The Chill Space

Hosted by Janette (Netty) Downie

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The Chill Space is a weekly podcast about living more chill, more creative, and more fulfilled - without sacrificing your ambition to get there. We talk about work, money, mindset, creativity, and life through one lens: you deserve to actually enjoy what you're building. Each week through honest solo episodes, real guest conversations, and the occasional quick hit of perspective we explore what it looks like to bring more ease, more creativity, and more of yourself into the way you work and live. This isn't about doing less. This is your permission to do things differently. Come hang in the chillest space online.

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July 10, 202647 min

The Trap of Perfect with Emily Anderson

Most people think showing up visibly in their business means looking polished, put together, and just like everyone else in their industry. Emily Anderson has spent fifteen years proving that wrong. In this conversation we talk about what actually happens when you keep waiting for perfect, what it looks like to build a business and a creative life on your own terms, and why the most important thing you can do for the people watching you might just be showing up before you feel ready. We also get into what it is like to uproot your whole life and land somewhere completely unexpected, what a decade and a half behind a camera teaches you about people, and the project Emily swore she would never do and then did anyway. If you have ever held back because something was not quite ready yet, this conversation is going to feel very familiar. CONNECT WITH EMILY: 🌐 Website: https://emandersonphotography.com 📸 Instagram: @e_m_anderson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emandersonphoto

July 3, 202653 min

The Passive Income Conversation Nobody's Having (with Ellie McMakin)

The biggest breakthrough in your business probably isn't creating something new. It's seeing what you already have differently. We're told the path to more freedom is simple: create another offer, launch another course, build another income stream. But what if that's the very thing keeping us stuck? In this conversation, Ellie McMakin challenges some of the biggest assumptions in entrepreneurship. We unpack why so many business owners stay trapped in survival mode, why passive income isn't about adding more to your plate, and how one shift in your offers can completely change the way your business supports your life. We also dive into the future of coaching, building businesses that prioritize people over hustle, and why the best ideas often come from stepping away long enough to bake a batch of cookies. In this episode, we talk about: Why most entrepreneurs are solving the wrong problem The biggest misconception about passive income How to rethink your offers before creating something new Why your business should fit your life—not the other way around The future of coaching, implementation, and client support How creativity—not productivity—might be your greatest business advantage If you've been feeling like success is asking too much of you lately, this conversation might just give you permission to build differently. CONNECT WITH ELLIE: 🌐 Website: https://www.elliemcmakin.com/ 📞 Book a Discovery Call: https://www.elliemcmakin.com/discovery-call 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliemcmakin/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliemcmakin

June 26, 202613 min

Inside The Chill Space's New Free Online Community

In this episode, Netty shares about the free online community she started, aptly called The Chill Space, built for people who are tired of adapting, masking, and performing just to belong in a group. She walks through the four spaces inside: Open Hours (a no-agenda, body-doubling-friendly drop-in coworking room), The Work (a monthly live guest-led experience), The Clubhouse (the social feed), and The Soft Spot (a space for harder conversations, on the poster's own terms). She also breaks down the community's house rules: optional cameras, no forced participation, no diagnosis required, and lurking counts as belonging. It's free, open now, and built for introverts, creatives, the neurodivergent, empaths, the highly ambitious and the highly sensitive. You don't need to fit a label to join, you just need to want to find more chill in your life. JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE

June 5, 20269 min

Getting Good at Business Won't Make You a Worse Artist

If you have been avoiding the business side of your creative work because some part of you believes that getting good at it will make you less of an artist, you are not alone and this episode is going to hit close to home. Netty spent years in that exact place, talented at her craft and completely avoiding everything else, and she talks honestly about the belief that was underneath all of it and what finally made her question it. What she found on the other side surprised her. For the creative entrepreneurs, artists, and makers who have ever told themselves that struggling with the business side is just the price of doing what you love. Connect with me on IG Follow my photography Join us in the Dominican Republic at the next High Vibe Women Retreat Check out The Chill Space for Events Topics: creative entrepreneur, creative business, artist in business, monetizing your passion, pricing for creatives, photographer business, financial confidence, creative identity, burnout, women in business, solopreneur, small business mindset, personal development, self development, mindset for creatives, authentic creativity

May 20, 202610 min

Why Entrepreneurship Is Hard for Sensitive Creatives

If you have ever felt like the entrepreneurship world was not built for you, this episode is going to feel like a relief. Netty gets into why building a business as a sensitive creative, an HSP, a projector, or just someone who feels things deeply and needs space to do their best work is genuinely hard, and why that difficulty says nothing about your capacity and everything about a system that was never designed with you in mind. If you are a creative entrepreneur, artist, HSP, or neurodivergent person trying to build something real on your own terms, this one is for you. Topics: sensitive creative entrepreneur, HSP entrepreneur, neurodivergent business owner, creative business, hustle culture, burnout, human design projector, solopreneur mindset, women in business, personal development, self development, creative identity, mindset for entrepreneurs, Rick Rubin creativity Connect with me on Instagram Check Out The Chill Space for Events

