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Creatives Crushing Anxiety is the podcast for creative and online business owners looking to minimize their anxiety and maximize their productivity through systems, organization and time management. Your anxiety shouldn't keep you from crushing your goals as a solopreneur. Build systems, find your focus and achieve your goals.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you probably heard about the winter storm Texas has last week. We had ongoing power outages and below-freezing temperatures. That week taught me a lot. It reminded me of all my blessings and also how to ask for help. In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I share the business lessons I learned during t…
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Using Human Design in Your Business with Ann Bellow
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This week I talk to my dear friend and fellow Tabwoo Institute Graduate, Ann Bellow. Ann Bellow is a Human Design Pro and has created a system to support her clients to be totally aligned business owners. Episode Show NotesBy Dia Darling
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Episode 104: 20 for 2020 Recap and 2021 Word Of The Year
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In this episode, I review my 20 for 2020 and how the pandemic and national affairs shifted these. I also share my 2021 word of the year and what it means to me.By Dia Darling
I want to share 10 things that you can do and incorporate into your days to make 2021 amazing and then also just to get you on the right foot and to keep you focused on what you're going to be doing now the first thing is to.By Dia Darling
In this episode: Examples of where confidence can be the difference between a yes and a no. How your lack of confidence is cockblocking your business. How removing attachment got my a new client. Why affirmations aren’t enough. How to start building more confidence: Keep track of love notes Replay your highlight reel Remember your struggles - tread…
I want to talk about how I deal with triggers, because we're all triggered by things especially this year it's an election year, there's been so much going on between COVID, the BLM movement like this year is crazy. 2020 has been freakin a lot. I know that there are so many triggers that can come up for all of us and I want to talk about how I actu…
In this minisode, I check-in on my word of the year, Visibility. I thought it meant one thing but now that I am living it, it has taken on a whole new meaning. Listen to learn more.By Dia Darling
It’s the 100th episode, of Creatives Crushing Anxiety!!!! I cannot believe I have been doing this for 100 episodes. It has been such a fun journey. In this episode, I didn’t want to go on and on about all the feels. So instead I decided to share my podcast process with you in case you’re wondering how I publish episodes or if you’re thinking of sta…
I am officially back from summer hiatus and I am giving up! No not the podcast, not ditching the business to work at Pizza Hut. But I’m giving up on things that no longer serve me. During my Summer podcasting break I had a lot of time to reflect. 2020 has been a bit of a beast so far in a number of ways. Personally with making the shift into coachi…
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How Your Attachment Style Affects Your Business
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In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, we dive into attachment styles and how they affect your business. Based on the book Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller. Attachment theory is all about how we interact with others.…
In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I expose 4 signs it might be time to take a vacation. Burn out is real and sometimes it isn't as obvious as you think.By Dia Darling
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What To Do When Your Goals Aren't Happening
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In this episode, we dive into what to do when you aren’t seeing progress on your goals. It’s all about checking in on the details and making adjustments where necessary.By Dia Darling
This week, I wanted to speak my mind on the current state of the world and the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.By Dia Darling
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5 Questions to Ask Before Diving Into a New Idea
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This week, I share with you five questions to ask yourself before you jump into a new idea. As entrepreneurs, we are constantly bombarded with new things. These questions help you check yourself and avoid shiny object syndrome.By Dia Darling
This week, I share with you my meditation story. I talk about some of the amazing benefits I’ve experienced from incorporating meditation into my life. We talk about how I got started as an adult and the meditations I did as a child.By Dia Darling
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Why Boundaries Are Necessary For A Productive Business
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Today we are talking all about boundaries. This has been something that has been an ongoing battle for me in my life, creating boundaries, both in part my personal relationships and my professional relationships. The reason being it's really hard for somebody with my personality type to feel like they're letting people down. This sometimes results …
In this episode, we are talking about silence. I want to tell you a little bit about where this idea came from and why silence is in fact golden. A couple of weeks ago, I was about to take a shower and I noticed that my phone was about to die. Usually, I'm listening to music in the shower from my phone but I had to put it on the charger and I had a…
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Things I Can't Get Enough of Lately March 2020
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I am super pumped about this episode, because I am bringing back a series that I haven't done since April 2018. When I started the blog five years ago, it was much more of a lifestyle brand. And I kind of fell into this whole, “Well, no one wants to hear about you. You need to keep it to evergreen content and business and things that people will fi…
This week I interview Laura from Kick Ass In Life. Laura helps people differentiate themselves in a sea of sameness and get hired fast! Following her mantra “kick ass” she went from unemployed to doubling her salary in two years, has helped dozens of recent grads find connections, opportunities, and jobs and created a routine using the best tips an…
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6 Things You May Not Realize Are Stressing You Out
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6 Ways To Fight The Loneliness Of Working From Home
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Creating A Safe Space For Mental Health With Shayna Norwood
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Movie Reflection - What I loved about Dolemite
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8 Things To Do When You Don't Feel Like Doing Anything
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Today we're going to talk about what to do when you don't feel like doing anything. And this happens, it is completely normal. I feel like that from time to time I feel like that. I feel like that right now and so I thought it was a great opportunity to actually make a video about what I do when I don't feel like doing anything. I think there is a …
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How To Stop "Shoulding" All Over Yourself
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5 Tips to stop shoulding all over yourself and start living your life and running your business in alignment.By Dia Darling
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Minsode 2 : Behind The Scenes With A "Behind The Scener"
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Today I'm going to talk to you about stepping from behind the scenes. A little bit of a behind the scenes of a behind the scener. I am on a journey right now to really just show up and be visible which is so new to me. And I was talking to one of my coaches about this, like how because I'm a coach now it's been hard to get myself out there visibly …
