Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners online

Things we talk about in this episode:Annabelle's journey to becoming an accidental floristThe pitfalls of renovating an old houseThe joy of engaging in the nature around youCreativity and 'dignity in the doing'Finding beauty in the mundaneUsing real life experiences to connect with your audienceAnnabelle's podcast, and the challenges of public speaking when you're really more of a writerBeing a 'webtrovert' (an introvert who blossoms online)Forming real friendships through social mediaManaging self-criticismLinks mentioned in this episode:Annabelle's book - A Tree in the House: Flowers for your home, special occasions and every day*Annabelle and Gillian's podcast - Dispatch to a FriendGillian Bell's instagram - @gillianbellcakeFiona Pickles Instagram - @firenzaflowers The Moth SnowstormLit Up podcastEmily DickinsonMy Open KitchenMy Instagram - @me_and_orla Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:Chupi's journey so far, and how she was inspired by her mumBeing homeschooled in IrelandHer early years in business, writing a cookbook as a teenager and being scouted for Topshop at 21Working alongside her husbandWhy you should focus your dream on what you are really good atWhy you should employ people who are better at their job than you areHow social media has helped Chupi's business growWinning awards including Irish Tatler Women of the Year Award, and why it can be more powerful to loseThe obstacles and prejudices Chupi has faced as a female creative entrepreneurWhy creative businesses should be taken seriouslyLinks mentioned in this episode:Chupi's online jewellery (trust me, you want to click!)Chupi's Instagram @chupiWhat To Eat When You Can't Eat Anything*, the cookbook Chupi wrote in her teensNiki Groom's Instagram @miss_magpie_spyand Hashtag Authentic PodcastThe Magdalene LaundriesChupi's Woman of the Year Award - Irish TatlerHipstamaticThe Guardian's Past Notes columnFrom Bee With Love's Instagram  @frombeewithlove(formally Bookish Bronte)My book, Hashtag Authentic*My blog and website meandorla.co.uk  Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

My book, Hashtag Authentic*My blog and website meandorla.co.uk Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:Naomi's background in media, marketing and journalismNaomi's role in Me & OrlaHow the Insta Retreat helped Naomi grow her Instagram and her businessThe 'Instagram vernacular', and the importance of creating for your audienceWhy it's vital to recognise and acknowledging your dreamsThe importance of leaving scope for your dreams to evolveThe magic of indulging your passions and interestsLinks mentioned in this episode:My next Instagram class, enrolling 1st October 2019Naomi's InstagramNaomi's website My book, Hashtag Authentic* (yes, I'm probably going to link to this in every show notes for the rest of eternity...what of it?)My blog and website meandorla.co.uk* denotes affiliate links Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

My next Instagram class, enrolling 1st OctoberMy first Instagram post back My book, Hashtag Authentic* (yes, I'm probably going to link to this in every show notes for the rest of eternity...what of it?)24/7: Late Capitalism and The End of Sleep*TiredTrauma on Tumblr* denotes affiliate links Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:Dominique's journey to 500k + followers.Behind the scenes of All that is SheSetting and following Instagram trendsPlaying the Insta game, and why being authentic is better than following trendsIntroducing 'boy Dom'Juggling a family life whilst running a business from homeMoney shame, and why it's difficult to talk about financial successWhat Dominque's average day looks likeThe real story of how much work a sponsored post takes to createPutting all your eggs in one digital basket/platformHow the algorithm has affected Dominque's accountThe impact of the ASA guidelines on sponsored contentHow Dominque has personally grown over the last three yearsLinks mentioned in this episode:My next Instagram class Dom's previous conversation on the podcastMy book, Hashtag Authentic*My Instagram (@me_and_orla)Domique's Instagram (@allthatisshe)Our sponsor for the event, Mirabeau wine My highly technical rosédeliciousness scale All that is ThreeScenes from the ceilingMrs Hinch's InstagramThe Slow Traveler's Mrs Hinch articleBook - Weapons of Math Destruction*Taylors of Harrogate * denotes affiliate links Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

My book, Hashtag Authentic*Dolly's book, Everything I Know About Love*Dolly's new novel, Ghosts - available for preorder hereMy Instagram (@me_and_orla)Dolly's Instagram (@dollyalderton)Dolly's Twitter (@dollyalderton)Brene Brown / vulnerability hangovers* Our sponsor for the event, Mirabeau wine My next Insta Retreat class* Indicates affiliate links Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

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Things we talk about in this episode:Reading from Hashtag Authentic's introductionHow I started out on Instagram by seeking beauty in an uncompromising environmentMy previous job, working in speech therapy for the NHSWhy communication is central in everything I do Why I believe it's ok to create a 'highlight reel'Why visuals are the best communication toolMy chronic illness (dysautonomia), and how this impacts on my workWhat  my average day looks likeSpoon theoryMy initial vision in setting up my business, and my career pathThe need for a new wave of honest marketing and businessWhy I don't need a digital detoxHow to start out on Instagram from scratch (audience question)Why there will always be an Instagram community for you, no matter what your interest (audience question)My future dreams and ambitions (audience question)The importance of not being soley led by what your audience wantsWho inspires me (audience question)Why going "off piste" in search of inspiration brings the best resultsLinks mentioned in this episode:My book, Hashtag AuthenticMy Instagram (@me_and_orla)Laura's Instagram (@laurajaneauthor)Our sponsor for the event, Mirabeau wine The rosé deliciousness scale Laura's writing coursesPOTSSpoon theoryIra Glass quote - The GapPet crows and ravensTori AmosAni DifrancoElizabeth Day - How to Fail podcast espiode Raven Smith Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe

Things we talk about in this episode:Why Otegha left her career in advertising for freelance lifeStarting a business by following interests and opportunities, instead of by intentWhen your personal brand is your real self, and how this can help weed out inappropriate clientsNot worrying about being liked by everyone - and not putting everyone else's needs above your ownReclaiming words like 'marketing' and 'entrepreneur', and the different ways to build a business that balance personal and commercial imperativesThe changing metrics of businesses, and the things small business owners are nailing over bigger businessesHow small businesses and entrepreneurs benefit from being more nimble and agile - an essential skill for the digital worldHow Otegha self-published her first book as a special project, through a Squarespace website, promoting it entirely by herselfHow the book got picked up by a publisher, and the transition from self-published to being represented by a bigger publishing houseOtegha's upcoming book, a money memoir, and what we all need to talk about moneyWhy we're all scared of talking about money, and the shame, guilt and baggage we all secretly carryLinks mentioned in this episode:Women Who -"a URL and IRL community for creative working women" (love this tagline!)Roxanne Gay - Bad FeministOtegha's book, The Little Black Book: a toolkit for working womenOtegha's upcoming money memoir, We Need to Talk About MoneyDear Sugar's podcast episode with Oprah WinfreySomething I wrote for Stylist mag about how becoming the breadwinner changed my marriage Order my book UK / US / Australia Get full access to Entre Nous at meandorla.substack.com/subscribe