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6 Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Fave Meditation Tools
DYK: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There are lots of beautiful, real ways to take care of our mental health and it’s important to find what works for YOU. One idea is Meditation. There are lots of studies that show meditating regularly can reduce anxiety and stress while also helping to improve memory and lower blood pressure. There is SO much to gain from having a meditation practice and there are some really phenomenal tools to make it easy & impactful. Let’s dive in, babe!
Meet Andrejka Hirsch of Andrejka Photography
Ready to party?! Blog party, I mean. ;) It’s time to say hey girl hey to Andrejka Hirsch of Andrejka Photography. Andrejka is the proud daughter of Slovenian immigrants and has built a beautiful, unique life for herself. She splits her time between Northern Michigan, St. Petersburg, FL and Bali. When she’s not photographing magical weddings in Michigan’s Mackinac Island, she’s working on business-building projects and enjoying island life in Bali.
7 CEOs Share What They're Manifesting in Q3
As we move through the third quarter of the year, it's the perfect time to take stock of our lives and businesses and set some intentions for the months ahead. We have 7 AMAZING members sharing their Q3 intentions and a peek into what they’re manifesting. Whatever your plans are for the next few months, I wish you all the best in achieving them. Here's to an amazing Quarter 3!
14 Movies and TV Shows to Celebrate Pride Month With
Happy Pride Month, babe! This month we’re focusing on LGBTQ+ stories and highlighting some of our favorite movie and TV shows that celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community and the amazing people who are a part of it. Dive into some amazing stories this weekend! Each movie/TV show’s trailer is linked, too.
Up Level Your Photo Skills with Andrejka Hirschegger of Andrejka Photography
Today, we have Andrejka of Andrejka Photography on the podcast! She’s a photographer who splits her year between her hometown in Northern Michigan and St. Petersburg, Florida. Andrejka launched her business 14 years ago and has continued to be the ever-so-bubbly, bright beam of light and energy for her couples and the families she captures ever since. To say that Andrejka loves to travel is a huge understatement— she is bit by the travel bug often and makes travel both within the U.S. and internationally a huge priority. I can’t wait for you to hear more about her nomadic life and about how she’s built a business that gives her the chance to live her life on her own terms.
8 Ways to Support Local Wedding and Event Pros
I wanted to share some real ways you can help businesses during COVID! One of the industries that has been hit the hardest is the Wedding & Event Industry. A lot of unlucky couples have had to postpone their big day, a day they have been planning for over the span of a year and dreaming about for much longer. Also, industry pros like Wedding Planners, Photographers, Mobile Bars, and so many more have suffered losses in bookings. Everything from a share on social media to booking that engagement or family portrait session you’ve been meaning to book will help so much. Take it from these 8 business owners!
11 Ways to Celebrate Your Big Wins
Hiya! Ready for another round of small business tips? This week’s involves Champagne.. because it’s celebration-themed! We know two things about you. The first is that you’re passionate about your business. The second is that it’s hard for you to take the time to celebrate your successes because you’re always creating new goals for yourself & your biz. We’re here to invite you to take a moment and revel in something fab you’ve accomplished this month. You deserve it! Looking for ways to celebrate? Take it from 11 amazing women from the Babe Crafted community who are kicking butt, taking names, & pausing for some bubbly. Take some time to celebrate your hard work, Boss Babes! And stay boss. xx
10 Reasons to Say No Thank You
Hello, hello babes! We’re back with another helpful small business tips post. Put your hair in a top knot, fill up your mug, & let’s do this! The topic is how & when to say ‘no’ for your business. This is something you don’t think about when you get started because you spend so much time trying to find people who will say ‘Yes!’, but once you get the ball rolling you won’t have the time & resources for everything that hits your inbox. We asked 10 babes how they decide if something is right for their business and here’s what they had to say about it.
14 Ways to Deal with Rejection
The topic of ‘rejection’ might not come off as having a silver lining, but we promise it does! We asked 14 business owners how they deal with rejection, because let’s face it, no matter what your business is or your experience level, we’ve all had to bounce back from not being chosen for the job. Take solace in the ways these amazing women have become resilient, focused, & positive about letting go of what isn’t a good fit. You can bounce back, too!
6 Ways to Stay Educated as You Grow Your Business
As we grow our businesses, the tools we’re using are changing. Our industry is changing. We need to adapt what we do & what we know, and that includes social media, organization tools, marketing methods, pricing, etc. So when you don’t have a ton of time and you want to keep learning, where do you turn? We have responses from ladies in the following industries: photography, travel, retail, copywriting, digital marketing, & stationery. Their responses run the gamut of podcasts, books, workshops, & more. Take a peek and find the next best way for you to continue your business education as you grow your awesome business.
12 Women Who Make Pivoting Their Business
This week’s topic is all about pivoting for your business— because the first lesson each of us learns after we launch is how to come up with a plan B. Staying flexible and being resourceful is an absolute must as a business owner. Part of being resourceful is being able to reach out when you need a hand or an ear, so the best resource we have is each other. Having women you can ask questions and hear about what has worked and hasn’t for is so invaluable & comforting. We want you to know that it’s okay if plan A isn’t working. It means it’s time for plan B.
Prep Your Business for the Holidays Like a Boss
It’s almost time to switch from Pumpkin Spice to Peppermint! That means it’s time to firm up details for our businesses now so we can fully enjoy the holidays with our family & friends. We asked 11 women what they’re doing to prep ahead of time for their business so they can watch all their favorite Christmas movies without feeling guilty. But how can this be?
14 Goals in Motion from Women We Admire
Hello, hello! How’s your week going, Babe? Fabulous, I hope. Every week we chat about a different topic. This week our topic is 2018 Goals. It’s Pumpkin Spice season, so that means we’re in the homestretch! We checked in with 14 women about how their 2018 goals have been coming along.
7 Challenges Small Business Owners Face
We asked 7 Boss Babes what their current challenge is. Whether you’re from the wedding industry, the fashion industry, or real estate, you’ll be able to identify with these ladies. We all come to the point where we have to ask ourselves "how am I going to get to the next level?"