https://simplecast.com Beyond the Stories A Creative Business Podcast 2019-2020 Beyond the Stories en Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:00:11 +0000 www.laurenosullivan.com Beyond the Stories https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1b823b41-63ac-4fa1-9424-7a167755c02e/72bc8d72-c776-4eaa-af11-5842eac5fe47/3000x3000/1.jpg?aid=rss_feed www.laurenosullivan.com episodic A Creative Business Podcast Lauren O'Sullivan no https://feeds.simplecast.com/KnEiUm_n business coach, career coach, creative business, creative living, find your why, freelance, hashtag authentic, instagram, life coach, make it happen, marketing, online creative, philosophy, psychology, psychotherapy, side hustle, small business, social media Lauren O'Sullivan laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com 41944b2c-a8ad-4e9f-b5fa-e232092d21f7 The Art of Business with Sundari Ferris LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Sundari’s website and Instagram

Styling x Storytelling — Sundari’s styling course

The Melias

 

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]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) https://www.laurenosullivan.com/the-art-of-business-with-sundari-ferris LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Sundari’s website and Instagram

Styling x Storytelling — Sundari’s styling course

The Melias

 

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]]> The Art of Business with Sundari Ferris Lauren O'Sullivan 00:56:49 Today’s guest is multi-talented artist and Art Director Sundari Ferris. I first came across Sundari’s work only a few weeks ago and was instantly captivated by her work which is both personal and emotive. Sundari’s personality exudes from her work and her Instagram account and I knew I had to get her on the podcast to talk about her business and creative work. Sundari set up her wedding styling business at the age of just 23 and has since then evolved her business into a multifaceted career which now includes Art Direction, Styling, Painting, Teaching and much much more. In today’s episode Sundari talks about how she through herself in at the deep end and built her business from the ground up, as well as speaking frankly about the personal challenges that she has faced in the past year that has pushed her even further to evolve her business in a way that works for her. Sundari has a unique approach to running her business which is a unique blend of emotive artistry and sound commercial business acumen which are the keys to her success. Sundari talks about in this episode about how she effectively juggles all the different elements of her business, as well as what her creative process looks like and what success means to her. Today’s guest is multi-talented artist and Art Director Sundari Ferris. I first came across Sundari’s work only a few weeks ago and was instantly captivated by her work which is both personal and emotive. Sundari’s personality exudes from her work and her Instagram account and I knew I had to get her on the podcast to talk about her business and creative work. Sundari set up her wedding styling business at the age of just 23 and has since then evolved her business into a multifaceted career which now includes Art Direction, Styling, Painting, Teaching and much much more. In today’s episode Sundari talks about how she through herself in at the deep end and built her business from the ground up, as well as speaking frankly about the personal challenges that she has faced in the past year that has pushed her even further to evolve her business in a way that works for her. Sundari has a unique approach to running her business which is a unique blend of emotive artistry and sound commercial business acumen which are the keys to her success. Sundari talks about in this episode about how she effectively juggles all the different elements of her business, as well as what her creative process looks like and what success means to her. creative coach, creative business, business coach no full 15 1 2a9ac78c-02e1-4a09-b8e1-f3a2d47d8f4c Finding the Thing That Lights You Up with Jo and James Melia LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

The Melias’ website and Instagram

Simon Sinek - Start With Why and TED Talk

James’ Instagram

Lost In The Light

Sound & Vision

Lighthouse

The Melias’ Photo Club

 

 

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]]> Mon, 3 Aug 2020 06:00:08 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) https://www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/finding-the-thing-that-lights-you-up-with-jo-and-james-melia LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

The Melias’ website and Instagram

Simon Sinek - Start With Why and TED Talk

James’ Instagram

Lost In The Light

Sound & Vision

Lighthouse

The Melias’ Photo Club

 

 

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]]> Finding the Thing That Lights You Up with Jo and James Melia Lauren O'Sullivan 01:06:08 I am very excited to share today’s episode with you, I have just spent the morning having the loveliest chat with James and Jo Melia, who were honestly a genuine pleasure to chat to. It’s one of the reasons I love doing this podcast so much as it’s a great excuse to chat to people I wouldn’t always get chance to and get to know them a little bit more. James and Jo create inspirational photography and film for brands with soul, as well as offering courses teaching photography that help people find their own visual style and take photographs that they can be proud of. James and Jo are super passionate about what they do, working with ethical, eco conscious and diverse businesses. In episode James and Jo talk about how their business has developed over the years and how their style and confidence has evolved and developed. They also share some of the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way and at the end give some of what I can honestly say is some of the sages and wisest advice put so succinctly that I have heard for a long time. The culmination of years of openhearted experimentation in discovering their way in the world and their business. A real must for any creative or business owner. In today’s episode we discuss: • Finding the thing that makes your heart sing and submerging yourself in it. • Developing a brand that feels like you, including visual style, language and find your own voice. • James and Jo’s creative process, the work that lights them up and why • Experimenting and learning – knowing that you’re going to fail but that you will learn, grow and evolve from each ‘failure’ • Finding people that share your vision and values • Instagram as a tool for connection and community • The value in always being a learner in your craft • Starting small – making small steps and never giving up • Giving yourself a break I am very excited to share today’s episode with you, I have just spent the morning having the loveliest chat with James and Jo Melia, who were honestly a genuine pleasure to chat to. It’s one of the reasons I love doing this podcast so much as it’s a great excuse to chat to people I wouldn’t always get chance to and get to know them a little bit more. James and Jo create inspirational photography and film for brands with soul, as well as offering courses teaching photography that help people find their own visual style and take photographs that they can be proud of. James and Jo are super passionate about what they do, working with ethical, eco conscious and diverse businesses. In episode James and Jo talk about how their business has developed over the years and how their style and confidence has evolved and developed. They also share some of the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way and at the end give some of what I can honestly say is some of the sages and wisest advice put so succinctly that I have heard for a long time. The culmination of years of openhearted experimentation in discovering their way in the world and their business. A real must for any creative or business owner. In today’s episode we discuss: • Finding the thing that makes your heart sing and submerging yourself in it. • Developing a brand that feels like you, including visual style, language and find your own voice. • James and Jo’s creative process, the work that lights them up and why • Experimenting and learning – knowing that you’re going to fail but that you will learn, grow and evolve from each ‘failure’ • Finding people that share your vision and values • Instagram as a tool for connection and community • The value in always being a learner in your craft • Starting small – making small steps and never giving up • Giving yourself a break self employment, creative business, business advice, business coach, photography no full 14 1 40d870d4-0245-4925-a948-b8b3e334ce7e A Hopeful Business - Creating and Achieving in the Face of Adversity with Gemma James LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Gemma’s website and Instagram

