Make It Happen

Why You Don't Want A Workshop, Course, Coach, Or Book To Tell You How To Run Your Business Nov 14, 2018

There's a whole lot of noise out there telling us how to build and run our business. But after four years of running my own business and supporting hundreds of my coaching clients in theirs too, I've learned over and over again that nobody knows what our business needs better than we do. And when we look to others to tell us what to do, we can usually find ourselves getting a little lost and disconnected from our business along the way.

So in today's episode I'm sharing why we shouldn't want a workshop, course, coach, or book to tell us how to run our business, and instead why they should be a catalyst for our own discovery and exploration in our work. Because when we look for someone else to tell us what to do, we outsource the leadership of our business and the only person who can ever truly lead it is ourselves.

So if you ever feel like you’ve been listening to all of the noise but you’re not feeling any closer to where you want to be in your work, this is the episode for you. My biggest hope is that today’s episode can encourage you to know that you are the expert of your own business, and that you are oh so capable of moving it forward every step of the way too.

And if you'd like to connect more you can find me over on Instagram, and dive into more of my work over at my website too.

My website and Instagram

Why I Believe In A Slow & Steady Approach To Business Nov 07, 2018

What if there was a different way to build a thriving business than the path of hustle, hustle, hustle that's been modelled to us? What if we could thrive in our life every step of way too? In this episode I share how I've recently crossed over into six figures in my business and why, after four years now of taking a very slow and steady approach to my business, what I am most happy about is that I’ve been able to reach that milestone while also being able to work less, live more, and find more fulfilment and joy in my business and life too.

Because I don’t believe that we should sacrifice ourselves in the pursuit of success, and I don’t believe that fast and furious is the very best way to build a business either. So in this episode I dive into why slower is sometimes better when it comes to business growth, why I believe it’s just as important to thrive in our life as it is to thrive in our work, and why how we experience the journey is always way more important than the destination we’re trying to reach.

And if you'd like to dive deeper into your own business, my Uncover Your Big-Hearted Business mini book may be a great place to start and you can download the PDF through this link here.

If you'd like to dive into more of my work you can head over to my website here - I'd love to connect with you more soon!

My website

Chapter 12: Nobody is going to do your business (or your life) for you Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 11: Show up as if you're already where you want to be Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 10: Your are the vessel through which your work comes to life Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 9: When you're too many steps ahead of yourself Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 8: Complaining gets you nowhere Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 7: The real work happens when nobody is looking Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 6: You can feed your ego or you can feed your journey Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 5: Don't let your expectations crush your momentum Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 4: Failure is not the enemy Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 3: You are the expert in your creative work and life Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 2: Start with your mindset Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Chapter 1: Your are not entitled to your dreams coming true Jun 27, 2018

For this season of the show I am sharing with you the audiobook of my mini book, Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, which I published last year and is a collection of essays sharing the lessons I've learned about bridging the gap between where we are now and where we truly want to be in our creative work and lives. If you'd like to find out more about my mini books, which I create exclusively for my Weekly Letters community, you can over at jencarrington.com

Introducing Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You: & Other Stories Jun 27, 2018

So last year I wrote a book. It's a mini book, less than 50 pages long, called Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You and I shared it as a little gift with my Weekly Letters email community alongside an audiobook that I recorded for it too. This little book explored some of the lessons I've learned over the years as a creative coach about what it takes to bridge the gap between where are now and where we truly want to be in our creative life. It's filled with 12 mini essays and it's probably one of my favourite projects I've ever brought to life in my business.

Since then I've also brought to life some other mini books for my Weekly Letters community, from a ten-step business plan for creatives, to a mini book filled with 105 writing prompts, to a collection of fifty of my favourite letters that I've sent to them over the years, and I have so many other ideas swirling around my mind for future mini books that I'm really excited to bring to life and share with my community soon.

