No Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-Employment

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Apr 2024

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Join Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur and personal development advocate Joanne Augustin Giles as she shares the nitty-gritty behind being self-employed. Tune in to “No Sugar Added” for raw conversations about what things really look like behind the romanticized version of being your own boss. Every month, you’ll hear honest conversations about the challenges that you may come across from choosing a path that doesn’t necessarily have a blueprint to follow. Expect a range of topics, from developing a strong sense of self-awareness to forming intentional connections with customers & colleagues to even learning how to leverage self-care practices to keep it all together!

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April 30, 2024Episode 3529 min

Ready to Take the Plunge?

I just have one question for you: Are you ready to take the plunge? Into self-employment, that is! It is finally here! My manuscript, “Taking the Plunge into Self-Employment: How to Successfully Prepare to Leave Your Nine-to-Five For Full-Time Self-Employment and Beyond,” is officially available for pre-order! You can pre-order here: https://a.co/d/9SiP21TYou can also search for the title directly on Amazon. In Today's Blend, we explore the title's meaning, the inspiration behind the book cover and interior page design, and a special sneak peek excerpt! In this episode, I read the full Introduction. This book is for anyone willing to bet on themselves! From aspiring entrepreneurs, INTRApreneurs, and good troublemakers to future corporate drop-outs. Tune in! And, secure your copy today. Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

February 13, 2024Episode 341 hr 6 min

Find Your Village

In Today’s Blend, we’re getting into the importance of finding your village! The famous phrase “It takes a village!” doesn’t only refer to raising children. Adults, and specifically, adult self-employed people, need a village as well. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Latasia Cox, and she’s a Brand Storyteller, Strategist, and Owner of Framework Marketing Consulting. You can find her on Instagram at @frameworkmarketingconsulting Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

January 11, 2024Episode 3334 min

I Wrote A Book!

Welcome to season 4 of the No Sugar Added Podcast! A year's break can only bring clarity and better knowledge bombs. Nothing has changed. It's still the same raw conversations about what self-employment really looks like.In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about my new manuscript and the reason I've been MIA for a year. I wrote a book last year! Tune in to learn about "the book I needed when I decided to take the plunge into the uncharted waters of self-employment."Marketing Workflows For Universities Webinar with Hive here: https://hive-3.wistia.com/medias/15sg4b4axnContact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

December 6, 2022Episode 3244 min

See What Had Happened Was...

In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about where the hell I’ve been. I'm joined by fellow podcaster and Creative Director at Go Off and Create (GO&C), Cameia Williams. In this episode, we have a raw conversation about the difference between dropping the ball and simply re-prioritizing, and everything in between. There's so much to catch you all up on! Tune in. Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

April 12, 2022Episode 3157 min

How To Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome

In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to avoid “shiny object syndrome.” Listen, if you’ve been self-employed for over a year, no scratch that, even just a couple of months, you’ve probably experienced shiny object syndrome. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Marsha "Sasha" Ruffin and she’s a Systems & Automation Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on what "Shiny Object Syndrome" looks like, how it can manifest in your business, and how to stay focused on the Big Picture. You can find her on Instagram at @theworkflowstrategist.Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

February 8, 2022Episode 301 hr 7 min

How to Nurture Your Clients Through Email

In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to nurture your clients (if you’re service-based) or customers (if you’re product-based) through email marketing. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Dahlia Akhaine and she’s a Certified Digital Marketing Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on how to leverage email marketing in your business, the best email marketing tools, and how to track & measure the success of email marketing campaigns. You can find her on Instagram at @add.some.zest. Here is the link to sign up for my Free 3-Day Email Course on "How To Launch Your First Email Nurture Campaign"—https://mailchi.mp/itsallthingscontent/3dayemailcourseContact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

January 11, 2022Episode 2920 min

Why You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your Business

In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about “Why You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your Business.” This is the biggest lesson I learned this past year. In this episode, I share what seasonality looks like in my service-based business, what I learned from not leveraging seasonality last year, and tools & reporting to use to better understand seasonality in your business. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpodContact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

December 30, 2021Episode 2811 min

I've been getting my ass kicked

In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about why I’ve been on a hiatus and what I’ve learned from this period of my life. The long and short of it is…life has been kicking my ass. In this episode, I share my personal story of triumph and overcoming imposter syndrome. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpodContact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

July 20, 20211 hr 2 min

What I’ve Learned In The Last 3 Years Self-Employed

In Today’s Blend, the tables have turned! Our host is in the hot seat and being interviewed by the incomparable Cameia Williams—Founder and Creative Director of Go Off and Create—about her self-employment journey. In her interview, she's sharing everything she has learned—strategies, mistakes, setbacks—all of it! Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpodContact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee

June 15, 2021Episode 2651 min

Thriving In Different Seasons of Your Business

In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how you can make sure to thrive in all seasons of your business, so that you don’t miss a beat! Whether you’re a service-based or a product-based business, you’re bound to experience different seasons. Don’t worry though, we’ll be getting into what all of that means. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Jasmine Utterback and she is a startup business coach among other things. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on determining seasonality in your business, leveraging seasonality to your advantage, and best practices for thriving year-long. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpodContact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what you want to listen to next! Submit a podcast episode idea: https://allthingscontent.typeform.com/to/XfO5N73i?typeform-source=linktr.ee