She Means Business - Carrie Green

Girl Code - Cara Alwill Leyba

How to be kinder to yourself… — The Lifestyle Project

 

 

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]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:00:06 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/a-hopeful-business-creating-and-achieving-in-the-face-of-adversity-with-gemma-james LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Gemma’s website and Instagram

She Means Business - Carrie Green

Girl Code - Cara Alwill Leyba

How to be kinder to yourself… — The Lifestyle Project

 

 

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]]> A Hopeful Business - Creating and Achieving in the Face of Adversity with Gemma James Lauren O'Sullivan 01:02:46 Today’s guest is one of my former clients and now friend Gemma James. I first met Gemma over 18 months ago at a women’s business meet up that I used to run in our hometown Manchester. Gemma is one of those lovely people that you warm to straight away but even more so when you get to know her. Behind her softly spoken manner is one of the strongest people I have had the pleasure of knowing. Gemma and I started working together not long after a devastating tragedy in her life, that had changed its course forever. We took things slowly in our work together to try and make sense of the road ahead and what the future looked like. Gemma’s strength and determination also stands out in her ambition in her business and it’s truly been an honour and a pleasure watching Gemma grow into her purpose and develop not only her business idea, but her own confidence in what she has to offer the world, which has culminated this week  in her launch of her website The Lifestyle Project. In today’s episode Gemma talks very openly about the events that have influenced her, her journey so far and plans for growing The Lifestyle Project into a business that will support and help others.  We also talk about: Reconnecting with yourself and your dreams in the face of grief Resilience, mindset and hope Creating a business out of the thing that you needed but couldn’t find How to find your right people Developing a valuable offering to make a real difference Expectation, Pressure and Perfectionism Letting go and trusting yourself and the process How to put yourself out there when it goes against your nature Not being all things to all people The importance of self care and the role it plays in grief and trauma recovery Being kind to yourself and practicing compassion Today’s guest is one of my former clients and now friend Gemma James. I first met Gemma over 18 months ago at a women’s business meet up that I used to run in our hometown Manchester. Gemma is one of those lovely people that you warm to straight away but even more so when you get to know her. Behind her softly spoken manner is one of the strongest people I have had the pleasure of knowing. Gemma and I started working together not long after a devastating tragedy in her life, that had changed its course forever. We took things slowly in our work together to try and make sense of the road ahead and what the future looked like. Gemma’s strength and determination also stands out in her ambition in her business and it’s truly been an honour and a pleasure watching Gemma grow into her purpose and develop not only her business idea, but her own confidence in what she has to offer the world, which has culminated this week  in her launch of her website The Lifestyle Project. In today’s episode Gemma talks very openly about the events that have influenced her, her journey so far and plans for growing The Lifestyle Project into a business that will support and help others.  We also talk about: Reconnecting with yourself and your dreams in the face of grief Resilience, mindset and hope Creating a business out of the thing that you needed but couldn’t find How to find your right people Developing a valuable offering to make a real difference Expectation, Pressure and Perfectionism Letting go and trusting yourself and the process How to put yourself out there when it goes against your nature Not being all things to all people The importance of self care and the role it plays in grief and trauma recovery Being kind to yourself and practicing compassion self employment, self care, creative business, business advice, wellness coach, grief, trauma, business coach, women in business no full 13 1 c8a2bd9d-0357-48f9-b015-8589371efbd4 Why Your Plan Might Be Holding You Back and Finding the Joy in The Next Best Thing In this episode I talk about:

 

  • Why in your business there’s no such thing as a ‘right’ way of doing things.
  • Perfectionsim being the killer of progress
  • Perfectionsim disguising itself as sound business knowledge
  • Outsourcing your tust to a plan to feel safe
  • The joy in choosing the next best thing
  • Asking yourself what will excite and motivate you in your business
  • Focusing on the things you can do, rather than what you can’t do to make progress
  • Giving yourself permision to let go of what’s not working
  • Doing the things that fill you up first

 

 

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My website and Instagram

 

 

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]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:31:44 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) www.laurenosulivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode12/whyyourplanmightbeholdingyouback In this episode I talk about:

 

  • Why in your business there’s no such thing as a ‘right’ way of doing things.
  • Perfectionsim being the killer of progress
  • Perfectionsim disguising itself as sound business knowledge
  • Outsourcing your tust to a plan to feel safe
  • The joy in choosing the next best thing
  • Asking yourself what will excite and motivate you in your business
  • Focusing on the things you can do, rather than what you can’t do to make progress
  • Giving yourself permision to let go of what’s not working
  • Doing the things that fill you up first

 

 

LINKS TO THINGS I DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

 

 

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]]> Why Your Plan Might Be Holding You Back and Finding the Joy in The Next Best Thing Lauren O'Sullivan 00:10:25 Today’s episode is a solo episode, which I haven’t done before. I started Beyond The Stories back in October last year and over the course of those 8 months I’ve tried and failed to do a solo episode at least 3 times. The first time I spent 2 whole days trying to record before giving up. I finally cracked it this week! I think that was partly because the story is something that I really wanted to share. In this episode I take you behind the scenes of my business and talk about something that really helped me move forward and make progress in my business this last few weeks which I hope might help you too. If you’re someone who is struggling with motivation and productivity right now and you’re feeling frustrated that you just can’t put your plan into action, this episode is for you. I’d love to know what you thought of today’s episode and the new format. It’s the first time I’ve shared a little more of the behind the scenes and it would be great to know if that’s something that was helpful and you’d like to hear more of. Come and say hello on instagram, I’d love to hear from you. Today’s episode is a solo episode, which I haven’t done before. I started Beyond The Stories back in October last year and over the course of those 8 months I’ve tried and failed to do a solo episode at least 3 times. The first time I spent 2 whole days trying to record before giving up. I finally cracked it this week! I think that was partly because the story is something that I really wanted to share. In this episode I take you behind the scenes of my business and talk about something that really helped me move forward and make progress in my business this last few weeks which I hope might help you too. If you’re someone who is struggling with motivation and productivity right now and you’re feeling frustrated that you just can’t put your plan into action, this episode is for you. I’d love to know what you thought of today’s episode and the new format. It’s the first time I’ve shared a little more of the behind the scenes and it would be great to know if that’s something that was helpful and you’d like to hear more of. Come and say hello on instagram, I’d love to hear from you. creative business, business advice, mindset, business coach no full 12 1 0aef0a97-9893-44e8-b57c-c5a17139f944 Living the Dream with Escape to the Chateau's Rebecca Jones LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Chateau De La Ruche’s Website and Instagram

