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  • Mandy Ford on Following the Joy of Drawing and Illustration (A Lookback Episode)
    artist podcast Season 3

    Ep131: Mandy Ford on Following the Joy of Drawing and Illustration (A Lookback Episode)

    This week on the show, I’m doing a lookback episode – and revisiting the conversation with Mandy Ford. After this aha moment of last week, in episode 130 , of seeing how…

    April 10, 2018
  • Inspiration, Doodling. Becoming an Illustrator
    artist podcast Season 2

    Ep97: Following Your Inspiration, Doodling, and Becoming an Illustrator with guest Mandy Ford

    This week it’s my true pleasure to have Mandy Ford joining me for an interview, where she talks about following your inspiration, doodling, becoming an illustrator. Mandy is a graphic designer,…

    August 1, 2017
  • how to handle shifting priorities after becoming a mother
    artist blog coaching podcast

    How to Handle Shifting Priorities After Becoming a Mother

    So many times, as women, we put the pressure on ourselves and on each other to push through situations, piling more responsibilities on top of our already full and busy lives.…

    April 13, 2017
  • Making Time for What's Important
    artist entrepreneur podcast Season 2

    Ep81: Look Back Lessons: Making Time For What’s Important with Kris Nations

    In this episode, I’m excited to revisit the episode with jewelry designer and entrepreneur, Kris Nations. Kris and her sister Kim are the powerhouse duo behind the “Kris Nations” brand, and…

    April 10, 2017
  • Finding Joy in 'Star Wars in the Yard' with Russell Hurst
    artist podcast Season 2 Uncategorized

    Ep59: Finding Joy in ‘Star Wars in the Yard’ with Russell Hurst

    Today I’m excited to have Russell Hurst, of Star Wars in the Yard, on the podcast. Russell is the man behind the ‘Star Wars in the Yard’ Instagram account, which combines his…