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Setting Boundaries and Making Biz Friends with Hannah Taylor-Johnson
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In this episode: How she started her business. How she builds trust with new clients. Why you need to do the work that feels good. Why you have to trust your gut. Knowing when to walk away. True crime ranting. How she deals with client red flags. Dealing with comparison in business. The power of having a friend who does the same thing as you. Why y…
In the first-ever minisode, I talk about the word luck in online business and why we need to let it go.By Dia Darling
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4 Non-Business Things I Do To Improve My Business
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This podcast is all about sharing ideas, theories, and just tips and tricks to help you live a more enjoyable life as a business owner, to help you prevent anxiety and things that can really improve the way that you're living and working so that you can have the best business and the best life. So today, I wanted to share some things that I do that…
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Designing a Business You Love With Cami Farey
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In this episode: Why she left a great, secure job to start her own business. How she fell in love with design. Her round the world travels. The truth about our business fears. We talk about showing up in your business. Why you have to push past your fears of being seen to make real connections in business. How she empowers her students and clients.…
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Out Of Alignment
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In this episode: In this episode of Creatives Cushing Anxiety, I share 5 questions you should ask yourself when you feel out of alignment and how they work to get you back in the zone. Who are my ideal clients? What do I do for fun? Do my prices match the level of value I provide clients? Is my business enabling the things I want or is it hindering…
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From Wholesale to Brick and Mortar with Meg Sutton
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Meg Sutton is the boss lady and doodler behind Belle & Union, a company that sells letterpress printed cards, art prints, southern-inspired wrappings, and hand-crafted artisan goods brimming with vintage wit and wisdom that tote a bit of a foodie twist - all 100% made in the USA. Meg started the business in 2012 after falling in love with letterpre…
You are unique! So that means the way one person finds success may not work for you. You aren’t broke. You aren’t bad at business. You aren’t doomed to fail. You’re YOU. In this episode, I share some tips for figuring out what works for you and how to stop trying all the different things to make your business work.…
I’m back from my summer hiatus with big news.By Dia Darling
Today is a special day it is my 30th birthday. So today I want to share some of the birthday feels and some of my experiences and what I'm hoping for 30. And you know what I've learned in the last three decades, which is so crazy to say. I was thinking back yesterday about being at this older job of mine, I think I was maybe 25 at the time. And I r…
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6 Tips For Conquering Your Mornings When You Hate Mornings
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You always hear entrepreneurs talking about the importance of a routine. While I am a serious creature of habit I have to admit I found it hard to find my routine. I mean I had normal stuff I just organically did like brush my teeth in the morning, drink my lemon water, etc. The things I do at night, shower, watch an episode of American Dad then tu…
Entrepreneur lessons from Freeform's The Bold Type. This week I share lessons from one of my favorite shows. Buckle up it's going to be a fun one.By Dia Darling
In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I talk with motivational speaker and creator of the Creative Conference Hub, Carrie Grace. Carrie is a force of greatness and I am so inspired by the work she does. In this episode, we get real about communicating and working with other people. I loved this episode.…
In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I share the benefits of going to therapy and my personal experience working with a therapist for the last 2 years.By Dia Darling
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Episode 68: Healing For Success With Meg Baker
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I talk with friend and former client Meg K. Baker, founder of Meg K and Co. We dive deep into all things business, depression and woo woo. You don’t want to miss this episode. In this episode: How she started her business The Kolbe test Human Design How the entrepreneurial world is self-reflection work. Explaining your business to people IRL.…
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Episode 67: Are You Being Proactive or Reactive?
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In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I ask the question, “Are you being proactive or reactive?” So often in business we find ourselves in being faced with reactive situations but it’s important to be proactive.By Dia Darling
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Episode 66: Finding The Words With Sara McNally from Constellation & Co
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In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I talk with Sara McNally. Sara is a true wordsmith and the owner Constellation & Co. Based in Seattle, Constellation & Co. isn’t your average greeting card shop. Sara and her team create cards that reflect the highs and lows of life.By Dia Darling
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Episode 65: Why You Need To Identify Your Work Style
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In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, Dia talks about why it’s important to identify your work style and things that make up your work style. Learn the subtle elements of your environment that make all the difference and take the quiz to learn which of the Work Styles you have.By Dia Darling
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Episode 64: Preparing to Scale Your Business With Jenny of Confetti Social
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This week I talked to Jenny, founder of Confetti Social. We dive into self-care, transitioning into your business, client boundaries and so much more. Jenny serves online business owners by helping them get their name and their brand out into the word with strategic social media. If you're ready to scale your business there are so many helpful nugg…
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Episode 63: All The Things I Do is Turning 4!
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I started All The Things I Do in March 2015. What a wild ride it has been! I’ve went to multiple conferences, made countless news friends, left my 9-5, started a podcast and so much more. Instead of looking back on all the things over the past 4 years I decided to share 4 things I’m doing in year 4 to help me get to year 5.…
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Episode 62: Tips For Picking The Right Project Manager
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On this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety, I share tips for picking the right Project Manager for your business and how you can empower them for results. Bringing someone into your business can be scary but the right person can let you propel your movement and start making huge strides.By Dia Darling
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9 Mistakes Business Owners Make Managing Their Time
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If you’re like me, your waking hours are filled with tasks, expectations, and stress. For most of us, even our vacations or “days off” are filled with things we have to do or obligations that need to be handled. Well that’s a sad thought, isn’t it? It doesn’t have to be. For a long time, I found myself in this loop of never-ending stress and a grow…
