Voted Least Likely

Q1 Recap: My Step by Step Quarterly Planning Process

At the beginning of the year I took you through my annual planning process (Episode 22). This exercise has been a GAME-CHANGER for me.Putting your life vision, goals, and financial snapshot into a document you can use to keep yourself on track is how you set yourself up for success.This week's episode I'm diving into the first quarter of 2023. I'm taking you through my actual process I do every 3 months to make sure I am sticking to my goals.
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Congruency: why does it matter?

As I have grown my business, my values have changed. Things I thought were important no longer are, and new values have become drivers in my business and life.The thing that has surprised me the most is this: Congruency matters, A LOT.Saying you are one thing and acting the opposite makes me wildly uncomfortable.This week I'm talking all about congruency, what it is, why it matters, and how you may be misrepresenting yourself in ways you didn't realize.
 
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Can you grow a business WITHOUT social media? (what I have learned from Kyle Kary of Unimpressed Screen Printing)

My partner, Kyle, owns Unimpressed Screen Printing. He started and grew his business in half the time it has taken me. His work ethic, ability to problem solve, and exceptional customer service are just a few of the reasons he's been able to achieve massive success in just 5 years.He does things differently. He's not active on social media, and yet he's built a "cult-like" following. I've had the privilege of watching his entrepreneurial journey since the beginning.I am always inspired, impressed, and in awe of him.Tune in to hear the biggest lessons I have learned from having an inside look at Unimpressed Screen Printing.Want to hear from Kyle himself? Tune into Episode 8. 
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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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The Importance of having a Growth Mindset with Christina Louey of Aralea Beauty

This week I'm sharing my chat with Christina Louey, founder of Aralea Beauty, a nutritive lip care brand in Vancouver BC.Christina shares the family inspiration behind her product, the importance of mindset when growing a business, and how to use doubt as a guide. This chat felt like a mini mentor session, I came away from our recording feeling not only inspired, but reassured in my own entrepreneurial journey! I can't wait for you to learn and be inspired by Christina.
Shop Aralea Beauty here: https://araleabeauty.com/Aralea Beauty on IG: https://www.instagram.com/araleabeauty/
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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
IG: @leahyarddesigns
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Do THIS Before the End of the Month

At the beginning of of the year I broke down my annual planning process. Its an in depth assignment I started doing to help me stay on track, and keep my goals in mind. Because in the past I have done a lot of planning and dreaming, but not so much action taking.This exercise helps me ACTUALLY work towards my goals. There is a huge misconception about manifesting– that you can just think about things and they will come to you.
Thats not the case. Its mindset PAIRED with action that makes dreams come true.
If you want to listen to the full process you can tune into episode 22.
But today, I want to talk about the importance of checking in regularly.
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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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Dreaming Big with Taylor Hui founder of the BeaYOUtiful Foundation

Taylor was always meant for great things. At just 17 she started on a mission that would turn into the BeaYOUtiful foundation, a local charity that has impacted over 2,500 young girls across Canada.With a focus on confidence building, Taylor is helping raise the next generation of empowered young women.Tune into this week's episode all about following your dreams, paving the way for others, and making impact.Find Taylor Hui on IGThe BeaYOUtiful Foundation on IGhttps://thebeayoutifulfoundation.com/ 
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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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Imposter Syndrome & why I am known as ”The Person Who Hid in a Washroom”

I once told a story about hiding in a washroom at an event because I felt like such a fraud. This story has become the thing I am known most for...But that's why I shared it. We all experience some level of Imposter Syndrome, and it's not necessarily a bad thing.
Tune in to find out why.
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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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The AWKWARD Part of Entrepreneurship (that no one tells you about)

Years ago I heard this statement: you are not your customer
I had never considered this view point before. A lot of businesses are born from a problem someone solved for themselves. And this starting spark makes it easy to relate to the customer you are selling to.
But what if you’re creating a product for a demographic that you can't quite relate to?As a founder of a demi-fine jewellery brand, most of my customers are those who have disposable income. I am grateful to have made amazing friends with some of my customers. But the fact that we are in a different season of life, makes for some awkwardness at the beginning.Today I am chatting about the thing no one wants to discuss: the awkward part of being an entrepreneur.
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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
IG: @leahyarddesigns
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Feeling Behind? Listen to THIS

Feeling behind?Here's the big secret: that's normal. In today's episode I'm sharing my top tips on how to use that feeling to make progress.ps: this week I needed the reminder:)
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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
IG: @leahyarddesigns
TikTok @leahyarddesigns

Three Things TikTok Convinced Me To Do

I don't like change. I struggle to learn new things. So when a friend of mine encouraged me to join TikTok, I was VERY resistant. I also felt like another social media platform to manage was the LAST thing I needed in my life.
That was last year.And now, thanks to my good friend Caroline, I am on the app and loving it:)In fact, you are listening to this podcast because TikTok made me realized the value of sharing true authentic stories.Tune in to hear the three things TT convinced me to do;)
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: @leahyarddesigns
TikTok @leahyarddesigns