The Holistic Business Podcast

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Branding with Jordan Duvall Feb 14, 2019

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Branding expert Jordan Duvall is on the show for our monthly business training! Jordan is an award-winning art director, photographer, and success coach who worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and now helps brands authentically market to their ideal audiences.

In this training, Jordan shares the difference between branding and marketing, how to start crafting a visual brand, and the importance of being clear on your target audience.

Jordan also talks about how getting specific in your messaging will bring more business, the power of speaking to the transformation, and why we need to change our limiting beliefs.

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Connect with Jordan:
Website
Instagram

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“Episode 46: Branding with Jordan Duvall”

Starting a Design Business with Krystal Banner Feb 07, 2019

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Former engineer Krystal Banner joins the show to talk about starting and growing her artistic business, Kaleidadope! Krystal is a prolific creator with a tarot deck, an affirmation deck, fixed candles, and so much more.

In this episode, Krystal explores her transition for corporate to self-employment, the importance of planning, finding purpose, and how crushing experiences can be door openers in our lives.

Krystal shares how she uses tarot and art to heal, the joys and challenges of collaboration, and how she builds her business based on authenticity. She also dives into the practical aspects of creating and publishing a tarot deck, and the amazing results that her fixed candles are bringing to her customers.

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SHOW NOTES

Krystal mentions Kehinde Wiley, Basquiat, and Keith Harding as inspirations.

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Website
Instagram
Facebook

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“Episode 45: Starting a Design Business with Krystal Banner”

February Business Energy Reading Jan 31, 2019

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We’re back from winter break with a chance to tune in and engage with the energy of February in your small business and your daily life. In this episode, your host Sarah M. Chappell explores the invitation that the Ace of Wands offering us this month to burst forth, grow, and expand. There is tension this month between that energetic expansion and the action required of us, The Moon Reversed. You’ll learn the basics of setting goals and examining the beliefs that can derail them, and the critical work of detaching from the Death card. February calls for a delicate mix of action and introspection, and the energy reading will help you to navigate those seemingly incongruous states. Enjoy this episode? Leave us a review on iTunes so the energy reading can reach more people! SHOW NOTES Follow the Holistic Business Academy on Instagram and slide into the DMs to let me know what you think of the episode! Intro and outro music from bensound.com

“Episode 44: February Business Energy Reading”

Sobriety and Spirituality with Ruby Warrington Dec 27, 2018

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Ruby Warrington, writer and founder of the high vibe lifestyle site The Numinous, joins us this week to talk about her new book and her journey to a more mystical life.

In this episode, Ruby shares how she came to be “sober curious,” the steps she took to question her relationship to alcohol, and how awareness ultimately led her to a deeper spiritual practice.

Ruby opens up about the reality of writing two books in two years, the dissatisfaction that led her to transition from lifestyle journalism to creating The Numinous, and the healing practices that support her wellbeing and her ability to show up for her community.

We also talk about her new book, Sober Curious, and she shares a special pre-sale offer! Ruby’s clarity and honesty around the culture of alcohol is critical and refreshing, and her book is not to be missed.

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Do you want to support the production of So You Wanna Be A Witch? I gratefully welcome you to join us on Patreon.

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Connect with Ruby:
The Numinous
Ruby’s Instagram
The Numinous Instagram

Preorder Ruby’s new book Sober Curious to receive the 100-Day Sober Curious Reset offer she mentions in the episode!

Ruby mentions Gayle Larson‘s group speaking course, Transcendental Meditation.

Ruby runs the sober curious event Club Soda with Biet Simkin.

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Divination, Writing, and Sex Work with Alexis P. Morgan Dec 20, 2018

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Writer and trouble maker Alexis P. Morgan is on the pod! Alexis is a brilliant thinker who practices divination and crafts brutal takedowns of the marketers of bullshit. In short, I’m a big fan.

In this episode, Alexis shares about how she supports herself as a working writer, learning to be a public figure, the importance of representation in the arts, and the novel business models she is exploring.

We also discuss Alexis’s return to sex work, the ongoing problem of censorship on Patreon, and her epic online battle with Gary Vaynerchuck.

