Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, Sarah Robertson.

In this first conversation of the series, creative business coach and wedding photographer Anna Dunleavy joins me to dig into the season of sowing. Together, we explore:

• taking the first steps towards our goals and plans
• creating a podcast and our fears of public speaking
• keeping ideas to ourselves vs releasing them into the wild

We also touch on generating ideas, and Anna shares her thoughts on movement and nature in supporting cognitive and creative functioning and processing.

Find Anna on Instagram and Substack, and learn more about her creative business coaching practice and wedding photography business. You can also find her on Instagram and Substack.

In our discussion, I mentioned a quote about protecting our ideas to preserve their energy. While I can't recall the exact words or their origins, the idea is simply that it can be helpful to keep some thoughts sacred until they feel safe enough to share.

Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also visit Brand Seasons to find bonus content from guests along with articles on strategy, styling and storytelling.

Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality. You can learn more about my branding and design studio by visiting my website: These Are The Days.

If you enjoy tuning in, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify would mean a lot and help others find their way here, too.

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This season of the podcast is sponsored by Saorsa Psychology.

In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.

Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.

To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit saorsa-psychology.co.uk.

Hello and welcome to episode 01 of the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson.

In this introductory episode, we explore this seasonal branding and business framework framework and the phases of Sowing, Blossoming, Harvesting and Grounding.

Here, I touch on:

• the origins of this project
• 'crafting brands that feel like home'
• living and working in alignment with the seasons
• tapping into our intuition and being more intentional
• finding a rhythm that feels good

You can also:

• learn more about 'crafting brands that feel like home' by visiting These Are The Days, my design studio
• find a growing hub of support materials over at my Brand Seasons publication, which you can subscribe to
• read more about cyclical branding and business, and the framework

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg is the book I mention in line with the Season of Grounding.

Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this first episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality.

Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you enjoy tuning in, leaving a review would mean a lot, and help others find the podcast, too.

~

This season of the podcast is sponsored by Saorsa Psychology.

In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.

Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.

To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit Saorsa Psychology.

Hello and welcome to the Brand Seasons podcast with me, designer, mentor, and writer, Sarah Robertson.

Today, I share my plans to explore the rhythms of our creative lives and work through a blend of solo episodes and guest conversations. I also touch on my Brand Seasons method and the phases of Sowing, Blossoming, Harvesting and Grounding.

Upcoming topics include honing our vision, navigating busy stretches and quiet periods, and harnessing our energy. We also connect with nature and its cycles, drawing inspiration from the Celtic Wheel of the Year.

Whether you're tending to an idea or leaning into rest, we’ll consider what this means for our businesses, our creativity, and crafting brands that feel like home. This approach is at the heart of my branding and design studio, These Are The Days.

Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also visit Brand Seasons to find bonus content from guests along with articles on strategy, styling and storytelling.

Feel free to connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest and Substack, and share this episode with those who are curious about all things creativity and seasonality.

If you enjoy tuning in, leaving a review would mean so much, and help others find the podcast, too.

~

This season of the podcast is sponsored by Saorsa Psychology.

In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.

Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.

To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit saorsa-psychology.co.uk.