You Might Not Like It

This episode is inspired by a recent coaching session and an exercise about the effect of our inner thoughts, particularly how they stop us from reaching out potential. It is a case study that will absolutely cause you to think of your own internal thoughts in a new way — a must listen for anyone who owns a business, manages many things at once, suffers from imposter syndrome, and wants to overcom...

Creating a cookie-cutter business? Great! You can just follow the steps that have been created from your predecessors. But what happens when you're trying to create something that's entirely outside the box? A business without a blueprint… Em from Share the Soul took her talents and translated them into a profitable business that prioritizes her client's experience. In this episode we're talking a...

Categories include: weddings, funerals, heath and wellness, weird dreams, business gurus, movie quotes, and how old people like things that say "live, love, laugh." There's no other way I could picture ringing in the 1 year anniversary of You Might Not Like It than with an interview by one of your favourite guests, my brother Scott Hurren. Enjoy! And thank you for hopping on the ride with me these...

Alternate title: thirty, flirty, and thriving. That's right — I've entered a new decade. The big 3-0 finally came and I felt inspired to spend a bit of time with you on today's episode sharing 30 life lessons that I've learned along the way. ----------------- Learn more about my 1:1 coaching program: www.coaching.laurakelly.co WEB: www.laurakelly.co INSTA: www.instagram.com/laurakelly.co Take my F...

"I was a shell of who I knew I could be…" Pia followed the steps to greater life happiness, right down the letter. She followed them all the way to a successful career, a fit bod, and a lifestyle that others would see from the outside as whole. The only problem? It felt empty. In this episode, Pia Beck (CEO of Curate Wellness Co.) is sharing the story of how she did everything she thought she shou...

Everyone has a different recipe for their version of a "funk." Mine is watching This Is Us and weeping into my fourth cup of coffee for the day. Maybe that's yours too, in which case, can you believe Rebecca did that??? And isn't Jack just the best!? (No spoilers, that's basically the running commentary after every episode.) Well, my funk / slump / phase is over. I'm a bright and shiny person agai...

Yesterday I experienced a flood of energy (and not just because my lunch was loaded with superfoods). It was because I overcame a massive mental block that had been preventing me from seeing my own potential. In this episode, we'll be exploring the differences between the surface blocks and the deeper subconscious blocks, both of which act as excuses that slow down your progress. Plus, we'll do a...

I've photographed and attended 130+ weddings. Knowing what I know now, if I could go back in time and change things about my own wedding, what would they be? Where would my budget be spent? And who would I trust to photograph MY wedding? Plus, you'll laugh while I go through some of the statistics about how much people are spending on the different elements of their wedding budget — you can't make...

"I went into it knowing that if I ever wanted it to be something, I had to give it my all — regardless if someone saw it or not." YouTube's Hottest Fitness Pop Star, Caleb Marshall, highlights the differences between dreamers and executors. With over 2 million subscribers, The Fitness Marshall is changing the way we sweat, while building confidence from the inside out. THE FITNESS MARSHALL: Youtub...

Wanna hear me cry while sharing the 5 steps for moving on from an unhealthy friendship? Greeeeat because you're here and that's what we're doing. Here's a quote to kick off your listening journey: "You're at a point in life where you should remove yourself from people who hurt you more than they love you, drain you more than they replenish you, bring you more stress than they do peace, and try to...

You know that thing you've always wanted to do? And you know the 10+ reasons (*cough* EXCUSES) that keep you from getting there? Things like… needing a fancy camera before you can start your food blog. Or needing to finish your program before you can start booking clients for design work. Or needing an expensive website template before you can actually tell people about your venture. The truth is,...

It's my FAVOURITE time of year — not only because I'm a mom of two school aged kiddos, but because I've held a deep love for back to school ever since I was a kid and got to pick out my new shoes and the coolest SpaceMaker pencil case. You had one, don't deny it. And you pencilled around all the little bubbles on the top because you were the coolest. In honour of back to school, I'm telling storie...

