We are in one of the most trying times of our lifetime. With the uncertainty that sits before us, there is a God who is certain about everything. Now is the perfect time to lean into Him for the creativity and strategy needed to get us through this current season. Though many are losing their jobs, there is still a ton of opportunity to mix a little faith with work to generate some supplemental income. In this episode, I will be sharing 3 ways you can create additional income, despite the shutdown. Grab a pen and pad to take notes and let's go!  Connect with me online:Sign up for e courses: https://earlybirdcreativeacademy.thinkific.comLet’s work together: https://earlybirdcreativeco.comMy fine art + apparel + decor: https://tashabranham.comNatural hair care: https://www.naturallysmitten.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashabranham/ 

Whatever is Lovely

3 Ways to Make Supplemental Income During the Shutdown

Why is it so hard to stay focused?! Why is it so hard to believe God?! Why is my life a mess?! Why is everybody happy and successful but me?! I mean, with everything we see online, with everything we are faced with, what must one do to avoid feeling discouraged when everyone else seems to be successful? Doing it! Living their best life! I get it, sis. I really do. In this episode, I speak directly from my heart and my past experiences as I teach you how to have a little tunnel vision, darling! You're gonna ned it on this entrepreneurial journey.

All You Need is a Little Tunnel Vision, Darling!

OMG!!! She's copying off me! In this episode, we dive deep into the waters of copycatting. We've all either been on the giving or receiving end of this issue and it seems as though with the rise of social media, copying someone has gotten even worse. If this is you or someone you know, take a listen. We will talk about why copycats copy, and what you can do about it.

OMG! She's Copying Off Me!

Happy New Year, creatives! If you're like me, you are getting some things in place to see more success for you and your business this year. In my first episode of 2019, I give you two MAJOR principals that will help you do just that. For those of you who are wanting to level up your business and make more money, this one's for you. Today I will help you 'Secure the Bag, Sis!'

Secure the Bag, Sis!

A few weeks ago, I held an intimate creative session for the Women's Ministry at our church. God had placed on my heart that I was to speak over our women and that He would use me to stir and awaken the creativity of each of them. This is a direct recording of the impartation that was poured out on that day. I encourage you to pray and ask God to open your heart and your mind as He stirs and awakens the creative power that is living and breathing on the inside of you.

Awakening Your Creativity

I can’t tell you how much I have loved being able to take the time, and create a space in my home, just for me. I just need a space where I can be myself. A decorative space that reflects me and what I love. I believe every creative entrepreneur and artist should have a space in their home that represents them and one that is conducive for creativity...a space that will inspire them and all who encounter it. Take me, for example. If you could pry me open and take look inside of my mind, it would pretty much look like my home office. Full of patterns, pops of whim and color, accurately describe what’s going on in my head at any given moment. You, too, can have a space like this, and on a budget! You'll just have to get creative! Today on the Whatever is Lovely Podcast, I am going to tell you exactly why you need a creative space and how you can achieve one on the tightest of budgets.

Creating Your Space

I’ve been in business for 14 years. In this time, I’ve worked as a consultant, an entrepreneur, and a designer. I have had the opportunity to create logos for some amazing companies. And in Talking with a lot of people I know who want to start a business or who already have an existing business, one question I am asked a lot is : how much should I spend for a logo. I even get some that day, I am waiting to start my business until I have a logo designed. I’ve met entrepreneurs who have spend hundreds of not thousands of dollars on their logo for their business.

Don't Spend a Lot of Money on Your Logo

Everybody has to start somewhere and everything has a starting point. Before the things you know and love ever came into existence, there was a person at the start of it all. They had an idea...a solution...a fix.

It's Okay to go First.

Have you ever started a project, got everything ready only to feel like you are up against an invisible wall? You can see your project however, you’ve become flooded with thoughts and ideas and none of them seem to work? Or, when you try to get to work, it feels like all of your creative juices have gone down the drain?

Creative Blocks Can Kick Rocks!

Are you a maker or creative? Have you dreamed of having your product on the store shelves if your favorite retailers? Hi My name is Tasha and I am the Founder and Creator of Naturally Smitten. I created my hair care line in 2009 in my kitchen. Since those days, my products have graced the shelves of Walmart, Sally Beauty, and many of their retailers. It takes a lot to get you and your products ready for mass market retail. In this podcast, you will hear a snippet of my session that I covered at CraftCon Midwest. This is material that I would normally charge clients a consulting fee of $100 to have access to. You’ll want to hurry and listen to this one as I will be taking it down very soon. I will be covering: 1. Is mass retail really for you? 2. How do I get my products on retail shelves? 3. What do I need to know about retailers? 4. How much does it cost? 5. What do I need to do to get by brand ready? 6. How can I be successful in mass retail?

Getting Ready for Mass Retail

"How to know it’s time to leave your full-time to go into full-time entrepreneurship." If you are starting a business on the side of your 9-5, then you have probably asked this question a time, or two, or three. In this episode, I will be giving a practical list of things you'll need to consider before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. Enjoy! Please consider partnering with me as I take the gospel and entrepreneurship into Guadalajara. Learn how you can be a part of changing someone's life by clicking the link below: https://www.youcaring.com/advancechurchcolumbus-1051506

UGH!!! Is it time for me to quit my job yet?

I'm just here to educate others, encourage all, and to debunk everything you thought you knew about freelancing. There are so many factors that determine whether freelancing is for you, whether you'll succeed or fail, or whether freelancing is the career move you should've made years ago. I hope this podcast gets you on the right track. I share the good, the bad, and the ugly. Enjoy!

7 Things You Never Knew About Freelancing

Everybody goes through phases in their life that they may not understand. Sometimes, things can seem completely unfair. You can even feel like nobody understands your life as you navigate through the unknown, including the questions you may have about why you must endure certain things. It even becomes increasingly difficult with things like social media. We are bombarded with the highlights of the lives of others. These things can play on our emotions, often leading to a life of discontentment. However, we aren't called to live in the land of discontent! We can't allow what we perceive to determine how we posture our hearts throughout the timing of God. This podcast speaks to those who struggle with wanting to rush God's timing and how we should posture ourselves, as believers, during the wait.

Trusting the Timing of God

Let's be honest. No one likes to fail. There is zero enjoyment in not hitting the mark. However, we can't avoid failure, no matter how hard we try. This podcast is a little personal to me. I reveal some of my most personal failures as an entrepreneur. Today I share how you too can conquer failure.

Conquering Failure

Most of us often say we wish we had more hours in the day. Truth be told, even with more hours, how would you manage that extra time? Would you be more efficient? Or, would some of our habits die hard and push us to squander those much needed minutes? On this podcast, I have a special guest. My husband joined me and we had the chance to talk about the one thing we could all use to make us sharper, more efficient, and more creative in the things God has given us. Listen in as we share how to "focus" and how something as simple as focusing will enhance your life and career.

Focus

I'm the Founder/CEO of Naturally Smitten. I am a hard working and driven serial entrepreneur who's passionate about helping and empowering women!

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