So for this season of Make It Happen I wanted to share with you the audiobook of Nobody Is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, in the hopes that it can be of some encouragement and support for you in your creative work and life right now. And if you'd like to dive into the mini book and other mini books I have created, and have exclusive access to new mini books that I'll publishing along the way too, you can find out more and join my Weekly Letters community over at www.jencarrington.com

So what you'll find next are 13 episodes sharing the chapters of Nobody is Going To Do Your Business (Or Your Life) For You, and my biggest hope is that on the other side you will have a little more clarity, a little more courage, and a little more determination to show up and bring to fruition the creative work and life that you're aching for.

Find out more at my website

Be A Storyteller, Not A Writer with Laura Jane Williams May 08, 2018

For the last episode of this season of Make It Happen I'm joined by the awesome and incomparable Laura Jane Williams. I've been reading Laura's blog for years, and I loved her memoirs Becoming and Ice Cream For Breakfast too, so I was ridiculously excited to have the opportunity to connect with her for this episode. We explore what it means to be a storyteller not a writer, her own writing process, taking control of your creative career by thinking of yourself as an entrepreneur and so much more.

Where you can find Laura:

Ice Cream For Breakfast

and for more from Jen head here

On Choosing More with Cat Byrne May 01, 2018

In this episode I'm joined by Cat Byrne, a designer who runs her own branding and web design studio over at Gatto Web, a podcast host, and a past client and wonderful friend of mine too. We explore Cat's journey last year of choosing more for herself in her creative business and life, how she pivoted her business to work better for her so she could work less, earn more, and find more freedom and fulfilment along the way too. I had the pleasure of walking with Cat in this journey as her coach, and I was so excited to bring her onto the show this season to share her story with you and have a really honest conversation together about what it looks like to really choose more for yourself in your creative work and life and the work and courage it takes to make that happen too.

Where you can find Cat online:

Website

Podcast

Instagram

and for more from Jen head here

Creative Happiness Comes From Within with Yasamin Al-Tiay Apr 24, 2018

In this episode I'm joined by Yasamin Al-Tiay, a musician based in New Zealand and an awesome client of mine too. We dive into her journey as a musician, how she's recently discovered that her creative happiness comes from within, and how she makes opportunities for herself in an industry full of gatekeepers too.

Where you can find Yasamin:

Website

Podcast

and for more from Jen head here

Being a Business Owner, Not a Freelancer with Fiona Barrows Apr 17, 2018

In this episode I'm joined by my wonderful friend and client, Fiona Barrows, a brand storyteller based in Frome and we talk all about her journey so far, from leaving a her life in London as a literary agent three years ago to travel around Asia and become a freelance copywriter, to where she is now as a big-hearted business owner living in Frome, UK. We dive into her mindset shift from being a freelancer to becoming a business owner, the message behind her podcast all about living life a little differently, and the philosophy that shapes her work as a brand storyteller too.

Where you can find Fiona online:

and for more from Jen head here

Let's Talk About Podcasting with Alex Kontis-Carrington Apr 10, 2018

In this episode I'm joined by my husband and partner in crime in work and life, Alex Kontis-Carrington, as I knew I had to get him on an episode this season to talk all things podcasting. As a freelance podcast editor, and the editor and producer of Make It Happen since day one of this show too, he really knows about what it takes to bring an awesome podcast to life and in this episode we talk all about producing your own podcast, why it can be such an awesome content stream for business owners, and we also talk a little bit about him taking the leap last year to work for himself full time too.

Where you can find Alex online:

Website

Twitter
and for more from Jen head here

The Other Side of Success with Sara Tasker Apr 03, 2018

In this episode I'm joined by the awesome Sara Tasker of Me & Orla and we talk about the incredible things she's made happen these past few years and the lessons she's learned along the way, we both share our experience of becoming the breadwinner in our marriages, and Sara shares how she creates awesome courses that really deliver and delight.

Where you can find Sara online:

and for more from Jen head here

The Unexpected Business with Rebecca Warriner Mar 27, 2018

In this episode I'm joined by my close friend and awesome lifestyle blogger Rebecca Warriner of From Roses to talk all about her blogging and business journey so far, what it's like to make your living through sponsored content, how she shares personal content while still protecting her privacy, and what she's learning in this season about giving herself permission to slow down and take a break.

