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Welcome to "Bold Mama Boundaries" the podcast where I dive deep into setting boundaries to reclaim overwhelm, nurture meaningful relationships, and prioritize self-care. I'm Whitney! As a fellow mama, I created this show to share my personal journey and insights, aiming to inspire and educate you to thrive as a mama. In each episode, you can expect expert advice on how to establish and maintain boundaries that empower you in your daily life. We'll explore topics like setting boundaries with ...
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Carina Gardner unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner has a Ph.D. in Design and was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric and die cutting files while teaching other designers how to create m ...
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Learn from the leadership journey of purpose-driven changemaker CEOs & leadership insights from top global thought leaders and best-selling leadership book authors. Your host Mahan Tavakoli, who Thinkers360 recently named as one of the top 10 global thought leaders on management, has over 25 years of executive leadership experience and serves as a consultant and coach to some of the highest-performing organizations and CEOs. In the conversations, you will learn from the leadership journeys o ...
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A Podcast for Moms is a podcast for moms, about motherhood. Every mom’s path is unique. Yet, we all share one common bond - becoming + being a mother is radical. Each phase of motherhood radically reshapes who you are - A Podcast for Moms explores how motherhood and the stages of parenting intersect with your identities, your relationships, and how you show up in the World. A Podcast for Moms is a platform for moms to learn something from other moms who “mom” differently than they “mom”. As ...
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Whitney Cernak is the owner of Whiskey and Whit, a youtube channel and brand that does DIY projects. She talks about making the leap to content creator from corporate. Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/@Whiskeyandwhit Episode 443 Content Creation with Whitney Cernak _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art…
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Katherine Klimitas was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, better known as Brittle Bone Disease. Despite this, she has created a design and art business that has been extremely successful. Learn more about how she uses physical limitations to still create the work and life she loves. Find Katherine's work at https://kakartnola.com/. Episode 447 How …
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes Scott Mautz, a renowned leadership expert and the author of The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors. Scott brings decades of experience from the corporate world, including a distinguished career at Procter & Gamble,…
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Don't miss out on the insights that could turn your talent into a lucrative business. Once you have a design foundation there are other things that you need to create a business that works. Carina goes over some of those things in today's episode. Episode 446 The Business of Design: Turning Creativity into Profit _________ Love to create, design an…
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Megan van der Baars owns a PR agency that specializes in hospitality, wellness and fitness and is also a hiit, strength, Pilates and spin instructor in Toronto, Canada. Megan loves sharing her passion for exceptional experiences in travel and her expertise in fitness and wellness for mamas and more to be their best selves. In this episode, Whitney …
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Carina shares the current negative undertone she is seeing specifically in the Surface Pattern Design World. She talks about why she thinks this is happening and what is contributing to it. Learn more and how we can do better in today's episode. Episode 445 We Can Do Better, Surface Pattern Designers _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art …
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In this engaging episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli hosts NY Times Best Selling author and serial entrepreneur Dave Kerpen. The conversation focuses on Dave Kerpen’s most recent book, Get Over Yourself: How to Lead and Delegate Effectively for More Time, More Freedom, and More Success. In the episode, Dave Kerpen emphasize…
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Our words matter but what about our actions? Our actions speak louder than words and today Carina talks about how this has shown up in her family life. Listen in on today's episode to learn more. Episode 444 Your Words Do Not Matter As Much As This Does _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Car…
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Melissa Rohlfs, a certified holistic health and life coach, shares her journey of healing from a broken relationship with food and body image. She discusses the importance of listening to the body, overcoming diet culture, and finding confidence in one's body. The conversation also explores the impact of stress on physical health and the interconne…
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In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jonah Berger, Wharton School professor and internationally bestselling author of Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. In the conversation, Jonah Berger talked about the role of influence in our lives and leadership. He explained why influence is a tool…
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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Barbara Kellerman, a renowned expert in leadership, Harvard Kennedy School Professor, and a prolific author. Kellerman's latest book, Leadership from Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers, serves as the focal point of this di…
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Carina talks about her recent middle-of-the-night "midnight epiphanies" or "nocturnal inspiration." Learn more how new projects can lead to new inspiration and ideas. Episode 442 Middle of the Night Creative Inspiration _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a cus…
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Looking for new business opportunities? Your Silhouette and Cricut design projects can help you bring in extra income! In this episode, Carina Gardner talks about the benefits of pursuing Silhouette and Cricut design projects, using Illustrator to create designs for multiple platforms. Classic Episode How Your Silhouette or Cricut Machine Could Be …
