Design or DIY
Design or DIY
Collette Morton
A podcast + blog for small business owners and creatives, Hosted by Collette Morton, a Brand + Stationery designer. This is for those that are craving a sense of community and motivation to hit the ground running with their business and make organic and purposeful connections. It can be really isolating when working from home or owning your own business, and this platform is meant to connect creatives together by sharing ideas and navigating through the pushes and pulls of what it means to be an entrepreneur.
How Successful People Are Made
Let's explore together what it means to be successful and how YOU can get to where you want to be in life. Whether that be in your personal or professional life, the first step is just to begin. SHOW NOTES: The Highest Self Podcast by Sahara Rose Dharma Archetype Quiz
Apr 22, 2022
20 min
Women's Wellness + How to Stay Motivated with Amanda Garcia
Sat down with women's leadership and fitness coach Amanda to talk about all the things relating to women's wellness, chronic illness, fitness goals and journeys as a woman, as well as how to stay motivated to reach your goals. We also dived into how to get your creative energy flowing and to incorporate that into your everyday life.  SHOW NOTES: Instagram: @amandaj_garcia Email: [email protected]
Apr 8, 2022
31 min
Going With the Flow ft. Sierra Cranford
Talking with Designer + Creative Sierra Cranford of Sierra Dawn Design and how her business developed on its own and how saying "YES" to a project out of your comfort zone can open new doors. SHOW NOTES: @sierradawn_design www.sierradawndesign.com
Mar 25, 2022
18 min
International Women's Day, Supporting Small Business + Pivoting in a Pandemic
It's International Women's Day! A shout-out to all you badass women out there. Give yourself a hug and pat on the back for all the amazing things you are and do.  In this episode Collette talks about small businesses supporting other small businesses and how you have to practice what you preach, as well as navigating and pivoting your business during the pandemic and adapting to change. 
Mar 11, 2022
14 min
Pyramid Schemes + Networking
Let's talk Pyramid Schemes + how they actually exploit women not empower them.  If you're a SAHM, lifewife, work from home, have a hard time finding things to do outside of your house, or need tips on networking, this episode is for you!
Mar 7, 2022
16 min
Boundaries with Clients + Managing your time
So you've gotten to know me in the first episode, in this one we're diving into how to set boundaries with clients, only do work you align with, and how to say "NO" when its necessary.  Collette talks about her experiences with not setting schedules or boundaries for herself  and how that can be detrimental to you + your business
Mar 1, 2022
18 min
Introduction with Show Host Collette
Are you a small business owner or creative, or thinking about taking the leap into becoming one? You've come to the right place! In this first episode of Design or DIY I give an insight into who I am (Collette, an Artist and Designer based in Hartford, Connecticut), what this podcast is all about, and how it will help you become a better business owner all the while protecting your inner peace + balancing your work and home life.  Let's jump in!
Feb 28, 2022
9 min