Unfiltered

Hannah Reed, Fran Rescigno and Alethea Tyler
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Unfiltered Podcast

Honest as heck conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly of entrepreneurship. Hiii, we’re Han, Fran, and Alethea, entrepreneurs who each run our own online businesses and we created this podcast because we’ve noticed there are a lot of conversations that get skipped over when it comes to running your own business. On Unfiltered, we’re dishing about the things we're currently battling with, the icks we’ve encountered, and the advice we wish we had when we were just getting started. No BS. No fluff. No everything is sunshine and rainbows. Just a space for creating a community that’s all about having real conversations so we can support TF out of each other. We’d love for you to come join us.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    29. What’s the “Cost” of Saying Yes to Services You Don’t Love? [Listener Question]

    In today’s episode of Unfiltered, we’re diving into a juicy question asked by you! And that question is… At the beginning of business, do you offer services people are asking for but you don’t love to increase cash flow? Or stick to what you really enjoy and wait for the right people to come along? We’re dishing all of our thoughts on the potential “consequences” of saying f it and taking on projects you don’t love, when prioritizing cash flow over aligned projects makes sense, and how the answer to this question differs for those in the beginning of their biz vs. further along. Highlights: 02:23: The #1 thing to consider before choosing to say yes to projects you don’t love 03:55: How to not screw yourself over if you are in a position of needing to bring in cash flow ASAP 04:50: The most important “consequences” to consider if you’re thinking about saying yes just to bring in more mula 12:37: Knowing when it’s time to move from experimenting into focusing in on what you want 14:11: The benefits of figuring out your signature sauce 16:19: A loving reminder We’d love to connect with you! You can join our broadcast channel and connect with us on Instagram: Han @hannahreed.co, Fran @thepassionscollective, and Alethea @copywithspice. And if you have thoughts, feedback, questions, etc. that you want to share with us, pop over to the bottom of this page on Alethea’s website!

    24 min

  2. AUG 21

    28. How to Navigate Burnout as an Entrepreneur [Tough Sh*t in Biz Mini Series Ep.1]

    Is burnout really a “right of passage” for business owners? Is resting the “cure” for burnout? How do you recognize the signs that you’re headed toward burnout? As (self-proclaimed) burnout experts, we’re kicking off a fun new mini-series by dishing all about our experiences with burnout, what burnout is really trying to tell you, how to navigate burnout & more. Timestamp Breakdown: 2:38—10:46: Our experiences with burnout and a unique perspective on what burnout could truly be a sign of 10:49—20:01: Red flags to look for that might signal burnout is coming, potential causes for burnout, and why resting isn’t a “cure” for burnout 20:01—37:05: Preventing burnout, the importance of prioritizing YOU and how to step away from your work without feeling like it’s always in the back of your mind 37:05—40:40: Navigating burnout due to things in your personal life vs your business and how this looks different 40:40—48:00: The importance of appreciating the journey that you’re on and not always pushing yourself to be at the destination 48:00—51:38: How saying “no” to things is a preventative for burnout We’d love to connect with you! You can join our broadcast channel and connect with us on Instagram: Han @hannahreed.co, Fran @thepassionscollective, and Alethea @copywithspice. And if you have thoughts, feedback, questions, etc. that you want to share with us, pop over to the bottom of this page on Alethea’s website!

    53 min

  3. AUG 7

    27. 1 Year of Unfiltered: Where We’ve Been and What’s Next

    We’re baaack! After taking July off, we’re celebrating Unfiltered’s 1 year birth-iversary with this recap episode. We’re reminiscing on where we (and our businesses) were this time last year, how much has changed since, and what we’re excited for in the next year! Timestamp Breakdown: 00:29—11:38: What we’ve been up to during the past mont + why we decided to take a month off from recording episodes 11:38—18:51: A look back on what our lives & businesses looked like a year ago when we first launched Unfilitered 18:51—33:30: Our biggest lessons learned during out first year of the podcast, what surprised us the most, and what our top performing episodes were Have you listened to our most popular episodes? No. 1. Episode 3—12 Biz Investments We’re So Glad We Made Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! No. 2: Episode 2—What’s the Deal With all the Mean Girl Marketing? Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! No. 3: Episode 16—Imposter Syndrome or Unqualified? Where’s the H*cking Line? Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Shoutout to our friend and favorite podcast manager, Jace Apollo Creative! If Fran ever burns out from podcast editing, he’ll be the first person we call. Give him a follow on IG! We’d love to connect with you! You can join our broadcast channel and connect with us on Instagram: Han @hannahreed.co, Fran @thepassionscollective, and Alethea @copywithspice. And if you have thoughts, feedback, questions, etc. that you want to share with us, pop over to the bottom of this page on Alethea’s website!