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Doug Sandler is the owner of Turn Key Productions who has an amazing track record in the world of podcasting. Listen in on how podcasting can help a creative entrepreneur use strategies to help their business! Want to learn more from Doug? Visit his site www.turnkeypodcast.com/money Episode 441 Podcasting Strategy with Doug Sandler _________ Love t…
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In this insightful episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Robert Wolcott, a renowned expert on innovation and the co-author of Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life. In the conversation, Rob Wolcott shares his groundbreaking insights on how digital technologies are r…
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This is maybe the most amazing time to be a creative because there is so much available to us to create unique businesses. Learn more in today's episode! Episode 440 The Most Amazing Time For Creatives _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit …
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Carina sees lots of ways that designers don’t even realize they are losing money. Learn 3 ways she sees designers losing money and time in today’s episode. Classic Episode 3 Ways to Lose Money As a Designer _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Pr…
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Did you know that all the courses in Design Suite were going through a rework so that every single course is set up in semester-long, quarter-long, or mini coursework? Carina talks about why this should matter to you and how the current online curriculum is a little bit like the wild wild west. Episode 439 The 15-Week Rework _________ Love to creat…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Rob Sadow, the co-founder and CEO of Scoop and the mastermind behind The Flex Index. As a leading expert on the future of work, Rob shares his invaluable insights on navigating the seismic shift towards hybrid and flexible work arrangements. Drawing from his extensive experienc…
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Carina chimes in about her messed up calendar due to unexpected emergencies and how this can really mess with your design business. Learn more about how you can find peace with planning and the disruptions that come from real life. Episode 438 The Struggle is Real When Your Planning Falls Through _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you…
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Carina talks about starting her design business and what it took to get to $100,000. Learn more about the differences between contracts, digital designs, and so much more. Classic Episode 0 to $100,000 _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit …
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Everybody wants to make a great product. Very few people want to market it. Learn about the advice Carina's has gotten about distribution that has helped her succeed in design. Episode 437 When I Realized That Distribution Was The Reason I Was Failing _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passio…
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In this insightful episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Tim Ringel, the visionary CEO of Meet the People, a trailblazing agency that's reshaping the advertising and marketing landscape. With a career spanning decades and continents, Tim Ringel brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on the challenges and op…
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Ever wondered what are some of the ways you could make money from something you love? Carina breaks down three ways that you can create a side hustle in todays episode. Episode 436 3 Ways To Turn Your Hobby Into A Side Hustle _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s n…
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What are the two things that will make you a great designer? Learn about it in today’s episode! Classic Episode Two Things That Will Make You A Great Designer _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit & Prosper will lead you down the path of ma…
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Ever wanted to make your hobby a career? Today Carina interviews Chelly Ontis about her Creativepreneur Summit which is coming up May 19-21, 2024! You will not want to miss all the speakers in this event where you will learn more about marketing and business just for creatives! Sign up for the event here: https://summit.wecanmakethat.me/cps-free/?a…
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Shannon Boyle is an award-winning course creator who helps instructors create online courses that create transformation. Learn more about Shannon and how she helps people in this episode. Do you want to learn more? Go to www.shannonlboyer.com Episode 435 Results from Online Courses with Shannon Boyer _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Cameron Herold, a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the book The Second in Command: Unleash the Power of Your COO. With a wealth of experience as a COO and having coached numerous companies worldwide, Cameron shares his invaluable insights on the critical role of th…
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Do you ever feel like you spend all your time making products and don't actually spend anytime getting people to see and BUY your product? Carina talks about the inner Artist and inner Marketer in today's episode and references her new book Make Art That Sells. You can purchase the book on Amazon at www.makeartbook.com. Want to join the Maker Confe…
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As a crafter, have you ever thought about designing your own files for your Cricut or Sihouette machine? If yes, then this episode is for you as Carina digs into why you should design your own files. Classic Episode 2 Reasons Crafters Should Design for Their Cricut and Silhouette Machines _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always …
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dave Ulrich. Known as the Father of modern-day HR, Dave Ulrich is the Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a partner at the RBL Group, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value. Dave Ulrich has publi…
