S7, Ep 3: Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Samantha de Mattos

We were so wowed by Lorraine (The Painless Piano Coach)'s story from the last episode that we knew we had to talk about our own creative mindset and how we overcame struggles we experienced for our creativity. Like many of our chats, this one wasn't about answering specific questions but it delved into a thorough exploration of our own creative journeys and the things we overcame to continue them. Listen in for some excellent back and forth on this topic! As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss another episode again! https://creativereboot.co/ Creative fizz and whistles! Carla & Sarah  xxx   P.S. You'll find all the links for everything we've mentioned in our show notes at the URL above!

We're all for showcasing something a little different here at Creative Reboot. So when Lorraine Robinson (otherwise known as The Painless Piano Coach) approached us and told us a little of her story, we knew we needed her to come on and share it all with you, too. Lorraine has been playing the piano since she was a child, and teaching it from a very young age, too. But the thing she loved most was also causing her incredible pain. Thinking she might have to give up doing the thing she loved, she found a teacher experienced in biometrics and now she teaches it to her students too. Lorraine's determination and resilience to keep being her most creative self shines through in this episode and we can't wait for you to hear it! As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss another episode again! https://creativereboot.co/ Creative fizz and whistles! Carla & Sarah  xxx   P.S. You'll find all the links for everything we've mentioned in our show notes at the URL above!

Inspired by last month's glorious episode with Stef Fournier, we decided to talk all about how our own personal brands have evolved over the years in this month's episode and it was quite the chat. Prepare yourself, we got all nerdy about branding in this one and we're not sorry! As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss another episode again! https://creativereboot.co/ Creative fizz and whistles! Carla & Sarah  xxx   P.S. You'll find all the links for everything we've mentioned in our show notes at the URL above!

There's purple and personal branding and soulmate clients and wiener dogs to behold in this gorgeous jewel of an episode. Oh my! Today we chat with the fabulous Stef Fournier, personal branding coach, strategist and brand photographer and Sarah's new friend (!) about all things branding and neurospiciness. It's, as ever, chaotic, fun and full of brain sparkles (do we ever not have those with our amazing guests?!).  Enjoy and definitely grab a notebook for this one. Stef shares so much awesome wisdom!  As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss another episode again! https://creativereboot.co/ Creative fizz and whistles! Carla & Sarah  xxx   P.S. You'll find all the links for everything we've mentioned in our show notes at the URL above!

Inspired by the fabulous Lilian Sue's episode from last month, we jumped feet first into chatting about all things PR and visibility this month. What it is and what that might look like, how we do it for our own businesses, some of the common pitfalls but also what it does for us and we hit you with a whole bunch of resources you can check out at the end. If getting visible is on your agenda over the next year or so, then you'll definitely want to listen to this episode for all the inspiration! As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss another episode again! https://creativereboot.co/ Creative fizz and whistles! Carla & Sarah  xxx   P.S. You'll find all the links for everything we've mentioned in our show notes at the URL above!

You'll notice a theme in this month's episode... the theme of us both gasping in realisation and delight at all the juicy goodness Lilian Sue shares with us about her experiences with PR!  That's the topic on the block and Lilian really brings her A-game as she shares how we can get super intentional with our PR for our businesses and brands as creatives through the medium of telling our stories. We talk about everything from imposter syndrome to fully embracing your origin story and just about everything in between. We both walked away with a stack of notes from this episode so we're sure you will too! Bring a notebook and pen! As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss another episode again! https://creativereboot.co/ Creative fizz and whistles! Carla & Sarah  xxx   P.S. You'll find all the links for everything we've mentioned in our show notes at the URL above!

**CW: This episode does briefly discuss self-harm and suggestions of suicide**   We're getting personal in this month's episode and sharing our experiences and insights of being neurodiverse, which isn't really something we've done before! We discuss the strengths and challenges of being neurospicy, as well as the impact on our past work and ideas. From navigating career decisions and expectations to acknowledging individual strengths, we hope you'll find our perspectives on recognizing personal accomplishments and finding motivation to pursue our passions interesting and inspiring. Join us as we delve into the struggles and successes of embracing neurodivergence and owning our unique abilities. As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss another episode again! https://creativereboot.co/ Creative fizz and whistles! Carla & Sarah  xxx   P.S. You'll find all the links for everything we've mentioned in our show notes at the URL above!

We've got a really special episode for you this week with some absolute pearls of wisdom about how we manage neurodiversity, particularly ADHD, in the workplace.  Our awesome guest, Samantha de Mattos, really knows her stuff and she makes some excellent connections between how we neurospicy folk function and how the world has developed in a way that means we've struggled to work like everyone else for so long. It really is a mind-bender of a conversation with some typically ADHD-squirrel-like moments along the way! As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss another episode again! https://creativereboot.co/ Creative fizz and whistles! Carla & Sarah  xxx

In today's episode, we sit down with SEO expert Tanja Aelbrecht from Chunky Squirrel (best business name EVER!) to unravel the mysteries of search engine optimisation and how creative businesses don't need to fear it. From keyword research to content optimisation and the longevity of blog posts, we delve into the world of SEO, where Tanja shares a ton of insights, practical tips, and even some great examples along the way. Join us as we demystify the art of SEO and discover how it can revitalise and elevate your creative endeavours. As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss another episode again! https://creativereboot.co/ Creative fizz and whistles! Carla & Sarah  xxx

Welcome back to a brand new season of Creative Reboot! In this episode, we reflect on the journey that got us here. We've decided on a slight change of format again this season (tell us you have ADHD without saying you have ADHD!). As much as we loved all the guest episodes last year, we do also love having episodes with just the two of us so we're bringing them back this year. We've got a real mix of topics and guests lined up for you this year, although we're kinda winging it with what we're planning to talk about. Now's the time to let us know what you WANT to hear us chatting about in the coming months! As always, we'd love it if you could rate us (5 stars please!) and write a review for us on your favourite podcast platform. And head to our website to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss another episode again! https://creativereboot.co/ Creative fizz and whistles! Carla & Sarah  xxx