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**Podcasting with Purpose for Life Coaches**

Looking for an easy and intuitive approach to start, launch and scale a podcast, created especially with life coaches in mind? Kara Gott Warner, host and former executive magazine editor, turned life coach with a business mindset “edginess,” shows you how to stop wasting time going down rabbit holes in search of the perfect process. Based on Kara’s 9+ years of experience as a podcaster, teacher and podcast thought leader, she knows it’s NOT about the equipment, the tools, tactics or editing. It’s about creating your voice, and unfurling your beautiful peacock feathers while staying true to your unique vision. Through Kara’s words of podcasting wisdom, you’ll be inspired to speak your message with passion and purpose to conjure up your own special alchemy through the art of the spoken word.

Latest Episodes:

[Unplugged] Define & Refine Your Purpose-Driven Mission! May 12, 2018

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Listen to Power Purls Podcast UNPLUGGED Define and Refine Your Purpose- Driven Knitting Mission 🙌 + Vegan Yarn and top picks for earth-friendly 🌼summer knitting fun.

Watch the LIVE video edition of Power Purls Podcast every week! Sign up to get notified when Kara goes live: www.PowerPurlsPodcast.com/LiveVideo

Want to keep the Power Purls garden growing? Support the show at: www.Patreon.com/KaraGottWarner

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081 Defining Your Purpose-Driven Mission May 11, 2018

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Kara and Tabetha discuss the power of staying connected to our WHY when it comes to starting a creative project or side hustle, and how easy it is to lose our way. Learn why it's important to put your passion in the driver's seat and allow this to be the force behind your purpose-driven mission, which adds more power and meaning behind your ideas.

080 How to Become an Intuitive Knitting Rebel! Apr 27, 2018

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Learn 7 inspiring ways to trust your intuition, gain confidence and unleash your inner knitting rebel! Kara shares how she got her knitting mojo in her early creative creative career, and she shows you how you can do the same!

Click HERE to read Kara's inspiring blog post about how she went from pounding the pavement in New York City's Garment Center to designer, Executive Editor of Creative Knitting Magazine and business coach working with fiber-loving creatives.

Episode highlights:

Kara's early creative journey from Garment Center to following the beat of her own creative drum.
When something feels scary, it means it's a signal you're on the right path.
Why intuition is your secret weapon and creative compass.
7 inspiring ways that you can use today to BOOST your knitting intuition!

079 How to Master Your Mindset & Get Whatever You Want Apr 20, 2018

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Kara welcomes Tabetha Hedrick, Creative Director of SweetGeorgia Yarns as her new co-host of Power Purls Podcast. In this episode they dive into 8 strategies for setting the stage to master your mindset, and why it's crucial to surround yourself with uplifters and how to turn guilt into gratitude.

078 Tap into Your Inner Wisdom to Empower Your Knits & Purls in 2018! Apr 13, 2018

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Welcome to a new era of Power Purls Podcast in 2018! Discover what's in store in this now weekly podcast and learn about topics to help you start and ROCK your fiber-loving crafty-preneur business, and life centered around developing creative confidence, intuition and wisdom through concious crafting!

077 FiberBoss College LIVE Recap, Dealing with Overwhelm & Building a Crafting Biz! Nov 24, 2017

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In this episode, Kara chats with special guests, Chelsea Fitch of Knit Fitch, Francoise Danoy of Aroha Knits and Claire Probst of We Love Knitting to share details about FiberBoss College LIVE. If your wish is to profit from your passion, then this is a must-listen to episode!

075 How to start a dreamy fiber biz working with craft magazines Nov 01, 2017

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Today I'm answering a common question among budding knitwear designers: "Should I design for magazines?" We'll go over the main items you should consider before submitting a design proposal to a magazine, as well as my top tips for success in this area. If you've been wanting to grow your knitwear design biz, give this episode a listen!

