Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners online

Things we talk about in this episode:The fears that stop us sharing our creative workMaria's journey from making art in her house that nobody saw, to sharing and selling full timeWhat Maria gained from The InstaretreatThe power of a nurturing communityMaria's plans for online teachingInstagram's ALT text featureAdding captions to Instagram Stories & IGTV videosWhy the Instagram algorithm sometimes seems to hates youBusiness accounts vs Personal accounts on InstagramWays to visually showcase a product without being repetitiveWays to visually showcase expertise when you don't have a portfolioBio-links and link trees for InstagramHashtags on Instagram, and why they don't always help on every postWays I've updated my Instagram class, The InstaretreatLinks mentioned in this episode:Maria's websiteMaria's Instagram @mariawiggeartMy Instagram, Twitter and websiteMy Insta Retreat class, enrolling soon Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:What journalists and content creators can learn from one anotherThe power of engagement of numbersThe content creator/journalist/freelancer as a brandManaging your public versus private selfThe positives of being more 'reachable' in today's media/content realmAnna's newsletter, how she developed and grew it, and how it now pays her revenueThe freelance mindsetWhy having a key message and consistency is essential for freelancersWhy you haven't missed the boat if you want to set out as a content creatorAnna's Fair Pay for Freelancers campaignLinks mentioned in this episode:The Professional Freelancer - Anna's newsletterAnna's Twitter - @annacodAnna's Instagram - @annacodAnna's website#FairPayForFreelancersAnna's podcast - Is This Working?Dolly AldertonTiffany PhilippouSubstackSian Meades-WilliamsKat MolesworthLetters From a Hopeful Creative podcastMy Instagram and  TwitterMy Insta Retreat class, enrolling soon!Sign up to join my new free community, The Flock  Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:Developing good habits around tech, and managing existing bad habitsDistraction vs tractionForethought vs impulse, and how the two interactHow procrastination and distraction interlinkWhy to do lists are generally unhelpfulThe magic of 'timeboxing'The importance of translating your values into timeUsing scheduling for relaxation time as well as work activity, so you don't have to feel guiltyThe truth about multitaskingWhy seeking happiness all the time trips us up, and we need to allow discomfortRaising indistractable kids, with healthy habits around technologyLinks mentioned in this episode:Nir's Instagram and TwitterNir's newest book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your LifeNir's website, Nir & FarAtomic Habits, Nir's previous bookNir's free schedule makerThe Full Focus PlannerBrooke CastilloForest AppMy Instagram and  TwitterMy free 15 Minute daily activity prompts for online businessesMy 15 Minute Magic program Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:How Sophie built her online business from a personal blogLife in rural Australia - farming, drought and lots of long drives!Writing her book, A Basket By the Door, and teaching herself photographyThe power of Instagram for rural producers and product based businesses - especially when you're geographically isolatedFinding the beauty in the mundaneWhy there's space for everyone on the internet, and how to find yoursWhy you need to 'put your shoes by the door'The power of workshops for bringing people togetherStarting her new podcast seriesLinks mentioned in this episode:Poignant Presents from M.O.S.S, plus Syreeta and Rob's online storeSophie's instagram @locallovelySophie's blog local is lovelySophie's book A Basket by the DoorSophie's podcast/workshop/ecourse My Open KitchenTessa Kiros, Amiko Davies, Luisa Brimble, Beth KirbyDispatch to a Friend podcast Hashtag Authentic Ep 74 with Annabelle Hickson (Dispatch from a Friend)My book on photography and Instagram, Hashtag AuthenticMy InstagramMy TwitterMy monthly Hashtag Newsletter for Instagram Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things I talk about in this episode:Episode sponsor, Olympus and the new PEN E-PL10 cameraGet 20% off in the Olympus webshop with code SARA20Your customer pathway, and where Instagram sits on itThe '7 touchpoint' customer ruleNot putting all our eggs in one social media basket]Why relying on only one platform makes sales harderWhy images are still (and will always be) keyThe power of Visual IdentityPictures and symbols for communicationRepurposing contentWhy we all stopped using other platforms - and need to start againHow to show up where your customers areHow to create a cohesive strategy across all your social platformsLinks mentioned in this episode:The Olympus PEN E-PL10. Get 20% off with code SARA20My post on the Olympus PEN vs the iPhone cameraMy 15 Minute Magic program, for procrastinating business ownersLetters From a Hopeful Creative podcastJen Carrington's bridge metaphor - The Bridges To Your IslandMy Christmas tree photo on InstagramMy monthly Twitter chat (back next month!)My book on photography and Instagram, Hashtag AuthenticMy PinterestDoxdirect online