    39 min
  4. 26. 5 Recent Marketing Mishaps that Shocked Us

    JUN 26

    26. 5 Recent Marketing Mishaps that Shocked Us

    “I can’t believe they said that” Instagram posts, marketing campaigns that pissed of A LOT of people, BS apologies, and more—that’s what we’re chatting about in today’s episode of Unfiltered. In this super open convo about some recent marketing mishaps we’ve witnessed from brands like Copyhackers, Bumble, Youthforia, and more, we’re discussing what these missteps show us consumers are fed up with, the best ways to handle public apologies, and some things we consider… pretty dang unforgivable. Grab a glass of milk because this one’s extra spicy. Highlights: 3:00—17:19: The Copyhackers post that enraged the internet (and the surprisingly unpleasant way that Copyhackers handled all the angry IG comments) 17:19—35:50: What Bumble did right and what Bumble didn’t get so right in their latest marketing campaign that also enraged the internet 35:50—45:20: The beauty company that had all of TikTok talking (and not in a good way) because of one product they recently put out 45:20—50:00: The importance of being honest when marketing products and a very popular beverage biz that recently found itself in hot water for not being so honest 50:00—59:39: Why Kelloggs’ recent ad was giving off “let them eat cereal” vibes and what we can learn about the balance between hopping on current issues vs. being insensitive to people’s current struggles We’d love to connect with you! You can join our broadcast channel and connect with us on Instagram: Han @hannahreed.co, Fran @thepassionscollective, and Alethea @copywithspice. And if you have thoughts, feedback, questions, etc. that you want to share with us, pop over to the bottom of this page on Alethea’s website!

    1h 5m
  5. 25. Books That Have Made an Impact on Us: Business & Personal

    JUN 12

    25. Books That Have Made an Impact on Us: Business & Personal

    In this episode of Unfiltered, we’re sharing our all-time-fav books (so far). Everything from nonfiction books in the business and self development genres to fantasy and thriller fiction genres! Have any recs that you think we’d like? Message us on IG! Here are the ones we mentioned: Nonfiction Books: “Permission to Put Yourself First” by Nancy Levin “The Dark Side of the Light Chasers” by Debbie Ford “The Cult of the Customer“ by Shep Hyken “Building a StoryBrand” by Donald Miller “Obsessed: Building a Brand People Love from Day One” by Emily Hayward “You are a Badass at Making Money” by Jen Sincero “Everybody Writes” by Ann Handley “The Storyteller’s Secret” by Carmine Gallo “10x Is Easier Than 2x” by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan “Tools of Titans” by Tim Ferriss “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle “Becoming Supernatural” by Joe Dispenza Fiction Books: “Powerless” by Lauren Roberts “Kingdom of the Wicked” by Kerri Maniscalco (3 Book Series) “Starling House” by Alix E. Harrow “Between Shades of Gray” by Ruta Sepetys “The House Across the Lake” by Riley Sager “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides “100 Years of Solitude” by Gabriel García Márquez “House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende “A Prayer for Owen Meany” by John Irving “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay” by Michael Chabon Want a free book? You can use Fran’s or Alethea’s Thriftbooks link and when you spend $30, you’ll get credit for a free book! We’d love to connect with you! You can join our broadcast channel and connect with us on Instagram: Han @hannahreed.co, Fran @thepassionscollective, and Alethea @copywithspice. And if you have thoughts, feedback, questions, etc. that you want to share with us, pop over to the bottom of this page on Alethea’s website!

