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Brandstrology

Lizzie Campbell

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Brandstrology (formerly The Brave Creative) is your digital space for all things related to building, running + growing a thriving creative business. I’m Lizzie Campbell – a brand strategist + designer, blogger, content creator + coffee enthusiast. Ten years ago, I started a blog on the floor of my college dorm room + turned it into my full-time design studio + a network of over 50,000 friends + followers before my 25th birthday. Now I'm sharing all my tips – so grab a cup of coffee and get ...
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Welcome to the Power Pod, a space to elevate your life and help you feel more powerful. My name is Alexa and I am the host of this podcast and #1 best selling author of Power to Persevere: Inspiring Stories to Help You Get Through Challenging Moments. My goal is to help improve your life through wellness tips and motivation, and support you on your journey through life. Make sure you stay tuned for new episodes weekly. Connect with me on Instagram @alexacuc and alexacuc.com
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Moms Actually

Morgan Taylor and Blair Gyamfi

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Moms Actually is a motherhood community that aims to redefine motherhood and break away from the unhealthy expectations society has placed on women. Our community provides spaces for women to authentically relate to each other in a society that often prioritizes appearances over genuine experiences. We host a visual podcast that addresses the experiences of womanhood, sisterhood and motherhood through candid and transparent discussions We have discussed a range of topics, including marriage, ...
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I used to end each year by following a course that helped me set goals for the next twelve months. However, by the end of 2020, it stopped working for me. The image of goals as destinations in a GPS felt alien and inhuman. This was when I began using maps to reframe my energy and desire for change in a less linear, start-with-the-end-in-mind way. I…
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Do you get worn down by the pressure and need to perform for others (and/or yourself)? What tells you you’re performing? In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we differentiate between the characteristics of performance and play. We examine the consequences of mixing them up and assess how they affect who and how we are in our achievement soc…
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Would you say you have fire in your belly? What does it burn for? I love exploring this question with highly sensitive people, many of whom have a deep, smouldering fire within. This fire is often linked to our values, beliefs, and personally compelling principles. I love helping people explore and (re)connect with this inner fire, supporting them …
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Welcome to The Gentle Rebel Podcast, where we explore the intersection of high sensitivity, creativity, and culture. In this episode, we take a creative lens to the phrase “Let’s leave it there,” inspired by a recent live Kota gathering in The Haven. This simple prompt opened up a rich bucket of ideas, and I’d love to share a few of the layers we s…
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Even if you aren’t aware of its particular elements, you are familiar with the hero’s journey. It underpins many of our favourite stories, used in PR and marketing, and informs the narratives around sports and celebrities. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I explore the personal and cultural impact of the hero’s journey. We’ll explore ho…
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Each of us has a unique sense of adventure. What does yours feel like? In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I speak with Sarah Lister, who runs About The Adventure, a career and life coaching business that helps people connect with what brings them to life as they navigate change. I love Sarah’s approach to this topic and how she holds each…
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Have you ever been derailed by a shame attack? Shame can sweep through, telling us we are not worthy, acceptable, or enough. It can be amplified by comparisonitis, where we judge our messy insides with our perception of other peoples’ shiny exteriors. Val Nelson, a career and business coach, specialises in working with highly sensitive and introver…
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I’ve had a consistent journaling habit for twelve years. I use a digital journal (Day One), which has worked well for me. But I realised earlier this year that my practice has become a bit stale and uninspiring. So, I wanted to breathe new life into it. Mandy Thompson joined us in The Haven Courtyard recently. She led a workshop exploring how to bu…
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Lizzie Campbell is a polymer clay artist who creates under the name Clay Disarray, and wow, she’s phenomenal! Her intricate modelling brings characters and cultural figures to life, and it is mesmerising to see. I discovered Lizzie through a YouTube video in which she delved into the challenges artists face today. Her unique perspective as a highly…
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In this special episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I’m thrilled to unveil the first issue of Coming To Our Senses. This online audio/visual zine for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) is an immersive exploration of the intersection of high sensitivity, creativity, and culture. The zine’s launch coincides with the 10th Anniversary of The Haven, which …
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Friends. We. Are. BACK. I say that a lot. It remains true. Today, I'm happy to bring you my conversation with Ted Leo! We talk about Tolkien-punk, Alex Lifeson, the time Ted Leo had his front licene plates stolen and a beautiful story about getting pulled over by the cops and crying to Thin Lizzy. You can find Ted Leo on Twitter and Instagram, Patr…
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As a highly sensitive multipotentialite, Yvonne Kjorlien has many creative interests, passions, and pursuits. She studies scattered and scavenged remains to help increase the recovery rate of human remains in outdoor contexts, enabling law enforcement personnel to close forensic cases and provide closure for families. She is also an author, blogger…
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In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I speak with Margarit Davtian who is a consumer rights activist, social scientist, and "cult slayer". She exposes deceptive marketing practices, cult psychology, and New-Age conspirituality trends in the coaching industry.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjxP30X9Asg&Margarit, one of the founders of Ethics…
