In this episode, host, Gayla Scrivener has a heart-to-heart conversation with Kimberley Wright, the passionate founder of Smoke and Bubble, a small business specializing in handmade soaps and candles.

Kim shares her journey from being a paralegal to starting her own business, motivated by her love for the craft and a desire to create high-quality, affordable products for her customers. Kim also talks about her future goals, her family's involvement in the business, and the meticulous care she puts into her products.

Episode Highlights:

• Kim's transition from working as a paralegal to starting Smoke and Bubble
• The impact of stress on Kim's health and how leaving her job improved it
• Importance of research and quality in creating handmade soaps and candles
• Kim's vision for a brick-and-mortar store offering affordable, quality gifts
• The role of Kim's family, including her pets, in the business
• Kim's approach to dealing with challenges and her impatience
• The joy Kim derives from providing affordable, quality products to her customers

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Connect with Kimberley Wright

• Website: www.smokeandbubble.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokeandbubble
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmokeandBubble

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

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In this podcast episode, hosts Gayla Scrivener and Fran Groesbeck dive into the importance of self-care and shifting our thought patterns to more positive and accepting ones.

The discussion emphasizes the importance of balance in life. It highlights how prioritizing our needs can enhance productivity and creativity, thereby improving our ability to serve others.

The conversation is filled with personal experiences and reflections, providing insights into the journey of self-improvement and personal growth.

Highlights:

• Discussion on reframing negative thoughts into positive ones.
• The importance of self-care in daily life.
• The conversation about the balance between work and personal life.
• The significance of setting achievable goals.
• The necessity to stop comparing ourselves with others.
• The concept of adapt and flow and its benefits.
• Personal stories reflecting on missed moments and life lessons.
• The dangers of the "should" mentality.

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Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

Connect with Fran:

• Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/

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In this Live Full Work Fun episode, host, Gayla Scrivener is joined by Christin Price, a seasoned accountant with over two decades of experience. Christin shares her personal journey of how she transitioned from working in the corporate world to running her own accounting business.

She discusses the importance of having open conversations about finances, breaks down the differences between bookkeepers, accountants, and CPAs, and offers guidance on what small business owners should look for when hiring an accountant.

Christin sheds light on the challenges of running a business and the rewards that come with it, emphasizing the importance of having a supportive team around you.

Episode Highlights:

• Christin's transition from corporate accounting to owning her own business
• The importance of open conversations about money
• The differences between bookkeepers, accountants, and CPAs
• How to choose the right accountant for your small business
• The challenges and rewards of running a business
• Christin's approach to humanizing numbers and making accounting more accessible

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Connect with Christin Price:

• Website: www.christinsbookkeeping.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinsbookkeeping/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinsbookkeeping
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinsbookkeeping/

Connect with Gayla:

• Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/

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