You Might Not Like It

How do you recognize when your excuses are real, or when they're just a bunch of BS? There are some red flags to look for, some tests you can do, and some inner work that will help you come face to face with the truest answers, even if they're hard to hear. ----------------- Learn more about my 1:1 coaching program: www.coaching.laurakelly.co WEB: www.laurakelly.co INSTA: www.instagram.com/laurake...

We all know what it feels like to AGONIZE over a comment you made, a mistake, a situation you didn't handle perfectly… But how did you deal with those thoughts after it happened? And how are you prepared to handle your own thoughts of not being READY, not being ENOUGH? You deserve to live in the moment and not beat yourself up about a mistake. Stop the overthinking spiral and learn how to move on...

Simplicity needs to be your new BFF if you're an over-complicator like me… This episode dives into complications and imaginary hurdles you put in your own way, for a number of reasons. I'm talking about how to sniff them out, how to jump over or ignore them, and why you might want to get scrappy and creative with what you already have. Ideas are great, and they're what got you here in the first pl...

In today's episode my husband, Ryan Kelly, is joining us for the first of his new book club series. In each episode, Ry will share the biggest takeaways from a business / entrepreneurial / self-development book of my choosing. The TLDR version is that he's a super fast reader and I'm not, so I figured we could all benefit from his gifts. In this first episode of the Ryan Kelly Book Club you'll hea...

Today's conversation with Sophie Abboud will have you redefining leadership and thinking about mindfulness in a totally new way. Through her work in Mindful Business Leadership, Sophie is impacting the way people are leading their teams and their own lives. I'm excited to have her on the podcast today to provide some insight about how mindful leadership is so much more than a lunch hour yoga class...

Since what you show is what you attract, we can't deny the importance of working with the right kinds of clients, who are totally aligned with the vision we see for our business. So how can you sniff out a difficult or bad-fit client from the start? And what happens when the red flags don't pop up until you've already started the conversation of working together? This episode has lots of tips for...

The whole world is watching, and we're ready to dissect every wedding detail. From best dress, to best makeup and hair, best/worst overall wedding decor and design — we are spilling the tea and drinking the champs. Buckle up. Massive love and thanks to my friends Loraleah & Sheri-Lynn for being the best girlfriends to gab with about the trashiest tv ever! xo ----------------- Learn more about my 1...

If you think step one is dump a whole collection of random photos into a media library and step two is think of what you might like to say next Monday at noon — you'd be wrong. This episode dives deep into my system for scheduling posts to maximize your productivity and bust through writer's block. Spend more time working in your "zone of genius" and less time stringing two crappy captions togethe...

In an internet-heavy, content-rich world, it's pretty tough for a content creator to "invent" something TOTALLY unique. We're talking about a topic that many shy away from — the difference between copying and inspiration. If there are "no new ideas," how do we navigate the fine line between being inspired by someone we admire and replicating their work as our own? I'm joined by repeat guest, Alyss...

What started as a side hustle quickly became a full time pursuit. Fast forward a few years and Leclair Decor is a full service design firm here in Ottawa with a focus on larger scale remodels and new builds. Melissa Leclair is one half of the husband and wife team behind LD, and you've probably been admiring their warm, modern aesthetic on instagram. Maybe you've even popped into the LD Shoppe at...

I wish I made this change 9 years ago when I first started my business… In this ep I'm sharing a few of the positive results of a new way of organizing my calendar using a scheduling system. It has lead to me feeling inspired, creative, and even more professional with my clients! By changing up the format for your business and personal bookings, I truly believe you can get more done while also tak...

We aren't born with an understanding of how to spend, earn, and save, so why is there so much judgement around the subject of personal finances? Desirae Odjick has made it her mission to be a supportive, welcoming, non-judgemental force through her writing on Half Banked. If you think saving for retirement has to be a restrictive practise, you're wrong! If you think you're "bad" at money, Des is h...

If you have multiple streams of income, can they share one URL? How do you know if it's time to separate your businesses into different social media accounts? And what if your brands don't necessarily share the same audience — why is it so complicated to share the multiple pieces of your personal brand? This episode was inspired from a recent coaching session with one of my clients who runs multip...

