Seedling Ep 40. Coming back from burnout – a follow-up chat
This is the last episode of season three! And for this episode I wanted to sit down and have a metaphorical coffee with you to catch up with how things have really been since returning to Blue Jay work following my burnout last summer. I talk about fearing burnout again, excitement for new projects and get a little (OK, very) vulnerable about money goals. I hope it’s an interesting look…
When you really want to quit
It’s happened before and it’ll happen again. Those moments when the thought of quitting your dream takes you and feels utterly overwhelming. If you’re a fellow side-hustler or own your own business, I’m sure you can relate. I had a moment like this recently. I woke up one morning and just thought… is it worth it? I’ve been working so hard since launching my coaching services a year and a…
Seedling Ep 20. It’s OK to go slow
In this episode I want to talk about feeling as if you’re wading through treacle when everyone else seems to be running past you effortlessly. I want to encourage you to get to know your brands of treacle and, if you can’t change them – accept them – and if you can change them, wash it off. So if you find you’re constantly comparing yourself to others and feel like…
Managing mental health and becoming a creative entrepreneur with Laurie Collins
One of my favourite things about blogging and the online world in general is the way it connects you with people. A couple of months ago I got a lovely response to my newsletter from Laurie. When she told me about herself and the story of how her beautiful clothing brand, A Woodland Gathering, came about – I couldn’t not ask her to share it here on Blue Jay of…