Wade Muir is a photographer, an artist, a mentorship client, and a friend. After having him and join me to second shoot a wedding, I made him record a podcast episode so that we could have   a full circle moment to share with you today. Wade tells us about the experience of his first solo wedding photography job, which leads us to contemplate about how many photos is TOO many photos, discuss the d...

Answering your questions about the business of photography, including: Do you have any tips for getting comfortable switching camera settings while shooting AND finding locations AND maintaining a conversation? I feel like I'm slowing it down! How can I gain exposure as a wedding photographer or second shooter? How did you handle growing your business with 2 small children? How do you deal with cl...

How many hours of photography coverage do you need? When should the bridesmaids be finished hair and makeup? How long do we need for family photos? When should we do our first dance? What time does the sun set in August? Is it just me or does it seem totally unfair that a bride and groom have to blindly make a wedding timeline with basically zero experience? I'm pouring 8 years of experience into...

Becca Courtice has grown her calligraphy business from freebies to profitability by providing VALUE to her followers above all else. In this episode we're talking about why you should stop trying to gain your next 100,000 followers and instead spend more energy creating content for people with whom you've already built a strong relationship. More from Becca & The Happy Ever Crafter: WEB // INSTA /...

A quick episode to share a text I received from one of my clients, and how I choose to take a compliment and apply it with purpose.  ----------------- 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 s...

"When I started to approach my emotional eating with curiosity instead of judgement and shame, I was finally able to transform my relationship with food." Blessed to be throwing around terms like intuitive eating, diet culture, and shame spiralling with Ellen Kaross, the "non-diet nutritionist" from The Good Yolk. This is one of the most unique episodes of YMNLI, and I am STOKED to bring this incr...

Complaining doesn't fix your problem. In fact, it takes just as much energy to stay in that state of agony over whatever it is you're complaining about, as it does to put a positive spin on it. In this ep I'm offering a few tips for setting boundaries in your life so that you can move past your biggest daily stressors and be more optimistic! ----------------- Learn more about my 1:1 coaching progr...

Fair warning: you might need a pen and a paper because the takeaways in this episode are FIRE. Whether you struggle with pricing, negotiating for your worth, low self-esteem, toxic people in your life, or overthinking EVERYTHING — this ep has a little something for everyone. Check it out and head back into previous episodes if you're not up to date with the Gem Conference recap series! -----------...

If you think botox is for the rich and famous (AKA your super hot neighbour with the LV bag and the 2 inch nail extensions), that's so 5 years ago. EVERYONE is getting botox, and it doesn't make them vain or fake or self-obsessed! I'm chatting with Dr. Sam Hetz from Concept Medical about how minor, non-invasive medical procedures can affect positively our self-image and self-esteem. If you have qu...

The first of hopefully MANY bonus episodes that dive into some of the topics from a recent call with one of my mentorship clients! Topics include: pricing strategies for small business owners and how they evolve over time, instagram captioning do's and don'ts, and tips for educating a client about what they think they "need" vs. what they really want. ----------------- Learn more about my 1:1 coac...

You've heard the man deliver a hilarious celebrity gossip briefing, you've heard him discuss a meditation challenge and answer 23 of your best questions, and now he's back with a YouTube playlist that promises to be a little bit of everything. As part of our recurring series called 30 Days of Ryan Kelly, I've tasked my husband with creating a playlist of his favourite 30 YouTube videos of ALL TIME...

What are the "happy excuses" we tell ourselves that stop us from pursuing our next big set of goals? We make things more complicated, more expensive, and WAY more difficult in our minds and we convince ourselves that it's not even worth it to try. This episode offers a few ways to change that mindset and strip away the excuses to reveal the hustle. This is the third of a four part recap of the Gem...

It's not enough to put up a picture of a property with a red banner saying "SOLD." No one knows that more than Irina Popova , realtor for Blue Panda Realty in Ottawa. I was immediately drawn to how Irina weaves together her business and personal life on social media to provide value for her clients and promote her lifestyle brand. On this episode we're taking about using the tools we use to commun...