 

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]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2020 06:00:02 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode11/livingthedreamwithrebeccajones LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Chateau De La Ruche’s Website and Instagram

 

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]]> Living the Dream with Escape to the Chateau's Rebecca Jones Lauren O'Sullivan 00:59:58 Hey everyone, I hope you are well! Welcome today’s episode, it’s lovely to have you here. Now I am very excited to share today’s episode with you. For anyone that knows me, you will know that one of my favourite TV programmes, if not THE favourite is Escape to the Chateau and its Escape to the Chateau DIY offshoot.  Like lots of people I have spent many a Sunday night watching and dreaming of what it would be like to live in a beautiful chateau in an idyllic part of France where every day (of course!) is romantic, hazy and magical.   Well today’s guest Rebecca Jones and star of Escape to the Chateau DIY did what most people can only dream of and made her Chateau dream a reality!   Rebecca and her husband Tim bought the beautiful 18th century Chateau De La Ruche in the Pays de Loire 3 years ago and have spent the last 3 years lovingly restoring it into a luxurious and laid Chambre D’hote with heart stopping whimsical charm. Rebecca has such an eye for detail and design, and this comes across in everything, from the beautifully put together interiors to the stunning aesthetic of her Instagram where she documents the story of her days at the Chateau.   In today’s episode, with the Chateau gardens in view the birds tweeting in the background (which I kind of wish we did a video recording of this episode for!)  I chat to Rebecca about her move to France and her career change from women’s magazine editor to Chatelain, chef, restorer, florist, interior designer, photographer and marketer, and all the hats she’s put on in her new life at the Chateau. Rebecca talks about how her creativity has flourished and how everything that she has done in her life previously has set her up to really thrive and excel in her new life.   I loved chatting to Rebecca, she is so passionate about what she does, about the chateau and what it means to her and her family. She articulates beautifully what it’s like to live there, the ups and downs and talks honesty about what it takes to live the dream.   And yes, I did head straight to the overseas section of Rightmove after the call (but my husband may take a little more convincing!)   So, if you have a big dream, that you think ‘no that’s not for me, that’s for other people’ I hope this episode might just maybe inspire you to think again. In this episode we talk about: What instigated Rebecca’s career and lifestyle change How she made what most people only dream of a reality Why taking action is sometimes more important than a plan Why it’s important to find the ‘thing’ that can sustain you and feed you when times get tough Creating a beautiful brand that is reflection of you Allowing creativity to flourish and thrive Living a life aligned with your values What it’s like working with her husband and running a family business in the family home The importance of finding the beauty in the everyday and the magic in the small things How to redifine what success means Hey everyone, I hope you are well! Welcome today’s episode, it’s lovely to have you here. Now I am very excited to share today’s episode with you. For anyone that knows me, you will know that one of my favourite TV programmes, if not THE favourite is Escape to the Chateau and its Escape to the Chateau DIY offshoot.  Like lots of people I have spent many a Sunday night watching and dreaming of what it would be like to live in a beautiful chateau in an idyllic part of France where every day (of course!) is romantic, hazy and magical.   Well today’s guest Rebecca Jones and star of Escape to the Chateau DIY did what most people can only dream of and made her Chateau dream a reality!   Rebecca and her husband Tim bought the beautiful 18th century Chateau De La Ruche in the Pays de Loire 3 years ago and have spent the last 3 years lovingly restoring it into a luxurious and laid Chambre D’hote with heart stopping whimsical charm. Rebecca has such an eye for detail and design, and this comes across in everything, from the beautifully put together interiors to the stunning aesthetic of her Instagram where she documents the story of her days at the Chateau.   In today’s episode, with the Chateau gardens in view the birds tweeting in the background (which I kind of wish we did a video recording of this episode for!)  I chat to Rebecca about her move to France and her career change from women’s magazine editor to Chatelain, chef, restorer, florist, interior designer, photographer and marketer, and all the hats she’s put on in her new life at the Chateau. Rebecca talks about how her creativity has flourished and how everything that she has done in her life previously has set her up to really thrive and excel in her new life.   I loved chatting to Rebecca, she is so passionate about what she does, about the chateau and what it means to her and her family. She articulates beautifully what it’s like to live there, the ups and downs and talks honesty about what it takes to live the dream.   And yes, I did head straight to the overseas section of Rightmove after the call (but my husband may take a little more convincing!)   So, if you have a big dream, that you think ‘no that’s not for me, that’s for other people’ I hope this episode might just maybe inspire you to think again. In this episode we talk about: What instigated Rebecca’s career and lifestyle change How she made what most people only dream of a reality Why taking action is sometimes more important than a plan Why it’s important to find the ‘thing’ that can sustain you and feed you when times get tough Creating a beautiful brand that is reflection of you Allowing creativity to flourish and thrive Living a life aligned with your values What it’s like working with her husband and running a family business in the family home The importance of finding the beauty in the everyday and the magic in the small things How to redifine what success means small business, creative business, escape to the chateau, chateau de la ruche, business coach, career change, women in business no full 11 1 46c52b67-7fb7-4734-8a56-b87fc06990a4 A Creative Itch with Marketer turned Potter Katie Robbins LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Katie’s Website and Instgram

The Artists Way

Joesphine Brooks

Tara Mohr Playing Big

 

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]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 06:00:07 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode9/marketerturnedpotterkatierobbins LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Katie’s Website and Instgram

The Artists Way

Joesphine Brooks

Tara Mohr Playing Big

 