printing Creative Market, for mock up imagesMy free 15 Minute Magic prompt cardsMy InstagramMy TwitterMy monthly Hashtag Newsletter for InstagramThe Insta Retreat  - my bestselling class for InstagramMy tweet that generated a ton of pressBrooke Castillo Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:Old school vs new style InstagramInstagram as therapyHow to know what is or isn't too vulnerable to put onlineEJ's experience of sharing his trans journey on InstagramInstagram's anti-bullying and moderation featuresThe dangers of chasing likesControlling your 'inner toddler' instinctsTaking Instagram breaksHow EJ landed his job as a BBC presenterEJ's reflections on sharing his cancer diagnosisLinks mentioned in this episode:EJ's Instagram - @hatchetandbear/@ej_osbourneEJ's Website - Hatchet And BearEJ's Twitter - @HatchetAndBearEJ's BBC TV work - Money for NothingMy Instagram word block list postMy new 15 Minute Magic ProgramMy Twitter - @meandorlaMy Instagram - @me_and_orla Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:Jameisha’s video creation processThe realities of living with a chronic illness, and the importance of awarenessJameisha's experience of getting a diagnosis of LupusThe pros and cons of being your own “google doctor”Racism and conscious/unconscious bias in the health care systemHow colonialism still shapes medical biasHow to advocate for yourself when seeking a diagnosis when you're not being heardThe strength of online support communitiesHow You Look Okay To Me came aboutHow Jameisha stays connected to her drive to create dispute illnessHow chronic illness can shape your career for better and worseThe pitfalls and benefits of being honest and vulnerable about your health onlineLinks mentioned in this episode:Website - You Look Okay To MeInstagram - @youlookokaytomeTwitter - @YouLookOkayToMeYoutubeFacebookJameisha’s personal InstagramJameisha’s personal TwitterLupusPOTSBenenden Health InsuranceMy new 15 Minute Magic ProgramMy Twitter - @meandorlaMy Instagram - @me_and_orla Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things I talk about in this episode:Getting stuck in passive action - reading books, buying courses, but never doing the workWhy I made my new 15 Minute Magic programWhy you're not lazy, and procrastination is much more common than we thinkWhy 'willpower' is never enoughHow resistance is always here for a reason, and how to unpick it"You can't change your mind with your own mind"Headings for worksheet: 1. The thing you want to be doing. 2. What's the feeling? (check the graphic). 3. What's the thought? 4. What would you advise to somebody else?Feelings and thoughts disguised as factsWhy too much flexible time is bad for productivityWhy scheduling automatically increases actionHow fear is responsible for a lot of our procrastinationWeaponising self doubt and using action to disprove our fearsFree downloadable prompt cardsLinks mentioned in this episode:My new 15 Minute Magic ProgramFree downloadable prompt cards and worksheet My Twitter - @meandorlaMy Instagram - @me_and_orlaPlutchik's wheel of feelings (the emotions graphic I mention)Letters from a Hopeful Creative Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:How playing the algorithm and customer pleasing game too well can lead us off our true pathBuilding a business with Addisons disease, and working with chronic illnessMaking successful sales through Not On The Highstreet and other third party platformsWhy six figure turnover doesn't always equal high profitsHow to evaluate whether your business is making you happyPivoting your businessWhy Jane is  'anti amazon prime' and encourages slow and mindful salesOffering free shipping, yay or nay?The importance of community, both on and offlineWhy big Instagram numbers don't also equal lots of salesBuilding a membership communityInvesting in professional business coaching supportStaying on the right path for your heart and your businessLinks mentioned in this episode:Jane's Website  - snapdragonlife.comJanes's instagram - @snapdragon.lifeJane's Facebook community Jen Carrington Kate Ferris - simple and seasonMy Twitter - @meandorlaMy Instagram - @me_and_orlaMy website  Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:How Fiona found blogging as a way to improve her mental healthFiona's book and podcastThe positive power of social media for mental helthWhy the friends and communities you make on social media matterWhy diet culture sucksHow to maintain a healthy relationship with the internetWhy your self worth and status should not be defind by your job or levels of productivityHow finding you creative outlet can help your mental healthCreative flow state, and why creativity takes many different formsThe dangers of toxic positivityLinks mentioned in this episode:Fiona's book - Depression in a Digital Age: The Highs and Lows of PerfectionismFiona's blog - fionalikestoblog.comFiona and Amy Holland'spodcast - Positive People PodcastFiona's instagram - @fionalikestoblogFiona's twitter - @fionalikesMy Twitter - @meandorlaMy Instagram - @me_and_orlaMy website Laura Thomas- Hashtag Authentic Episode The Forrest App Jen CarringtonI Can Cards - adults, children Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe