Creating and designing our awesome life and taking action everyday towards our life goals. We’ll discuss business, health, life, and happiness.
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I'm Alice Ladkin, a creative business coach, mama, multipassionate maverick, writer, artist, and 2/4 Reflector. I'll be sharing lil coaching and business strategist nuggets, exploring topics I don't feel are talked about enough with no fluff + no BS. I'll also be having fun conversations with inspiring creatives and entrepreneurs. Named The Creativity Manifesto because your creativity manifesto is your reminder to show up unapologetically and it inspires you to take action. It reminds you of ...
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Short n punchy one today. How standing for something can help you and your business stand out from the crowd + create deeper connections. le blog: https://www.aliceladkin.com/blog/standing-for-something-standing-out Explore my current offerings and book a free 20min coaching call: https://www.aliceladkin.com/work-with-me The newsletter: https://sub…
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#17 What's your GENIUS? (the 'hack' to improve your creative business flow)
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Listen to ep #8 The problem with 'marketing guru' strategies (+ why they’re not working for you) Blog post: https://www.aliceladkin.com/blog/whats-your-genius-the-hack-to-improve-business-flow Explore my current offerings and book a free 20min coaching call: https://www.aliceladkin.com/work-with-me The newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/thenewsle…
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#16 How to manifest when your current reality sucks
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Read on the blog: https://www.aliceladkin.com/blog/how-to-manifest-when-your-current-reality-sucks Explore my current offerings and book a free 20min coaching discovery call: https://www.aliceladkin.com/work-with-me The newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/thenewsletter Stay curious! Alice xoBy Alice Ladkin
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#15 Soft selling... stress less + get more sales?
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Thanks to Alex for the inspiration for this ep! Listen to his episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2251637/14545519 Read on the blog: https://www.aliceladkin.com/blog/soft-selling-the-underrated-approach-to-success Explore my current offerings and book a free 20min coaching discovery call: https://www.aliceladkin.com/work-with-me The newsletter…
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#14 Alex Fleming on his autism diagnosis at 37, quitting social media + odd numbers
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Tune in for an honest, funny and thoughtful chat with realism artist Alex Fleming. Alex's exit from Instagram was a huge inspiration for me to leave the platform myself! It was so refreshing talking to a creative who is thriving on (as Alex says) 'The Dark Side of the Moon'. We also discussed Alex's autism diagnosis at age 37, and how life has been…
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#13 AJ Hardingson on storytelling, elitism, + why creativity is a human right
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If you're a writer, curious about the writing world, and/or love real chats about the creative life from intriguing perspectives - this one's for you! AJ Hardingson is a multidisciplinary author, storyteller, poet, and mum of 2. This was an incredible and thought-provoking conversation, and I'm honoured Amy shared their story and thoughts with me. …
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#12 Emma Cutting on emotive abstracts, getting a studio space + why there are no rules
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Emma Cutting is an abstract artist + writer, who describes herself as a 'logical creative', and loves finding meaning and connection in everything. Absolutely loved this conversation! We chat about: - The meaning + energy behind her emotive textured paintings - How things changed when she got her own studio space - Why being multifaceted is a human…
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7 top tips for multipassionate mavericks that I've learnt, utilise and seen results from. No, you don't need to niche, but yes, you may need to do things a lil differently to the generic advice! Would love to hear your thoughts. You can read the blog version here. Other blog posts mentioned: Are you multipassionate... or just procrastinating? Are y…
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#10 Brandy Fitz on heart-led business, being multi-passionate + juggling creativity with motherhood
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Multi-passionate entrepreneur, mixed media artist and mum of 4, Brandy Fitz is a creative powerhouse and it was cool to catch up with her. We chat about: - Why it's important to run a heart-led business - Authenticity on social media - What it's like being multi-passionate + why you should embrace it - Juggling creativity with motherhood + chronic …
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#9 The power of mystery to elevate your brand
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In an age of oversharing online, injecting more mystery into your brand can help you stand out. These are just my observations and thoughts, would love to hear yours! You can read the blog version here: https://www.aliceladkin.com/blog/the-power-of-mystery-to-elevate-your-brand Thanks so much for being here! Alice xo p.s. I offer 1:1 sessions to he…
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#8 The problem with 'marketing guru' strategies (+ why they’re not working for you)
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Are you missing a key ingredient when it comes to your marketing? Would love to hear your thoughts about this topic, I had fun exploring it. You can read the blog version here: https://www.aliceladkin.com/blog/the-problem-with-marketing-guru-strategies Thanks so much for being here! Alice xo p.s. I offer 1:1 sessions to help you untangle the spaghe…
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#7 Harry Martel on abstract flows, inspiring travels + finding your thing
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Abstract artist, creative, world traveller... Harry's journey has been intriguing to follow and it was cool to finally sit down with him to hear his story + meaning behind his unique paintings. We chat about: - How he discovered his signature style abstract flows after travelling around South America - Seeing people as colours and how he creates hi…
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#6 Akasha Mead on going viral, staying true to yourself + making hay
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Colourful creative, artist, YouTuber, social media whizz and all round beautiful person, Akasha's business has exploded this year and I was so excited to catch up with her. We chat about: - What it's like going (mega) viral + the importance of staying true to yourself - Why having fun should be at the core of your business/creative practise - Akash…
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#5 Are you energetically aligned with your business?
