Grow Out Loud Éadaoin and Claire

Grow Out Loud is back after a big ole' pause! 

This week Claire is joined by Lisa Jennifer Collins to talk about business and life... and sea-swimming.

Highlights include:

*The magic that happens when you free yourself from social media. 

*Taking your rest as seriously as your hustle. 

*How to really bring healthy habits into your day.



Thanks so much to Lisa for this brilliant chat.

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You can find Lisa online at :

https://lisajennifercollins.ie/

and Claire at

https://clairecreative.com/

Eadaoin is on leave at the moment but you can check out her fab work here:

https://firechildphotography.com/

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Thanks for listening and check back soon for more special guests.

There's a story in all of our heads about money. It's only when we become aware of that story will we be able to challenge it and make changes.

This week, Eadaoin and Claire talk about their own evolving relationships with money. And how, for better or worse, your "Money Story" can influence the decisions you make in growing your businesses.

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Highlights include:


Will making-money turn me into an a$$hole?
Money = power? Really?
When to ask for help and when to pay for it?

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Eadaoin also mentions the Profit First System, here's a link to more info:

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

https://profitfirstbook.com/

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Come connect with us:

*Éadaoin Curtin: https://firechildphotography.com/*

and

*Claire Gallager: https://clairecreative.com/*

Are you feeling unmotivated, unfocused, and a bit blaaaah! This week Eadaoin and Claire chat about the struggle to get back into the groove after so much change and uncertainty.

Talking points include:


Is going with the flow OK or will we drift further off track?
It's easy to be down about lost time and missed opportunities - but it's not your fault.
We really have to cut ourselves some slack - tomorrow is another day.

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Come connect with us on Instagram, share your thoughts, help to keep this conversation going: 

*Éadaoin Curtin: https://www.instagram.com/firechildphotography/ * 

and 

*Claire Gallager: https://www.instagram.com/clairecreative_com/ * 

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We are small, independent business owners and we have a responsibility to educate ourselves, speak up, and act against racism. Now. And from now on.  Even if it feels uncomfortable.

This week Éadaoin and Claire talk about owning a business as an anti-racist, what that might actually mean, seeking resources, and what it means to do the right thing. 

Some talking points include:


Feeling the anxiety and resistance and finding a way to start the work.
This is work that must be more long-lasting than a trending hashtag.
This is the very beginning of a lifetime of work for all of us.

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Resources we mentioned:

"Still Processing" (Podcast)

https://www.nytimes.com/column/still-processing-podcast

"13th" (Film on Netflix)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_(film)

"High Fifteen" (Instagram account)

https://www.instagram.com/highfifteen_/

"The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison (Novel)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bluest_Eye

Blinkist - (Book summary app' with free and paid options available)

https://www.blinkist.com/

"Ain't I a Woman" by Bell Hooks (Book based on a speech by Sojourner Truth)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ain%27t_I_a_Woman%3F

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Come connect with us on Instagram, share your thoughts, help to keep this conversation going:

*Éadaoin Curtin: https://www.instagram.com/firechildphotography/ *
and
*Claire Gallager: https://www.instagram.com/clairecreative_com/ *
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Reaching out online to people you wish to serve, is sometimes easier said than done. This week Éadaoin and Claire talk about making things easier for ourselves as well as making it an easy, obvious choice for potential clients to sign up, enquire and buy.

Highlights include:

Having loads of ideas is great but reinventing things for the sake of it, is a waste of your precious time 

"Sell on the outcome, sign on the details", how your process, even if it's amazeballs, won't inspire action

Truly knowing who you want to reach will free you up to speak to them in a way they like and understand



Come connect with us on Instagram, share your thoughts, and keep this conversation going:

*Éadaoin Curtin (Photographer and Brand Guide) https://www.instagram.com/firechildphotography/ *
and
*Claire Gallager (Website Designer and Strategist) https://www.instagram.com/clairecreative_com/ *
Claire's Website Workouts: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mywebsiteworkout/

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We want to serve our clients in the best way possible but that doesn't mean agreeing with everything they say. This week Éadaoin and Claire talk about being a better guide for clients.

Highlights include:


Seeing if the spaghetti sticks can help us to just get started, but we have to learn from what we try
Sometimes a difficult experience teaches us more and helps us to refine our services 
The key to serving your clients well comes from a deep understanding of their needs (and getting the reps!)

Come connect with us on Instagram, share your thoughts, and keep this conversation going:

*Éadaoin Curtin (Photographer and Brand Guide) https://www.instagram.com/firechildphotography/ *
and
*Claire Gallager (Website Designer and Strategist) https://www.instagram.com/clairecreative_com/ *

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