Where you can find Rebecca online:

Website

Instagram

Twitter

and for more from Jen head here

Staying The Course with Kayte Ferris Mar 20, 2018

In this episode I'm joined by the awesome Kayte Ferris of Simple and Season, a marketing coach and blogger, and we dive into her journey last year of taking a business from just a dream to a reality, how she really stayed the course in the face of uncertainty and the unknown, and we dig into her awesome marketing advice for creative business owners too.

Where you can find Kayte online:

Website

Instagram

Twitter

And for more from Jen head here.

Show up as if you're already where you want to be May 16, 2017

In this episode I share with you my mantra of “showing up as if you’re already where you want to be in your creative work and life” and explore the ways you can honour this along the way in your journey.

On not owning other people's crap May 16, 2017

In this episode I explore how and why we have to stop taking ownership of other people’s judgements, criticisms, and behaviours along the way in our creative work and life - and encouragement for you to do this yourself if it’s something you’re struggling with in your journey.

Staying connected to your version of success May 16, 2017

In this episode I share some thoughts on how we can stay connected to our own version of success when the noise of the world starts to distract us along the way.

10 reflective exercises for purpose-driven creatives May 16, 2017

In this episode I share 10 reflective exercises for purpose-driven creatives, in the hopes of holding space for you to dive a little deeper into your creative work and life.

Living and working in seasons May 16, 2017

In this episode I explore what it looks like for us to live and work in seasons, and I share some exercises for you to use as a jumping off point to navigate your own seasons more intentionally in your journey.

How I'm navigating hustle and rest in this season of my work and life May 16, 2017

In this episode I share with you how I’m navigating hustle and rest in this season of my work and my life, and some of the lessons I’m learning along the way so far.

Redefining your working week May 16, 2017

In this episode I share some insights and encouragement around how you can start to redefine your working week when you work for yourself - and how you can work move intuitively along the way in your business.

Stop looking for blueprints and shortcuts May 16, 2017

In this episode I share some thoughts on why we should stop looking for blueprints and shortcuts in our creative work and lives, and some advice and encouragement for what we can do instead.

Simple ways to challenge the fear that's holding you back in your creative work Mar 14, 2017

In the last episode of this season, I share five simple ways you can challenge the fear that may be holding you back in your creative journey right now.

600 coaching calls later... Mar 14, 2017

In this episode I share with you the lessons I've learned from seeing big-hearted creatives make things happen since starting my coaching business two years ago.

Five reminders for big-hearted creatives who are feeling the business blues right now Mar 14, 2017

In this episode I share five reminders for any big-hearted creatives who are feeling a little uninspired, out of sync, or disconnected in their business right now.

Answers to five of the questions my clients always ask me about creative living Mar 14, 2017

In this episode I dive into five of the questions that my clients always ask me about creative living, including what to do when you're freaking out about money, how to market yourself without feeling icky, and more.

The things that get in the way of big-hearted living & working Mar 14, 2017

In this episode I share with you some of the things I see getting in the way of big-hearted living and working for creative business owners, and how we can move past them and live wholeheartedly instead.

Clarity vs certainty Mar 14, 2017

In this episode I explore the difference between clarity and certainty as a creative business owner, and which one can serve us best along the way.

Five mantras to help you choose abundance over scarcity in your creative business Mar 14, 2017

In this episode I share with you five mantras to help you choose a mindset of abundance over scarcity in your journey as a creative business owner.

The books that have shaped my creative work and life Mar 14, 2017

My clients are always asking me for book recommendations in regards to specific struggles or experiences they’re having in their current season of their creative life, and these are the books that I always recommend them to dive deep into.

A (Re)introduction Mar 14, 2017

In this episode I re-introduce you to Make It Happen, recap the show so far, and share with you what you can expect from Season 4.