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]]> A Creative Itch with Marketer turned Potter Katie Robbins Lauren O'Sullivan 00:55:43 Hey Everyone, hope you’re well and having a good week! Today’s Beyond The Stories guest is marketer turned potter Katie Robbins who you may also know by her Instagram Name Ceramic Magpie.   After doing an art a-level at a very academic school, Katie fell into a career in marketing but when Katie became a mum she knew she had a creative itch that she needed to scratch and embarked on a period of experimentation that led her to rediscovered her love for ceramics.   In the episode Katie talks about how she turned her passion into the beautiful artisan business that she runs today. We go into detail about what that journey looked like and why you don’t always need a plan!  We also delve a little deeper into the fears and self-doubt that can arise through marketing your business and Katie talks about the Stories she had to overcome to put herself out there and do the work she really wanted to be doing. In this episode we discuss: Giving yourself time and space to experiment in your creative life Being a mum and running a business Having the self confidence to marketing yourself and your business Being visable online Instagram saturation Finding meaning and purpose in work Playing Big Redefining success beyond a paycheck Hey Everyone, hope you’re well and having a good week! Today’s Beyond The Stories guest is marketer turned potter Katie Robbins who you may also know by her Instagram Name Ceramic Magpie.   After doing an art a-level at a very academic school, Katie fell into a career in marketing but when Katie became a mum she knew she had a creative itch that she needed to scratch and embarked on a period of experimentation that led her to rediscovered her love for ceramics.   In the episode Katie talks about how she turned her passion into the beautiful artisan business that she runs today. We go into detail about what that journey looked like and why you don’t always need a plan!  We also delve a little deeper into the fears and self-doubt that can arise through marketing your business and Katie talks about the Stories she had to overcome to put herself out there and do the work she really wanted to be doing. In this episode we discuss: Giving yourself time and space to experiment in your creative life Being a mum and running a business Having the self confidence to marketing yourself and your business Being visable online Instagram saturation Finding meaning and purpose in work Playing Big Redefining success beyond a paycheck small business, creative coach, creative business, creative living, ceramics, makers, pottery no full 10 1 06c46a8f-f9c2-4002-8b9b-8dd510b43167 Flowers, Fulfilment and Following Your Passion with Marianne Slater LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Marianne’s Website, Instgram and Pinterest

Marianne’s new e-book ‘Cut Flower Growing: A Beginnners Guide’

Hannah Bullivants Tingly Goals

 

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Thank you so much for listening.  I hope you have a lovely week! See you next time x

]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 06:00:20 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode9/flowersandfollowingyourpassionwithmarianneslater LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Marianne’s Website, Instgram and Pinterest

Marianne’s new e-book ‘Cut Flower Growing: A Beginnners Guide’

Hannah Bullivants Tingly Goals

 

Don’t forget if you’ve enjoyed today’s episode pass it on and share it to someone who you think would enjoy it too. I appreciate all the feedback and each and every share so much thank you!

Thank you so much for listening.  I hope you have a lovely week! See you next time x

]]> Flowers, Fulfilment and Following Your Passion with Marianne Slater Lauren O'Sullivan 01:07:14 Welcome back to the podcast after a little impromptu break from me this last month or so. It’s so lovely to be back and feeling a tiny slice of normality in the crazy time. I hope you’re staying safe and well in these uncertain times and I also hope today’s episode is a little bit of escapism that can remind you that while our plans may be on hold, our dreams are not.   Today’s guest is Flower Designer and Cut Flower Grower Marianne Slater. Marianne has been running her sustainable, seasonal Flower business, Frances and Rose from her idyllic plot in Derbyshire for over 7 years. Marianne creates beautiful floral designs for weddings, runs workshops from her potting shed and has now launching an eBook to share her knowledge and expertise.   Marianne has certainly got an eye for beauty and design but she’s a very astute businessperson too. In this episode Marianne shares her journey, her philosophy for business and the valuable lessons along the way. In this episode we discuss: ·         How we’re navigating this Covid 19 era we’re in ·         Not making decisions for yourself or your business out of fear ·         Building a values led business as a creative ·         How to know when to invest in your business ·         Re-defining success and going after the goals that are really exciting and ‘tingly’ ·         How working with your dream clients can elevate your business and how to find them ·         Experimenting and finding the answers through doing the doing – reassessing, learning going ·         The role of Instagram and community Welcome back to the podcast after a little impromptu break from me this last month or so. It’s so lovely to be back and feeling a tiny slice of normality in the crazy time. I hope you’re staying safe and well in these uncertain times and I also hope today’s episode is a little bit of escapism that can remind you that while our plans may be on hold, our dreams are not.   Today’s guest is Flower Designer and Cut Flower Grower Marianne Slater. Marianne has been running her sustainable, seasonal Flower business, Frances and Rose from her idyllic plot in Derbyshire for over 7 years. Marianne creates beautiful floral designs for weddings, runs workshops from her potting shed and has now launching an eBook to share her knowledge and expertise.   Marianne has certainly got an eye for beauty and design but she’s a very astute businessperson too. In this episode Marianne shares her journey, her philosophy for business and the valuable lessons along the way. In this episode we discuss: ·         How we’re navigating this Covid 19 era we’re in ·         Not making decisions for yourself or your business out of fear ·         Building a values led business as a creative ·         How to know when to invest in your business ·         Re-defining success and going after the goals that are really exciting and ‘tingly’ ·         How working with your dream clients can elevate your business and how to find them ·         Experimenting and finding the answers through doing the doing – reassessing, learning going ·         The role of Instagram and community small business, art, creative coach, creativity, flowers, business coach, floristry no full 9 1 8e99bc0f-1ac4-4152-9b3c-596a0caa7e4f Beyond the Stories: Coaching Episode 8 - Mindset, Imposter Syndrome and Being Comfortable Showing Up Online with Holly Landis LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Holly’s website, Instagram, and Twitter

The Multi-Hyphen Method - Emma Gannon

 

 

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the new coaching  episode format. Also, if you’d like to come on the show or have a question/ topic that you’d like covering, please get in touch.

Don’t forget if you’ve enjoyed today’s episode pass it on and share it to someone who you think would enjoy it too. I appreciate all the feedback and each and every share so much thank you!

Thank you so much for listening.  I hope you have a lovely week! See you next time.

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 07:00:02 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) https://www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode8/coaching/hollylandis LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Holly’s website, Instagram, and Twitter

The Multi-Hyphen Method - Emma Gannon

 

 

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the new coaching  episode format. Also, if you’d like to come on the show or have a question/ topic that you’d like covering, please get in touch.

Don’t forget if you’ve enjoyed today’s episode pass it on and share it to someone who you think would enjoy it too. I appreciate all the feedback and each and every share so much thank you!

