Holiday burnout is real! So it’s important to practice self-care during the busy season. In today’s episode co-hosts JayJay and Amber chat about how they prioritize self-care during the holidays. They also talk about how the holidays look and feel different for those that may be experiencing grief and loss.    What we talked about:  Self-care for the entrepreneur and creative  Self-care for the grieving  Giving yourself intentional space and time  Surrounding yourself with additional friends and family  Giving yourself permission to have good and bad moments  Being okay with winding down the year instead of trying to squeeze in more tasks   Links mentioned in this episode: Check out Amber’s recent Instagram Posts  Episode # 38 - Instagram Isn’t Fun Anymore  Episode # 41 - Setting Boundaries  Episode # 45 - Busy Holiday Schedules  Episode # 46 - Holiday Gift Giving  Grab Amber’s planner or journal    Today’s Hosts:  Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs  Follow Amber on Instagram @curly_corner  Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

Do you send holiday gifts or cards to people you’ve worked with throughout the year? As the year begins to wind down, sending holiday cards, gifts, and/or treats to businesses you’ve worked with can be a great way to show appreciation for the professional relationship.    In today’s episode, co-hosts JayJay and Tyler sat down to chat about why they send gifts to people they’ve worked with. Tune in to hear them discuss the benefits of gift-giving and suggestions for the type of gifts to give.    What we talked about:  Why we give gifts to people we’ve worked with  How to make gift giving simpler  How we curate our holiday gifts  The benefits of gift giving    Links mentioned in this episode: The Growing Candle  Handwrytten    Today’s Hosts:  Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs  Follow Tyler on Instagram @thriftsandtangles  Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast. 

The holiday season is a busy time and navigating through it can be overwhelming. In today’s episode, co-hosts JayJay and Kendra sat down to talk about their plans to get through the busy holiday season with a little less stress. Tune in to hear their past struggles and tips they plan on implementing this year to make the holiday season a smoother one.  What we talked about:  How we’ve handled the holiday season in the past How we want to manage our holiday schedules this year  Learning how to manage and protect our time this season    Links mentioned in this episode: Episode #43 - Our Favorite Spots in Vegas For Creatives  Book - The 80/20 Principle   Episode #34 - Navigating Through Career Changes   Episode #41 - Setting Boundaries    Today’s Hosts:  Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs  Follow Kendra on Instagram @kendrajayy Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast

Having confidence as a creative entrepreneur is important. But we know that confidence isn’t always easy, especially when starting something new.  In today’s episode co-hosts, JayJay, Amber, and Tyler chat about their thoughts about maintaining confidence as a creative entrepreneur. Tune in to hear about the areas they’ve struggled with and how they continue to push themselves outside of their comfort zone to build their confidence.    What we talked about:  How having a business has changed our lives  Our struggles with confidence  What things impact our confidence How we measure our confidence levels    Today’s Hosts:  Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs  Follow Amber on Instagram @curly_corner  Follow Tyler on Instagram @thriftsandtangles    Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast

One of the benefits of being a creative entrepreneur is being able to work remotely. We love finding great spaces to work, meet up, and even have photo shoots.  In today’s episode, co-hosts Kendra and Amber chat about their favorite spots in Las Vegas for creatives. Tune in to hear what they look for when scouting a good location and where they go when they need creative inspiration.    What we talked about:  Locations that we work best in  Why we love the Downtown Las Vegas area  Exploring your local bookstores and libraries    Locations mentioned in this episode: Vesta Coffee Roasters  Gabi Coffee Shop Downtown Fergerson Mothership Coffee - Downtown  Peyote    Market in the Alley  PublicUs  Good Morning Kitchen    Links mentioned in this episode: Ambers's journal on Amazon    Today’s Hosts:  Follow Kendra on Instagram @kendrajayy Follow Amber on Instagram @curly_corner  Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

Being consistent is something that we’ve all struggled with. It’s a habit that has to be learned and practiced.  In today’s episode, co-hosts Kendra, JayJay, and Tyler sat down to chat about what consistency means to them. Tune in to hear them discuss how they’ve applied the habit to their lives and why social media shouldn’t be our only focus when it comes to consistency.     What we talked about:  Consistency doesn’t just apply to social media  Setting the rules and training your audience on what to expect from you  Focusing more on building healthy habits  Remembering that we change and don’t have to stick to something for the sake of being consistent  Habit stacking    Links mentioned in this episode: Fun Lovin Camera - Wedding Photography  Kendra’s blog post about habit stacking    Today’s Hosts:  Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs  Follow Tyler on Instagram @thriftsandtangles  Follow Kendra on Instagram @kendrajayy Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast

Setting boundaries in your personal and professional life is necessary, but it’s also a skill that takes continual practice. In today’s episode, co-hosts JayJay and Tyler chat about their struggles and successes with setting boundaries. Tune in to hear them discuss how they identify boundaries that need to be set in their lives and how they’ve learned to enforce them.    What we talked about:  Setting boundaries with co-workers versus loved ones  Learning the difference between being “mean” and setting a boundary Understanding that setting and enforcing boundaries is a skill that has to be practiced Learning how to identify boundaries that are needed in your life     Links mentioned in this episode: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab Author Nedra Glover Tawwab on Instagram  Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend    Today’s Hosts:  Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs  Follow Tyler on Instagram @thriftsandtangles  Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

Starting a business is an exciting accomplishment! But it’s also full of unknowns. In today’s episode, co-hosts JayJay and Brittany chat about what they wish they would have known before becoming business owners. Tune in to hear them discuss the lessons they’ve learned and the tips they have for other female business owners.    What we talked about:  What it was like for us to go full time in our businesses.  The mental and emotional challenges of starting a business.  “This is a game of endurance, you just have to stick it out.” Stepping into the role of CEO.  Learning about business finances.  Setting internal business goals.    Links mentioned in this episode: Brittany’s Venue & Vendor Directory  Profit First by Mike Michalowicz   QuickBooks  The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks   Episode #30 - Our Favorite Business Books   Today’s Hosts:  Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs  Follow Brittany on Instagram @britt.kirkland  Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

When was the last time you checked in with yourself? Do you know what you need in the current season you’re in? In today’s episode co-hosts JayJay and Amber answer those questions and more. Tune in to hear them chat about how they recognize and understand their current needs.    What we talked about:  What we need as women.  What we need as creatives.  What we need as entrepreneurs.  What we need from our community.    Links mentioned in this episode: Amber’s YouTube Video - Big Chop on Damaged Natural Hair  Episode #24 - Are You in an Instagram Rut Too   Today’s Hosts:  Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs  Follow Amber on Instagram @curly_corner  Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.   

Instagram has changed a lot over these last few years. Some changes have improved the user experience. But lately, things have felt different on the app.  In today’s episode, JayJay, Amber, and Brittany chat about their feelings towards Instagram and how they have adjusted their app usage. They also share their thoughts on shifting their business marketing strategies so it’s less dependent on creating Instagram content.  What we talked about:  Our frustration with Instagram  Not having control over the type of content we’re shown  How the interaction on the platform has changed  Instagram usage as a business owner  Learning the online behaviors of our ideal client   Links mentioned in this episode: Shop Amber’s Etsy Store  Episode #24 - Are You in an Instagram Rut Too?    Today’s Hosts:  Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs  Follow Amber on Instagram @curly_corner  Follow Brittany on Instagram @britt.kirkland  Final Thoughts:  Join our Patreon  Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab    Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook    Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com  Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.