Ep.2. Grow Your Business Gently with Amanda Rootsey
It's here!
The second episode is here! I'm so excited to share the next episode on The Art of Creative Living podcast with you -- because it is very, very dear to my heart.
It features my long-term mastermind buddy, Amanda Rootsey, who is absolutely incredible. We've been friends for around seven or eight years now (in fact, we met through our mutual friend Jess Ainscough) and she would have to be THE most gentle person I know.
But don't be fooled by her gentle nature, that doesn't mean she isn't a powerhouse for making a difference in the world and getting things done!
Amanda is the founder of the acclaimed international Youth Mentor Training Program, has recently published a book with Hay House, runs incredible personal development workshops for teen girls, and is co-host of The Gentle Business Mastermind with myself and our dearest friend Naomi Arnold.
Didn't I tell you she's amazing?
I adore her and I'm soooooo excited to get to share our heart-felt chat with you today about all things to do with gentle business and following your heart in your work and your life.
Episode #2. Grow Your Business Gently with Amanda Rootsey
So for today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible, Amanda Rootsey, Founder of the teen academy, Shine From Within, Hay House author and one of my very best friends. We dig into her routine and how she follows her heart, finds courage in the face of fear and creates more in her business and life.
We also talk a little about the behind the scenes of our Gentle Business Mastermind and growing your business intentionally, slowly and gently. I loved recording this episode with Amanda and I’m constantly inspired by the work she is doing in the world, so I’m really thrilled to get to share this one with you today.
Let’s dive right on in!
Click play to listen {1hr 10mins}
Subscribe:iTunes | Android | RSS | SpotifyIn this episode, we explore:
How does Amanda listen to her heart and choose what to focus on in her business
When fears come up, what she relies on to help her find the courage to move forward
What her journey was like to get clear on what she offers and how she conveys her message, story and positioning online
How Amanda fosters an authentic connection with her community
What values underpin her business
Whether she follows a Mon-Fri style work week? 9-5pm? Or does she work more intuitively?
What tools, processes or systems she uses to keep her on track and get all her creative projects done
Does she take time off? What does that look like and how does she plan for it?
What supports her to stay present - both while working so she can enjoy her work, and also while NOT working - so she can enjoy her time off
What is bringing her the most joy in her life and work
What stresses her out and how she deals with it
How Amanda stays inspired
How she cultivates playfulness, rest and joy in her life & work
What advice she has for any heart-centred, gentle folks who are thinking of starting a business
And finally, her advice for any heart-centred entrepreneurs who want to pivot their business in a new direction but may be feeling nervous about doing so
Items Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Four Tendencies Quiz - by Gretchen Rubin
The Gentle Business Mastermind - hosted by Amanda Rootsey, Naomi Arnold and myself
Where You Can Find Amanda Rootsey
Website | Instagram | FacebookYouth Mentor Training Program
Her new book “Shine From Within: A Teen Girl's Guide to Life" published by Hay House
Her beautiful Shine From Within workshops & programs for young girls
Know someone who needs to hear this episode? Please be sure to pass it on!
Until next time, be gentle with yourself, nurture your creativity and follow your heart and I hope you have an awesome day ahead.
With love,Nicola xx
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