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84: You Can Sit With Us-The Organic Start Of An Epic Community: A Conversation with Amanda Smith

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Amanda Smith--CEO of Dallas Girl Gang-- on the show!
We talk about: 
The early stages of building a community
Creating something that you yourself are craving
How to pivot when something doesn't feel aligned
The balance of motherhood and business
And the start of her agency
This episode was a beautiful, heart centered, authentic chat that I know you will love!
About Amanda: 
Amanda Smith is the CEO of Dallas Girl Gang, a 50,000+ global community of engaged women connecting in career, business and life. Amanda, also a former elementary music teacher of 7 years, an expert in marketing, events, brand partnerships, and cultivating community. 
After a huge life shift in 2017 and a move to Dallas, Amanda was seeking a community for women that was inclusive and offered resources for career, life, and business- and came up empty. So, she created one herself and named it “Dallas Girl Gang.”   
Now Amanda is bringing their trademarked motto  “You Can Sit With Us ®” to life across Dallas/Ft. Worth and the country through activations with aligned brands such as Athleta, Bumble, Honeybook, Favor, Thirdlove, FreePeople, Olive + June, as well collaborations with others in the industry and consulting women and brands who are building businesses.  
She is passionate about bringing women together into meaningful communities and lifting one another up through events, brand partnerships, and consulting brands and business owners in making more impact through their businesses.
 
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83: How I Prepped For Maternity Leave (And How You Can Do The Same For Any Time Off)

Today I'm back with a solo episode on how I have prepped to be on maternity leave. Whether you are prepping for the same or want to take a sabbatical this episode is for you!
I talk about:
How I decided on the timeline
What steps I've taken to ensure a smooth transition for my clients and community
Where I've sought support and what I delegated
How I went about communication and maintenance with the podcast, blog, etc.
How I prepared financially and fully used the time I had beforehand to be strategic, intentional, and creative
How I plan to return
 
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82: The Year I Have A Baby AND Buy A Second Company--BTS of Becoming Camp Climb's New Owner

Today's episode follows an EPIC announcement: I, Haley, am the new owner and leader of Camp Climb. And today I have the incredible founder Emma Hicks on the podcast to share all about the journey that has led us to today and our excitement for what's to come.
We talk about:
Emma's story of what led her to creating Camp Climb
What Camp Climb is all about and how it has evolved over the years
Why she decided to sell Camp
My journey with Camp Climb and the impact it had on my growth
What led me to saying YES to this acquisition
A behind the scenes snapshot of what this transition has looked like
And what is next for this epic annual event and community
About Camp Climb:
Camp Climb is dedicated to providing a transformative experience for creative women entrepreneurs worldwide. Rooted in the heart of the Midwest, our mission is to foster a supportive community where women can learn, connect, and grow. Through immersive events featuring keynote speakers, panels, workshops, and collaborative sessions, we empower participants at every stage of their journey: from turning ideas into businesses, scaling operations, to sustaining purpose-driven growth. We believe in the power of vulnerability, lifelong connections, and clarity to ignite and sustain entrepreneurial spirit.
 
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81: Did Someone Say Girl Dinner? + The Power of Aligned Community For Business Growth

I am back with a solo episode on what I believe is THE secret sauce to success as an entrepreneur.......being a part of an aligned community.
 
But first recapping the most EPIC dinner party for female founders that we hosted in Milwaukee to kick off our region of EM/POWERED by WMN
In this episode I share:
What inspired us to start this community in Milwaukee
What all went down at Girl Dinner
What an aligned environment looks like and how to determine if you're in one
Why community is a necessity for a founder to grow
The difference between networking and genuine connection
What happens when you get into rooms and spaces like this
 
You want want to miss this episode!
And if you're curious to learn more about EM/POWERED by WMN take a peek HERE and come sit at the table with us!
 
