Ep. 16 - Harnessing the Power of Community and Relationships in Business with Holly Finigan

05/23/17 • 54 min

I was so excited to score an hour of today’s guest time. Holly Finigan is the creator of the Nantucket blACKbook a modern day marketing agency. It’s pretty much a go-to guide for all things food & drink, shopping, and real estate on island. She’s one of the hardest working female entrepreneurs I know. Not only that, but she runs her business with a spirit of creativity, growth, positivity and best of all, a great sense of humor.

On this episode we talk about

How Holly first discovered Nantucket
How Holly first created her brand Nantucket blACKbook and how it's evolved
The power of community and support in local business
Dealing with resistance when you start something new (and different)
When Holly knew it was time to take her side hustle full time
Learning through experience what collaborations were not on brand
Creating boundaries and the power of saying "no" to opportunities that aren't for you
The importance of the "YOU" factor in influencer marketing
How attitudes are changing around influencer marketing
The importance of slowing down to build a strategy for your brand
Taking the high road when bullshit comes around
Handling negative feedback with grace (and humor)
Where Holly sees her brand evolving

This episode is perfect for anyone who

is navigating the world of blogging and influencer marketing
runs or aspires to run a small business
wants to hear what the behind the scenes of an online business looks like
wants to expand and utilize their local network
needs help establishing boundaries and when to say "no"
wants a good laugh, seriously Holly is hilarious and so fun to talk/listen to

Links:

Website - http://nantucketblackbook.com

Instagram - http://instagram.com/nantucketblackbook

For more information and full show notes visit http://init4thelongrun.com

On this episode we talk about

How Holly first discovered Nantucket
How Holly first created her brand Nantucket blACKbook and how it's evolved
The power of community and support in local business
Dealing with resistance when you start something new (and different)
When Holly knew it was time to take her side hustle full time
Learning through experience what collaborations were not on brand
Creating boundaries and the power of saying "no" to opportunities that aren't for you
The importance of the "YOU" factor in influencer marketing
How attitudes are changing around influencer marketing
The importance of slowing down to build a strategy for your brand
Taking the high road when bullshit comes around
Handling negative feedback with grace (and humor)
Where Holly sees her brand evolving

This episode is perfect for anyone who

is navigating the world of blogging and influencer marketing
runs or aspires to run a small business
wants to hear what the behind the scenes of an online business looks like
wants to expand and utilize their local network
needs help establishing boundaries and when to say "no"
wants a good laugh, seriously Holly is hilarious and so fun to talk/listen to

Links:

Website - http://nantucketblackbook.com

Instagram - http://instagram.com/nantucketblackbook

For more information and full show notes visit http://init4thelongrun.com

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Ep. 15 - Finding Joy and Hope in Mental Illness with Jenn Orcutt

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. On today’s show Jenn Orcutt and I have a uplifting, stigma-busting conversation surrounding mental health. Jenn and I share our experiences with the goal to not only get the conversation started, but also share the tools and resources we’ve used to make our lives ones of joy and growth. Neither of us are defined by our past with mental illness, rather it’s given us a platform to become more self aware and intentional about creating a joyful life, despite our struggles.

On this episode we talk about:

Jenn & my experiences with our own mental health
how to reach out for help
how mental illness looks different on different people
the tools we’ve used to help us grow, heal, thrive
why therapy is amazing
how to find the right tools to help you process your feelings
creating a support system & how to help others help you
how to navigate difficult life transitions
social media’s impact on our mental health - how do we find a balance?
how to get unstuck

This episode is perfect for anyone who:

has struggled with anxiety, eating disorders, depression or OCD
has someone they love who has struggled with mental illness
is curious about other’s experience with mental health
wants to learn tools to cope in anxiety triggering experiences
is looking for a little hope
needs a reminder that they aren’t alone or crazy
is in a period of stressful change or transition

Links:

Website - http://isntshelovelydesigns.com/client-request-form/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isntshelovelydesigns

For more information and full show notes visit http://init4thelongrun.com

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Ep. 17 - Adulting, Handling a Stressful Career & Creating a Flexible Life Plan with Nellie Morley

Today’s guest is extra special. She’s someone who’s known me my entire life. Yup, that’s right my sister is on the podcast. Nellie is a teacher, world traveler and an amazing best friend. We chat all about her career in teaching, navigating friendships after college, making wednesdays as special as fridays, what happens when travel plans aren’t what you expected and creating a flexible life plan.

On this episode we talk about

Choosing where to move after college
Making friends again after college
Why college doesn’t really prepare you for your first job (and why that’s ok)
Balancing ambition and burnout
Coping with disappointment when you don’t feel like you’re meeting your goals
Managing feeling mediocre when you’re in the beginning of your career
Creating small moments of purpose and meaning when you feel overwhelmed by your work so you don’t live for the weekend
How to make Wednesdays as special as Fridays
De-stressing after work and feel energized for the next day
How Nellie decided to leave her first job
Why you have to shift inward to find peace with your current situation
How seasonal work can give you freedom
What to do when the trip you planned turns out different from what you expected
Being more honest with yourself when you are planning a trip - what do I need vs. think I should need
Giving yourself permission to be honest with yourself (about what you’re comfortable with)
Making decisions based on intuition vs. what you think other people are expecting
Social media and travel comparison
Making big life decisions without over planning