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In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I talk about some things that came out of our conversation in The Haven around the prompt, "I can't wait".What do you struggle to wait for?https://youtu.be/sAeb-3AlzhIThere are many angles from which we can look at these words. What comes to mind for you? Maybe you can't wait for something to arrive. Per…
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Over the past few years, there have been a bunch of developments in sensitivity research. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I share some reflections on the Second International Conference on Sensitivity Research. It was organised by Michael Pluess, Francesca Lionetti, and Corina Greven through The University of Surrey.In all honesty, aca…
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Matt dives into his experience with UC and the following topics/ themes: Having a second chance at life Surviving life weighing 101 - 111 lbs as a 5'7 male Colonoscopy/ j-pouch surgery and complications Maintaining a positive mindset Advocating for your health Finding the right medical team Power of prayer and synchronicities Fostering friendships …
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Sabrina, Spiritual Mindset Mentor and Coach, and I have a discussion on creating reality. Tune in to learn how to work with Sabrina."Following your intuition is like walking through thick fog."From poverty to abundanceVictim mindsetBlacking out from drinkingChanging your environmentJournalingChronic anxiety and depressionListening to your intuition…
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Part two is here! Topics include: Importance of human connection What is sourcing? Overcoming challenges and embracing the unknown How to deal with rejection Favorite collaborations Ralph Lauren Fashion Week, Marie Claire Habits and Lifestyle ZodiacsAnswering Questions:✨Advice for aspiring artists/ entrepreneurs:- How do you find yourself as an art…
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Meet Danielle, CEO and Founder of Lefty’s Right Mind, a bespoke creative studio. IG: @leftysrightmindTopics include: Starting a career at Aeropostale, Hanes, Champion, Nike, Walmart Discovering your identity through motherhood and balancing careerLefty’s Right Mind is a full-service, bespoke atelier that brings a client’s vision to life through cre…
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Topics include: Approach health through a place of love and curiosity The intentionality of food choices from a place of love, gratitude, and intention Is meat actually bad for you? Thoughts on veganism Normalizing your blood sugar to prevent hanger What a balanced meal looks like Protein powder - whey versus pea Heme versus non-here iron Build the…
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Can Artificial Intelligence help us embrace, explore, and celebrate our human creativity and sensory sensitivity even MORE deeply?In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I speak with Marc Winn about the impact of generative AI on our creative spirit. We step beyond the unhelpful binary debates that tend to view the complex tangle of technology…
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If you're a freelancer or solo practitioner, you likely need to wear many different hats to keep your business going. It can be tiring and confusing at times. An understandable trend in the age of algorithmic social media is people donning the social media marketing hat more and more, sometimes at the expense of their core craft.In this episode of …
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In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we delve into the intriguing concept of voice, the third element of our creative spirit that we've been looking at recently. Check out the episodes on Sound and Noise if you haven't already done so.What do we mean when we talk about creative voice? Is it something we are born with or something we develop…
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Hey Ma! Our season finale features the incomparable Tabitha Brown 🥳🥳🥳 We talk about EVERYTHING. Please tune and let us know what you think of the episode. ★ New Episodes are released on Thursdays on YouTube and Podcast Platforms. ★ Did You Like What You Heard? Please Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe! ★ Interested in advertising? Email: heyma@moms…
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Hey Ma! We had a candid conversation with our special guest, beauty influencer, Monica Style Muse. We talk about grief and loss, relationships and confrontation as well as motherhood and self-image. We are talking to Monica about: Embracing her postpartum body to regaining confidence in herself. Changes in our identities The challenges of finding p…
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The noise we encounter can significantly impact how we perceive the world and what we believe about it. This can be multiplied tenfold for sensitive types who naturally absorb and respond to subtle environmental shifts and sensory disturbances.So, how do we learn to acknowledge and address the noise that can otherwise derail and distract us?I explo…
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Hey friends We're back! Some say it couldn't be done! And yet, here we are! We're back with new episodes, releasing on a semi-regular basis for as long as I can before I burn out! THRILLED to be joined by my guest on this episode, Dan Campbell of the Wonder Years and today with a new record with side project Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties! I t…
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We can lose connection with our "sound" if we experience over-empathy, people-pleasing, and an "I'm OK if you're OK" filter. This can happen if the nervous system learns to perceive danger and safety by taking responsibility for the well-being and reactions of people (and things) it can't control.Our creative spirit gets stifled when these patterns…
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Hey Ma! This week Ashley West, you may know her as @SouthernWestSunshine, joins us on the couch sharing her journey from 9-5 working mom to how she built a new career from being a viral sensation. In this episode we talk about: the realities of motherhood the adjustments we make to keep our marriages thriving amidst motherhood and careers the daily…
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Where does your mind go when you read the phrase, "The money changed everything"?In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I want to share points from our recent Haven discussion when we used this prompt to chat and play.Where did the money come from? What difference did it make?Before our gathering, I stumbled on an episode of Alfred Hitchcock …
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Adam Grant explores how our practice can lead to boreout in Hidden Potential. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I dive into this idea and reflect on the role of playfulness in maintaining our motivation with the things that matter most.We consider the distinctions between burnout and boreout and delve into the contrast between obsession …