    41 min
  6. 24. What We'd Do Differently if We Started Over in Business

    MAY 29

    24. What We'd Do Differently if We Started Over in Business

    If you could go back to the beginning of your biz, knowing everything you know now, what would you definitely do the same and what would you change? In today’s episode of Unfiltered, we’re answering exactly that. From the #1 thing we all agree took us too long to figure out to the things we’re so thankful we did in the beginning, we’re spilling about the exact things we would and wouldn’t change if we were to start our businesses all over again. Highlights: 10:31—24:27: Our thoughts on transitioning into running your own business versus going all in right off the bat 24:27—33:11: The #1 thing that took all of us some serious time and money to realize was total BS 33:11—36:57: What we learned about having multiple offers vs. just a few 36:57—39:53: Brand strategy (and when the hell would actually be the best time to invest in it) 39:53—51:01: The different marketing platforms we love (and the ones we wish we hadn’t wasted time on)  53:12— 58:56: A few ways we regret having spent our money as well as a few of the things we wish we had invested in at the beginning  58:56—1:01:45: The different ways we wish we had approached creating packages and timelines 1:01:45—1:06:25: The importance of prioritizing community-building and biz friendships We’d love to connect with you! You can join our broadcast channel and connect with us on Instagram: Han @hannahreed.co, Fran @thepassionscollective, and Alethea @copywithspice. And if you have thoughts, feedback, questions, etc. that you want to share with us, pop over to the bottom of this page on Alethea’s website!

    1h 8m
  7. 23. The BS of Overnight Success, Huge Money Wins, and Going Viral

    MAY 15

    23. The BS of Overnight Success, Huge Money Wins, and Going Viral

    We’ve it, you’ve seen it, and a whole lot of the online space seems to be full of it… and that’s people talking about viral strategies and hitting huge income months, but behind closed doors? Everything isn’t always as it appears. In today’s episode of Unfiltered, we’re talking about the myth of overnight success, why chasing huge money goals can bite you in the ass, some of the BS we’ve noticed when it comes to income transparency, and the things we actually focus on and prioritize to build our own businesses sustainably. It’s a doozy of a discussion so buckle up and let’s dive in. Highlights: 2:11—17:29: Why going viral isn’t a metric to aim for and how it gets used as a scam strategy 17:29—24:17: The myth of overnight success and why it’s important to create your own definition of success 24:17—28:00: How to take a step back and pay attention to who you’re comparing yourself to 28:00—34:31: The danger of popular traps that flash big numbers (like 20k days, 100k months, etc.) 34:31—42:52: A summary of all the things we pay attention to to build our businesses sustainably We’d love to connect with you! You can join our broadcast channel and connect with us on Instagram: Han @hannahreed.co, Fran @thepassionscollective, and Alethea @copywithspice. And if you have thoughts, feedback, questions, etc. that you want to share with us, pop over to the bottom of this page on Alethea’s website!

    44 min
  8. 22. Panic and the Art of Pivoting

    MAY 1

    22. Panic and the Art of Pivoting

    If there’s one thing every entrepreneur is guaranteed to go through it’s a pivot. Whether that’s a pivot into a new niche, a pivot away from an offering, or a pivot of your whole-ass business, pivoting is a big part of building a business. In today’s episode of Unfiltered, we’re dishing on all of the pivots we’ve made, the fears we’ve faced around changing up the stuff we’ve come to be known for, when the desire to shake sh*t up is something you should listen to and when it’s something to ignore, and so much more. It’s juicy. And hopefully, helpful. And as always, totally unfiltered. Highlights: 4:16—11:33: All the title changes our IG bios have undergone 11:43—15:21: The importance of being cringey 15:21—27:15: The “taboo” feeling of pivoting and the way we’ve reframed it 27:23—30:52: Why listening to your desire to pivot is important (and when it can be harmful) 32:07—41:34 The #1 thing that makes it possible to pivot without having to leave everything behind Brand Strategy Resources: Brand Foundation Self-Discovery by State of Sage Clarity Era: Unlocked, A Free Training by PDA Studio We’d love to connect with you! You can join our broadcast channel and connect with us on Instagram: Han @hannahreed.co, Fran @thepassionscollective, and Alethea @copywithspice. And if you have thoughts, feedback, questions, etc. that you want to share with us, pop over to the bottom of this page on Alethea’s website!

    48 min
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Honest as heck conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly of entrepreneurship. Hiii, we’re Han, Fran, and Alethea, entrepreneurs who each run our own online businesses and we created this podcast because we’ve noticed there are a lot of conversations that get skipped over when it comes to running your own business. On Unfiltered, we’re dishing about the things we're currently battling with, the icks we’ve encountered, and the advice we wish we had when we were just getting started. No BS. No fluff. No everything is sunshine and rainbows. Just a space for creating a community that’s all about having real conversations so we can support TF out of each other. We’d love for you to come join us.

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  • Creator
    Hannah Reed, Fran Rescigno and Alethea Tyler
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hannah Reed, Fran Rescigno and Alethea Tyler
  • Show Website
    Unfiltered

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