It's been awhile..Let's talk about all the things we really don't want to talk about that's going on in the world and how I encourage you to show up for yourself and your employees. On this episode we talk about tips to educate your clients on WHO you are and HOW you want to be represented. Let's get creative!
Jun 27, 2025
34 min
You asked, and you shall receive. Dive into the tangible steps it takes to start your own business. Enough talk, let's do!
Honorable women owned small bizz mentions:
Zoomin Groomin (owned by Collette and husband Chris)
Mobile Pet Grooming
West Hartford, CT & surrounding areas
@zoomingroominweha
Daleypawz
Pet walking/sitting
Avon, Simsbury, West Hartford CT & surrounding areas
@daleypawz
Rock and Soul Hair Co.
Newington, CT
@rockandsoulhairco
owned by @meghairmaniac
Dec 13, 2024
28 min
Let's talkkkkk business influencers. What they are, what they do, how to tell the real deal from the ones faking it till they make it.
Collette also talks about current design trends and how to tell what works for your brand + what doesn't, despite your personal style.
Outro Music from #Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/synod/simple-life
License code: VXOPZRBIGVZ9VTHA
Sep 24, 2024
36 min
Let's talk about how to really support a small business this holiday season, and what NOT to expect. Collette also dives into AI + Canva and what this means for creatives. Let us hear your thoughts on all of this using the voice message feature on spotify!
Honorable Mentions:
@barleyandoakco
@thebristolbazaarct
Dec 15, 2023
25 min
Jumping back at the start of September to talk about Copying versus Inspiring in the creative world, how to protect your intellectual property, and how and why we must stay true to who we are and how our business operates.
For 1-on-1 business help + to support:
Patreon
For questions, ideas, or to be a guest on the pod, email us at [email protected]
Sep 8, 2023
22 min
HEY FRIENDS! I'm back and giving you all the tips to start that business you've been thinking about for awhile.
Jump in and see what I recommend for the best ways to get started and what will help protect you
Brands for Purchase:
Designordiy.com/shop
For support and 1-on-1 business help
Patreon.com/designordiy
Jul 29, 2023
24 min
Talking shop, literally...because they just opened a new shop, with Amanda and Robert, Co-Owners of Just Mystic apparel company.
Based in Downtown Mystic, Connecticut
@justmysticshop
Online Store: justmystic.com
Apr 7, 2023
35 min
HELLO FROM MY NEW OFFICE! This episode is all about building confidence and trusting your intuition, and blocking out the negative self talk and those who can't look past their jealousy to support you in your journey. I hope this helps give you confidence in whatever area of your business or life decisions you are struggling with!
Mar 31, 2023
24 min
Chatted with multi-faceted business owner Katy Murray about how she made the jump into several different business revenues. Being a mother on top of a business owner has its challenges, so grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit down with us to get some great tips for time management and keeping time for yourself.
We also touch base on when the right time is to hire out work and tips on delegation.
You can follow along with Katy Murray at:
@gingerbiz
@katyandco.va
www.katymurrayphotography
Jan 28, 2023
34 min
This episode Collette talks with Full-time Artist Lindsey Jenneman of LemmePaintDat based in NC.
She describes the journey she took that landed her the perfect client! We also talk about all the WHODAT things in Louisiana and how putting yourself out there can make all the difference
IMPORTANT LINKS:
IG|TikTok: @lemmepaintdat
LemmePaintDat Website
Best places to visit in New Orleans
Dec 16, 2022
29 min
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