Making Things Happen On Your Own Terms with Jen Carrington Oct 03, 2016

For the last episode of Season 3 I thought it would be fun to switch things up and for the first time ever on the show put me in the hot seat as the interview guest instead of being the interviewer. I have been asking some awesome creatives this season about how they make things happen in their business and I thought how better to end this season than answering those questions myself. And when I thought about who best to interview me I thought who better than my other half Alex, who is also the other half of this show too as behind the scenes he is the one editing and producing this show so it can actually be brought to life each week.

Season 4 will be here in early 2017, but until then thank you so much for listening to the show this season and I hope you enjoy this last episode!

Making Things Happen On Your Own Terms with Lucinda Burgess-Farwell Sep 22, 2016

In today’s episode I’m joined by the awesome Lucinda Burgess-Farwell. Lucinda is a creative VA and we had so much fun talking about her routine and business and how she makes things happen along the way. Lucinda has also had a really incredible business journey so far too and I’m so excited for you to hear more about it in today’s episode.

7 questions I Ask My Clients When They're Unsure of What Steps to Take Next Sep 19, 2016

In this mini episode I walk you through some of the questions I ask my clients whenever they’re feeling unfulfilled, and lost, and stuck, and unsure of what steps to take next in their business and creative life. This episode is for you if you’re aching for a little more clarity and direction in your creative work and life right now.

Making Things Happen On Your Own Terms with Amy Kuretsky Sep 15, 2016

In this episode I’m joined by Amy Kuretsky, a health coach for creatives and an acupuncturist and we talked all about how she makes things happen in her business. We also talked a little about what it means to your fuel your hustle and also what it looks like to listen to your intuition as a business owner. I love the work Amy is doing in the world and this is a great episode for any business owners looking to run their business in a healthier, more intuitive way.

The Joyful Daily Grind Sep 12, 2016

Today’s mini episode is all about how to keep your dream job just that little bit dreamy by adding some joy back into your daily grind. If you’re struggling with your business leaving you feeling bored, overwhelmed, drained, or uninspired, this is the episode for you.

Making Things Happen On Your Own Terms with Amy Young Sep 08, 2016

In this episode I’m joined by the awesome Amy Young, who is a life coach and video blogger and we talked all about how she makes things happen in her business. So much more than just that though, we also explored our thoughts on routines, motivation, and some of the lessons we’ve learned in our business so far along the way.

You can run an online business without losing yourself to the internet Sep 05, 2016

Today’s episode is for any creatives who would rather spend less time online and more time doing the work they’re inspired to do and living their life too. I share some of the steps that have helped me to run an online business without having to completely lose myself to the internet along the way.

Making Things Happen On Your Own Terms with Paige Poppe Aug 25, 2016

In this episode of Make It Happen I’m joined by the awesome Paige Poppe and we talk all about how she makes things happen in her business. Paige is a painter, illustrator, and designer and we have a great chat all about her routine, where she finds joy in her business, and how she does things on her own terms along the way.

The stories we tell ourselves Aug 22, 2016

In this mini episode I share with you a story I used to tell myself that almost stopped me from starting my creative business. If there’s a story you’re telling yourself right now that’s holding you back in your journey, this is the episode for you.

Making Things Happen On Your Own Terms with Holly Booth Aug 18, 2016

In this episode I’m joined by product photographer and stylist Holly Booth to talk all about how she makes things happen in her business. We have an absolute blast talking morning routines, managing emails, navigating stress, and so much more.

Lifestyle business owners, this one's for you Aug 15, 2016

In this mini episode I’m sharing with you some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far in my journey of building and running a lifestyle business. If you’re ready to run your business on your own terms and live your creative life by your own rules, this is the episode for you.

Making Things Happen On Your Own Terms with Paige Schmidt Aug 11, 2016

For the first episode of Season 3 I am joined by holistic health coach Paige Schmidt from Healthy Hits The Spot to talk all about how she makes things happen on her own terms in her business and creative life. We dig into her story and journey so far, what a typical workload looks like each week for Paige, how she manages her inbox, why she prioritises having fun in her business, how she deals with stress, and so much more.

