Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred Leaders

Be sure to check out episode 148 with Cathryn Lavery, CEO of Best Self Co and feel free to contact me with your responses to ryanbhartley@gmail.com or @ryanbhartley on IG. 

On episode 148 I am joined by CEO and co-founder of the BestSelf Co Cathryn Lavery. We have an amazing conversation about the heart and mind behind her company and how we can be our best selves and a little bit better everyday. Cathryn is a serial entrepreneur and designer. As co-founder and CEO of BestSelf Co, they took the company from zero to 8-figures in less than two years. They won Shopify’s Build a Business Competition in 2016 and the Build a BIGGER Business competition in 2017 – making BestSelf Co. the only company to win both awards consecutively and ringing the NYSE opening bell twice. As an Irish immigrant with a standing start and zero business experience, Cathryn has transformed herself into a serial entrepreneur, creating multiple brands and even helping others bring their ideas to life. More than that, she has transformed people’s lives through her products, her dedication to crafting a memorable experience, and her refusal to accept the status quo. Cathryn and her work have been featured in Fast Company’s 2017 Innovation by Design Awards, as well as Entrepreneur, MTV, Huffington Post, Forbes, Inc. and more. BestSelf Co., are working hard to help customers reach their fullest potential. That means developing the latest productivity tools, partnering with thought leaders in the industry, and hosting events and webinars. In the episode you will hear: 05:00 entrepreneurial to the core 07:00 creating a multi million dollar business from struggling with to do lists 09:00 launching the Best Self journal 10:00 being a problem-first company 12:00 visceral, educational and identity - the intentions behind the Best Self product experience 14:20 learning from user generated content 16:00 your three compass core values 19:00 little talks - a tool for bigger conversations with children 21:00 this whole other world that the traditional school system has not caught up with 23:00 the growth in the struggle 26:00 family traditions and gratitude 30:00 the battle between the maker / manager schedule 31:00 the ability to figure it out 33:45 the business tripled, so did I triple as a person? 40:45 you’re already part of the 1% Our community have really benefited from using the BestSelf products and I hope this encourages you to keep pursuing your best self. Please do share this episode with someone you’d like to encourage too. Always love Ryan ***exclusive offer. Cathryn has offered our ABTY family an exclusive discount code which will allow you 15% off your orders. Simply enter the code ABTY at the checkout to get your 15% off! A please know that I am not being paid to advertise or do I receive any percentage of your sales as an affiliate. This is simply extending a generous offer from one amazing company to you amazing people. If you want to say thank you, please do share this podcast with your people and you could leave us a review too! :) <3*** Connect with Cathryn Website: www.bestself.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestSelfCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestselfco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestselfco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathryn.lavery/ Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: www.alwaysbetterthanyesterday.com Email: ryanbhartley@gmail.com WhatsApp: (+44) 07970339936 Master Heart and Mind Group Coaching / Merch / Free Life Languages mini profile: www.alwaysbetterthanyesterday.com Instagram: @ryanbhartley Thank you to our friends at WebCreation, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.WebCreationGroup.com for stunning websites at sensible prices. Don't forget to subscribe and come join our community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/weareABTY

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Wise leaders believe in the potential of people and seek to bring that out to the world. 

Compassion - to help you understand where people are at  Humility - to allow you to meet and serve people where they're at

“Kāore te kumara e kōrero mō tōna ake reka” translation – The kumara (sweet potato) does not say how sweet he is

On episode 147 I am joined by Sammy Gray and Courtney Reynolds. At the start of the first UK lockdown back in March 2020, Sammy and Courtney AKA Grayskitz started creating TikTok comedy sketches. Through their passion, consistency and relatability, they have gained 1.8 million followers and have collaborated with brands such as Dell, NatWest, Cartoon Network and the charity Young Minds. In the episode you will hear: 04:45 Lockdown TikToking 07:30 the responsibility of 1.8m followers and having fun with it 11:00 shopping in Aldi should be an olympic sport 11:30 having fun with it is far more important than the numbers 13:45 making a living by doing what you love 16:00 there are loads of opportunities, you just need to know what you love 17:30 the cultural difference between TikTok and Instagram 19:30 characters that everyone can relate to 21:30 million of views inspired by a five year old 22:45 collaborating with YoungMinds 26:30 giving back I really love that Sammy and Courtney have been able to make a living by doing what they love, make lots of people laugh and have been able to use their social media influence to give back to charity. I hope this conversation inspires you or someone you love to believe that its possible and that it encourages you to do more of what you love. Please do share this with someone you’d love to inspire too. Always love Ryan Connect with Grayskitz TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@grayskitz Instagram: www.instagram.com/courtney.reynoldsx www.instagram.com/_sammygray Email: GraySkitz@outlook.com Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: www.alwaysbetterthanyesterday.com Email: ryanbhartley@gmail.com WhatsApp: (+44) 07970339936 Master Heart and Mind Group Coaching / Merch / Free Life Languages mini profile: www.alwaysbetterthanyesterday.com Instagram: @ryanbhartley Thank you to our friends at WebCreation, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.WebCreationGroup.com for stunning websites at sensible prices. Don't forget to subscribe and come join our community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/weareABTY

Let's reframe the traditional question and see what wisdom we can gather from our 16 year old selves. The traditional questions helps us reflect and impact a life lesson. This question helps us move forward intentionally. 

I hope the man or woman looking back from your glass is your friend.  www.abty.co.uk

THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE HEART THAT I NEEDED TO GIVE SPACE FOR IT.  BE DEVOTED TO YOURSELF, YOUR WORK AND THOSE YOU LOVE.  TAG US @RYANBHARTLEY EMAIL US RYANBHARTLEY@GMAIL.COM