Ryan Kelly is back for another episode of You Might Not Like It, this time with a new challenge that might actually be really valuable for us (us being you, me, and the other business owners or side hustlers out there listening!) Before we get into the challenge, he's answering some listener questions about a number of topics including what he orders at Starbucks, a strategy to square away money f...

Today's episode comes from a recent interview that I did for Natasha with Dear Darling Films, as part of an educational video series with women in the wedding industry. In this interview we're discussing: The beginning of my photography business and how I built my brand into what it is today Tips for new service-based business owners (professionalism, marketing, brand recognition, etc.) How to go...

We're supposed to be trying to get more engagement on Instagram — WE KNOW. But why is no one answering the question at the end of your post? I swear, if I see another "what's everyone doing tonight?" caption with 0 replies, I'm gonna scream. Listen to this, and stop making this insta-fail ASAP. ----------------- Learn more about my 1:1 coaching program: www.coaching.laurakelly.co WEB: www.laurakel...

[ UPDATE: This episode no longer reflects me. This episode is a piece of my history, it's a piece of the past, and I'm beyond grateful for the growth that has happened since I hit record on this one. I have recently completed a recovery program for the restrictive diets I've put my body through over the last 15 years, and I feel like a new person. That new me has NOTHING to do with an "after" phot...

It's not rocket science that a good hashtag can bring the right kind of engagement, leading to more sales, better brand recognition, and a stronger social game. But it only works if there's a strong strategy to back it up! In this episode I'm walking you through a hashtag strategy made for instagram in 2020, including: > How to set a GOAL for your post and find hashtags to match > How to NOT GET B...

This episode is inspired by a full day of learning at the Gem Conference event in Ottawa in January 2020, called The Vision Sessions. I was lucky enough to be a speaker and facilitator at the event, but also felt so called to create this episode which pours into all of my biggest takeaways from the hours I spent off-stage.  MASSIVE thanks to Lana Dingwall, Amanda Cockburn, Meghan Johnston, and Sus...

If you're a mom-to-be, a new mom, or a human being with a beating heart, I promise an interesting conversation in today's episode with Vanessa Ravalico. She's the brains and the personality behind My Little Lamb Blog, and the educator behind the parenting workshops and events held locally in Ottawa. In Vanessa's signature unfiltered style, we touch on a mixed bag of topics including sex, motherhoo...

After an incredible call with one of my 1:1 coaching clients, I felt inspired to record a short episode for you all about this one SMALL change you can make to your website today to look more professional, make your clients feel cared for, and stand out in a sea of competition. ----------------- Learn more about my 1:1 coaching program: www.coaching.laurakelly.co WEB: www.laurakelly.co INSTA: www....

You asked, we delivered. These are the crazy, dramatic, wild, awkward, and horrifying moments from over 20 years of combined experience in the wedding industry. In order to bring the most juice (or tea, I should say…) I asked my friend and wedding-planning-partner-in-crime, Stacey Price from The Design Co., to join me as a guest for this episode. From McDoubles at dinner, to a flip-flop apocalypse...

It's an eclectic fireside chat between two real life friends, and that's about all you need to know before committing to spending an hour plus with Mallory Rowan and I. You might know her as the powerlifter with a global apparel brand who now focuses her efforts on coaching others to create businesses without burnout — but in this episode you'll get to see a whole other side of my beautiful friend...

Ryan Kelly is my favourite person on the planet. And based on the sheer number of requests that he return to the podcast even though he failed his last challenge, I have to believe he's one of your favourite guests, too. On this episode, he endures a very unique punishment: taking the enneagram personality test and reading his results. We compare our very different types and test our compatibility...

Things have changed since 2012 — here's why I made the decision to stop trying to get my work featured on wedding magazines and blogs. ----------------- Learn more about my 1:1 coaching program: www.coaching.laurakelly.co WEB: www.laurakelly.co INSTA: www.instagram.com/laurakelly.co Take my FREE Masterclass for small business owners: www.writeyourcopy.laurakelly.co If you loved this episode please...