There’s nothing more inspiring than seeing people chase their dreams.   That’s the mindset Sarah Keeley lives by, and today it was my pleasure to learn more about how Sarah chased hers.   Sarah is a mum, a Scorpio, and the founder of Conscious Calendar Co, a not-so-typical annual wall calendar that comes with a gift box for each month. As a lover of self-development, transformation, and growth, Sarah aims to help people to connect with all of the above through Conscious Calendar Co.     If you’ve been looking for an inspirational, down-to-earth story in business, then this is it. Join us as Sarah gives us a lesson in authenticity, the power of building a life full of self-care, and how a simple idea on an unsuspecting car ride led to Sarah’s success.   Where you can connect with me: 🤍 Website - https://www.kateaddamo.com 🤍 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbusinessinflow 🤍 Work with Me - https://www.kateaddamo.com/work-with-me   Connect with Sarah: Conscious Calendar Co - https://www.consciouscalendarco.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/conscious_calendar_co

In my years of mentoring, I continue to see creatives struggling in business and not reaching out for support. In today’s episode, I want to show you that you’re not alone and support is always out there - you just have to be willing to invest in yourself.   Someone who has done just that is Paula Tahhan from Paula Tahhan Interiors. After almost 20 years of experience as an Interior Designer and 5 years growing her own business, Paula knew she was a damn good designer - but the business side of things was a whole other challenge. So, she took the plunge and invested in having me as her mentor.   It’s an investment that has been a total game-changer for her and has allowed her to elevate her business to the next level. In this episode, Paula shares her journey, her lessons, and the transformations in her business to show you just how powerful having a mentor can be.   “Buy once and buy well” is Paula’s approach to interior design, and today she’s here to tell us how that same approach has benefitted her when it comes to mentoring as well.   Where you can connect with me: Website - https://www.kateaddamo.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbusinessinflow Work with Me - https://www.kateaddamo.com/work-with-me   Connect with Paula Tahhan: Website - https://paulatahhaninteriors.com.au Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paulatahhaninteriors

Today, we have an episode all about YOU.   Prioritising ourselves is something that tends to fall further down the to-do list than it should. We don’t take nearly enough space to process what’s going on for us or to work on our health and wellbeing. Our brains never have a minute to just be, and so our bodies aren’t always functioning as well as they should be.   Sound familiar? With everything going on in the world at the moment, so many of us are feeling the pressure and strain of home-schooling, lockdowns and more. It takes a huge toll on our nervous systems, bodies, health and minds.   That’s where prioritising yourself comes in. Today I want to talk about why it’s so important, how you can do it, and how putting yourself first can allow you to heal your body, your mind, and to build a proactive, sustainable business that works around your life - not takes over it.   Where you can connect with me: Website - https://www.kateaddamo.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbusinessinflow Work with Me - https://www.kateaddamo.com/work-with-me

Today, we’re talking about running a proactive, not reactive business. Without planning, things feel reactive. It’s why you’re always working, why there’s a laptop open at night or on the weekend, or why you feel like you just aren’t getting a break. It’s when you feel so busy in the day-to-day that you just don’t get the time to come up for air and look at what you could be doing differently.   The good news? It’s something we can undo.   It's time to turn up the volume because I’m about to give you the tools you need to take back your power and your time to run the proactive business of your dreams. From boundaries and support to processes and priorities, get ready to become a planning, proactive pro and to make your business work for you.   Where you can connect with me: Website - https://www.kateaddamo.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbusinessinflow Work with Me - https://www.kateaddamo.com/work-with-me

Part of the purpose of this podcast is to share my story and the realities of running a small business - and one of those realities is growing pains.   So what do I mean by ‘growing pains’? Well, they can be in all different areas of your business, but the main one I want to focus on today is hiring and support. It can be one of the most challenging growing pains in your business - when do I actually hire someone? How do I find them? Do I even have time to train them? If you’ve gone through this, then you probably know exactly what I mean.   In fact, a lot of people find it so challenging that they put off getting support for way longer than they should and just try to take care of absolutely everything all by themselves. I can tell you now, that’s a recipe for burnout and it’s definitely not going to lead to your best customer experience or for you living a healthy fulfilled life.   In today’s episode, I want to share my personal journey with growing pains in my business, the lessons I’ve learned, and how to approach hiring and getting support so that you can put the emphasis on ‘growing’ - not on ‘pain’!   Where you can connect with me: Website - https://www.kateaddamo.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbusinessinflow Work with Me - https://www.kateaddamo.com/work-with-me