May 13, 20267 min

Permission To Start Over (why I rebranded the podcast...again)

She's back — and everything has changed. If you've been here before, you know this show has had a few names. And if you're brand new... perfect timing, because this is the beginning of something that finally feels right. In this episode, Netty tells the full story of rebranding her podcast - twice - and the moment that made everything click. It's an episode about reinvention, about identity, and about what happens when you stop defining yourself by your hardest chapter and finally give yourself permission to start over. For the entrepreneurs, creatives, and wildly capable who are ready to build something that actually feels good this one's for you. Topics: podcast rebrand, reinvention, starting over, women in entrepreneurship, burnout, identity, neurodivergent entrepreneurs, building a business, mindset

October 30, 2023Episode 1810 min

Focusing on Your Daily Journey to Success

Send us a text On this episode of Cool, Calm & Rich, we’ll be reflecting on something I’m learning after my amazing experience in The Blueprint Mastermind that I mentioned last week . Coming off the high of being surrounded by so many great, influential and successful women, it can be easy to be inspired with expectations that aren’t actually helpful to you, let’s talk about it! There is nothing wrong with wanting to be like other people, but taking a step back to remind yourself that the narrative you may be creating about how they achieved that success could be untrue and not fit in your own personal journey and circumstances. Asking yourself valuable questions and taking lessons from them to see what works for you is so important. If you run a mainly low energy routine, having self awareness to determine when you might need to put yourself in those high vibe, high energy situations can be so helpful once you find that balance. I can’t wait to keep connecting with you here and hope this episode meant something to you personally as well! Until next time, stay cool, stay calm and stay rich! Links For You: • Follow me on IG • Follow me on TikTok • Subscribe to my newsletter! • Anxiously Ambitious Website

February 24, 2025Episode 545 min

Kerri Hallman: Why Your Body Feels Off (And What To Do About It)

Send us a text Ever feel like your body is working against you? (Same.) Turns out, your hormones might be running the show. I sat down with Kerri Hallman , a Stress-Reduced Fat Loss Practitioner & Certified Hormone Specialist, to talk about: ⚡️ Why hormones impact everything (energy, metabolism, mood—you name it) ⚡️ The sneaky signs of imbalance most people ignore ⚡️ How stress messes with your hormones (and what to do about it) ⚡️ Simple shifts to feel better without flipping your life upside down If you’ve been feeling off but can’t put your finger on why—this one’s for you. Kerri’s Links: Instagram- @kerri.hallman.fit Facebook- Kerri Hallman Website- Kerri.hallman.com Links For You: • Follow me on IG • Follow me on TikTok • Subscribe to my newsletter! • Anxiously Ambitious Website

August 14, 2023Episode 1310 min

Nurturing Yourself on Low Frequency Days

Send us a text On this episode of Cool, Calm & Rich, we share tips on how to nurture and honour yourself on days where you might feel low energy, but still wish to be productive! As busy entrepreneurs, we can not operate at a 100% high frequency all of the time and learning that it’s perfectly okay to acknowledge this will help you navigate it with ease! We talk about the challenges that might come when vibrating at a different frequency than your partner, steps you can take in your day to get organized and releasing the pressure to get everything done. Regulating your nervous system and resting to avoid burnout should be at the top of your priority list. Making these more conversational episodes when inspired has been very enjoyable and I’d love to know what you think of them or if they resonate! Until next time, stay cool, stay calm & stay rich! Links For You: • Follow me on IG • Follow me on TikTok • Subscribe to my newsletter! • Anxiously Ambitious Website

July 25, 2024Episode 3017 min

Easy Ways to Prioritize Self-Care

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Cool, Calm & Rich! Today, we’re chatting about how to build a self-care routine that doesn’t fall apart after day three. Self-care isn’t just a luxury, it’s a must for keeping your sanity while you juggle a million things in your life. I’ve got real, actionable advice to help you prioritize, overcome common barriers, and sneak self-care into your daily grind. What We’ll Cover: Prioritize Self-Care: How to block off time for eating, gratitude walks, and family time without feeling guilty. Making sure all aspects of your life are covered so your plan doesn’t flop. Overcome Barriers: Ditching the guilt and why your mental health is non-negotiable. Finding those sneaky little pockets of time for self-care. Listening to your body and trusting your instincts. Daily Integration: Crafting a morning routine that doesn’t make you want to hit snooze. Taking mindful breaks that actually work. Ending the day with an evening routine that helps you (and your family) chill. Key Takeaways: Self-care is non-negotiable – block that time! Communicate your needs with loved ones and drop the guilt. Start small, be consistent, and trust your body. Love this episode? Subscribe to Cool, Calm & Rich, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a self-care boost. Join our community for more tips and exclusive content. Check out our website at coolcalmrich.com for more info. Stay cool, stay calm, and stay rich! Links For You: • Follow me on IG • Follow me on TikTok • Subscribe to my newsletter! • Anxiously Ambitious Website