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Pollen is a podcast for Creative Entrepreneurs - just like you! I’m Diana, a multi-passionate creative business coach and the founder of Diana Davis Creative. On this show, we’re serving you a little woo with a healthy dose of strategy to support you on your entrepreneurial journey. After running a six-figure photography business and experiencing major burn-out, I decided to ditch the hustle and do things my way. This show is the place to turn to for all of the best tips for running your suc ...
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If you've listened to recent episodes, you've heard me mention "ex-pastor dude" and how I'm currently recalibrating my life. Well this episode is so amazing because he's joining us on the show! Logan Gentry is a former civil engineer turned former pastor who now is an executive coach helping people create balance, money, joy, and peace in their liv…
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Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, and a big part of that is because you have to fail so many times to get good at things, learn hard lessons, and get on the right track. Nobody knows that better than Liz Perra and her spouse and business partner Beau. They're the epitome of serial entrepreneurs and professional pivoters, and have had …
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Time for another solo episode, and this one is FULL of so many updates on nomad life, personal and dating things, and business. It's definitely a cross-legged on the couch, grab your matcha and let's chat kind of episode. There's more to this that just an update though! This episode is all about Diana's recent experience through burnout, how that's…
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S2 E27 From Fast-Paced Startup to Slowed Down Alignment: The Importance of Burnout and Trusting Your Intuition with Magali Matthieu 👩💻🤯⭐️
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Burnout...a word we all know and hate and a symptom of being misaligned in our purpose. While avoiding and even overcoming burnout can be challenging, it's a necessary part of creating a life of alignment. Vitality coach Magali Matthieu is no stranger to burnout. After experiencing it herself at a startup she helped build successfully, she realized…
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Goal setting is a well versed topic in the entrepreneurship space, but as a creative, do you ever feel like it's so restrictive? I do too, and that's why I actually hate goals, and don't worry about setting specific, ridiculously detailed goals and deadlines. Instead, I focus on something else and that's what this episode is all about. We're diving…
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AI is a whole new landscape, especially for business owners, but it can actually be really helpful to you as a creative business owner. AI Auntie Lauren deVane is working to make AI easy, strategic, and authentic for creatives and entrepreneurs, and she's our incredible guest for today. For this episode, we're exploring so many different elements o…
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Another solo episode coming at you, and for this one Diana is riffing a little on something she dives deeper into the strategic side of in Suite 🍭. We're chatting about the concept of being initiated in business, what those transitions currently look like for Diana and her product suite, and what it means for you as you try to find the best ways to…
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So many of you have had questions about running retreats, so this is a special episode with a friend that I believe is such an expert when it comes to retreats and building a community. My friend Amber Hagberg is a retreat coach and a master at selling out retreats without having to constantly stress or burn out on marketing and promoting them. For…
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S2 E22 How Treating Your Brand Like a Magazine Will Help Your People Connect More to You and Your Offers 📰🍭📷
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Since you’re the face of your brand as a solopreneur, you have to connect with your people on a different level. People buy from people, so we have to balance being a human and sharing our own personal story and experiences with the brand side of things. For today’s episode we’re going to be talking about your brand, and how you can treat it like a…
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S2 E21 Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring a VA or OBM for Your Business with Alexandra Smith 👩💻💻👀
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This episode is a long time coming! Alexandra Smith, my friend and my OBM (Online Business Manager) is joining us on the show. I've worked with Alexandra for a few years now and not only is she great at being the integrator in my business so I can focus on being the creative visionary, but she also has an incredible story of resilience, determinati…
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Get ready for a real, very in-the-moment episode! If you've been around here for a minute you've heard me mention my new community, Recess. It's such an incredible space, but creating it had its challenges too. For this episode, I'm doing a sort of part 2 to Episode 17 where I talked about some advice for building your own community. I want to shar…
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If you've ever felt like you needed a change, wanted more out of life, or had a desire to try more things in your small amount of time here, then this episode will really excite you. Gaby Cevallos is a life design strategist and is passionate about helping people create the roadmap that helps them live life to the absolute fullest and create the ch…
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S2 E18 Tapping into Your Feminine Energy to Create a Holistic, Soul-led Life and Business with Megan Hatfield 👩🌙💅
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If you want a well-rounded and fully fulfilled life and business, learning to harmonize your masculine and feminine is an important piece. But how do you lean into your feminine energy in business and what does that look like? In this episode with Megan Hatfield, you're getting the answers to those questions and more. Megan is a master of creating …
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The Recess community is finally open to the world! This wasn't an idea that was quickly launched though - there's a process to creating a space that actually makes a difference for the people that are a part of it. For this episode, you'll get a little peek behind the curtain of how the Recess community came to exist and what the process looked lik…
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What does success look like for you? What if you found out that most people that achieve the success they want and have all the money they need aren't actually fulfilled? This is the mindset challenge that Townsend is encouraging you to think about. Society tells us that we have to chase more money and that if we have money, we'll be safe, secure, …
