No Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-Employment

Joanne Augustin Giles
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Join Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur and personal development advocate Joanne Augustin Giles as she shares the nitty-gritty behind being self-employed. Tune in to “No Sugar Added” for raw conversations about what things really look like behind the romanticized version of being your own boss. Every month, you’ll hear honest conversations about the challenges that you may come across from choosing a path that doesn’t necessarily have a blueprint to follow. Expect a range of topics, from developing a strong sense of self-awareness to forming intentional connections with customers & colleagues to even learning how to leverage self-care practices to keep it all together!

  1. 04/30/2024

    Ready to Take the Plunge?

    I just have one question for you: Are you ready to take the plunge? Into self-employment, that is! It is finally here! My manuscript, “Taking the Plunge into Self-Employment: How to Successfully Prepare to Leave Your Nine-to-Five For Full-Time Self-Employment and Beyond,” is officially available for pre-order! You can pre-order here: https://a.co/d/9SiP21T You can also search for the title directly on Amazon. In Today's Blend, we explore the title's meaning, the inspiration behind the book cover and interior page design, and a special sneak peek excerpt! In this episode, I read the full Introduction.  This book is for anyone willing to bet on themselves! From aspiring entrepreneurs, INTRApreneurs, and good troublemakers to future corporate drop-outs. Tune in! And, secure your copy today.  Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

    29 min

  2. 02/13/2024

    Find Your Village

    In Today’s Blend, we’re getting into the importance of finding your village! The famous phrase “It takes a village!” doesn’t only refer to raising children. Adults, and specifically, adult self-employed people, need a village as well. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Latasia Cox, and she’s a Brand Storyteller, Strategist, and Owner of Framework Marketing Consulting. You can find her on Instagram at @frameworkmarketingconsulting  Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

    1h 7m

  3. 01/11/2024

    I Wrote A Book!

    Welcome to season 4 of the No Sugar Added Podcast! A year's break can only bring clarity and better knowledge bombs. Nothing has changed. It's still the same raw conversations about what self-employment really looks like. In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about my new manuscript and the reason I've been MIA for a year. I wrote a book last year! Tune in to learn about "the book I needed when I decided to take the plunge into the uncharted waters of self-employment." Marketing Workflows For Universities Webinar with Hive here: https://hive-3.wistia.com/medias/15sg4b4axn Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

    34 min

  4. 12/06/2022

    See What Had Happened Was...

    In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about where the hell I’ve been. I'm joined by fellow podcaster and Creative Director at Go Off and Create (GO&C), Cameia Williams. In this episode, we have a raw conversation about the difference between dropping the ball and simply re-prioritizing, and everything in between. There's so much to catch you all up on! Tune in.  Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

    45 min

  5. 04/12/2022

    How To Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome

    In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to avoid “shiny object syndrome.” Listen, if you’ve been self-employed for over a year, no scratch that, even just a couple of months, you’ve probably experienced shiny object syndrome. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Marsha "Sasha" Ruffin and she’s a Systems & Automation Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on what "Shiny Object Syndrome" looks like, how it can manifest in your business, and how to stay focused on the Big Picture. You can find her on Instagram at @theworkflowstrategist. Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

    58 min

  6. 02/08/2022

    How to Nurture Your Clients Through Email

    In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to nurture your clients (if you’re service-based) or customers (if you’re product-based) through email marketing. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Dahlia Akhaine and she’s a Certified Digital Marketing Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on how to leverage email marketing in your business, the best email marketing tools, and how to track & measure the success of email marketing campaigns. You can find her on Instagram at @add.some.zest. Here is the link to sign up for my Free 3-Day Email Course on "How To Launch Your First Email Nurture Campaign"—https://mailchi.mp/itsallthingscontent/3dayemailcourse Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

    1h 8m

  7. 01/11/2022

    Why You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your Business

    In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about “Why You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your Business.”  This is the biggest lesson I learned this past year.  In this episode, I share what seasonality looks like in my service-based business, what I learned from not leveraging seasonality last year, and tools & reporting to use to better understand seasonality in your business. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

    21 min

  8. 12/30/2021

    I've been getting my ass kicked

    In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about why I’ve been on a hiatus and what I’ve learned from this period of my life. The long and short of it is…life has been kicking my ass.  In this episode, I share my personal story of triumph and overcoming imposter syndrome. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

    11 min
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Join Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur and personal development advocate Joanne Augustin Giles as she shares the nitty-gritty behind being self-employed. Tune in to “No Sugar Added” for raw conversations about what things really look like behind the romanticized version of being your own boss. Every month, you’ll hear honest conversations about the challenges that you may come across from choosing a path that doesn’t necessarily have a blueprint to follow. Expect a range of topics, from developing a strong sense of self-awareness to forming intentional connections with customers & colleagues to even learning how to leverage self-care practices to keep it all together!

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