    October 18, 2016
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  • Here’s the yucky thing about feeling unconfident (and no, this is not a feminine product ad) … it’s that when you feel like you’re not so sure about doing something … if you’re like me, you start to hide out. You disconnect. You play smaller. You shrink.⠀ And, let’s be honest, that’s what happens when you’re afraid. You don’t go after what you want, and you shrink down so you don’t draw too much attention to yourself.⠀ ⠀ This week on the podcast, my coaching mastermind besties (Julie @juliehoughtoncoach and Liz Liz @lizapplegate) join me to chat about confidence. And, about how when you’re feeling NOT confident, the best thing to do is ask for help. You can find the link to the interview my profile.⠀ ⠀ #peoplepleasing #impostorcomplex #whynotyou #peoplepleasing #bebrave #podcast #freeworkshop #lovewhatyoudo #momlife #worklife #confidence #iamwellandgood #ownyourstory #gratitude #inspirehealthy #therealme #findyourhappy #liveboldly #justdoit #instagood #tribeclcc #jumpstartyourjoy #midlifeschmidlife #confidentwomen #vulnerability #findyourtribe #success#entrepreneur #handsandhustle
  • That time, on a shoot at work, where I was holding a giant cup of mayo that were were about to throw on our model. This was a campaign for a laundry detergent. Oh, the life of an advertising producer. 😂 #tbt to 2008. #thankstribal #tribalddb #agencylife #webproducer #longliveflash #mayonnaise #cupofmayo #greenscreen #photoshoot #mommasgotthemagic #pleasantonca
  • Here’s the yucky thing about feeling unconfident (and no, this is not a feminine product ad) … it’s that when you feel like you’re not so sure about doing something … if you’re like me, you start to hide out. You disconnect. You play smaller. You shrink.⠀ And, let’s be honest, that’s what happens when you’re afraid. You don’t go after what you want, and you shrink down so you don’t draw too much attention to yourself.⠀ ⠀ This week on the podcast, my coaching mastermind besties (Julie @juliehoughtoncoach and Liz Liz @lizapplegate) join me to chat about confidence. And, about how when you’re feeling NOT confident, the best thing to do is ask for help. You can find the link to the interview my profile.⠀ ⠀ #peoplepleasing #impostorcomplex #whynotyou #peoplepleasing #bebrave #podcast #freeworkshop #lovewhatyoudo #momlife #worklife #confidence #iamwellandgood #ownyourstory #gratitude #inspirehealthy #therealme #findyourhappy #liveboldly #justdoit #instagood #tribeclcc #jumpstartyourjoy #midlifeschmidlife #confidentwomen #vulnerability #findyourtribe #success#entrepreneur #handsandhustle
  • Aye aye aye friends. I’m a recovering people pleaser. I have friends who are people pleasers and I know how it can stop you in your tracks, either making it impossible to make a decision OR, you end up making a decision based on how you think someone else MIGHT feel and then totally regret it because it ends up make YOU feel like crap.⠀ ⠀ Yeah? I’ve done it. The other problem with pleasing other people? Hoo boy, here’s the tough love – they don’t always notice (or care), AND, it ruins your own confidence, because you’re allowing something outside of yourself to dictate how you act, feel, or respond to things.⠀ ⠀ So, you want more confidence? DITCH THAT PEOPLE PLEASING! And do you want to learn a bit more about this people pleasing nonsense? Yeah? Join me and my mastermind besties (Julie @juliehoughtoncoach and Liz @lizapplegate) this week as we tackle the topic of confidence in a two part episode. YAY!!⠀ You are enough.⠀ ⠀ #peoplepleasing #impostorcomplex #whynotyou #peoplepleasing #bebrave #podcast #freeworkshop #lovewhatyoudo #momlife #worklife #confidence #iamwellandgood #ownyourstory #gratitude #inspirehealthy #therealme #findyourhappy #liveboldly #justdoit #instagood #tribeclcc #jumpstartyourjoy #midlifeschmidlife #confidentwomen #vulnerability #findyourtribe #success#entrepreneur #handsandhustle