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This is a special episode (and a first) on the podcast because it's a collaboration episode with my friend, dietician, and fellow retreat host Caitie Corradino. We came together for an episode to discuss the power of travel and retreats and how these have influenced both of our lives. Plus we're offering a special invitation to attend my retreat in…
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We talk about digital nomad life a lot on this podcast, but today you're getting a new perspective on traveling the world full-time from Latina, CEO, social media strategist, and world traveler Dulce Toscano. Dulce grew up a hard worker in an immigrant family, was the first in her family to go to college, conquered the corporate world, started a su…
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The podcast is back after a little hiatus and it feels so good! Let's talk about clients and when we feel like they're just not out there. We've all had moments of feeling like we're speaking to the void, no one wants to pay us, and we should just give up, but we're going to talk through that in this episode. You'll get both mindset shifts and some…
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Hey Pollen! How often do you listen to your intuition? Do you tend to ignore that feeling deep in your belly or do you boldly live according to it? I'm so excited to share this episode with Caitie Corradino where we dive into how intuition can bust right through your fears. Intuition can sometimes sound a bit out there — woowoo, even — and people t…
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Hey Pollen! It’s been a while but I’m back with a new solo episode that dives into the themes of life and love. A lot has been happening lately and I’m excited to share my journey with you. What’s next for me? That’s a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. Moving forward can be difficult, but when we take one step at a time, we eventually …
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S2 E10 Millionaire Mother: Empowering Women and Mothers To Lead Successful Businesses with Cait Scudder 👑 👩👧👦
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Hey Pollen! I’m back with a new episode with a special guest, Cait Scudder. She’s a 7 Figure CEO, Business Mentor for Mom Entrepreneurs and my former coach! We’re coming to you today with an interesting conversation about the wonders of motherhood and business. We know that mothers are amazing, strong, and capable people. But did you know that moth…
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Hey Pollen! I'm back with another solo episode where I break down the top 5 five things to do when you're starting your business or pivoting into a new direction. We're only real people here: building a business isn't an easy task, and neither is pivoting your business. But here's the flip side: it might not be easy, but it's definitely simple. So …
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S2 E8 What Creative Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Building a Brand with Giulia Previati 👩💻 🎨
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Hey Pollen! Joining us for today’s episode is creative brand expert, Giulia Previati! This conversation will surely help you grow as a creative entrepreneur! Branding is all the ways your business presents itself to the world. It's how you tell your story, connect with your audience, and stand out from the competition. As a creative entrepreneur, i…
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Hey Pollen! I’m back with another exciting episode and this time, we’re joined by a very special guest — Larry Davis, my dad! This episode on art and trusting your path is such a treat. We dive into my Dad’s journey as a cowboy, father, and entrepreneur. He shares so much wisdom on learning from your mistakes and trusting your unique process. There…
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S2 E6 Mindset Shifts and Simple Strategy to Build Your Business Your Way with Ben Easter ✨ ✅
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Hey Pollen! I'm back with another exciting episode and this time, we get to talk to Ben Easter! This expert episode on mindset and growing your business is stacked full of powerful takeaways that you can apply to your business today. Ben’s story is a true testament to building a life and business that makes YOU happy and dropping the “shoulds” of s…
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Hi Pollen! I'm coming at you today with a solo episode on a topic we probably haven't thought about in years — if at all… What would our world be like without Instagram? There are so many ways to grow your business and make a mark in the creative market outside of Instagram. Things like affiliate marketing, referral programs, collectives and so muc…
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S2 E4 People Pleasing in Business and in Your Relationships with Dating Coach Clara Artschwager 🤝 🩷
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Hey Pollen! I’m back with another exciting episode and this time, we’re joined by Clara Artschwager! This expert episode on people-pleasing and finding the right match for you will no doubt be a juicy treat for you. So many of us are used to bending over backward to cater to the needs of others. Sometimes, it’s the only way we know how to survive a…
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Social media can be draining. I get it. Most successful business owners and coaches will talk about the power of social media — me included! It’s a very helpful tool to reach your people. But if it’s becoming toxic and you find yourself scrolling endlessly, it may be time to cut back. Or time to remember why you’re using social media in the first p…
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Hey Pollen! I’m back with a new podcast episode and this time we’re joined by one of my best friends in the world, Jamie Ratermann! You’re in for a treat with this expert episode on social media marketing and touching base with your audience. Here’s the thing about social media — almost everyone uses it. I scroll every day; you scroll every day. Yo…
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Hey Pollen! I know it's been a while since the last episode — six months and a bit more! But I'm back for a brand new season. I've been living as a nomad for a YEAR now, and I'm excited to share what that journey’s been like with you. I'll say it straight. Living as a nomad hasn't been easy, but it's 100% been worth it. Every day has been a new exp…
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Are you ready to revolutionize the way you view your creative work? If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to unlock your unique energetic blueprint and uncover how to use energetics to live life your way. In today’s episode, Diana sits down with human design expert Amelia Lehmann to discuss how energetic alignment can bring you purpose, m…
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Ready to kick 2022 to the curb and sprint into the New Year? Not so fast, or you’ll miss out on everything you accomplished in 2022. Relax into a comfy chair and pull out your phone’s camera roll. You might be surprised at how far you’ve come since last January. In this mini-episode, Diana takes a moment to thank the Pollen community and reminds yo…