Thank you so much for listening.  I hope you have a lovely week! See you next time.

]]> Beyond the Stories: Coaching Episode 8 - Mindset, Imposter Syndrome and Being Comfortable Showing Up Online with Holly Landis Lauren O'Sullivan 00:58:38 So today I have something a little different for you. Instead of the usual guest interview, today’s episode is a coaching style episode, where I chat to my guest Holly about the issues and challenges she is currently facing in her business. I’ve been wanting to mix up the format for a couple of weeks and more importantly I wanted to address some of the questions and challenges that YOU guys are facing right now and I thought doing an episode in a similar way as to how I would run a coaching session would be a good way of doing this hence the new format. So, I opened this up to my Instagram followers a couple of weeks ago, to ask what are the things that struggling with and what you would like answers to. Today’s guest Holly was one of the first to get back to me. Holly is an SEO and digital marketing specialist that works with creative businesses increase traffic to their websites. Holly reached out as she was struggling with talking to her audience and had identified that it was her mindset that was holding her back, particularly thoughts around being an imposter and thinking she was never going to make this work. This is such a universal issue with my clients, I wanted to get Holly on the show to talk to her in more detail and see if we could unpack some of the reasons around her mindset blockers and find a way forward that felt good for her.   We cover a lot in the episode including: ·         Feeling pressure to be someone you’re not online ·         How to speak to your audience – what they need to know about you and your work ·         Finding a comfortable way to show up online ·         Doing work that really interests you ·         Imposter syndrome ·         And going for your big dream   It’s a really interesting episode as we get to the root of what’s holding Holly back, which might not be what you expect. So today I have something a little different for you. Instead of the usual guest interview, today’s episode is a coaching style episode, where I chat to my guest Holly about the issues and challenges she is currently facing in her business. I’ve been wanting to mix up the format for a couple of weeks and more importantly I wanted to address some of the questions and challenges that YOU guys are facing right now and I thought doing an episode in a similar way as to how I would run a coaching session would be a good way of doing this hence the new format. So, I opened this up to my Instagram followers a couple of weeks ago, to ask what are the things that struggling with and what you would like answers to. Today’s guest Holly was one of the first to get back to me. Holly is an SEO and digital marketing specialist that works with creative businesses increase traffic to their websites. Holly reached out as she was struggling with talking to her audience and had identified that it was her mindset that was holding her back, particularly thoughts around being an imposter and thinking she was never going to make this work. This is such a universal issue with my clients, I wanted to get Holly on the show to talk to her in more detail and see if we could unpack some of the reasons around her mindset blockers and find a way forward that felt good for her.   We cover a lot in the episode including: ·         Feeling pressure to be someone you’re not online ·         How to speak to your audience – what they need to know about you and your work ·         Finding a comfortable way to show up online ·         Doing work that really interests you ·         Imposter syndrome ·         And going for your big dream   It’s a really interesting episode as we get to the root of what’s holding Holly back, which might not be what you expect. instagram, mindset, business coach no full 8 1 698072b7-0ecb-4a3b-864b-939bb27c7273 Defining Sucess On Your Own Terms with Jessica Rose Williams LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Jessica’s website, Instagram, and YouTube

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying - Marie Kondo

Word of the year: Love comes after acceptance - Jessica Rose Williams

Becoming - Michelle Obama

 

Don’t forget I’d love to hear your thoughts on the things we discussed in today’s show as well as what topics you would like to hear covered on here in future. Either come and say hi on Instagram or send me an email!

Thank you so much for listening.  I hope you have a lovely week! See you next time

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2020 07:00:25 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode7/jessicarosewilliams LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Jessica’s website, Instagram, and YouTube

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying - Marie Kondo

Word of the year: Love comes after acceptance - Jessica Rose Williams

Becoming - Michelle Obama

 

Don’t forget I’d love to hear your thoughts on the things we discussed in today’s show as well as what topics you would like to hear covered on here in future. Either come and say hi on Instagram or send me an email!

Thank you so much for listening.  I hope you have a lovely week! See you next time

]]> Defining Sucess On Your Own Terms with Jessica Rose Williams Lauren O'Sullivan 01:01:40 Today’s guest is Jessica Rose Williams. Jess is a writer, photographer and simple lifestyle blogger. She has the dreamiest Instagram where she documents her life in the peak district and talks about her passion for simplifying life and slowing down. Jessica is without a doubt one of my favourite people to follow online, not just because of her beautiful Instagram but for how she really trailblazes the way for defining success on your own terms and creating the life you really want beyond the expected norms of society and the corporate world. In today’s episode Jess takes us back to her time working in HR in the NHS and talks us through the process of self-discovery that led to her changing career to follow the things she cared about most, which also involved a move to her beautiful Peak District cottage. Jess talks frankly and honestly about her experiences and shares the insight and lessons that she has learned along the way. We talk a lot about letting go in this episode and how that plays such a big part in this journey of carving out a path of your own. Jess really has a unique perceptive insight on this topic which really does make you think about things differently. Other things we cover in this episode include: The culture of work and how it’s changing Defining success on your own terms Lessons Jess has learned and insights from her own experiences going self employed Overcoming ‘stories’ we’re told such as, work has to be hard, to do the work we really want to be doing Finding your voice Cultivating confidence online Jess's new e-book a Simplified Life Today’s guest is Jessica Rose Williams. Jess is a writer, photographer and simple lifestyle blogger. She has the dreamiest Instagram where she documents her life in the peak district and talks about her passion for simplifying life and slowing down. Jessica is without a doubt one of my favourite people to follow online, not just because of her beautiful Instagram but for how she really trailblazes the way for defining success on your own terms and creating the life you really want beyond the expected norms of society and the corporate world. In today’s episode Jess takes us back to her time working in HR in the NHS and talks us through the process of self-discovery that led to her changing career to follow the things she cared about most, which also involved a move to her beautiful Peak District cottage. Jess talks frankly and honestly about her experiences and shares the insight and lessons that she has learned along the way. We talk a lot about letting go in this episode and how that plays such a big part in this journey of carving out a path of your own. Jess really has a unique perceptive insight on this topic which really does make you think about things differently. Other things we cover in this episode include: The culture of work and how it’s changing Defining success on your own terms Lessons Jess has learned and insights from her own experiences going self employed Overcoming ‘stories’ we’re told such as, work has to be hard, to do the work we really want to be doing Finding your voice Cultivating confidence online Jess's new e-book a Simplified Life self employment, creativity, business coach no full 7 1 4ae6387f-4a55-4d4c-b26a-894110d7ae1d Understanding Yourself Better to Reach Your Potential with Psychologist Fiona Murden LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Fiona’s website, Twitter, and Instagram

