Her Messy Bun - The Creative

In this episode of the Her Messy Bun Podcast, I’m talking all about pricing your products and services. There are no set rules for pricing and my main goal it to help you set a price that you feel comfortable with.

I share a step-by-step approach to help determine a suitable price point, considering factors such as time, skills, expenses, and overhead. I also highlight the importance of aligning the quality of your branding with your price point.

Ultimately, the key takeaway is to have confidence in your pricing and make adjustments as needed.

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In this episode of Her Messy Bun Podcast I interviewed Influencer Talent Manager and Strategist Harley Jordan. We talk about showing up on social media, creating content, how to do less, and we share our path of least resistance!

Harley is devoted to helping content creators like you and me build and grow their personal brand on social media without all the fluff and confusion. And since recording with Harley she has officially brought back her highly sought after 1:1s, book an action packed clarity call that will forever change the way you show up on social media!

So buckle up because today’s episode is all about finding your easiest yes, doing less and realizing your path of least resistance doesn’t have to look the same as ours.

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In this episode of Her Messy Bun Podcast, the focus is on finding the right balance between taking action and perfectionism. Perfectionism can lead to procrastination, self-doubt, and burnout, and can hinder creativity and innovation. The episode offers actionable steps to overcome perfectionist tendencies, such as setting realistic deadlines, embracing imperfect action, and celebrating small achievements. The key takeaway is that progress is more important than perfection, and mistakes and failures are a natural part of the creative process.

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The fear of failure is a common mental block for creative entrepreneurs, but is it only a mental block? Is the lack of understanding your creative process causing you to feel like a failure? Is messy action holding you back from achieving success? Learn how to reframe failure, and how self reflection on past experience can help you make real progress towards the success you're looking for!

Season 5 of Her Messy Bun is officially here!!!

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In this episode of Her Messy Bun, Danielle discusses the importance of taking time off and creating a manageable schedule. She suggests setting mandatory breaks, figuring out when you hate working and giving yourself permission to not work during those times, and setting up 1-2 hour work sessions to avoid context shifting. She also emphasizes the importance of taking real vacations and prepping ahead of time so you can fully disconnect.

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In this episode of Her Messy Bun - The Creative Podcast, Danielle shares the 5 step process to set and achieve your goals as a creative entrepreneur! This includes defining your vision, breaking down goals, prioritizing tasks, creating an action plan, and tracking progress. She emphasizes the importance of regularly reviewing and adjusting goals as your business evolves.

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In this episode of Her Messy Bun - The Creative Podcast, we explore the world of unconventional time management for creative entrepreneurs working from home. Traditional productivity methods often clash with our creative instincts, stifling our flow and hindering productivity. Discover alternative approaches that embrace fluidity, prioritize deep work, and leverage the power of rest. We delve into productivity rituals that spark creativity, the importance of embracing downtime, and how technology and automation can optimize our workflow. Unleash your creative potential while effortlessly managing your time, resulting in a fulfilling and successful work-from-home experience. Join us on this journey of redefining productivity and embracing alternative approaches tailored to the needs of creative entrepreneurs.

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How to let go of goals that are holding you back.

Discover the art of letting go and achieving work-life balance as an entrepreneur with actionable tips. Reflect on your values and priorities, recognize signs of outgrown goals, and practice detachment and acceptance. Set new, intentional goals that align with your values and promote overall well-being. Embrace flexibility and adaptability, celebrating your progress along the way. Join a supportive community of creatives for help and accountability. Don't give up—prioritize self-care and take the day off instead. Explore more at Her Messy Bun - The Creative Podcast.

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In this Fast Tip Friday episode of Her Messy Bun, Danielle discusses the positive outcomes of overcoming self-sabotage. When you stop self-sabotaging and trust your intuition, you become more productive, confident, creative, and fulfilled. By taking action towards your goals, making decisions aligned with our values, and embracing our creativity, you can live a more meaningful and satisfying life. The host encourages viewers to take small steps, be kind to themselves, and seek support from others. Thanks for listening to Her Messy Bun - The Creative Podcast.

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In this episode of the Her Messy Bun podcast, host Danielle talks about how working intuitively can transform your life. Danielle shares a story about a friend who struggled to find a schedule that suited her after starting self-employment. She felt guilty for not feeling creative or productive during the traditional 9-5 workday and kept pushing herself to work through it. After sharing that Danielle works around her energy, it sparked a conversation that helped her friend understand it's okay to create a schedule that is guilt free and decide to work when she has the energy.

Danielle explains that working intuitively means listening to your body, mind, and emotions. Intuition is the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. When we work intuitively, we can make better decisions, find creative solutions, and navigate challenging situations based on our values and who we are.

Danielle outlines some of the benefits of working intuitively, including greater creativity, innovation, and better decision-making. She shares studies that show how frequent and abrupt context shifting can lead to decreased productivity, increased stress, and cognitive fatigue. Danielle explains that listening to your intuition uses the right side of your brain, which is also the creative artistic side of the brain. Overall, this episode encourages listeners to work intuitively and work around their energy to avoid burnout and be more productive.

