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Yes, we need money to pay the mortgage, the rent, the electricity.

Yes, our business needs money to buy new stock, to pay for the subscriptions, to pay for website hosting, etc.

BUT, have you found yourself thinking - I’m not in it for the money?

Do you shy away from the 10x, or 6 figure promise that is splashed across the internet?

I do too :) And that’s why I invited Louise Holliday from Theodore & George as our guest on the podcast today because her take on what success means to her is something every rural small business owner should hear!

A heartfelt conversation with a rural small business owner, Mumma of two, wife and all round incredible creative. Grab your cuppa as always...

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DM Louise on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/theodore.and.george

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Full shownotes for all episodes can be found at https://www.taylahmaree.com/blog

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Today we get incredibly real, raw and honest with intuitive brand + web designer, creatress of the amazing small business Raw Confetti and Mumma of one, Keira Gifford!

I am so excited that we have finally done this, because during our coffee catch ups we have often said it would be great to turn our chats into an episode for the Hidden Creative. So we did, and we can't wait for you to hear it!

This episode touches on many different aspects of being a business owner and a Mother; topics that can often be sensitive in nature. I know you will love to hear her story as Keira is so incredibly open + honest. Grab a cuppa and let's get chatting!

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DM Keira on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/rawconfetti

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DM Taylah on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/iamtaylahmaree

Full shownotes for all episodes can be found at https://www.taylahmaree.com/blog

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The Hidden Creative is about helping those people who need to recognise their talents. To give confidence to those who aren’t yet confident enough to go all in. No matter where you are in your journey, the world needs what only you can provide, and the hidden creative podcast is about helping you bring your dreams to life and share your gift with others, no matter what.

The guest that I’m interviewing today is what the Hidden Creative means to me. He inspires me with his courage and laid back attitude. His depth of emotion that no-one else can see on the outside. He is incredibly talented, and I mean incredibly talented. And yet will tell you that he just "goes with the flow". He is a true hidden creative who for so long shied away from the gift he was born with, and today he is all in on sharing his passion with the world.

Grab a cuppa and I hope you enjoy this episode with Sam Snape, solo acoustic artist, Father and farmer from a little country town in rural NSW, Australia.

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DM Sam Snape on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/samsnapeartist

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DM Taylah on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/iamtaylahmaree

Full shownotes for all episodes can be found at https://www.taylahmaree.com/blog

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“Being social” according to Google means you crave companionship, belonging, community.

However, I would strongly argue the point that the Social Media we know today has been named incorrectly. Because even though at first glance it might seem that way, it actually has many differing qualities that would prove otherwise.

Today we are chatting about a new way of using social media in hope to bring about a positive change.

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DM Taylah on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/iamtaylahmaree

Full shownotes for all episodes can be found at https://www.taylahmaree.com/blog

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Do you know what… general society shouldn’t dictate what you market for. It shouldn’t tell you what your goals are. It shouldn’t be the reason for your actions.

And yet somehow along the way, we forget that we set the intention of our business. That instead of focusing on advertising for more clients for example, that maybe we should break away from society’s expectations, and advertise for incredibly aligned employees. That maybe the goal isn’t to have a million followers but in actual fact it's to make the biggest difference for just one person. That maybe we pursue something we love because we are passionate about it and not be forced to take the road that many have taken before us because it's proven.

YOU set the intention of your business and that should be based off what you want.

In today’s episode I chat with one incredible lady about her adventures as an occupational therapist. You will discover that there are more ways than one for creating a rural business that doesn’t want to fit the box. A business that wants to intentionally be different, stand out and create their own pathway forward.

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DM Louise Whitton on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/focus_on_function/

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DM Taylah on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/iamtaylahmaree

Full shownotes for all episodes can be found at https://www.taylahmaree.com/blog

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“I think it’s allowed me to be myself a little bit in a way that maybe wouldn’t have been possible if I wasn’t regional. I think regional communities are really just crying out for good people to do good things.” The beautiful words spoken by our incredible guest James O’Hanlon in today’s podcast episode.

As a multi passionate, regional creative sharing his talent through many different platforms, I know that you will resonate too with his story. James shares honestly about putting yourself out there, naming what you do as a creative and the many ways you can use your location to benefit your business!

From an inquisitive science background to painting murals on the side of buildings, writing books and everything in between, you will want a cuppa for today’s episode because James’ story is captivating.

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DM James on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/jamohanlon
Find James at https://jamohanlon.com/

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DM Taylah on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/iamtaylahmaree

Full shownotes for all episodes can be found at https://www.taylahmaree.com/blog

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Let's talk about putting yourself out there. It's scary isn't it. As a business owner you are faced with putting yourself out there into your community, into the world, in so many different ways to help grow our business. It can be challenging at times and hard to overcome the fear of showing up in new ways.

Our guest on the podcast has a story that I think will really help you! She has put herself out there in a big way and has grown a successful business in doing so. This platform that she has created has helped her to overcome that fear and has opened up so many opportunities for not only her but for family members, clients and others around her.

I really hope you enjoy listening to Sue Jeffries from Second Time Round as she shares with us her story about growing a business by seizing opportunities created from putting yourself out into the world!
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Connect with Sue Jeffries from Second Time Round at https://secondtimeround.com.au/

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DM Taylah on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/iamtaylahmaree

Full shownotes for all episodes can be found at https://www.taylahmaree.com/blog

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She started her hire business with 4 cars back in 2011 and today she has almost 150 vehicles across 2 different states. She founded her business when her son started kindy and her twin daughters were in their final year of pre school. She created a business that filled a hole in the market and grew a platform that allows her to not only help her staff grow, but give back to her community in incredible ways. And today, she is a guest on the Hidden Creative podcast.

Join me as I chat with Jacinta Mannion from Ultra Fleet about her adventures owning a business, being a Mum and helping her community.

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Connect with Jacinta Mannion and Ultra Fleet at https://www.ultrafleet.com.au/

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DM Taylah on Instagram to chat! https://www.instagram.com/iamtaylahmaree

Full shownotes for all episodes can be found at https://www.taylahmaree.com/blog