Defining You on Amazon and Waterstones

The School of Life

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 07:00:20 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode6/fionamurden LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Fiona’s website, Twitter, and Instagram

Defining You on Amazon and Waterstones

The School of Life

]]> Understanding Yourself Better to Reach Your Potential with Psychologist Fiona Murden Lauren O'Sullivan 00:57:18 Today’s guest is psychologist and author Fiona Murden. I first came across Fiona’s work at the back end of 2018 when I bought her book Defining You, which I love! Defining You is a really practical hands on book about understand yourself to unlock your potential for a more fulfilling successful life – right up my street.  The book included lots of tests and tasks that use some of the the clinical profiling techniques Fiona uses as a Psychologist. It’s one of those books that I’m always dipping back in and out of and I’m always recommending it to clients. In this episode I chat to Fiona about the reasons why she wrote the book and we explore some of the themes including defining your purpose, understanding your values and overcoming fear and self doubt to be doing the work you want to be doing. As well as: How we define the term purpose and what it practically means. Why Fiona thinks it's important to have a purpose in your life and business How people start the process of defining their own purpose. Recognising your strengths and what value you can offer the world. What are values and why they’re important? Connecting with your right people and finding the right environment for you to flourish How people can create meaning in their life through the work that they do How doing the ‘inner’ work on yourself can be applied to business. I absolutely loved the opportunity to chat to Fiona, she’s an expert in her field and has some really sound advice that I hope you’ll enjoy too! Today’s guest is psychologist and author Fiona Murden. I first came across Fiona’s work at the back end of 2018 when I bought her book Defining You, which I love! Defining You is a really practical hands on book about understand yourself to unlock your potential for a more fulfilling successful life – right up my street.  The book included lots of tests and tasks that use some of the the clinical profiling techniques Fiona uses as a Psychologist. It’s one of those books that I’m always dipping back in and out of and I’m always recommending it to clients. In this episode I chat to Fiona about the reasons why she wrote the book and we explore some of the themes including defining your purpose, understanding your values and overcoming fear and self doubt to be doing the work you want to be doing. As well as: How we define the term purpose and what it practically means. Why Fiona thinks it's important to have a purpose in your life and business How people start the process of defining their own purpose. Recognising your strengths and what value you can offer the world. What are values and why they’re important? Connecting with your right people and finding the right environment for you to flourish How people can create meaning in their life through the work that they do How doing the ‘inner’ work on yourself can be applied to business. I absolutely loved the opportunity to chat to Fiona, she’s an expert in her field and has some really sound advice that I hope you’ll enjoy too! psychology, business coach, career change no full 6 1 55e91f7b-4721-4e8a-a3db-cca458d07684 Running an Intentional Business with Jack Watkins LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Jack’s website, Instagram, and Pinterest
Jessica Rose Williams
Lucy Lucraft
Pinfinite Growth
Tailwind
Finch Bakery
16 Personalities
Claire Baker
Lucy Sheridan
The Multi-Hyphen Method - Emma Gannon
Charlotte Jacklin
Sarah Powell

 

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the things we discussed in today’s show, especially what being intentional means for you in your life and business? Is it something that you thinks important? How do you set your intentions? That’s particularly pertinent now with the beginning of a new year just around the corner. Come and chat to Jack and I on Instagram, we’d love to hear from you. 

Also, if you’ve enjoyed today’s episode it I would absolutely love it if you would share with someone else who you think would enjoy the show. Thank you so much for listening.  I hope you have a lovely week! See you next time.

]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2019 07:00:05 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode5/jackwatkins LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Jack’s website, Instagram, and Pinterest
Jessica Rose Williams
Lucy Lucraft
Pinfinite Growth
Tailwind
Finch Bakery
16 Personalities
Claire Baker
Lucy Sheridan
The Multi-Hyphen Method - Emma Gannon
Charlotte Jacklin
Sarah Powell

 

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the things we discussed in today’s show, especially what being intentional means for you in your life and business? Is it something that you thinks important? How do you set your intentions? That’s particularly pertinent now with the beginning of a new year just around the corner. Come and chat to Jack and I on Instagram, we’d love to hear from you. 

Also, if you’ve enjoyed today’s episode it I would absolutely love it if you would share with someone else who you think would enjoy the show. Thank you so much for listening.  I hope you have a lovely week! See you next time.

]]> Running an Intentional Business with Jack Watkins Lauren O'Sullivan 00:49:35 I’m really pleased to introduce you to today’s guest - Designer and Brand Expert Jack Watkins. Jack has been running his business for 2 years after making the decision that life’s to short to not be doing the things you want to be doing. Jack in his own words works with visionary entrepreneurs to bring intentional brands and websites to life through his design and branding process.  ‘Intentional’ is definitely the word of this episode. We talk about the importance of having an intention in your life and business and how it sits at the core of Jack’s philosophy and approach. All Jack’s work is purposeful, very much thought out and has real meaning behind it, which  is really what makes it so impactful and fulfilling both for him and the clients he works with. In this episode we talk about: ·         Jack’s journey and about what the first years in a start up business look like ·         Being intentional ·         Doing your best work with your dream clients ·         Navigating the pressures of social media as a business owner ·         Streamlining your working week to be intentional with how you spend your time. ·         Looking for meaning behind the work that your going. ·         Growing on Pinterest ·         Being an INFJ It was the first time I had the pleasure of chatting with Jack and I loved getting to know him better through our chat and I hope you do too. I’m really pleased to introduce you to today’s guest - Designer and Brand Expert Jack Watkins. Jack has been running his business for 2 years after making the decision that life’s to short to not be doing the things you want to be doing. Jack in his own words works with visionary entrepreneurs to bring intentional brands and websites to life through his design and branding process.  ‘Intentional’ is definitely the word of this episode. We talk about the importance of having an intention in your life and business and how it sits at the core of Jack’s philosophy and approach. All Jack’s work is purposeful, very much thought out and has real meaning behind it, which  is really what makes it so impactful and fulfilling both for him and the clients he works with. In this episode we talk about: ·         Jack’s journey and about what the first years in a start up business look like ·         Being intentional ·         Doing your best work with your dream clients ·         Navigating the pressures of social media as a business owner ·         Streamlining your working week to be intentional with how you spend your time. ·         Looking for meaning behind the work that your going. ·         Growing on Pinterest ·         Being an INFJ It was the first time I had the pleasure of chatting with Jack and I loved getting to know him better through our chat and I hope you do too. small business, branding, creative coach, hashtag authentic, business coach, web design no full 5 1 90975481-88dc-4cb4-b4b0-81eb772587a5 Changing Career to Follow Your Dreams with Karen Barlow LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Karen’s website and Instagram
The Old Potato Store
How To Become An Interiors Stylist and What I’ve Learnt Doing The Job
Sas Petherick
Sara Tasker
Kayte Ferris - Simple & Season
Considered Magazine
91 Magazine
Object Style