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Be honest…how is your relationship with money? Do you crave wealth but feel a sense of unease around having a plethora of it? Is the idea of debt something you stuff away under your bed or in a closet and hope will go away? You might even feel guilty for wanting more when you already have everything you really need. In this episode, Diana sits down…
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As productive as it may sound, it's impossible to do everything by yourself when you're growing a business — and you really shouldn't. While it is ideal to be hands-on with all parts of the business, it can take a toll on your growth as an entrepreneur. This is where hiring a new team and learning how to delegate tasks come in. But finding the righ…
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The influencer space has taken the world by storm in the past years. We are now consuming content at levels previously unimaginable, and we're seeing essentially no end to this momentum soon. But what does it mean to become an influencer? And how do you even become one? In this episode of The Pollen Podcast, Diana talks to Melanie Phillips, founder…
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Is it possible to have both your dream life and a business you love? Can you have everything you want and still enjoy success at work? The answer is a full body yes! Whether it's a life of travel or spending your days happily at home, living your dream life is completely possible. Many people think you need to hustle 24/7 in your business to have e…
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We all have this ideal picture of what being an entrepreneur looks like. To many, this is quitting your job, becoming your own boss, and immediately finding success through grit. But the reality is not always smooth-sailing. Having an "all or nothing" mindset can put an end to the dreams you’re pursuing. Sometimes, taking on work you don't want can…
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We’re capping off our three-part Summit Retreat series with reflections from our last few Summit Retreat attendees at Steamboat Springs, Colorado! In this episode of The Pollen Podcast, we discuss final reflections, experiences, and takeaways from the retreat. Alyssa, Katie, Tiffany, Tori, and Haley reflect on their favorite parts of the summit, th…
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Getting clients is hard work. But what do you do when no one seems to be coming through? Perhaps the problem lies in your foundation — there could be cracks that are preventing potential clients from aligning with you and your offers. It all goes back to you realigning with your why. Why are you doing what you’re doing? Why does it all matter? Once…
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People often depict being a creative entrepreneur and running your own business as all rainbows and butterflies. We know the reality is far from a walk in the park — and just how easy it is to get caught up in unrealistic expectations. This hustle mentality pulls you away from the reason you started doing what you do. So what is your why? It’s time…
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The hustle and bustle of entrepreneurship can be overwhelming (and for many reasons). No one has everything figured out, and that's okay! You just need the right tools to help you along the way. Making the best investments for you — particularly ones that aren’t financial — are key to battling the overwhelm. Create space for yourself, and invest in…
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You probably heard several stories about creatives leaving their day job to pursue their side hustles. But some creatives manage to wonderfully balance their full-time work and find time to fuel a creative outlet. In this episode of The Pollen Podcast, Diana talks to Rolanda Evelyn, the senior product development manager at Rent The Runway and edit…
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We’re giving you another look into what happened at the Summit Retreat held at Steamboat Springs, Colorado! In this episode of The Pollen Podcast, we discuss experiences and lessons from the retreat. Erica, Maria, Nicholette, and Alexandra share their favorite parts of the event, the beauty and power of a supportive community, and the importance of…
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Maybe you worked too hard on your last project. Or, you exerted too much energy on a work task that ended up not working out. Whatever the case may be, burnout is a real thing that all of us experience. As its name goes, burnout drains you of your energy and motivation. It doesn't only affect how you show up in your business, but also in other aspe…
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Some entrepreneurs avoid pain point marketing, thinking that it takes advantage of clients. It can certainly be toxic, but that’s not always true. When used conscientiously and with genuine consideration for your customers, it can be a wonderful tool to empower your clients. But how do you make sure you do that? In this episode of The Pollen Podcas…
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How often do you plan your life? If you’re a high achiever, you may already be listing out things you want to do and milestones you want to achieve in life by a certain time. But, life never happens the way we want or plan. We’ll have to face failures, missed opportunities, and even a lot of disappointment. If you start comparing yourself to others…
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In celebration of the culmination of the first of many Diana Davis Creative retreats, we share snippets from the Summit Retreat in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. In this episode of The Pollen Podcast, we discuss experiences, lessons, and personal and business reflections from the summit. Cait, Shelagh, Meera, Ani, and Caitie talk about their favorite…
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Five years ago, freelancing was already a growing demographic. The pandemic only boosted freelancer numbers; now, there are more freelancers than ever! We won't sugarcoat it: freelancing can be tough. But we can learn so much from the people who've been where you are now — and succeeded. Here's where our guest Tia Meyer Grado, and the Freelancing F…
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A healthy relationship with yourself comes from accepting and loving our bodies. It takes looking at yourself in the mirror or taking photos and wholly loving every part you see. The experience of boudoir photography has helped women embrace body confidence, sexuality, and inner beauty. It allows women to see themselves in a raw, transformative way…
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Our core values shift as our lives change. What are your values now? If you’ve been feeling misaligned recently, maybe it’s time to revisit what you truly want to prioritize! Be honest with yourself. Give yourself permission to rest. Acknowledge what you really want and need to prioritize. In this episode of The Pollen Podcast, we catch up with Dia…
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