of hydroponic gardens for communities and their health.
21:35 What did the lack of fresh produce look like?
24:30 When and why did you make a shift towards education?
27:05 How has the transition been going?
29:05 What is the significance of knowing and keeping to your values?
32:25 What is more important than the result?
34:20 The future of SucSeed.
In This Episode, We Chat About:
Resources + Links:
Learn more and shop at https://birdsong.london/
Follow Birdsong on Instagram | @birdsonglondon
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Connect with us on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Follow our host Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
This show is an Elly and Nora Creative project.
Elly and Nora Creative helps purpose-driven businesses grow their income and impact through branding, digital content, and publicity.
Grow your income & impact through branding with Elly & Nora Creative
Instagram | @ellyandnoracreative
Website | ellyandnoracreative.com
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Show Notes:
What is always in style? Creating a positive impact, of course! Today we are pleased to have the lovely London-based Sophie Slater sharing her knowledge and know-how of the eco-fashion world! Sophie is the CEO and co-founder of Birdsong, the award-winning eco-friendly, ethical & sustainable fashion brand that has been creating meaningful, lasting impact through their designs and garments. This episode, we’re taking a deep dive and close look into the fashion industry: What does authenticity look like in a culture that breeds ideals? How has the industry been shifting towards more diversity and representation? What are the ethics behind garment-making and sweatshops, and how are brands like Birdsong making strides to change it? Most of all, we’ll explore what makes fashion such a powerful tool for expression, connection, and change in today’s modern age! By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away knowing how to both look good and do good!
01:50 Meet Sophie Slater, CEO and co-founder of the award-winning ethical eco-fashion brand, Birdsong!
02:45 How did you start your company?
06:00 What is Birdsong all about?
09:00 What are the values of Birdsong?
11:15 Authenticity versus Photoshop.
13:00 How do you cast your models in comparison to the rest of the fashion industry?
17:00 What has changed in the fashion industry concerning diversity and representation?
20:10 How are brands being held accountable in today’s age?
22:55 Why are socio-enterprises so important to making meaningful change more accessible?
26:10 The power of individual expression through fashion.
30:05 How do you design clothes for a modern world?
32:40 What is the beauty of being a small brand?
34:50 Why is it better to form deep, meaningful connections?
38:05 What organizations do you support through your supply chain?
41:10 Unethical behavior of sweatshops in the garment industry.
43:20 How does Birdsong create its products sustainably and ethically?
48:20 Finding and spreading your vision.