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I’d love to hear your thoughts on the things we discussed in today’s show, especially if you’re experiencing challenges at the moment following your creative path. Come and chat to Karen and I on Instagram, we’d love to hear from you.

Also, if you’ve enjoyed today’s episode it would be really  great and very much appreciated if you could take a minute to subscribe and leave a review on your podcast app. It makes a huge difference in getting more people to know about the show.

Thank you so much for listening. I’ll be back in 2 weeks with the next episode and a very exciting guest. But for now, I hope you have a lovely week! See you next time.

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 07:00:01 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode4/karenbarlow LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Karen’s website and Instagram
The Old Potato Store
How To Become An Interiors Stylist and What I’ve Learnt Doing The Job
Sas Petherick
Sara Tasker
Kayte Ferris - Simple & Season
Considered Magazine
91 Magazine
Object Style

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I’d love to hear your thoughts on the things we discussed in today’s show, especially if you’re experiencing challenges at the moment following your creative path. Come and chat to Karen and I on Instagram, we’d love to hear from you.

Also, if you’ve enjoyed today’s episode it would be really  great and very much appreciated if you could take a minute to subscribe and leave a review on your podcast app. It makes a huge difference in getting more people to know about the show.

Thank you so much for listening. I’ll be back in 2 weeks with the next episode and a very exciting guest. But for now, I hope you have a lovely week! See you next time.

]]> Changing Career to Follow Your Dreams with Karen Barlow Lauren O'Sullivan 00:59:08 Today’s guest is Interior Stylist, Art Director and Vintage Dealer Karen Barlow.  At the age of 42 Karen decided to leave her career in finance behind and go back to university to follow her creative dreams. In this episode Karen talks about her experiences about how over the years opportunities to follow her creative path had alluded her. It was something she had always had a passion and talent for but for various different reasons, she had to push those dreams down, until it came to her now or never moment, which she seized with both hands to create the thriving career she has today. Today’s guest is Interior Stylist, Art Director and Vintage Dealer Karen Barlow.  At the age of 42 Karen decided to leave her career in finance behind and go back to university to follow her creative dreams. In this episode Karen talks about her experiences about how over the years opportunities to follow her creative path had alluded her. It was something she had always had a passion and talent for but for various different reasons, she had to push those dreams down, until it came to her now or never moment, which she seized with both hands to create the thriving career she has today. small business, self employment, creative business, career coach, business coach, career change, women in business no full 4 1 fcaf40f7-bb4b-4349-a068-52a84dc66f87 Connecting with your Purpose with Sally Fazeli LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Sally’s website, Instagram, and yoga Instagram

Sally’s YouTube Video on World Mental Heath Day. Healing and Transformation from an Eating Disorder

Brené Brown

 

You can find the show notes for this episode on my website www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast.

Also if you’re interested in finding more about connecting with your purpose, I have created a mini journaling exercise on Uncovering Your Values, which would be a really great starting point for you to start to explore this topic in more detail. If you’re on my website, you can sign up to my email newsletter and I will send you a copy.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the show and if any of this resonated with you. Please come and say hi and chat to Sally and I on Instagram, the links are in the show notes.

 

And if you have enjoyed today’s episode it would be great and very much appreciated if you could take a minute to subscribe and leave a review on your podcast app. As I mentioned at the beginning, it really does help and enables more people know about the show.

Thank you so much for listening and I’ll be back in 2 weeks with a VERY special guest. I can’t wait to share more about this one soon!

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:00:04 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) www.laurenosullivan/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode3/sallyfazeli LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

My website and Instagram

Sally’s website, Instagram, and yoga Instagram

Sally’s YouTube Video on World Mental Heath Day. Healing and Transformation from an Eating Disorder

Brené Brown

 

You can find the show notes for this episode on my website www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast.

Also if you’re interested in finding more about connecting with your purpose, I have created a mini journaling exercise on Uncovering Your Values, which would be a really great starting point for you to start to explore this topic in more detail. If you’re on my website, you can sign up to my email newsletter and I will send you a copy.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the show and if any of this resonated with you. Please come and say hi and chat to Sally and I on Instagram, the links are in the show notes.

 

And if you have enjoyed today’s episode it would be great and very much appreciated if you could take a minute to subscribe and leave a review on your podcast app. As I mentioned at the beginning, it really does help and enables more people know about the show.

Thank you so much for listening and I’ll be back in 2 weeks with a VERY special guest. I can’t wait to share more about this one soon!