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In this episode, we explore motherhood and its challenges with our guest is Lizzy Mathis, host of The Cool Mom Podcast and host of the TV show Honest Renovations with Jessica Alba. We discuss: How motherhood shows us how to value ourselves How we become like our parents Ups and downs of motherhood Miscarriage experiences Changing the societal norms…
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Humour is a VERY important sense. Without it, we risk taking ourselves so seriously that we lose all perspective. Our sense of humour is a core part of gentleness (firm back, soft front) because it allows us to move through the world with greater flexibility and openness. We all have this sense! But it takes practice to remain humourously sensitise…
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Every mom knows the juggling act of work-life balance is not easy, it's our daily reality. Our guest, Liane V Benjamin joined us to share her honest take on following your dreams, relationships and motherhood. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey over the past decade How she worked hard to get to a life she visualized Her Christianity Her advic…
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Life coaching can be shrouded in confusion.In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I chat with Megan Malone, delving into the joys and challenges of coaching. Together, we dissect why some view it sceptically and explore avenues for life coaches to reverse the negative trends and misconceptions.Megan is an International Coach Federation (ICF) …
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Feeling lost in motherhood? Ever wish you could rewind or compare experiences on equal footing? Join us as we discuss these relatable struggles with Raye Boyce (@itsmyrayeraye), beauty and lifestyle influencer who shares her insights on: Navigating the identity shift: How motherhood changes us and the emotions we rarely discuss. Body image and soci…
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After experiencing challenges with panic attacks, Aaron Espe figured out how to build a career that works for him. Aaron is currently a full-time songwriter based in Nashville Tennessee. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I chat with Aaron about songwriting, creativity, and adapting to creative adversity.I first heard his music in 2012 wh…
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Ready to be read for filth?? But in a good way… 👀 This conversation with Massy Arias, a health and fitness coach, is as real as it gets. If you want to figure out how to make positive changes in your life.. this will change your life.. We talk about: Massy’s experiences with pregnancy, fitness, and body image, and how they've shaped her personal gr…
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Ever wondered how influencers balance the perfect image with the actual realities of life? Brooke Ashley Hall opens up about the balancing act of authenticity versus picture-perfect moments in life. Brooke shares her personal experiences, from motherhood to the connections that ground her. We discuss: blended families the pressures of maintaining a…
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Raise your hand if you love Megan Ashley! (We have 4 hands raised over here). Season 4 of Moms Actually is kicking off with Megan Ashley. We got to sit down with Megan a few weeks before she launched her podcast, “In Totality”, and we were able to talk about: Motherhood, Judgement and Expectations The Impact of Identity on Women The Importance of S…
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Hey everyone. Apologies, this episode took longer to get to you than i would have liked, i explain why in the intro. Basically, voice bad, record hard. But here it is, your oops all tears voice memo episode! We'll be back with NEW episodes in February! You can find me, Niko Stratis, on all social media platforms @ Niko Stratis. I tend to use Twitte…
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We're at the start of a new year. A time when many are thinking about projects, habits, and changes they want to focus on next. Whenever we seek advice on making a change, we're never far from a coach willing to help. But coaching has become a confusing and mysterious mixed bag. So I thought it might help to share some potential red flags to look o…
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I’m always slightly wary about the use of "superpower" to describe high sensitivity.In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, Scott Barry Kaufman and I discuss research around high sensitivity and the implications of elevating human traits as superpowers.Sensitivity is a "Beautiful and Complex Trait"Scott points out that sensory processing sensi…
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- Are you ready to redefine fatherhood? That’s the question we tackle …
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While it's not a "Christmas Song", I felt compelled to release Still Time during the festive season because there's just something about it. My friend Peter seems to agree: "Big-hearted and tender loveliness for a December evening (and probably other months and times of day too, but this feels like a particularly good time for it)".So this episode …
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In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I sit down with artist Ben Cowan who kindly invited me into his kitchen for a chat about "Art That Makes You Think". Through his visual satire, Ben adds dark and comedic twists to many of the familiar logos, brands, and packaging that have become part of our cultural furniture.I first encountered Ben ear…
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- What happens to a mother's world when tragedy strikes and she loses …
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After turning a building due for demolition into a creative community space in the centre of Coventry, Alan Denyer had an epiphany. People aren't actually all that boring. He's a changed man. And a delightful guy! It was a joy to spend an hour chatting about the importance of accessible spaces for creativity and art in any community.In this episode…
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Hey friends. Welcome back to Blue Eyes Crying By The chips, I’m your host, Niko Stratis. I’m a writer living in Toronto. I’m currently writing two books at once, one is called The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman, forthcoming from the American Music Series at the University of Texas Press. The other is a novel called Girls of Summer, it’s a queer love…
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Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. --- When the spotlight fades and the applause dies down, grappling with …
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