Mini Episode: Embracing a season of enough in your creative life Apr 18, 2016

For the last mini episode of Season 2 I'm sharing some thoughts on what it means to embrace a season of enough in your creative life, and why this can be such a powerful season in our journey. If you’re aching to slow down and embrace more joy in your journey, this is the episode for you.

The Journey Of Making Things Happen & Owning Your Creative Process with Kayla Hollatz Apr 14, 2016

For the last interview of Season 2 I'm joined by a returning guest from Season 1, Kayla Hollatz, to talk about her creative journey since then, going full time with her business, our thoughts on coaching and why we chose this career path, and our thoughts on embracing our creative process too. Kayla also shares with us what’s next for her own business and community too.

Mini Episode: Productive Hustle vs Unproductive Hustle Apr 11, 2016

In this mini episode I explore the differences between productive hustle and unproductive hustle when we’re working hard to make things happen with our creative work. If you’re ready to work smarter, not harder, this is the episode for you.

When Your Personal Life Affects Your Work & Listening To Yourself As A Creative with Trista Dedmon Apr 07, 2016

In this episode I’m joined by one of my favourite people on the internet, Trista Dedmon. We talk about our experiences of when our personal life affects our business, our thoughts on guilt free rest, and why we’re choosing to be quieter in the digital space.

Mini Episode: Let's talk about imposter syndrome Apr 04, 2016

In this mini episode of Make It Happen I explore how imposter syndrome can affect us as creatives. I dig into some ideas for how to move past it if it’s holding you back in your creative journey, and share some personal insights too. If you’re struggling with feeling like a fraud in your creative work, this is the episode for you.

Evolving With Your Personal Brand & Work vs Rest with Estée Lalonde Mar 31, 2016

In this episode of Make It Happen I’m joined by YouTuber, blogger, & soon-to-be author Estée Lalonde. We talk about the evolution of her personal brand, her rebrand last year, and her approach to work/life balance and creativity.

Mini Episode: Three questions to help you find focus with your creative work Mar 28, 2016

In this episode of Make It Happen I share three simple questions to help you find more clarity, focus, and direction with your creative work and business. If you’re struggling to stay focused on what matters most so you can get the results you want, this is the episode for you.

Instagram, Putting Yourself Out There, & Balancing Motherhood with Sara Tasker of Me & Orla Mar 24, 2016

In this episode of Make It Happen I’m joined by Sara Tasker of Me & Orla, a writer, photographer, blogger, and Instagram coach. We talk about her story and journey so far, her best advice for utilising Instagram as a platform, her approach to putting herself out there, and what she’s learning about balancing motherhood alongside her creative career.

Mini Episode: The mountain climbing phase in your creative journey Mar 21, 2016

In this mini episode of Make It Happen I’m sharing my best advice for anyone currently trying to climb the first mountain in their creative journey. If this journey is feeling daunting and overwhelming along the way, this is the episode for you.

Creative Friendships & Marketing Yourself As A Visual Creative with Asia Croson & Paige Poppe of Space To Face Mar 17, 2016

In this episode of Make It Happen I’m joined by a returning guest from S1, Asia Croson, and her business partner over at the Space To Face podcast, Paige Poppe. We have a really great chat about creative friendships, marketing yourself as a visual creative, and trusting the journey as creative business owners. This was one of my favourite ever episodes to record so I hope you enjoy it too.

Mini Episode: What are you living your creative life in response to? Mar 14, 2016

In this mini episode of Make It Happen I’m asking the question: what are you living your creative life in response to? I share an exercise to hopefully help you make purposeful, intentional, and brave decisions in your journey along the way. If you’re fed up feeling unfulfilled, scattered, or stressed from all the decisions you have to make in your creative journey, this is the episode for you.

Authentic Marketing & Being A Rebellious Creative with Violeta Nedkova Mar 03, 2016

In this episode of Make It Happen I’m joined by Violeta Nedkova to talk all about authentic marketing and being a rebellious creative. If you want to build and market a creative business on your own terms, this is the episode for you.