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Connect with Alexis:
Website
Patreon
Facebook
Instagram

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“Episode 42: Divination, Writing, and Sex Work with Alexis P. Morgan”

Art and Tarot with Andi Todaro of The Fountain Tarot Dec 13, 2018

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Graphic designer and Fountain Tarot collaborator Andi Todaro is our guest this week! Andi is one-third of the team behind The Fountain Tarot and The Fountain Tarot Journal, and she joins the show to explore her life as an artist and maker influenced by the cards.

Andi dives into her life as a working artist, the difference between self-publishing and working with a publisher, and the practice of collaborating on the creation of the Fountain Tarot.

We also talk about the power of making products, the challenges and responsibilities of selling, overwork as distraction, and how creativity intersects with intuition.

There is also an exploration of bubble wands. Do not miss it.

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Connect with Andi:
Fountain Tarot Website
Fountain Tarot Instagram
Andi’s Instagram

Andi shouts out to her Fountain Tarot co-collaborators Jason Gruhl and Jonathan Saiz.

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“Episode 41: Art and Tarot with Andi Todaro of The Fountain Tarot”

December Business Energy Reading Nov 29, 2018

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December is here, and we are staring down 2019. Fortunately, after a couple of months of stagnation and reflection, the energy of December has us ready to go and ride out the end of the year with vigor.

First, I want to apologize: the sound quality on this episode is pretty terrible, and it’s a bit blown out. I thank you in advance for your patience, and will try to fix it for next time!

But, back to December. This month’s energy is governed by the passion and movement of the Page of Wands. We are finally ready to being the journey that we have been preparing for, and now is the time to take that first leap.

What will you jump into for December? What projects are you ready to release into the world? Where will you focus your time and resources for this last spring of the year?

Check out the full message in the episode, and if you enjoy it, please share with a business bud who needs to hear it.

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“Episode 39: December Business Energy Reading”

Christi Johnson Nov 20, 2018

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Artist Christi Johnson of Mixed Color and Stitch Wish joins the podcast to explore her journey to textile design, country life, and magic-infused business.

Christi is a textile artist with a passion for natural dyes and embroidery, and in this episode, she tells us what natural dying is, how her work is inspired through symbol, and some ideas and tools to get you started making art with intention.

We also explore the reality of money when starting to work for yourself, finding the sweet spot between accessibility and making ends meet, and the how critical it is to find humor in business challenges.

Christi also talks about her amazing gift ideas for the holidays, which you can snag at the links below!

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Connect with Christi:
Mixed Color Website
Stitch Wish Website
Mixed Color Instagram
Stitch Wish Instagram
Christi’s Instagram

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“Episode 38: Christi Johnson”

Pitching Corporate with Anna Toonk Nov 15, 2018

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Spiritual worker and teacher Anna Toonk is back on the show! Anna is well-known for her extensive work with corporate clients, and she joins the podcast this episode to share her advice on pitching corporate and getting that sweet big company cash.

Anna shares how to be more approachable to non-woo clients, the importance of offerings that fit the needs of corporate events, and the need to release your ego and let the company be the star.

We get into the nitty gritty (like making sure you get paid!) and some mindset shifts that will prep you for pitching your dream company (remember that they NEED what you offer). Anna talks about being professional, demonstrating your competency, and the critical step of toughening your skin.

Don’t miss this dive into pitching your offerings to corporate clients, and make sure to check out Anna’s first visit to the podcast here.

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Connect with Anna:
Website
Instagram
Twitter

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“Episode 37: Pitching Corporate with Anna Toonk”

Tobi Newson Nov 08, 2018

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Photographer, model, and writer Tobi Newson joins the podcast to chat about witchcraft, sex work, and doing whatever she wants. Tobi is a former suicide girl, and in this episode we explore her journey from a conservative Mormon upbringing to her empowering experience as an alternative model.

Tobi shares what modeling is really like, what she’s learning by stepping behind the camera, and the censorship she experiences as a nude model and how that affects her business.

We also talk about different ways of monetization for artists, how Tobi supports herself while living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and the ways that chronic illness affects her hustle.

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Connect with Tobi:
Patreon
Instagram

Photo of Tobi by Risto Thomas. Tobi mentions the site Suicide Girls, which she used to work with.

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“Episode 36: Tobi Newson”