  • A recent hot topic with my mastermind has been that of confidence. About two months ago, we did a webinar for the first time on it, and found that it was such a deep and wide topic.⠀ ⠀ There are a couple of things I know to be true about confidence: nearly everyone, at some point, struggles with feeling self-confident. While it’s not unusual for other people to look and act extremely confident, the thing I’ve found (especially in talking to so many guests for the podcast) is that at some point or another, everyone doubts themselves.⠀ ⠀ Join me and my mastermind besties (Julie @juliehoughtoncoach and Liz @lizapplegate) this week as we tackle the topic of confidence in a two-part episode… today you’ll get to hear part one on my show and on Wednesday, part two is airing on Liz Applegate’s show, Midlife Schmidlife.⠀ ⠀ #peoplepleasing #impostorcomplex #whynotyou #bebrave #podcast #freeworkshop #lovewhatyoudo #momlife #worklife #confidence #iamwellandgood #ownyourstory #gratitude #inspirehealthy #therealme #findyourhappy #liveboldly #justdoit #instagood #tribeclcc #jumpstartyourjoy #midlifeschmidlife #confidentwomen #vulnerability #findyourtribe #success #entrepreneur #handsandhustle
  • NorCal State Championships. Z and J are here for their second year, this time at age 7. They are bowling next to 10 year olds. I LOVE that they locked arms for the national anthem - they are a good team and good friends. Grateful for them and their friendship. #norcaljuniorchampionship #youthbowling #cloverleafbowl #teammates #nogutters #goodluckandhighscores #bowling #bowlinglife
  • In this week’s interview, Mandy Ford and I talk about how to jump start joy in your life, and she reflects on how important it is to put down your phone, and really soak in the world going on around you. I realize you’re probably on your phone right now - so … tell me … if you look up right this moment, what do you see? Tell me in the comments :)⠀ ⠀ Thanks @mandyfordart for joining me!⠀ #jumpstartyourjoy #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #lawofattraction ⠀ #mandyfordart #artlife #illustrator #illustration #artcollection #patterndesign #printandpattern #patternobserver #surfacepattern #handdrawn #myunicornlife #pursuepretty#handsandhustle #doitfortheprocess #artprocess #createeveryday #creativityfound #creativepreneur
  • Last week I got to visit my dear friend @lizapplegate on the “Texas 2018” tour. (Otherwise known as “spring break”). I’m feeling super grateful that we got to spend time together, and so blessed to have met this lovely soul with a bright, wise heart. The thing that Texas taught me - with the time to reflect - is that truly, truly, all of the most blessed and amazing things happen when we follow our hearts and take the risk. I met Liz in coach training. I met my other friend we visited in Texas when I made the leap and attended Yale Divinity School. These were both huge stretches for me. And the journey led me to some amazing people and amazing adventures. So - what can you say yes to and go for? Where have you taken the risk and been delighted by the unexpected? Share yours below. #friendshipismagic #tribeclcc #texastour #april4th #podcasters #lifecoachlife #flashesofdelight #followyourheart #adventureawaits
  • Mandy Ford joins me this week to talk about her journey to becoming an illustrator. She said yes to a writing class that led her back to doodling, and to the thing she loves to do. I loved what she said about following her heart - that sometimes, our soul knows something, and leads us along. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Join Mandy @mandyfordart and I for the whole interview - link is in the profile.⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ #jumpstartyourjoy #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #lawofattraction ⠀ #mandyfordart #artlife #illustrator #illustration #artcollection #patterndesign #printandpattern #patternobserver #surfacepattern #handdrawn #myunicornlife #pursuepretty#handsandhustle #doitfortheprocess #artprocess #createeveryday #creativityfound #creativepreneur