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80: The Game Changing Tool to Have In Your Business in 2025: A Conversation with Dawn Richardson

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Dawn Richardson on the show!
We talk about:
Dawn's story and what led her to partnering up with Flodesk as their Product Education Manager
The reason why most creatives hesitate to start their email list
How we can simplify the beginning process to start and what can we do to maximize our email list for the growth of our business
Why we should start our email list NOW
Social climate with tik tok
The values behind Flodesk
And some exciting features coming out for Flodesk
About Dawn:
Dawn is the Product Education Manager at Flodesk, where she creates easy-to-understand resources that help entrepreneurs and small business owners confidently grow with email marketing. With a background in software engineering and wedding photography, she bridges the gap between tech and creativity, making Flodesk’s powerful tools approachable for all. She is also the voice behind her business, Tech Savvy Creative, where she helps creatives simplify all types of tech so they can spend more time doing what they love. When she’s not teaching about tech, Dawn is a wife and mom to two little girls, balancing business and family life with plenty of coffee in hand.
 
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79: 30 Days Of What?? My Recap Of The Dopamine Detox Challenge

I am back with a solo episode to recap a recent 30 day challenge I participated in--the Dopamine Detox Challenge.
30 days of no self medicating (no tv, social media, SWEETS, etc)
and 5 rules to follow daily.
What is the challenge?Why did I do it?
What were the takeaways?What were the struggles?And how doing this challenged helped me to level up personally AND professionally.
 
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78: How To Claim Your Authority And Become THE ONE In Your Industry: A Conversation With Alexis Frank

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Alexis Frank on the show!
We talk about:
Her movement in empowering the eldest daughter entrepreneur
How the burden of being the eldest daughter may be blocking your upleveling as a business owner
How human design helps us to step into who we are meant to be
How to claim our authority in our industry and become THE ONE our clients flock to
The true key to success--hint it's not another strategy!
This episode is POWERFUL--tune in now!
About Alexis:
Alexis Frank is the coach for eldest daughters and the creator of life and business coaching for eldest daughter entrepreneurs. She is a mom of 3 beautiful children, a bi racial woman happily married to a black man, has 4 formal degrees and a lifetime of trial and error as her education. Her mission is to help turn eldest daughter in THE ONE in their industry coaching them to claim their authority and fully express their magic and impact.
 
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77: Pulling Back The Curtain On My Recent Masterclass: The Good and The Mayhem

In this episode I am taking you behind the scenes on the recent masterclass I hosted, Next Level Founder.
I am sharing how we had 70 people sign up and over 40 live for the entire 90 minute workshop! 
We are talking about the ins, the outs, the lessons, and a little bit of chaos that unfolded that week.
If you have ever wanted to host a workshop or a masterclass I am holding nothing back. Listen to this episode as a pull back the current on everything that led up to it, what happened during, and what unfolded after the fact.
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76: How To Know When It's Time to Invest In Branding: A Conversation with Victoria Marcouillier

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Victoria of Brandwell Designs on the show!
We talk about:
What inspired her to start her agency
The pros and cons of DIY design as a business owner
When should you invest in design as a business owner
How branding can help you stand out in a saturated market
How to balance business and motherhood
About Victoria:
Victoria is the founder and CEO of BrandWell Designs and The Branding Business School, where she helps service-based female entrepreneurs show up confident online through visual and strategic branding. She’s a mom to a four and one year old and understands the delicate balance of working motherhood. Her ultimate desire is to help busy women build brands that demand a premium price point so that they can stop trading time for money and leverage the power of a strong brand identity. You can find Victoria weekly on The Branding Business School Podcast where she shares her take on entrepreneurship, brand strategy, marketing, and what it’s like raising littles while scaling multiple businesses. At the end of the day, Victoria is passionate about helping women build businesses that serve them and don’t just steal from them.
 
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75: The Power In The Pivot: A Conversation with Ali Daniel Posco

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Creatives!Today, I have Ali of Punch Drunk Soul on the show!
We talk about:
How important alignment is in business
When to pivot and how to support yourself in the pivot
Permission to pivot when it doesn't make sense
Taking the risk and trusting your next evolution
All about her story
And so much more!
About Ali:
Ali Daniel Posco is a spiritual mentor & business coach, a retreat facilitator, podcast host and speaker. She is the founder of Punch Drunk Soul where she helps people and entrepreneurs practice deep self mastery, alignment & trust so they can master their outer worlds and businesses. She's worked with over 450 clients from around the world, has spoken on several stages and has created a multi-million dollar business. Coaching clients through practical & aligned business strategy is what she’s known for, but it’s the inner healing and alignment work that’s at the core of what she does. This blend of both is what her clients come to her for.
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