Voted Least Likely

RE-AIR: Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing your Mental Health with Lindsay Dent

This week I chose to re-air episode 16. As we head into the final stretch of 2024 I couldn't think of a more important topic than mental health and boundary setting. A huge thank-you to Lindsay Dent for sharing her heart during this chat.RE-AIRED EPISODE: This week I had the honour to chat with Lindsay Dent, founder of Pink Crown Creative. We chatted about taking the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship, how to assess your business when it's no longer bringing you joy, and the importance prioritizing your mental health.
 
I am so grateful for Lindsay's openness and vulnerability. This conversation is an important one as we head into the final stretch of the year. It also serves as an important reminder to check on the people in your life.
 
Three things we cover in this episode:
 
#1: Taking the Leap
How do you know when you're ready to quit your job?
 
#2: Pivoting
How to face the hard truth about your business when it is no longer serving you.
 
#3: Setting Boundaries
Lindsay shares simple ways she took control of her time, and made her business work FOR her.
Connect with Lindsay here:
Pink Crown Create: www.pinkcrowncreative.com
 
Lindsay On IG: https://www.instagram.com/_lindsaydent/
 
Pink Crown Creative IG: https://www.instagram.com/pinkcrowncreative
 
Lindsay's Podcast IG "Have you met her yet?" https://www.instagram.com/haveyoumetheryetpodcast
 
Lindsay's Podcast IG "Have you met her yet?"
https://haveyoumetheryetpodcast.buzzsprout.com
 
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-dent
 
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Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
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My Business hurt my RELATIONSHIP this Year

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
I'll be honest, this was a tough one to record. Many of you know my partner Kyle. He's the love of my life. He's the best person I've ever met.But this year, I put my business first-- and it hurt our relationship.Though we see couples who work together online, we don't often hear what it's really like. This week I'm sharing some of the struggles we've faced while in the rebuilding stage of Leah Yard Designs.
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Does Money BUY Happiness?

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
You've all heard it: "Money doesn't buy happiness".Though most of us can believe that statement, it's also easy to point out the problems that money could fix in our lives.
I'm on track to have my best year in business. And there's a few things I have learned about having more money.This week I'm diving into this statement, is it a myth? Or does money actually buy happiness?Tune in to find out.
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

I Turned 35: Here’s How It’s Impacting my Business

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
Ever feel like you're behind? For years, I watched my peers get post secondary educations, travel, start careers and families-- while I applied for dishwashing jobs.
But getting older doesn't make you OLD or IRRELEVANT unless you stop progressing.
Tune in to this week's episode for an important reminder about age.
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Why Being COMPETITIVE is a Good Thing

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
For a long time, I hid the fact that I was a competitive person. I've been competitive since I was little-- but it wasn't until recently that I started honouring my desire to win.There is a misconception about competition and this week I am explaining why wanting to win is good for everyone in the running.
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Vulnerability in Business and the Beauty of being ”Too Much” with Victoria Cowan

A huge thank-you to Anthony at 12th Street Sound for hosting us in the studio! It was an honour to have the Voted Least Likely podcast recorded by a true professional and without a cardboard box on my head:)
On this week's episode I'm chatting with Victoria Cowan of Wordplay Inc.I'm going to be honest, I had the hardest time writing a description for today's show since we covered SO MANY important topics.Here's the key takeaways (if I had to narrow it down to just 5):
The beauty of being labelled "too much"
How to show up with vulnerability in business
How to grieve mistakes and loss in business 
The importance of using your "darkness" as a motivator
The power of genuine connection
I want to thank Victoria for her heart. This woman is as genuine and authentic as they come, and I am so grateful for the wisdom she has shared.Follow Victoria Cowan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/victoriajunewritesLearn more about her work here: https://www.wordplaycreative.ca/
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

How Podcasting has Helped my Business

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
I recently spoke with Victoria Cowan of Wordplay Inc., and she asked me if my jewellery business Leah Yard Designs has had an increase in sales since launching the Voted Least Likely Podcast.And my answer was: "no."But-- podcasting HAS helped my business a lot. This week's episode is a reminder that not all success is measured by money.Tune in to hear how this show has boosted my business. PS: If you're thinking of launching a podcast, this just might be the boost you need!
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

The Power of PIVOTING with Donna Bishop

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey. This week I had the honour of chatting with Donna Bishop: an accomplished interviewer/ moderator, dedicated producer of engaging content, and passionate advocate for Canadian fashion. Her background spans the fashion, beauty, lifestyle and media industries.Donna supports entrepreneurs and brand leaders with moderated, live streamed events that elevate their story and messaging with an engaging interview that always soars beyond anything a google search provides. She can be heard regularly on CBC radio discussing fashion. As the host and founder of the popular podcast FashionTalks, Donna holds meaningful conversations with leaders in the fashion and related industries on the personal and social impact of fashion. She is also the Director of Programming for CAFA (Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards), is a former board member of the Toronto Chapter of Fashion Group International, and is a mentor for the Toronto Fashion Incubator.In 2009 she founded Green Beauty, Canada’s first online boutique dedicated to skincare and cosmetics that were made with natural ingredients yet had the performance of professional products, which she moved on from in 2015. She has been featured as an expert in beauty or entrepreneurship in numerous media outlets including: The Marilyn Denis Show, E! Canada, Best Health Magazine, NOW Magazine, Green Heroes (TVO), Coming Clean (Smithsonian Channel), Cosmo TV, The Globe and Mail, InStyle Magazine, The MomShift (Random House) and numerous blogs.In this week's episode we talk about the power of pivoting in business, the myth of "finding balance", and the impact fashion has on our lives.Tune in to hear one of my favourite voices in the podcasting world:)Connect with Donna:Website: https://thisisdonnab.ca/On IG: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/FashionTalks Podcast: https://fashiontalks.ca/
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

I Spent $100,000 on my Business and made $80,000

Yup, it's true. It's embarrassing, and it wasn't that long ago.Tune into this week's episode all about my financial flop in 2021.
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns
 

Why Measuring Your Progress MATTERS

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey. My most downloaded episode is Episode 4. It's the episode where I tell the story about hiding in a washroom at an event because I felt like such an IMPOSTER.I was recently back at that same venue. And I went back into that washroom, and took a selfie.It's silly, but this photo is my proof of progress.At the end of the day, only you know what you have accomplished. Which is why it matters that you track how far you've come.This week I'm talking about the importance of doing hard things, and documenting the journey to yourself.
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns