The Inner Curious

In this episode Karen and Louise reflect on the growing trend, due to the increased uncertainty in the world, of many professionals making the decision to quit their jobs and pursue opportunities as freelancers, small business owners, consultants, coaches or roles in completely different industries. They discuss their reasons for deciding to make this transition and reflect on what they've learnt as part of this process. 

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In this episode Louise navigates her curiosity & discomfort on how to share yourself authentically in business.  As they explore this topic, Karen and Louise uncover the many facets of marketing from the commercial to the creative, while Karen also lends her voice of wisdom for beginners in the marketing space.  For the reluctant sharers and fellow creatives who would prefer the work to just speak for itself, this episode is for you.  We hope you enjoy this episode.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

1. Book: "This is Marketing: You can't be Seen until you Learn to See". by Seth Godin

2. Online Education: Creative Live online class via subscription - "A Brand Called You" - Debbie Millman

3. Book Series: 1. "Steal like an Artist" 2. "Show your Work" 3. "Keep Going" by Austin Kleon

In this episode Karen explores the ideas from Cal Newport’s book, Digital Minimalism. Both Karen and Louise discuss how they feel about the potential darker side of social media and technology and the self care rituals that serve them well. 

We also learn about Karen’s staycation, a short break at home during lockdown, and what she learnt about some of her digital habits and rituals as a result of this. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED 

Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport 

https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Digital-Minimalism-Audiobook/0241387779

The Voices of Program with Tali Brash 

https://www.talibrash.com/programsandshortcourses

Sonya Stattman 

https://sonyastattmann.com/

Journal with Ingrid

https://ingridjanejones.com/

In this episode, Louise shares her insights & learnings from the book Fierce Self-Compassion, by Kristen Neff.   The book was written with the intention of helping women to harness their kindness to speak up, claim their power, and thrive. In this discussion, Louise helps us understand why we need to embrace both the tender & fierce parts of ourselves, as well as deepen our understanding of the masculine & feminine in relation to ying & yang.  As always, there are stories of personal experience from both Karen & Louise that go beyond the theories & definitions to show how we live with these concepts in our everyday lives. We hope you enjoy this episode.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

1. Book: Fierce Self Compassion: How Women can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim their Power, and Thrive. by Kristin Neff

2. Podcast interviews with Kristin Neff about the book a) Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg. b) Emerging Women with Chantal Pierrat

3. Book: The Inner Self by Hugh Mackay

4. Book: The Good Life by Hugh Mackay

5. If not Dieting then What by Dr. Rick Kausman

6. Podcast: Routines & Ruts - Madeleine Dore of Extraordinary Routines blog - Season 2 - EP #1 Interview with Hugh Mackay

7. Insight Timer - Meditation App

8. One Roof - A global online community of women in business

9. Tali Brash - The Voices Of program

10. Ingrid Jane Jones - Journaling community

Welcome to the Inner Curious, a podcast to support your inner journey. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be connected to your inner self, then you'll enjoy eavesdropping on these candid conversations between Louise Weigall & Karen Hollenbach about what it means to live from the inside out.  Because the right thought gives the inner voice the strength to move from the inner curious to being the gift you bring to the world. Listen in as Louise and Karen explore the balance between the doing and the being and discuss their ideas, concepts, thoughts and observations as they cultivate their inner selves.  The Wonderings.