Aly Harte Podcast

Now that the podcast has grown and my audio has improved (slightly!!!) I thought you would like to know where my art career began. From the foundation course at art college to lost University forms and taking photographs of families, I have a number of job skills and micro stories to share of my time as a self employed artist. This is the start of my story. If you would like to subscribe to my pod...

In a world where people complain about the colour of your shoes to the content you post on social media, here I explain why intentionally seeking joy instead of complaining will serve you better. Your business will improve, your everyday life and your relationships will progress when you actively stop complaining. If you would like to subscribe to my podcast please do and you can share it with you...

Lisa’s positive yet honest approach to relationships will encourage you in your day to day life and the relationships inside and outside your business. I have gained wisdom from Lisa in my journey as a Mother, a wife, a friend and business woman. She gives us tools during this episode to place value on the importance of communicating in relationships. A refreshing episode to finish this part of th...

I first met Owen when he was the pastor of CFC a church in Belfast that our kids called " the fun church"! This was linked to them being allowed to play football after they learned scripture! Owen is a family man and has a great heart for helping others to communicate on a powerful level. We have been working on a collaborative project for a while now so in the interim while we are still working o...

As creatives we have an opportunity to own the day to day tasks and thoughts we have. This stretches into how we act, the way our personal brand is classified and viewed by others and, in how we approach new opportunities. So, it is not new for me to share with you that I have faith and in many ways throughout my own day I rely on faith and my friendship/relationship with God to help me navigate t...

Today I share the tips that I have and some words about my own journey (and struggle) to/ with happiness. An ongoing journey where I have to stop, re evaluate and reset every once in a while. The one thing I hope that comes across in the words that I share and the people stories who I interview, is that happiness is key. We have one life, let's set up a good routine and breathe in t...

Dave Linton is a softly spoken creative who admits himself to staying in the background of the business that he has created despite speaking keynotes at various esteemed business events and conferences. Madlug is the name of his company and I first heard about them 6 years ago when they had just started and it was during the time myself and my husband were journeying our own adoption process ( whi...

Ian Young- footballer, kickboxer- strength and conditioning coach After I had my two boys a friend introduced me to Ian's in person  classes in 2011. They were weekly strength classes but I loved the  Saturday morning boxing best. Ian now has an online community with his  classes and a growing team of wellness coaches. His time as a young footballer taught him lessons...

Clodagh interviewed me at the studio in  2020 when Covid was spreading and rumours of lockdown hit. She is the  go-to for information around businesses and a familiar face and voice on  the evening news in Northern Ireland. We discuss personality types,  Clodagh’s experience of shadowing to help her understand and gain  experience in journalism and how social media can be...

 Suzie Lee on cooking made easy , the impact of grief on our views of success, personality tests and accountancy!  Another example of how the path to creativity is rarely one straight line, Suzie is someone I  have known for a number of years. She shares how she started working in her family's Chinese restaurant at the age of ten and about when she won Best Home cook...

Interior designer Jacqueline Hamilton- Designing and building your own house, studying after maternity leave and how she can help shape our homes using colour and light. Jacqueline Hamilton of Seaforde interiors chats about her experience of going back to study after two children, the benefits of running small group workshops and how we have all had to adapt to online consultations and a new work...

This episode is full of my gold dust from my mentoring  package. It is a recording of a keynote presentation I was asked to  deliver via a webinar about the importance of social media in  your creative business. It is evident that this is something I am very  passionate about. Eleven if you have been around my podcast for a while,  you will find this interes...

Emma Blain on being a councillor, running in elections in Ireland,  interviewing Kylie Minogue in her journalism days and being Editor of  the Church of Ireland gazette. Emma is both warm and informative about  her role as councillor for Glencullen and we discuss how politics has  shifted during covid. I had written an article for the gazette at  Christmas a...

This episode is one that I felt really empowered by as a practising  artist and Dan will remind you, without even meaning to, to feel content  with where you are whilst knowing you can continue forward in your  creative venture, honing your craft.  Dan is a Belfast painter who was  born in London where he started out as a teacher. Moving to Belfast with  his fami...

Danielle is another of my mentoring student with a story to tell. The science behind her craft is fascinating and Danielle applies her knowledge as a pharmacist and people person so seamlessly into her business. Enjoy listening to her story and her take on stepping out and staying out to grow creatively and online. 

Ibe is someone who has a very familiar voice for me. From when I was at the 70s themed nights in a local nightclub where Ibe was the resident DJ to driving in our car dancing as a family to the tunes that Ibe plays on the radio. Ibe is a family man and his honesty is refreshing for fellow creatives to hear.

Leigh is someone I have worked with in a professional capacity, for my own practice and well-being. We discuss this in the podcast and how Leigh can bring you on a spiritual like journey to improve how you view yourself and your life. Which in itself will help you in your creative journey. This interview is an eye opener to all things Universe related!

Wow, lockdown is starting to wear us down. I know you feel this too so this is my own admission of fatigue and advice for what to do when you feel momentum is running low. It's ok to keep showing up amidst hard times and it's also totally fine to stop for a minute. 

Amy was a mentoring student of mine and her creative business is thriving. This was a great catch up and an insight into how Amy uses graphic recordings to reach her audience but also her take on taking on fear- don't let it stop you!

Grace Atwood joins me from her apartment in New York city to share with us how she majored in finance, worked in a start up company and then stepped out on her own to become a full time  blogger. From 90 hour weeks juggling both her demanding job and successful blog, to creating her own path with confidence and fervour, Grace worked hard and now enjoyed the fruits of her labour with  lin...

Another moment in time when one of my guests opens up about their creative path. From selling soda streams on QVC to taking a step back after loss, Cate's story is a compelling one.

Claire discusses her journey through wellbeing as a pilates instructor and therapist- as with all of my guests in a self employed role, the path to get to where they are now is rarely straight forward or planned. Claire's story is open about the hardships of running an mainly in person business through lockdown and how she as adapted so much so that she is thriving and serving her community .

This series is called 'The hindsight series' the sixth series of my podcast 'How to build a creative business in a noisy world'.  I interview business folk, family members, friends about their feelings on 2020, the year of lockdown and coronavirus but more importantly how they deal with fear, what makes them tick and any nuggets they can share having used the power of hindsight. Sharon delves...

Organisation in your home, organisation in your business- often they come hand in hand. Aly explains why this is so and how this affects her business

This week before my virtual exhibition I had to work on my own mindset. From my dad died when I was 7 my mental attitude can change from positive and happy to sad and  low very quickly. It's not something I am proud of but I know that we all struggle with mental strength so in this episode I share strategies to help you work on yours so that your creativity and business will thrive.