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In this thought-provoking episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Jerry Colonna, CEO of Reboot.io and the renowned CEO coach known as the “CEO Whisperer.” Jerry Colonna is also the author of the groundbreaking books Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up and Reunion: Leadership and t…
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Carina talks about the one thing that differentiates the hobbyist from the business owner. If you can make this one thing happen, you have an actual business! Classic Episode 261 Do You Have A Hobby or A Business? _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – De…
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Today we are talking about sublimation and DTF with experts Angie Holden and Cori George. Get a free ticket to their sublimation camp by going to https://crafting-camps.teachable.com/a/aff_xxxcd0qz/external?affcode=1558199_5r0fuq_o Episode 431 Sublimation and DTF with Angie Holden and Cori George _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Alden Mills, three-time Navy SEAL Platoon Commander and INC 500 CEO. Alden Mills is also the author of three books, the latest of which is Unstoppable Mindset: How to Use What You Have to Get What You Want. Throughout the conversation, Alden shares his insights on navigating ch…
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Emily has recently 3x'ed her own financial design goals in her design business. Learn how she did it in today's episode. Learn more about Emily at www.harpernco.com Want to come to a Design Bootcamp? Use Emily's link https://www.designsuitecourses.com/a/2147517829/L2fF2ido Episode 430 Design Suite with Emily Fish _________ Love to create, design an…
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Carina has a few favorite online markets that she has designed for over the last 15 years that she loves! Learn more in today’s episode! Classic Episode 267 5 Online Markets I Love to Design For _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit & Prosp…
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Have you ever wondered why you are so tired after you have only spent an hour designing? For many of you, decision fatigue is a major factor. Learn why in today's episode. Episode 429 How Decision Fatigue is Affecting Your Design Work _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? C…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Jason Gulya, a higher education AI Strategist, to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and organizations. As someone who initially resisted the idea of becoming a teacher, Jason's journey is a testament to the power of adaptability a…
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Have you ever been in a Creative Funk? It is not fun and can be down right depressing. Carina talks about creative funks and how you are not alone in today's episode. Episode 428 The Creative Funk _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit & Pro…
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While Carina may encourage younger people to go back to college to get their design degree, going back to college may not make sense for those that are in other stages of life. In this episode, Carina explains why a focused concentration in the areas of knowledge you need to become a designer is key. Classic episode 167 How to Be A Surface Pattern …
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Leah Loret de Mola talks about her 9 months in the Design Suite program and everything she has accomplished. Want to learn more about Leah? Check out her site at https://leahannidesign.com/. Want to try a design bootcamp? Use Leah's link at https://www.designsuitecourses.com/a/2147517829/Bnb2CQCq Episode 427 9 Months In with Leah de Mola _________ …
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with JJ (Projjal) Ghatak, a seasoned technology executive who has held key roles at companies like Uber and is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of OnLoop, a habit-forming, genAI-powered goals and feedback platform for high functioning teams. Projjal Ghatak shares his unique insights…
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Are you worried about how AI is going to affect the design industry? Listen in on today's episode where Carina pulls back the curtain on AI and design. Episode 426 AI is NOT Your Competition _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit & Prosper w…
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On today’s episode, Carina shares a list of three ways that you can start thinking differently from the competition in order to make it as a surface pattern designer. A surface pattern designer is a designer who focuses on creating 2D designs. Fifteen years ago a surface pattern designer would have been called a graphic designer. The new title is f…
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In this engaging episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, host Mahan Tavakoli engages in an insightful conversation with Paul Daugherty, the group chief executive of technology and chief technology officer at Accenture. During the episode, Paul Daugherty emphasizes the criticality of adopting a technology-focused mindset and embracing constant…
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Carina's next class is the How to Design Your Own Wallpaper Workshop. She talks about designing wallpapers several years ago and how it feels different than designing it now. Learn more about the Wallpaper Workshop being held on May 15 at https://www.designsuitecourses.com/designevents. Episode 425 Wild About Wallpaper _________ Love to create, des…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David Rubenstein, co-founder & co-chairman of Carlyle Group & President of the Economic Club of Washington DC. In the conversation David Rubenstein shares his journey from working at the White House to starting one of the largest private equity investment firms globally. He also t…
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Carina talks about how we each determine our own realities. Even when there are difficult things, we can shape our reality positively. Specifically, if you a new designer and learning the software feels hard, putting emphasis on your wins can help propel you forward. Episode 424 You Determine Your Reality _________ Love to create, design and craft?…
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Carina talks about how the British rowing team started asking this one question to become a sensational team. She flips the question so that as a designer you can use that same question to see whether you are taking the right action steps in your design business to be profitable. Classic Episode Will It Make the Boat Go Faster? __________ Love to c…
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