Mini Episode: Three questions to fuel & direct your content planning process Feb 29, 2016

In today’s mini episode I’m sharing with you three questions that I walk my clients through when they’re struggling with their content creation process. I’m a big believer in being intentional and purposeful when we show up and share ideas online, and this episode is for you if you’d like to explore some steps to help you do exactly that.

Defining Success On Your Own Terms with Jen & Danielle of She Percolates Feb 25, 2016

For this episode of Make It Happen I’m joined by Jen & Danielle of the podcast She Percolates to talk about defining success on our own terms in our journey. We dig into what Jen & Danielle are defining success as right now, and the lessons they’ve learned from interviewing over 50 creatives about success too. We also talk at the end about podcasting and why it’s a medium we all love so much. If you want to give yourself more permission to define success on your own terms and pursue a life that feels fulfilling and successful along the way, this is the episode for you.

Mini Episode: Facing money fears & financial uncertainty in your creative life Feb 22, 2016

In today's mini episode I'm digging into a topic that comes up a lot in both my own journey and the conversations I have with my coaching clients each week too. That topic is money, and more specifically the fears and uncertainty we face as creatives when we're in charge of making our own living along the way. I'm sharing with you how I face those money fears and move past them, in the hopes that it can be a jumping off point for you to do the same.

Building A Business & Lifestyle of Soul & Success with Ashley Beaudin of Fire + Wind Co. Feb 18, 2016

In this episode I’m joined by Ashley Beaudin of Fire + Wind Co to talk about building a lifestyle and a business of soul and success. We dig into Ashley’s story and journey so far, the purpose that guides everything she does, and our thoughts on sensitivity as a business owner. If you’re looking for permission to put more of your soul into the work you do, this is the episode for you.

Mini Episode: Listening to your gut & ignoring the noise online Feb 15, 2016

Are you struggling to ignore all the noise online and listen to your own gut instincts and intuition instead? In today's mini episode I share the advice, encouragement, and insights that I work through with my coaching clients when they're struggling with this too. If you’re consuming more than you create, and if you're fed up of feeling like you have to compromise your own vision and values along the way in your creative journey, this episode is for you.

Mindful Budgeting & Choosing Your Own Financial Adventure with Cait Flanders of Blonde On A Budget Feb 11, 2016

For today’s episode I invited Cait Flanders of Blonde On A Budget to come on the show to talk about mindful budgeting and choosing your own financial adventure. We dig into her journey and story so far and just have a really honest and fun conversation about our approaches to money, spending, and budgeting and share the lessons and mindset shifts that we’re embracing along the way.

Cait’s blog has been a huge inspiration for me in recent months while I embrace a healthier, more intentional mindset when it comes to how I spend, save, and budget my money and I’m really excited to have her on the show today so she can hopefully encourage and inspire you too.

Mini Episode: Building an effective & fulfilling routine as a creative Feb 08, 2016

For the first mini episode of Season 2 I'm digging into a question sent in by Alyssa:

“I am struggling with balancing all my adventures! (Calling them adventures makes it seem less daunting) I am blogging, running my first year of my freelance graphic design business, holding down a full time job, being a newlywed, and somehow making time to eat and sleep. I feel like caffeine is keeping me going most of the time and it is not sustainable... I loved your email about burn out and I feel like now is a great time for me to make some changes. I would love to pick your brain on the day to day of how you balance everything”

— Alyssa

In this mini episode, I share my own experience of struggling to balance everything and the steps I've taken to build an effective and fulfilling routine that doesn't lead to burnout, overwhelm, and stress. For anyone else struggling to balance all their adventures, this is the episode for you.

A Year To Savour & A Year To Curate with Caroline Winegeart of Made Vibrant Feb 04, 2016

Make It Happen Season 2 is here and for our first guest of the season I invited the awesome Caroline from Made Vibrant onto the show to talk about what she learned from choosing Savour as her word for 2015 and what she’s hoping from 2016 with her word being Curate. We also explored together how our personality types influence and shape our business, and we both deal with burn out and our need for rest in our routines. This is a great episode for you if you’re struggling with burn out or if you’re aching to embrace a “less but better” approach to your work and your life.