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In this episode of Her Messy Bun Podcast we’re talking about overcoming self-sabotage and sharing practical tips to unleash your creativity.

Learn how to identify and overcome self-sabotage, a common issue that hinders many creatives. Discover practical tips to help you break free from self-sabotaging behaviors and unleash your creativity, so you can achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Join us on Her Messy Bun - The Creative Podcast and take the first step towards becoming the person you want to be!

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In this episode of Fast Tip Friday, the Danielle talks about how self development and personal growth is key for finding success in business. She suggests that if you have done everything right, including figuring out the business details, offer, and marketing, then you should focus on personal growth, health, mindset, goals, and happiness. Danielle explains that everything is made of energy, and the energy you maintain while creating something gets infused into it. Therefore, she recommends embodying the version of yourself that already feels successful and focusing on building yourself up.

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Procrastination is a dream killer. In this episode, we'll explore the reasons why people procrastinate and provide some strategies to help you overcome it. Discover the power of a creative mindset, working intuitively, and building easy systems to achieve your goals and overcome procrastination for good. Start making progress towards your dreams today.

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Imposter syndrome can be a debilitating experience, leading to self-doubt and a lack of confidence. In this episode of Her Messy Bun Podcast practical strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and achieve success. From acknowledging your achievements to reframing negative thoughts and taking action towards your goals, our tips are designed to help you build self-confidence and overcome imposter syndrome in your personal and professional life. Discover proven techniques for breaking free from self-sabotage and reaching your full potential.

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Discover the benefits of doing less and start living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life with practical tips in our blog. Learn how reducing stress, increasing creativity and productivity, improving relationships, and enhancing overall well-being can be achieved by simplifying your schedule. Tune in now and discover the power of doing less.

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You know the saying “Work smarter, not harder” - this is my take on it. This week we’re talking about themed days for increased efficiency, the importance of energy balance, and how to create low, medium, and high energy routines to help you work with your body's natural rhythm.

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Are you overworking yourself? In today's episode I talk about the dangers of toxic productivity and how it's affecting people who have branched off from working the office. What is toxic productivity and what are three habits you can stop doing right now that will benefit your mental health and your overall day. Learn about gentle productivity and how you can actually achieve more by working less, and consciously creating throughout the day.

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Reach your goals this year with my 5 step approach! 

Learn how batch creating can change the way you work, free up more time throughout your work day and create momentum in sales for your business. 

Head to hermessybun.circle.so to join the free community and check out my mini-courses I mentioned in todays episode!

Explore the transformative practice of self-coaching and how it can help you achieve your goals, prioritize personal and professional development, and reconnect with yourself. Gain clarity, set achievable goals, and take action to become the best version of yourself. Understand the key differences between self-coaching and hiring a coach. Embrace self-coaching as a creative entrepreneur to unlock your unique voice, find success, and make bold moves. Explore the Circle of Self-Coaching and discover the reflective, goal-setting, action-taking, and risk-taking steps that lead to growth.

Learn how to start an online business from scratch with this informative blog! Discover the key steps for finding the right niche and style, growing your email list, utilizing Pinterest, and building a website or online presence. With the right strategy and dedication, you can create a profitable and successful online business.

If you're a creative entrepreneur struggling with confidence, this podcast is for you. The creative world can be full of uncertainty and potential plateaus, leaving many entrepreneurs feeling overwhelmed and under-confident. But with a few simple steps and a positive attitude, it's possible to become more confident in your creative endeavors. In this podcast, we offer practical advice on developing a support network, setting attainable goals, learning from mistakes, taking action, and embracing self-care. Join our community at Consciously Creative and take the first step towards building your confidence today. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, we've got you covered.

This podcast offers practical advice on how creative entrepreneurs can boost their confidence. The author suggests developing a support network, setting attainable goals, learning from mistakes, taking action, and practicing self-care. They also highlight the benefits of joining a community like Consciously Creative, which offers group coaching, accountability, and companionship. By following these tips, entrepreneurs can become more confident in their creative endeavors, achieve their goals, and avoid burnout.

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The more you stop telling people what you're working on the more you actually work on it. Keeping secrets is hard, but when you're in business its crucial to your success and project completions. In this episode I share with you 5 reasons why it's really important to keep your ideas to yourself - tune in if you've been struggling to keep up with your projects after you talk about your new amazing ideas with other people.

This week on the podcast: Learn how to get sale leads this holiday season! If you've been wondering how people are constantly making money from social media, I'm sharing all the secrets.   Most people want a direct sale because they don’t understand the power of a good lead. Let’s talk about it.

Meet Brooke Smith, the creative behind The Becoming Her Project. As soon as I heard about this challenge I reached out my online friend and Consciously Creative member and instantly asked her to be on the podcast so we could all learn more about it. Tune in to hear all about how this multi-passionate web designer found her latest project to share with the world and learn how to balance multiple passion projects as an entrepreneur.

