LIVE in Manchester, Sara Tasker and Laura Jane Williams in conversation
Hashtag Authentic - for creatives, dreamers & business owners online · Sara
April 1, 201952m 41s
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Show Notes
Things we talk about in this episode:
- Reading from Hashtag Authentic's introduction
- How I started out on Instagram by seeking beauty in an uncompromising environment
- My previous job, working in speech therapy for the NHSWhy communication is central in everything I do
- Why I believe it's ok to create a 'highlight reel'Why visuals are the best communication tool
- My chronic illness (dysautonomia), and how this impacts on my workWhat my average day looks like
- Spoon theory
- My initial vision in setting up my business, and my career path
- The need for a new wave of honest marketing and business
- Why I don't need a digital detoxHow to start out on Instagram from scratch (audience question)
- Why there will always be an Instagram community for you, no matter what your interest (audience question)
- My future dreams and ambitions (audience question)The importance of not being soley led by what your audience wants
- Who inspires me (audience question)Why going "off piste" in search of inspiration brings the best results
Links mentioned in this episode:
- My book, Hashtag Authentic
- My Instagram (@me_and_orla)
- Laura's Instagram (@laurajaneauthor)
- Our sponsor for the event, Mirabeau wine
- The rosé deliciousness scale
- Laura's writing courses
- POTS
- Spoon theory
- Ira Glass quote - The Gap
- Pet crows and ravens
- Tori Amos
- Ani Difranco
- Elizabeth Day - How to Fail podcast espiode Raven Smith
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