Ep.13 -- Workflows & Process

Aaaannnnddddddd CUT! That's a wrap on Season One folks! Taiesha and Amelia discuss their biggest lessons learned in the first season of The ATTN: Podcast as well as what their personal favourite episodes were. Hinting at what's to come for Season Two, you won't want to miss out on this one... Feel free to connect with us if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss! Find us on Instagram @attnpodcast and via email at [email protected] You can also connect with us online! Amelia on IG @amelianashdesign and at amelianashdesign.com Taiesha on IG @divinecreative_ and at divinecreative.co.uk Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Happy listening!

Ahhhh, hello Perfectionism, our old friend!! We all suffer from it, so how do we get over it or deal with bouts of perfectionism? Can we ever!? This week, Taiesha and Amelia are back discussing the origins of perfectionism, how it impacts their practice, and ways they manage it. Feel free to connect with us if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss! Find us on Instagram @attnpodcast and via email at [email protected] You can also connect with us online! Amelia on IG @amelianashdesign and at amelianashdesign.com Taiesha on IG @divinecreative_ and at divinecreative.co.uk Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Happy listening!

Are you stuck on the hamster wheel of doing things just for doing sake? Constantly feeling like you're filling a void when it comes to being creative? In this episode, we dive into why there's this creative culture around always doing and proving rather than resting and refreshing. The lobster quote that Amelia references is "The stimulus for the lobster to be able to grow is that it feels uncomfortable." - Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski Feel free to connect with us if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss! Find us on Instagram @attnpodcast and via email at [email protected] You can also connect with us online! Amelia on IG @amelianashdesign and at amelianashdesign.com Taiesha on IG @divinecreative_ and at divinecreative.co.uk Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Happy listening!

If you're constantly struggling with self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and imposter syndrome, learn how mindset impacts your abilities as a creative, designer, or freelancer. In this episode, we tackle everything mindset-related, how to work on pushing past limiting beliefs, and a special guest appearance from Amelia's cat Everett... The Growth vs. Fixed Mindset psychology by Carol Dweck that Amelia discusses can be found here. The Grabovoi Numbers that Taiesha discusses can be found here. Feel free to connect with us if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss! Find us on Instagram @attnpodcast and via email at [email protected] You can also connect with us online! Amelia on IG @amelianashdesign and at amelianashdesign.com Taiesha on IG @divinecreative_ and at divinecreative.co.uk Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Happy listening!

Living and working through this pandemic has proven difficult at times especially when your living and working space are now one and the same... This week, Taiesha and Amelia chat about helpful ways to make your working space work for you and how you can set up a space that you enjoy every day! Feel free to connect with us if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss! Find us on Instagram @attnpodcast and via email at [email protected] You can also connect with us online! Amelia on IG @amelianashdesign and at amelianashdesign.com Taiesha on IG @divinecreative_ and at divinecreative.co.uk Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Happy listening!

How do you stay focused as a freelancer working from home!? The seemingly impossible task is discussed during this week's episode where Taiesha and Amelia talk tips, hacks, and other ways that they stay on track and productive during work hours. The apps and other helpful tools discussed during the episode are as follows: Clockify Todoist Study Stream Stay Focused (chrome extension) Trello Asana Feel free to connect with us if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss! Find us on Instagram @attnpodcast and via email at [email protected] You can also connect with us online! Amelia on IG @amelianashdesign and at amelianashdesign.com Taiesha on IG @divinecreative_ and at divinecreative.co.uk Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Happy listening!

Accounting, and finances, and scheduling - oh my!! If you're feeling overwhelmed with how to manage everything in your freelance business or you're unsure of where to even start, this is the crème de la crème of episodes for you! This week Taiesha and Amelia discuss workflows and process and the software they use to manage their full-time freelancing gig without going insane. Definition discussed: CRM = Customer Relationship Management Software discussed: Xero Quickbooks Mint Transferwise Asana Dubsado Google Drive Dropbox Trello As noted in the episode, moving forward, we'll be releasing these podcast episodes bi-weekly! To help with our *ahem* workflows and process... Feel free to connect with us if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss! Find us on Instagram @attnpodcast and via email at [email protected] You can also connect with us online! Amelia on IG @amelianashdesign and at amelianashdesign.com Taiesha on IG @divinecreative_ and at divinecreative.co.uk Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Happy listening!

Running your own freelance business like a chicken with its head cut off? Fear, not friends!! This week Taiesha & Amelia discuss the importance and impact of scheduling!! Offering you tips, tricks, and advice to make your business and projects run smooth as butter. Even smoother, believe it or not... The time tracking app that Amelia talks about can be found at Clockify.me Feel free to connect with us if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss! Find us on Instagram @attnpodcast and via email at [email protected] You can also connect with us online! Amelia on IG @amelianashdesign and at amelianashdesign.com Taiesha on IG @divinecreative_ and at divinecreative.co.uk Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Happy listening!

What does being consistent even mean!? And how does it apply to your freelance design business!? This week, Tai and Amelia discuss how practice and consistency helps your business in the long-run and the difference between being consistent in your personal practice versus your business. Feel free to connect with us if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss! Find us on Instagram @attnpodcast and via email at [email protected] You can also connect with us online! Amelia on IG @amelianashdesign and at amelianashdesign.com Taiesha on IG @divinecreative_ and at divinecreative.co.uk Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Happy listening!

Why is experimentation important as a freelancer and creative!? If you've hit creative block or are trying to find your style, experimentation just might be the answer. This week, we dive deep into why you should be experimenting more with your craft and how. Feel free to connect with us if you have any questions or topics you want us to discuss! Find us on Instagram @attnpodcast and via email at [email protected] You can also connect with us online! Amelia on IG @amelianashdesign and at amelianashdesign.com Taiesha on IG @divinecreative_ and at divinecreative.co.uk Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Happy listening!