Morning Pages is the most underrated tool in growing your business, especially if your goal in life is to grow a business that you love and inspires you. Tune in to learn my top 3 ways Morning Pages can help you grow your business - even if you have ADHD.

Task initiation is difficult for people with ADHD, specifically if its something you've been putting off or if you're experiencing task paralysis. Not being able to start a project or task can lead to a creative rut which makes it that much harder to find your creative flow, cause this vicious cycle of how do you get started in the first place. That's where task rotation comes in. This is my number one way of getting around feeling blocked, being stuck and actually getting shit done. 

If you've been struggling with figuring out your weekly schedule or ever been curious about what other entrepreneurs consider important work, look no further. When I first became self-employed and started working from home, trying to find a daily routine that lead to my success was all I wanted.

Inside today's episode I breakdown my weekly routines, non-negotiable tasks and why 1 quality hour is more important than 8 hours of work every day.

Notion has been the major game changer in how I run and operate Her Messy Bun. Since using Notion, I have been able to get and STAY organized. In this episode I breakdown the 5 Ways To Manage Your Business Using Notion.

1. Build your Back Office in Notion
2. Organize your Client Meetings and Notes in Notion
3. Organize your Notion Weekly Schedule
4. Track Future Projects in Notion
5. Use Notion for a Smoother Onboarding Process

If you’re not using Notion to help you manage, run and organize your business… are you ok?

I’m not kidding when I say, my entire life changed when I started using Notion. For those of you who don’t know what Notion is, it’s a project management tool with endless capabilities.

If you've been struggling with figuring out your day to day schedule or ever been curious about what other entrepreneurs do everyday, look no further. When I first became self-employed and started working from home, trying to find a daily routine that lead to my success was all I wanted.

Inside today's episode I breakdown my different, but similar daily routines for everyday of the week. 

Are you struggling with creating business boundaries? If you don't know how to set boundaries for your business, start here. In this week's episode of the Her Messy Bun Podcast, I'm sharing 3 signs you need to create a boundary for your business, and 3 examples of how to create a business boundary.

Have you been wondering if you should start a blog, or what it could actually do for you business? I’ve always admired bloggers, their consistency, the ability to share so much detailed information, and the fact that it was like an online magazine people could hangout with where ever they were.

So many people struggle through their work day feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and burnt out from just looking at their to-do list, but not you because you follow me - your go to creative consultant that teaches you how to grow your creative mindset while developing an intuitive and product brand strategy.

This week I’m going to share 10 ways to help you get through your work days.

Some people have a hard time getting over the idea of someone copying them or stealing their ideas, but not you because you follow me - your go to creative consultant that teaches you how to grow your creative mindset while developing an intuitive and product brand strategy.

This week we are discussing copy cats, how to deal with them and how to move past them.

Today we are going to talk about Trust. Why your target audience needs to trust you, different ways your audience can trust you and things you can do to create more trust within your business.

If your sales are low, if your views or engagement aren’t where you want them to be - majority of the time it’s because your audience doesn’t trust you enough to continue consuming your content let alone purchasing from you.

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Are you an over achiever? 

Hi! I’m Danielle and I’m a recovering over achiever. I struggle with feeling like I’m never doing “enough” which causes me to do more than I need to. Which ultimately leads to burn out.  If this sounds familiar, tune into today's episode and learn how I shifted my mindset to help me see things in the bigger picture and learned to stop being so hard on myself.

Are you tired of falling for toxic hustle culture way of living? If so - have you considered trying a Creative Mindset?

Today we are going to talk about your brand awareness journey for your target audience.

If you’re struggling to convert your audience into paying customers, or wondering how to nurture your audience to trust you more, it’s all about the experience. If you’re constantly asking yourself - “why am I not getting any clients or customers” then you need to ask yourself “what kind of brand awareness are you providing?”

Mariah is a Graphic Designer turned Freelance Coach who helps creatives fearlessly build their freelance businesses. Listen to today's episode and find out Mariah 3 big tips she thinks every freelancer or aspiring freelance needs to hear.

Do you have ADHD or are you struggling with focusing? Today we are going to talk about getting focused/staying focused as a self-employed solo entrepreneur. So if you have ADHD like me, need help focusing, or are just tired of getting distracted this one is for you!

1. Listen to focus music
2. Make all your to-do's more visual
3. Turn off notifications
4. Keep your phone in the other room
5. Change your mindset to get-to-do's

Creative mindsets are open and freeing! They allow us to tap into who we really are and can help you tap into your creativity. Are you looking for to develop innovative mindset or want to learn how to start creative thinking, listen to Episode 50 of Her Messy Bun Podcast to hear examples of how to create a creative mindset.

A creative mindset is an open mindset that will allow you to lead an energetic and fulfilling life by:

• helping you think and feel more creatively
• tap into your true creative expression
• be conscious of where you are putting your energy

Check out my 11 ways to boost your creative mindset!