Where you can find Caroline:

Visit makeithappenpodcast.com/s02-eo1 for more show notes.

017: Becoming a Leader in Your Industry & Marketing That Works with Halley Gray of Evolve + Succeed Sep 10, 2015

016: Let's Talk About Relationships & Business with Jess May Sep 03, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen, Jen is joined by Jess May of The Fire Stokers to talk about how to balance a business alongside a relationship. Jess is a relationship coach who works specifically with entrepreneurs and business owners to help them balance their business and their partner, and in this episode Jen and Jess talk about their own experiences alongside their ideas and advice for anyone hoping to build a game changing business without having to sacrifice their relationship along the way.

This is a great episode for any creative entrepreneurs and freelancers struggling to balance their two greatest loves; their business and their partner. If you’re fed up of feeling like you have to choose between the two, this is the episode for you.

015: Favourite Web Tools, Evolving With Your Business, & Surviving the Side Hustle with Megan Minns Aug 20, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen, Jen is joined by Megan Minns, a business strategist and virtual assistant, and they talk all about Megan’s story and journey so far and the lessons she’s learning along the way.

This is a great episode for anyone who is working a 9-5 alongside their creative business, is interested in becoming a VA, or just wants to listen to two creatives talk shop and share some behind the scenes insights of what it's like to live the freelance life.

014: Making A Living Online & Harnessing Your Intuition In Business with Melyssa of The Nectar Collective Aug 13, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen, Jen is joined by Melyssa of The Nectar Collective and together they talk about Meylssa’s business journey so far, their thoughts about making money online, Meylssa’s biggest business lessons, and some behind the scenes of what it’s like to bring contributors onto your blog.

This is a great episode for any bloggers, freelancers, and creative entrepreneurs who want to hear some behind the scenes from someone who’s made it happen online. Melyssa also shares with us some exciting updates about what’s next for her and The Nectar Collective too.

013: Behind The Scenes Of The First Year Of Running Your Own Business with Jamie Starcevich of Spruce Rd Aug 06, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen, Jen is joined by Jamie Starcevich of sprucerd.com and together they talk about what they’re learning so far in their first year of business. Jamie runs a boutique graphic design studio and in this episode she shares with Jen her story and journey so far, how and why she discovered that the dream job isn’t always the dream, and the lessons she’s learning so far in her journey of being a creative entrepreneur.

This is an awesome episode for anyone who is also in their first year of freelancing and just finding their feet, or for anyone who is thinking about taking the leap and would like an insight into two freelancers journeys so far.

012: The Side Hustle, Monetising When You're Ready, & Making A Killer Impression Online with Kayla Hollatz Jul 30, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen, Jen is joined by Kayla Hollatz of kaylahollatz.com and together they talk about Kayla’s journey so far, managing a side hustle alongside a day job, monetising when you feel ready, and how to make a killer first impression online.

This is a great episode for anyone who is looking to take the leap into monetising their online space, and for anyone who is balancing their online presence alongside a day job too.

011: Purpose, Passion, & Sharing Your Story As A Creative Entrepreneur with Maya Elious Jul 23, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen, Jen is joined by Maya Elious of mayaelious.com and together they talk about purpose, passion, and sharing your story as a creative entrepreneur. Jen and Maya dig into Maya’s story and journey so far, how she discovers and continues to discover her purpose as a business owner, her best advice for developing brand messaging, and also some personal insights into her business journey and biggest lessons she’s learned so far.

This is a great episode for any purpose-driven creative business owners who want some words of encouragement alongside practical insights into how you can build an online presence that is both purposeful and profitable along the way.

010: Creative Entrepreneurship, Intentional Web Design, & Finding Freedom Through Passive Income with Sarah Morgan Jul 16, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen, Jen is joined by Sarah Morgan of xosarah.com. Throughout this episode, Jen and Sarah discuss Sarah’s journey so far as a creative business owner, her biggest advice for anyone listening who wants to take the leap into working for themselves, Sarah’s thoughts on intentional web design, and her advice for anyone who wants to build passive income streams into their business.