[Tweet "Should you design for magazines? Weigh the pros and cons with this week's episode of the #PowerPurlsPodcast #knitweardesign"]

Episode highlights:

It can be tempting to work for "exposure," hoping that will turn you into a superstar.
Designing for magazines usually means you will get paid for your work, which is a big benefit!
Once you know how much time it will take you to create a design and how much they'll pay, work the numbers.
Remember: there's also a marketing benefit for magazine design! Your work gets out to a wider audience.
Connection can be a benefit as well. Working with a magazine can connect you with influencers in the industry.
Keep your eyes open for opportunities to form connections each time you collaborate on a design.
Think about what you can offer above and beyond just sending in a pattern. Solve a pain point for the editor!
Rights can be a tricky area for magazine design. For at least some time, the pattern rights will belong to the publication.
Make sure you understand the rights agreement and if/when the rights revert to you!
Remember that the photos in the magazine don't belong to you; if you republish a design, take your own photos.
Even if the rights don't revert back to you at all, that's not necessarily a bad thing! Just make sure you're comfortable with the arrangement.
Make sure the fit is right: does your work fit with the magazine and its audience? If not, find another one.
Think like a businessperson: tailor your proposal/submission to the magazine you're trying to impress!
Kara's tip #1: Keep trying until you get a YES! (No matter how many Nos you hear before that!)
Being turned down by one magazine - or ten- does NOT mean that your work isn't good enough!
Sometimes rejection just means your work didn't fit their theme or they had too many similar submissions.
Kara's tip #2: Be professional! Put together a nice portfolio of your work to show the editor!
Study how other designers are using Instagram well to present their portfolios.
Maintain a professional website - it's like your virtual home base and it speaks volumes about you and your work.
Follow the guidelines and format that the magazine specifies in their calls for proposals.
Kara's tip #3: Diversify! Don't put all your eggs in one basket - publish your work in a variety of places.
Be aware: If you send your designs out to different magazines, you can't send the same design to more than one place!
Never send a previously published design as a proposal to a magazine. All designs must be original.
Bonus tip: don't knit your own samples! Hire sample knitters - it will save you a ton of time.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

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073 Best practices and tips for mindfulness from Tara Swiger and Kara Gott Warner Oct 04, 2017

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Today Kara welcomes Tara Swiger back to the show! Tara first appeared in episode 61, and now she's back to talk about the ways her business has changed since she was last here - including an increased focus on the practice of mindfulness. Tara has worked with makers and artists for seven years, helping them learn to explore their own enthusiasm and build businesses they love. Now she has a new branch of her business, helping people who want to build a business that doesn't include handmade products. In today's special episode, which premieres here and on Tara's own podcast, Tara and Kara discuss their thoughts on mindfulness and share tips for how you can build a mindfulness practice of your own.

“Mindfulness is just paying attention - to where you are and how you feel. From there, you can make better decisions."

-Tara Swiger

[Tweet "Building a #mindfulness practice with @TaraSwiger and @KaraKnits on the #PowerPurlsPodcast"]

Episode highlights:

Tara has been helping makers and artists build businesses for 7 years.
Since then she has built another arm of her business, using essential oils.
Tara loves learning new business models and finding solutions for people who want to build a business.
Kara says that mindfulness is part of her business/life plan.
Tara defines mindfulness as being aware in the present moment and paying attention.
Kara notes that you can’t just say “I’m going to be more mindful!” It takes work to build a habit.
When you’re doing what you love for a living, it’s important to stop and pay attention to how great that is!

Mindfulness Tips & Tricks from Kara and Tara:

The apps they love: Headspace and Insight Timer
Tara puts her phone on airplane mode when she needs to focus on her work. She also turns off all notifications on her phone.
Kara will record a meditation, slogan, or affirmation on her phone so she can refer to them later.
Kara likes using her journal to record the positive benefits she sees from her meditation practice.
Kara and Tara both like to go to a special spot in their homes where they can build a habit of mindfulness in that