Life's Awkward‪.‬ Kayla Montgomery

I AM SO EXCITED. Today’s the day I get to share a Life’s Awkward episode with one of my favorite jewelry designers — Amanda Deer.

I found her jewelry line when I first visited Austin before moving from Montana shortly after. I still visit her store frequently and loved to hear her entrepreneurial story. 

As always, grab a coffee and tune in to this week's episode for tips and tricks to starting your own business (or jewelry line) from scratch. 

Today, we break down everything awkward:

+ Introduction to Amanda and starting her jewelry line + an awkward moment 0:38

+ Amanda’s marketing career that turned into her passion project 6:14

+ How and where to source jewelry materials 13:40

+ Tips to pricing your jewelry line 15:50

+ Tracking + learning about customer trends 17:47

+ Starting your jewelry brand on Etsy 19:52

+ Etsy tricks to boost your product rankings 22:10

+ Converting your Etsy customers to long-term customers 24:10

+ When you know it’s time to hire a team + rent a studio 29:05

+ The value in growing your network 53:35

+ The boss babe quote to live by 58:28

For show notes + products mentioned, check out our blog post HERE

To connect with Amanda, check out her Instagram HERE, her website HERE, and her Etsy store HERE

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Chasing after your dreams can be really scary sometimes ~ especially if it means making it in a town after you already thought you had your life figured out.

In today's episode, I brought on Lauren, the creator of Lets Talk LoCo. Not only has she created a podcast, blog, and helpful resources to help others make it in the fashion industry, she's also worked at Revolve + now Show Me Your Mumu. 

If you're interested in pursuing your passion in fashion, or landing a job at a reputable company, Lauren lays it out for you + gives you a creative spark. You may just get off this podcast and start-up that side project you've been considering. 

Today, we break down everything awkward:

+ Intro to Lauren + how we met each other 1:52
+ Lauren’s awkward story 2:28
+ Lauren’s career journey into Revolve + Show Me Your Mumu 4:10
+ What really made Lauren stand out when applying to Revolve 8:20
+ What is fashion school really like? 14:09
+ Tips to getting into FIDM (or a relatable fashion school) 19:22
+ How Lauren co-founded a fashion brand + tips for others wanting to do the same 28:03
+ The pros and cons to working at a well-established company 36:41
+ When you should consider leaving your current company 40:38
+ so much more! 

For show notes + products mentioned, check out our blog post HERE

To connect with Lauren, check out her Instagram HERE, her blog HERE, and her podcast HERE

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SIBO, leaky gut, and candida have been apart of my life for the last few years. If you've been following my blog, podcast, or are a close friend for a while, you may already know this. I am currently still dealing with candida, and will probably be dealing with it for the next 9 months to many years. 

If you've ever felt like something is a little off in your gut, this episode is for you. I talk about how I got SIBO, leaky gut, and candida, including my story to finding out these issues and what I had to/still have to do to battle it in my every day. 

So, pour yourself a nice brewed coffee (or tea), and hit play to listen to my ninth solo podcast!

MY SIBO + LEAKY GUT BLOG POST + STUFF I MENTIONED: HERE

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Moving to a city is inspiring. You’re able to get out of your comfort zone + have a better chance at meeting people that have similar passions to you. Rachel is that to me.

In today's episode, Rachel shares how she started and grew her platform and career to build her resume while increasing her income. From dealing with imposter syndrome to the awkwardness of being an influencer, she spills it all.

If you’re inspired to start and build an online platform organically, today’s episode is perfect for you.

Today, we break down everything awkward:

+ Rachel’s awkward moment + getting put on the spot 

+ How Rachel found her passion and pivoted her career 

+ Rachel’s experience working as the Lead of Social Media 

+ The power of influencer marketing 

+ Should you share your personal life when food blogging? 

+ Tips to staying persistent in a chaos world 

+ Feeling confident taking photos out in public 

+ How to pitch companies + prove your worth 

+ Finding and hiring a photographer ~ when + how-to on a budget 

For show notes + products mentioned, check out our blog post HERE

To connect with Rachel, check out her Instagram HERE and her blog HERE.

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Goals ~ that's what today's episode is dedicated to. 

If you're like me, you may set goals, get excited about them, and then forget about them halfway through your journey.

After going to college full-time and carrying out 2-3 jobs, I had to set goals, and keep myself accountable. If I didn't, I may not have been able to move to Austin, TX, or get my degree in a reasonable amount of time. 

If you've followed me through my podcasting journey so far, you may know about the infamous goal + calendar whiteboards I hang on my wall. Well, today I spill everything. I spill my goal setting tips and tricks. 

So, pour yourself a nice brewed coffee (or tea), and hit play to listen to my seventh solo podcast!

FREE DOWNLOADABLES + SHOW NOTES + STUFF I MENTIONED: HERE

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When you first graduate college, you may not really know what job you're looking for, or how to get it. Not to mention, how to advocate for yourself and your career as you build your skillset. 

You may be just about to graduate. Maybe you have no idea what you want to do with your degree. Or, you may be going down a career path you know just isn't right for you. Either way, Becky brings expert tips to getting seen and rising above the standard in the workplace. 

Today, we break down everything awkward:

+ Becky’s awkward career moment

+ Post-grad blues + feeling homesick

+ How to feel confident when talking to C-suite executives

+ Key things recruiters are looking for during an interview

+ What is a perfect resume?

+ Interview trick questions ~ tips to crushing it 

+ Personality/pre-exams + how to take “no” for your dream job 

+ How to rise up at your company, make an impact + leverage your skills  

+ Becky’s favorite quote + thing 



For show notes + products mentioned, check out our blog post HERE

To connect with Becky, check out her LinkedIn HERE 

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