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Collette Morton
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A podcast + blog for Womxn small business owners and creatives, Hosted by Collette Noel, a Brand + Stationery designer and multi-business owner. This is for those that are craving a sense of community and motivation to hit the ground running with their business or creative pursuits, 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.

  1. Navigating AI, Chat gpt, tariffs & managing employees

    06/27/2025

    Navigating AI, Chat gpt, tariffs & managing employees

    It's been awhile.. Let's talk about all the things we really don't want to talk about that's going on in the world and how I encourage you to show up for yourself and your employees. On this episode we talk about tips to educate your clients on WHO you are and HOW you want to be represented. Let's get creative!

    34 min

  2. 12/13/2024

    Steps to Starting a Business: Enough talk, let's do!

    You asked, and you shall receive. Dive into the tangible steps it takes to start your own business. Enough talk, let's do! Honorable women owned small bizz mentions: Zoomin Groomin (owned by Collette and husband Chris) Mobile Pet Grooming West Hartford, CT & surrounding areas @zoomingroominweha Daleypawz Pet walking/sitting Avon, Simsbury, West Hartford CT & surrounding areas @daleypawz Rock and Soul Hair Co. Newington, CT @rockandsoulhairco owned by @meghairmaniac

    29 min

  3. 09/24/2024

    Business Influencers + Design Trends

    Let's talkkkkk business influencers. What they are, what they do, how to tell the real deal from the ones faking it till they make it. Collette also talks about current design trends and how to tell what works for your brand + what doesn't, despite your personal style. Outro Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/synod/simple-life License code: VXOPZRBIGVZ9VTHA

    36 min

  4. 12/15/2023

    Grinchmas Clients, AI + Canva

    Let's talk about how to really support a small business this holiday season, and what NOT to expect. Collette also dives into AI + Canva and what this means for creatives. Let us hear your thoughts on all of this using the voice message feature on spotify! Honorable Mentions: @barleyandoakco @thebristolbazaarct

    26 min

  5. 09/08/2023

    Intellectual Property + Convictions in Business

    Jumping back at the start of September to talk about Copying versus Inspiring in the creative world, how to protect your intellectual property, and how and why we must stay true to who we are and how our business operates. For 1-on-1 business help + to support: Patreon For questions, ideas, or to be a guest on the pod, email us at designordiy@gmail.com

    23 min
  6. How to start your own business + separating your worth

    07/29/2023

    How to start your own business + separating your worth

    HEY FRIENDS! I'm back and giving you all the tips to start that business you've been thinking about for awhile. Jump in and see what I recommend for the best ways to get started and what will help protect you Brands for Purchase: Designordiy.com/shop For support and 1-on-1 business help Patreon.com/designordiy

    24 min

  7. 04/07/2023

    Outsource What You Don't Love ft. Just Mystic

    Talking shop, literally...because they just opened a new shop, with Amanda and Robert, Co-Owners of Just Mystic apparel company. Based in Downtown Mystic, Connecticut @justmysticshop Online Store: justmystic.com

    36 min

  8. 03/31/2023

    Confidence building + Being your own cheerleader

    HELLO FROM MY NEW OFFICE! This episode is all about building confidence and trusting your intuition, and blocking out the negative self talk and those who can't look past their jealousy to support you in your journey. I hope this helps give you confidence in whatever area of your business or life decisions you are struggling with!

    25 min
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A podcast + blog for Womxn small business owners and creatives, Hosted by Collette Noel, a Brand + Stationery designer and multi-business owner. This is for those that are craving a sense of community and motivation to hit the ground running with their business or creative pursuits, 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.

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  • Creator
    Collette Morton
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Collette Morton
  • Show Website
    Design or DIY