Connected with Kristy Vail
Connected with Kristy Vail
Kristy Vail
A space for conversations around creativity, entrepreneurship, relationships, personal growth and spirituality. Each week I invite guests with diverse backgrounds and experiences to share the path that led them to where they are today. These honest conversations highlight the transitions of finding meaningful work while evolving into your truest self in the process. The intention of this podcast is to inspire connection and expansion and bring a greater sense of clarity through each conversation.
Carolyn Mann  - Thoughtful & Effective Marketing Strategies For Introverted Business Owners
This episode covers: Quiet marketing strategies and what kind of business owners & customers benefit from this approach The most common areas introverts struggle with their marketing and how business owners can feel more confident about sharing their work on a consistent basis The power of leveraging the content you already have and repurposing your best work Networking for introverts and tips to help you feel more confident at in-person events How testimonials can make your marketing feel easier and be one of your best selling tools Becoming more comfortable with being on video and whether it’s necessary for your business or not Carolyn’s experience working with Kristy in Coaching and what she’s been able to accomplish with ongoing support
Sep 22, 2021
54 min
Mini Monday Series - Summer Reflections, Business Epiphanies + Thoughtfulness
This episode covers: Evolving elevator pitch as a creative entrepreneur Reflecting on special moments throughout the summer Brand messaging and the copywriting program I’ve been enjoying + manifesting business opportunities Working with business coaches and being mindful and when I’m seeking a “magic pill” or a strategy for overnight success Going deep with ambitious, thoughtful + intuitive people Birthday reflections, feeling seen + coming more into myself as I age
Aug 30, 2021
38 min
Louise Henning - Embrace Your Sensitivity + Live Your Best Life As A Highly Sensitive Person
This episode covers: Growing up highly sensitive, hitting rock bottom + changing the way she lived her life as a highly sensitive person People pleasing, toxic environments + burning out from being overextended - some of the challenges highly sensitive people face if they’re not in control of their energy output Tuning inwards, listening to yourself + following your curiosity as an HSP Creating and growing a community by being yourself, adding value + focusing on helping like-minded people Tools + lifestyle tips to help you thrive as a HSP Common misconceptions and how highly sensitive people are often misunderstood by others
Jun 30, 2021
57 min
Mini Monday Series - How To Deal With Guilt When You Make Authentic Decisions That Impact Others
This episode covers: Why you may experience guilt when it comes to making choices for yourself How to let those challenging emotions pass and stay true to yourself What to do when the contrast between people-pleasing & making authentic decisions feels so intense How to lean into this area of growth and increase your self-worth vs. letting guilt and the feelings of others run the show
Jun 14, 2021
26 min
Mini Monday Series - Getting Out Of A Rut & Into Higher Self-Worth With  Self-Discipline
This episode covers: Celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast How self-discipline will benefit your future self Getting started and trusting the momentum to follow Why this approach may help you get out of a rut Breaking patterns to increase your self-worth
May 31, 2021
22 min
Mini Monday Series - Designing Our New Home With Intention & Flowing With Timing
This episode covers: Update since we moved & how much our new home + neighbourhood is in alignment with what we were calling in The process of designing our new home and how it’s been flowing with timing Letting go when it’s not flowing and trusting the outcome will be better Consuming less social media and feeling an energetic shift Why you should go for the opportunity even if there’s a low chance of you getting it Taking action and getting the momentum started in order to co-create with the universe
May 24, 2021
25 min
Catherine Watkin - How To Be Successful In Sales As A Heart-Centred Business Owner
This episode covers: Catherine’s early days as a sales rep and how she developed her own heart-centered approach vs. the high-pressure strategies she and many other salespeople were taught Selling with integrity, helping people make the best decision for them and what it means to go deep vs. quick, one-sided selling Why she doesn’t teach “closing” techniques to heart-centered business owners The key to better sales conversations is learning how to communicate the value of what you’re selling instead of focusing on the features + tools How to structure your sales conversations + what happens when you give too much for free High ticket sales, developing your pricing + identifying your ideal client Taking care of your emotional well-being as a business owner
Apr 21, 2021
1 hr 4 min
Keni Dominguez - Owning Your Introversion + Creating a Workplace for WOC Introverts to Thrive
This episode covers: Keni’s non-linear career path that led to the impactful work she’s doing today with WOC introverts Why she focuses her work on Introverts & focuses on Black women and WOC Finding a more meaningful career & being purpose driven All things introversion, being an INFJ and what it means to get to know yourself, accept your personality, and design your life around who you are How organizations can improve internal communication and systems to help introverts thrive in the workplace Navigating race & gender in the workplace and what organizations can do to be more inclusive & diverse Powerful questions WOC introverts should ask when they’re in a job interview to assess whether the companies values & culture are in alignment with their own How WOC + introverts can confidently prepare and discuss compensation when it comes to accepting new positions & negotiating their salary increases
Mar 31, 2021
1 hr 27 min
Cassy Vantriet - Creating Your Own Path To Success + Financial Empowerment
This episode covers: A recap of Cassy’s story on how she founded Woash Wellness and how the pandemic impacted her business in a positive way Creating intentional experiences & moments of self-care throughout your day Staying clear on your business vision and filtering the advice you receive when it comes to carving your own path to success Owning what you don’t know and having the confidence to ask questions Communicating with confidence, setting boundaries and saying “no” in business for intentional growth, aligned opportunities, and avoiding burnout How essential personal growth has been for Cassy’s business expansion Cassy’s money story - how she created a better relationship with her finances and how that allowed her to generate more income in her business + life
Feb 24, 2021
1 hr 6 min
Mini Monday Series - How To Stop Feeling Invisible & Start Feeling Seen By Being More Of Yourself
This episode covers: When you feel invisible, just know you are not alone How you might be operating when you’re scared of no one seeing you Consider your personality type and what you have the energy for when it comes to social circles Having meaningful one-on-one or small group connections and staying away from surface-level conversations Building your network one person at a time The power of spending time alone being creative & reflective Cultivating a strong nervous system to speak in front of other people Support & accountability to keep you on track to make small but impactful changes How to take things less personally and heal your insecurities The role compassion plays when changing your internal narrative about our shortcomings
Feb 15, 2021
23 min
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