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What if you allowed your energy + creative flow to lead the way in your business? What would that look like + how can you get more energetically aligned? You can read the blog version here: https://www.aliceladkin.com/blog/are-you-energetically-aligned-with-your-business Thanks so much for being here! These are just my thoughts, I'd love to hear yo…
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#4 Niching vs Personal Branding (for artists)
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Should you focus on niching or personal branding as a creative? Quick dive into my current thoughts as a creative who has focused on both over my 10 years running a business. You can read the blog version here: https://www.aliceladkin.com/blog/less-niching-more-personal-branding-for-creatives Thanks so much for being here! These are just my thought…
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#3 Being multi-passionate is your superpower.
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Feel like this topic isn't talked about enough. In this short episode, I explore the shame around being a multi-passionate, being a 'complicated woman', why being multi-passionate is a gift, and tips on how this can work in business. You can read the blog version here: https://www.aliceladkin.com/blog/being-multi-passionate-is-your-superpower Thank…
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Felt super pulled to chat about this today, feel like someone needs to hear it! You can read the blog version here: https://www.aliceladkin.com/blog/you-dont-need-to-make-sense Thanks so much for being here! I'd love to hear your thoughts :) Alice xo p.s. I offer 1:1 sessions to help you untangle the spaghetti and feel excited about your business a…
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So you hate your art... what can you do about it? I wanted to explore some reasons why you may be hating what you’re creating, and also some things to try to help you get unstuck and loving the process. Sometimes there’s a few reasons for this, sometimes it’s a simple mindset shift, but let’s just explore a few things and hopefully get to the botto…
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 23 | On Building Your Brand and Keeping it Real
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Today’s episode, I share my journey to discovering the importance of building my brand and telling my story.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 22 | Finding Your Purpose After You’ve Lost Your Way
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Being an entrepreneur is hard and sometimes we can lose our way. The power of purpose is crucial to your success.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 21 | Facing Facts... You’re Not Getting Rich Tomorrow
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It amazes me how many people believe the idea of making money online is impossible. The truth is that it is possible... you just have to be willing to put in the work.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 20 | What if No One Believes In You??
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It’s hard to stay motivated when you’re not getting the results you want... even worse when nobody believes in you. Here’s what I’m doing to keep fighting for my dream lifestyle.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 19 | How Basketball Relates to Running An Online Business
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In case you didn’t know, ball is life. After playing a pickup game of 21, I realized just how similar running an online business is to a game of basketball.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 18 | How’s Your Relationship with Money?
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Some people are obsessed with money, while others believe it’s the root of all evil. Which one are you?
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 17 | Consumer VS Entrepreneur
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I’ve learned many lessons over the year in entrepreneurship. Today I share one of the most important ones.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 16 | Are You Planning or Executing?
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Today we discuss why taking action is more important than planning.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 15 | What to Do When Feeling Stuck
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It’s a fact that our circumstances are a direct result of our actions. Lately I’ve been feeling stuck and here’s how I’m working through it.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 14 | What to Do When You Lose Momentum
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Some days are more productive than others... but that’s not to say the willpower to get things done is always high. Today’s episode is about losing momentum.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 13 | The Secret to Success Lies in Your Habits
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If you’re not where you wanna be, then your habits need to change.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 12 | Celebrating The Small Wins
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It’s important to keep your eye on the prize, but the fastest way to achieve your goals is to celebrate the small wins.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 11 | Why You Should Be Working Smarter Not Harder
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The key to making more money isn’t working more... there aren’t enough hours in the day and aren’t gonna be healthy forever. It’s all about working smarter not harder.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 10 | The Perks of Living A Drama Free Life
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Do you constantly feel drained? It may have something to do with the drama you allow into your life.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 9 | Investing in Experiences: I’d Rather Be at Disney than at A Bar
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Spending the weekend at Disney inspired today’s podcast. I went from spending a ton on bar tabs to investing my money on experiences at Disney.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 8 | Are You Your Biggest Cheerleader or Your Biggest Critic?
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Do you respond to positive reinforcement or negative reinforcement? Which one gets you moving? That’s what we’re discussing today.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 7 | Perseverance and Overcoming Obstacles
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Sometimes your thoughts are your own worst enemy. Today we discuss how to overcome those obstacles and persevere to obtain the things we want most.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 6 | Delayed Gratification And Chasing Ducks
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Today’s episode is all about patience. If your goals are big enough, they’re gonna take time. Be patient and enjoy the ride.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 5 | Balancing Life and Entrepreneurship with Dairo from MyOrlandoDestination
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Today's guest, Dairo Castro, runs a travel site by the name of MyOrlandoDestination.com. Dairo's also my cousin and on the path to financial freedom. Today, we discussed balancing life and running an online business.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 4 | The Pursuit of Happiness
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Quick question... are you happy?
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 3 | Having What it Takes to Be an Entrepreneur with Lissy Alfaro
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Today we talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur and go against the status quo. Lissy is a friend of mine who started a pet sitting business almost 10 years ago, and never looked back.
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 2 | What’s Holding You Back from Getting Started?
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In the second episode of The Awesome Life Manifesto, I ask a serious question... what’s holding you back from getting started?
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The Awesome Life Manifesto Ep. 1 | Defining Happiness and Success
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Welcome to the podcast! Today, I dive into defining success and what happiness means to me.
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