In today’s episode, I’m going to touch on a little word that I’ve heard thrown around so much lately in business, and that word is scaling.   So many business owners believe that the only way to make more money or become a “success” is to continually scale their business and I don’t blame them for thinking that.   Living in a world of social media, you’re confronted with the so-called guru’s telling you what you should and shouldn’t be doing and that if you’re not focused on scaling your business then you’re doing something wrong.   Well, I’m here to tell you that that’s not the only way.   Sure, for some businesses after a lot of strategic planning scaling makes sense. Launching a new course, service or digital product might increase your income but there’s no point trying to scale your business without solid foundations and clear processes in place first because if you do, there is a high chance you’ll feel overwhelmed, burnt out and things might start falling apart in your personal life, too. I don’t want that for you!   It’s time to prioritise setting strong business foundations first, getting really clear on your clients’ needs and more importantly your capacity and what support you need if growth is truly what you are after.   Where you can connect with me: Website - https://www.kateaddamo.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbusinessinflow Work with Me - https://www.kateaddamo.com/work-with-me

The past 18 months have been an incredibly challenging period in our lives. It’s pushed us to our edges and tested us in ways we could never have imagined. And with so much uncertainty, it can feel like everything is out of our control.   I’m here to help you flip the script and start focusing on the things that we DO have control over while surrendering to the things that we do not. Think of it as a refresh of your business and life where you ask yourself, what’s working and what’s not?   Today, I share with you a few things that you can focus on in your day-to-day lives and businesses that are completely within your control, help you to feel good, and give you a chance to reflect, reset and refine. From organising your business, decluttering your home, looking after your health, trying something new or putting more time aside for your hobbies.   Where you can connect with me: Website - https://www.kateaddamo.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbusinessinflow Work with Me - https://www.kateaddamo.com/work-with-me

I’ve had the pleasure of supporting and working with close to 200 businesses in the Interiors and creative industry plus other service-based small businesses, and I continue to see the same main challenges that affect their confidence, enjoyment of their businesses, and their income.   That’s why I’m so excited to bring you today’s episode on pricing and confidence for the Styling, Staging, Interiors, and creative industry as it’s one that’s close to my heart. I will be sharing with you the greatest challenges I come across on a regular basis and how to flip the switch and take your business to its fullest potential.   Say no more to that pesky imposture syndrome, not charging correctly for your hard work and basing your pricing on a competitor’s model, not having the right boundaries in place and letting agents dictate your pricing, and bending over backwards for people who don’t value you.   And say YES to raising your prices and charging correctly, being confident in the value that you deliver to your customers and clients, being clear on your brand messaging and your niche, and having the space to be creative while also having a sustainable business and life.   Where you can connect with me: Website - https://www.kateaddamo.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbusinessinflow Work with Me - https://www.kateaddamo.com/work-with-me

Taking the leap and making that big decision to hire a mentor can be scary and we can very easily find ourselves overcome with self-doubt, fears, and limiting beliefs that tell us that we aren’t ready, that we don’t have enough time, or that we aren't worthy enough to invest in ourselves.   It’s time to get out of your own way and start focusing on the positive impact and changes that hiring a mentor can have in both your business and life!   Someone who is there in your corner celebrating your wins and supporting you through all the twists and turns, the highs and lows, the life changes, and the big ideas. Someone to help you grow and scale your business into something wonderful, successful, and sustainable in a way that works for you.   My goal from today’s episode is to help you feel confident in hiring a mentor, to help you find the support that you are searching for, to understand that you deserve to invest in yourself, and your business and I share my tips on finding the perfect (and aligned) mentor for you.   Where you can connect with me: Website - https://www.kateaddamo.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbusinessinflow Work with Me - https://www.kateaddamo.com/work-with-me

A lot of my clients have come to me lately saying that they are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out and going through a rough time. A lot of people have unwell family members, mental health challenges, job losses, they’re drowning in unorganised chaos and feeling absolutely stretched to the limit.   Hey, I get it! The good news is that you have the power to take back control of what isn’t serving you and replace it with a more sustainable and abundant flow of life and business.   It’s time to give yourself permission to not be running around at breakneck speed because it serves no one. It affects your health and you will end up burning out on the other side. It’s just not worth it.   That’s why I’ve decided to do a life and business edit. But what does that mean?   It means I am giving myself permission to slow down, to take a break and enjoy life, to put things in place at home and reflect on areas for improvement in my business. I want to create a more sustainable and enjoyable life and business minus the burnout. I want to practice self-care without feeling guilty or as if it’s a chore.   Join me in today’s episode if you’re ready to give yourself permission to edit your own life and business, too.   Where you can connect with me: Website - https://www.kateaddamo.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifeandbusinessinflow Work with Me - https://www.kateaddamo.com/work-with-me