Episode #80: Reflecting On My First Sabbatical – Laylee Emadi

Building business relationships and nurturing them into deeper relationships is one of the most valuable experiences for entrepreneurs. How do you do that though? Show up, make the friend, and nurture it. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my own experience in turning business relationships into real friendships, along with how to set expectations so you […] The post Episode 149: Building Business Relationships, Setting Expectations, & Making Friends appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Is now the time for you to pivot into education? While it may be a goal, timing and experience are everything! In today’s episode Maddie Peschong joins us to share how after almost a decade in the photography industry, she made the gradual pivot into education. Maddie is a brand photographer, studio owner, and business […] The post Episode 148: How to Ethically Pivot into Education with Maddie Peschong appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

As we begin a new quarter of the year, it’s easy to feel behind in your life and business, especially if you haven’t reached your goals. We’ve entered a new season in this new quarter, including celebrating the Persian New Year, which is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Today, I want to bring […] The post Episode 147: Goal Setting for Q2 appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Growth comes in many forms, one of which requires expanding your team. If you’re hesitant to build a team due to limiting beliefs, trust, or unrealistic fears, today’s episode is here to help you overcome that. Ashley Ebert of The Abundance Group joins us to share how you as an entrepreneur can step into the […] The post Episode 146: Building a Team: Stepping into the CEO Role with Ashley Ebert appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

Are you constantly feeling behind in where you are in business, ultimately forgetting to celebrate your achievements? You’re not alone, as many entrepreneurs go through this. In today’s snack sized episode, I’m sharing why you should be diligent in knowing what you consume, avoid comparing yourself to other, and honoring your own timeline. Do you […] The post Episode 145: Honoring Where You Are in Business appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

When you launched your business, no one handed you a handbook that said, “This is how you brand your business.” We often throw together ideas and concepts that are generic and based on other brands, but have you ever taken time to uncover a deeper brand identity in your business? Rachael Curtis of Rachael Leigh […] The post Episode 144: Uncover a Deeper Brand Identity in Your Business with Rachael Leigh Curtis appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

We all have our own battles with self-doubt, because confidence building takes time for anyone at any age. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been chatting with both high schooler and entrepreneurs about building confidence and I couldn’t keep my thoughts around confidence to myself any longer. While I would never advise one of […] The post Episode 143: Building Confidence in Entrepreneurship appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

You have questions about the Creative Educator Conference and I have answers. In today’s episode, our 2024 emcee, Akua Konadu takes the mic to ask me questions submitted by our audience about planning and hosting the Creative Educator Conference! Listen in as we dive into fears, expenses, and what you can expect for the next […] The post Episode 142: Behind the Scenes of Hosting a Conference appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

I was recently chatting with a business bestie and discussing how what I’m doing in my business now is nothing like what I was doing 10 years ago. While this isn’t unique for business owners, many entrepreneurs are afraid of pivots, but also feeling like the choices they make have to stick. Until recently, I […] The post Episode 141: Why Are Entrepreneurs Afraid of Pivoting? appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

We recently wrapped the second annual Creative Educator Conference! In today’s episode, we’re keeping up the tradition of having my podcast producer, Haylee Gaffin, take the mic to ask me all about the experience! Listen in as we discuss big changes, big impact, and so much more when it comes to hosting large-scale in-person events. […] The post Episode 140: Recap Of 2024 The Creative Educator Conference appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.