This is an awesome episode for any freelancers and bloggers who want to find out more about making money online through passive income, how best to build a website that works for them, and some of our thoughts on life as creative entrepreneurs.

009: Staying Scrappy, Building Community, & Listening To Fear with Regina Anaejionu of By Regina Jul 09, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen Jen is joined by Regina Anaejionu of byregina.com. Throughout this episode, Jen and Regina talk about Regina’s journey and story so far as a creative entrepreneur, Regina’s approach to staying scrappy, her best advice for building community online, and how fear can be a good thing instead of something that holds you back.

This is a great episode for any freelancers, bloggers, and online business owners who are looking for some practical insights and encouragement throughout their journey of making big things happen online.

008: Running A Local Business & Investing In Yourself & Your Happiness with Asia Croson Jul 02, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen Jen is joined by Asia Croson, a photographer and blogger based in California. Throughout this episode, Jen and Asia discuss how to utilise your online presence when running a local business, how it can be a great marketing tool even when most of your clients are offline, and also Asia’s approach to investing in herself and her business and how she finds a balance between running her business full time and enjoying her life and having fun too.

007: The Freelance Life, Balance, & Making Your Own Rules Along The Way with Kory Woodard Jun 25, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen, Jen is joined by Kory Woodard of korywoodard.com where they talk about freelancing, finding balance, and why they both make their own rules along the way. This is a great episode for anyone who is either about to take the leap into the world of being a solopreneur, or is already living the freelance life and wants to hear two creatives talking about some of the lessons they have learned along the way so far.

006: Don't Consume What Keeps You Small Jun 03, 2015

In this episode, Jen talks about the different steps we can take to consume content that keeps us thinking big along the way. If you want to be more intentional with what you consume, this solo episode is for you.

005: Business, Blogging, & To-Do Lists with Alisha of The Alisha Nicole May 21, 2015

In this episode, Jen talks with Alisha about her leap into entrepreneurship, what she learned from her first business failure, and both of their approaches to to-do lists and productivity. More like a candid conversation between two creative friends than your traditional interview, this episode also touches on their advice for anyone hiring a business or blog coach, and some of the biggest lessons they’ve both learned about running a blog alongside their creative business.

004: Authentically Building Trust Online May 14, 2015

In this episode, Jen talks about authentically building trust online. From why you should give 99% of it away for free, to the different ways you can delight and over deliver, this episode is for you if if you're hoping to use your blog as an outlet to connect with your ideal readers, clients, and customers, and you really want to craft an authentic online space that builds trust with your community and ultimately allows you to do the work that you feel inspired to do.

003: Thinking Bigger With Your Blog May 07, 2015

In this episode, Jen talks about the different ways we can think bigger with our blogs. From why your blog is the hub not the centre, to why content is way more than just blog posts, this episode is for any bloggers who are working hard to make big things happen with their online space and are looking for some guidance and encouragement along the way.

002: Making Money With Your Blog Without Relying On Traffic With Mariah Coz of Femtrepreneur Apr 30, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen, Jen is joined by Mariah Coz of Femtrepreneur where they talk about Making Money With Your Blog Without Relying On Traffic. Mariah is an entrepreneur and blogger who has built multiple profitable online businesses and her blog is dedicated to helping others do just the same.

001: Successfully Blogging For Your Creative Business With Lauren Hooker of Elle & Company Apr 22, 2015

In this episode of Make It Happen, Jen is talking with Lauren Hooker from Elle & Company about Successfully Blogging For Your Creative Business. Lauren is a graphic designer, blogger, and creative entrepreneur and over on her blog she shares practical tools to help her readers build a successful blog and business.

Lauren shares with us the lessons she’s learned so far about successfully blogging alongside her creative business, and her best advice for anyone hoping to stand out online and make things happen with their blogs.

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