]]> Connecting with your Purpose with Sally Fazeli Lauren O'Sullivan 00:58:55 Today I’m speaking to Blogger, Yoga and Dance teacher Sally Fazelli who has been through a transformative year in her life and business. Sally speaks powerfully in today’s episode about her own personal experience in reconnecting with herself and finding her purpose and now how she’s pivoted her business to empowering others to do the same. I loved chatting to Sally, it’s really great conversation that makes us think deeper about how the work we do is more than just a job and how by following our purpose we can have real impact in the world. In the show we talk about: Connecting with your true purpose Sally’s mission to empower women to feel fully alive and connected in their body (through Yoga and Dance Blogging as a business and working with brands Pivoting her business to become a dance and yoga teacher Instagram as a support network and a business tool Healing from an eating disorder and viewing yourself as beautiful Overcoming the fear of being your true self online Stepping out of your comfort zone Becoming the observer of your inner critic Living a confident and fulfilled life Today I’m speaking to Blogger, Yoga and Dance teacher Sally Fazelli who has been through a transformative year in her life and business. Sally speaks powerfully in today’s episode about her own personal experience in reconnecting with herself and finding her purpose and now how she’s pivoted her business to empowering others to do the same. I loved chatting to Sally, it’s really great conversation that makes us think deeper about how the work we do is more than just a job and how by following our purpose we can have real impact in the world. In the show we talk about: Connecting with your true purpose Sally’s mission to empower women to feel fully alive and connected in their body (through Yoga and Dance Blogging as a business and working with brands Pivoting her business to become a dance and yoga teacher Instagram as a support network and a business tool Healing from an eating disorder and viewing yourself as beautiful Overcoming the fear of being your true self online Stepping out of your comfort zone Becoming the observer of your inner critic Living a confident and fulfilled life instagram, blogging, finding your purpose, grow with soul, self employed, women in business no full 3 1 351aaee3-acfd-4269-af54-7fc92c00577b Discovering Your Passion and Turning it into a Business with Kathryn Taylor LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

Kathryn’s website and Instagram

My website and Instagram

91 Magazine

 

I hope you enjoy! And if you do, I would really love you to share on instagram and with anyone you know who you think would enjoy it too, using #beyondthe stories. Every little helps to get the word out there! Thank you so much for listening and supporting the show.

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:49:12 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) https://www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode2/kathryntaylor LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

Kathryn’s website and Instagram

My website and Instagram

91 Magazine

 

I hope you enjoy! And if you do, I would really love you to share on instagram and with anyone you know who you think would enjoy it too, using #beyondthe stories. Every little helps to get the word out there! Thank you so much for listening and supporting the show.

]]> Discovering Your Passion and Turning it into a Business with Kathryn Taylor Lauren O'Sullivan 00:59:29 Today I chat to my friend and photographer Kathryn Taylor. Kathryn talks about her leap from the corporate world to run her own business full time. She also shares the creative journey of self discover she went on to get there. If you’re looking to take that leap or dream of doing so in the future, this one is for you. Kathryn’s story is really inspirational with lots of practical insight and take aways to pull back the curtain on that process. In the show we talk about: Discovering your passion and talent Turning that into a full time business Finding your voice online The pressure we put on oursleves to success Instagram and finding your people online The financial realities and sacrifices Juggling work with being a mum Today I chat to my friend and photographer Kathryn Taylor. Kathryn talks about her leap from the corporate world to run her own business full time. She also shares the creative journey of self discover she went on to get there. If you’re looking to take that leap or dream of doing so in the future, this one is for you. Kathryn’s story is really inspirational with lots of practical insight and take aways to pull back the curtain on that process. In the show we talk about: Discovering your passion and talent Turning that into a full time business Finding your voice online The pressure we put on oursleves to success Instagram and finding your people online The financial realities and sacrifices Juggling work with being a mum small business, make it happen, creative business, marketing, photography no full 2 1 7c26b67d-2496-46a5-b3db-c6c3d0ae785d Playing to Your Strengths with Sara Tasker LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

Sara’s website and Instagram

My website and Instagram

16 Personalities

Jen Carrington

Tori Amos on Apple Music and Spotify

Conversations With Friends - Sally Rooney

 

I really hope you enjoy our conversation and if you do I’d love you to share that with anyone you think will enjoy it too. Any shares on Instagram stories, using #beyondthestories, really help to spread the word and are much appreciated. Thank you so much for listening and your support.

And if you have any feedback on the show, please get in touch. DM me, email me, I’d love to chat.

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:42:30 +0000 laurenr.osullivan@hotmail.com (Lauren O'Sullivan) https://www.laurenosullivan.com/beyondthestoriespodcast/episode1/saratasker LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSS IN THE SHOW

Sara’s website and Instagram

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]]> Playing to Your Strengths with Sara Tasker Lauren O'Sullivan 00:56:04 In this first episode I chat to the amazing Sara Tasker about how playing to her strengths has enabled her to build a successful business and create a life that works for her and her family. Sara is a writer, photographer, coach, podcaster and best selling author, as well as all round inspiration and champion to creatives everywhere. This is a really juicy episode where we cover lots of topics, including: Playing to your strengths Knowing your value Finding success on your own terms Dealing with self doubt and fear of failure Instagram and connecting online Giving yourself permission to lean in to what you’re really interested in. There’s also a little exclusive the end, where Sara announces her new programme 15 minute magic launching in Jan, so stay tuned for that. In this first episode I chat to the amazing Sara Tasker about how playing to her strengths has enabled her to build a successful business and create a life that works for her and her family. Sara is a writer, photographer, coach, podcaster and best selling author, as well as all round inspiration and champion to creatives everywhere. This is a really juicy episode where we cover lots of topics, including: Playing to your strengths Knowing your value Finding success on your own terms Dealing with self doubt and fear of failure Instagram and connecting online Giving yourself permission to lean in to what you’re really interested in. There’s also a little exclusive the end, where Sara announces her new programme 15 minute magic launching in Jan, so stay tuned for that. small business, creative business, creative living, business coach no full 1 1 c1ce8e31-3f9a-484b-8171-fcccebd839ad Introducing Beyond the Stories You can find more from Lauren here.

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]]> Introducing Beyond the Stories Lauren O'Sullivan 00:00:53 Beyond the Stories is a podcast brought to you by Business Coach, Therapist and Marketing Expert Lauren O'Sullivan for creatives and business owners (and aspiring business owners) looking to find freedom and fulfillment in the work that they do. Each episode Lauren goes Beyond the Stories of the people we admire to understand what drives them and what's behind the story of their success. "We go Beyond the Stories of fear and self doubt that we tell ourselves, the shoulds and the musts and the stories of expectation we're told by others. We'll peel all that back to understand ourselves better, find our why and make it happen." Beyond the Stories is a podcast brought to you by Business Coach, Therapist and Marketing Expert Lauren O'Sullivan for creatives and business owners (and aspiring business owners) looking to find freedom and fulfillment in the work that they do. Each episode Lauren goes Beyond the Stories of the people we admire to understand what drives them and what's behind the story of their success. "We go Beyond the Stories of fear and self doubt that we tell ourselves, the shoulds and the musts and the stories of expectation we're told by others. We'll peel all that back to understand ourselves better, find our why and make it happen." creative business, creative living, instagram, business coach, digital marketing no trailer 1