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  • Here’s the yucky thing about feeling unconfident (and no, this is not a feminine product ad) … it’s that when you feel like you’re not so sure about doing something … if you’re like me, you start to hide out. You disconnect. You play smaller. You shrink.⠀ And, let’s be honest, that’s what happens when you’re afraid. You don’t go after what you want, and you shrink down so you don’t draw too much attention to yourself.⠀ ⠀ This week on the podcast, my coaching mastermind besties (Julie @juliehoughtoncoach and Liz Liz @lizapplegate) join me to chat about confidence. And, about how when you’re feeling NOT confident, the best thing to do is ask for help. You can find the link to the interview my profile.⠀ ⠀ #peoplepleasing #impostorcomplex #whynotyou #peoplepleasing #bebrave #podcast #freeworkshop #lovewhatyoudo #momlife #worklife #confidence #iamwellandgood #ownyourstory #gratitude #inspirehealthy #therealme #findyourhappy #liveboldly #justdoit #instagood #tribeclcc #jumpstartyourjoy #midlifeschmidlife #confidentwomen #vulnerability #findyourtribe #success#entrepreneur #handsandhustle
  • That time, on a shoot at work, where I was holding a giant cup of mayo that were were about to throw on our model. This was a campaign for a laundry detergent. Oh, the life of an advertising producer. 😂 #tbt to 2008. #thankstribal #tribalddb #agencylife #webproducer #longliveflash #mayonnaise #cupofmayo #greenscreen #photoshoot #mommasgotthemagic #pleasantonca
  • Here’s the yucky thing about feeling unconfident (and no, this is not a feminine product ad) … it’s that when you feel like you’re not so sure about doing something … if you’re like me, you start to hide out. You disconnect. You play smaller. You shrink.⠀ And, let’s be honest, that’s what happens when you’re afraid. You don’t go after what you want, and you shrink down so you don’t draw too much attention to yourself.⠀ ⠀ This week on the podcast, my coaching mastermind besties (Julie @juliehoughtoncoach and Liz Liz @lizapplegate) join me to chat about confidence. And, about how when you’re feeling NOT confident, the best thing to do is ask for help. You can find the link to the interview my profile.⠀ ⠀ #peoplepleasing #impostorcomplex #whynotyou #peoplepleasing #bebrave #podcast #freeworkshop #lovewhatyoudo #momlife #worklife #confidence #iamwellandgood #ownyourstory #gratitude #inspirehealthy #therealme #findyourhappy #liveboldly #justdoit #instagood #tribeclcc #jumpstartyourjoy #midlifeschmidlife #confidentwomen #vulnerability #findyourtribe #success#entrepreneur #handsandhustle
  • Aye aye aye friends. I’m a recovering people pleaser. I have friends who are people pleasers and I know how it can stop you in your tracks, either making it impossible to make a decision OR, you end up making a decision based on how you think someone else MIGHT feel and then totally regret it because it ends up make YOU feel like crap.⠀ ⠀ Yeah? I’ve done it. The other problem with pleasing other people? Hoo boy, here’s the tough love – they don’t always notice (or care), AND, it ruins your own confidence, because you’re allowing something outside of yourself to dictate how you act, feel, or respond to things.⠀ ⠀ So, you want more confidence? DITCH THAT PEOPLE PLEASING! And do you want to learn a bit more about this people pleasing nonsense? Yeah? Join me and my mastermind besties (Julie @juliehoughtoncoach and Liz @lizapplegate) this week as we tackle the topic of confidence in a two part episode. YAY!!⠀ You are enough.⠀ ⠀ #peoplepleasing #impostorcomplex #whynotyou #peoplepleasing #bebrave #podcast #freeworkshop #lovewhatyoudo #momlife #worklife #confidence #iamwellandgood #ownyourstory #gratitude #inspirehealthy #therealme #findyourhappy #liveboldly #justdoit #instagood #tribeclcc #jumpstartyourjoy #midlifeschmidlife #confidentwomen #vulnerability #findyourtribe #success#entrepreneur #handsandhustle
  • A recent hot topic with my mastermind has been that of confidence. About two months ago, we did a webinar for the first time on it, and found that it was such a deep and wide topic.⠀ ⠀ There are a couple of things I know to be true about confidence: nearly everyone, at some point, struggles with feeling self-confident. While it’s not unusual for other people to look and act extremely confident, the thing I’ve found (especially in talking to so many guests for the podcast) is that at some point or another, everyone doubts themselves.⠀ ⠀ Join me and my mastermind besties (Julie @juliehoughtoncoach and Liz @lizapplegate) this week as we tackle the topic of confidence in a two-part episode… today you’ll get to hear part one on my show and on Wednesday, part two is airing on Liz Applegate’s show, Midlife Schmidlife.⠀ ⠀ #peoplepleasing #impostorcomplex #whynotyou #bebrave #podcast #freeworkshop #lovewhatyoudo #momlife #worklife #confidence #iamwellandgood #ownyourstory #gratitude #inspirehealthy #therealme #findyourhappy #liveboldly #justdoit #instagood #tribeclcc #jumpstartyourjoy #midlifeschmidlife #confidentwomen #vulnerability #findyourtribe #success #entrepreneur #handsandhustle
  • NorCal State Championships. Z and J are here for their second year, this time at age 7. They are bowling next to 10 year olds. I LOVE that they locked arms for the national anthem - they are a good team and good friends. Grateful for them and their friendship. #norcaljuniorchampionship #youthbowling #cloverleafbowl #teammates #nogutters #goodluckandhighscores #bowling #bowlinglife
  • In this week’s interview, Mandy Ford and I talk about how to jump start joy in your life, and she reflects on how important it is to put down your phone, and really soak in the world going on around you. I realize you’re probably on your phone right now - so … tell me … if you look up right this moment, what do you see? Tell me in the comments :)⠀ ⠀ Thanks @mandyfordart for joining me!⠀ #jumpstartyourjoy #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #lawofattraction ⠀ #mandyfordart #artlife #illustrator #illustration #artcollection #patterndesign #printandpattern #patternobserver #surfacepattern #handdrawn #myunicornlife #pursuepretty#handsandhustle #doitfortheprocess #artprocess #createeveryday #creativityfound #creativepreneur
  • Last week I got to visit my dear friend @lizapplegate on the “Texas 2018” tour. (Otherwise known as “spring break”). I’m feeling super grateful that we got to spend time together, and so blessed to have met this lovely soul with a bright, wise heart. The thing that Texas taught me - with the time to reflect - is that truly, truly, all of the most blessed and amazing things happen when we follow our hearts and take the risk. I met Liz in coach training. I met my other friend we visited in Texas when I made the leap and attended Yale Divinity School. These were both huge stretches for me. And the journey led me to some amazing people and amazing adventures. So - what can you say yes to and go for? Where have you taken the risk and been delighted by the unexpected? Share yours below. #friendshipismagic #tribeclcc #texastour #april4th #podcasters #lifecoachlife #flashesofdelight #followyourheart #adventureawaits
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