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Multipod Issues: What is a multipod, anyway?

by Carla | Apr 26, 2019 | Blog, Multipod Issues, Multipod Life & Business

Multipod, multipotentialite, Scanner, Renaissance person – what do all these terms actually mean? You may have seen them thrown about or mentioned, and they’re definitely more commonplace now than when I first discovered the concept, but if you’re...

Multipod Issues: You’re not broken, just wired differently

by Carla | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog, Mindset, Multipod Issues, Multipod Life & Business

Oh, lovely one. Another day where you leave your soul at the door in order to make a living, a day where you feel permanently misunderstood, a day where you just can’t seem to communicate what you mean properly to anyone? Another moment when you try SO hard to...

Multipod Issues: describing yourself and what you do

by Carla | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog, Multipod Issues, Multipod Life & Business, Tips, Tricks and Tools, Work Happy

What do you do? Ah, that killer question. I have no idea why it’s so important to modern society, but it seems to be a standard conversational gambit, especially when meeting someone for the first time. All too often, we respond as we have been conditioned to do...

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Instagram post 2193797433159124767_3960994362 It's #smallbusinesssaturday today! You've probably seen some posts on your feed today even if you don't run a business. I'm celebrating a few of the small businesses & their owners who have made my 2019 spectacular...⠀ ⠀ https://carlawatkins.com/celebrating-small-businesses-2019/ (or click link in bio then "read the blog")⠀ ⠀ Featuring @benchspacesilverschool @verityclarkehair @louiserosecouture @sarah.wayte @chloeredfernembroidery @photoseolab @bothwellschoolofwitchcraft @voolvegancool @artist_philly @alifemoreextraordinary1985 @inkdropsbox @carlawphoto @mermaidinguk - phew!⠀ ⠀ #gratitude #collaboratenotcompete #smallbusinesscommunity #improperjobcollective #happinessishandmade #lifestylenotajob #feelinglucky #supported #smallbusiness #solopreneur #improperjob #somuchlove #womeninbusiness #liftingeachother #womensupportingwomen #risingtidesociety
Instagram post 2193138155519799413_3960994362 Wow, November was a whirlwind! Just starting to catch up on my editing and this is the ridiculously fabulous @verityclarkehair, who I'll be visiting for salon-based personal branding in January, but who in the meantime has been amazingly creative with her headshots from Studio 19... go see what she's done with them: http://www.verityclarkehair.com/about.html⠀ ⠀ December and January are fully booked and February is filling up fast, but I would LOVE to help start your 2020 with some gorgeous shots of you, in your favourite surroundings, doing your business thing.⠀ ⠀ And just think of the time you'll save by having photos you love already to hand!⠀ ⠀ Book yourself a virtual cuppa and let's have a chat: https://carlawatkins.as.me/virtual-cuppa⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #personalbrandingphotographer #personalbrandingphotography #personalbranding #colourfulhair #tattooedgirls #hairartist #colourmagician #magicalhuman #studio19ardleigh #happinessiscolourfulhair #lifestylenotajob #instahair #haircolourist #freelancehairdresser #fkinghair #lovemyjob #photographerlife #brandphotographer #wooyay
Instagram post 2187437875620392501_3960994362 Nothing like a good muddy walk with a magical new client and her bouncy doglets on a drizzly autumn day! And shots like these are the little details I love to capture in a branding shoot - the stories behind you and your business. What are you getting up to this week? Tell me in the comments! #muddyboots #autumn #personalbrandingphotographer #personalbrandingphotography #personalbranding #blueboots #englishweather #wellies #longwalks #countryside #happiness #howisthisactuallymyjob #lifestylenotajob #dirtybootsmessyhair #fromwhereistand #brandphotography #smallbusinessphotos #websitephotos #businessbranding
Instagram post 2181503578413545201_3960994362 Finding the traditional working world (not to mention the world in general right now, but that's a different post) an utter headfuck?⠀ ⠀ Struggling to get your head around what people consider "normal" (ick) and expect you to do for your entire working life?⠀ ⠀ Don't want a Proper Job even though that's what everyone tells you you should have?⠀ ⠀ Yaaaaay - come and join the Improper Job Collective, a safe haven for beautiful business misfits around the world.⠀ ⠀ I don't care whether you're starting a business, CEO of twenty locations, still debating what your first steps might be or just want a hassle-free, flexible job instead of a "proper" one - if you want to create a happier working life, the Improper Job collective is for you. ⠀ ⠀ We hold each other accountable, we share the ups and downs, and we work out how we want to show up in the world - which is really what branding is all about.⠀ ⠀ Want to join us? You're already so, so welcome <3⠀ ⠀ http://eepurl.com/dx8AHv (or click link in bio & then "join the free Improper Job Collective" button)⠀ ⠀ #improperjobcollective #happierwork #happywork #jobrebel #magicalmisfit #businessmisfits #beyourself #creativelifehappylife #rebrand #personalbrandingphotography #personalbranding #brandexpert #personalbrandingexpert #createyourbrand #whoyouare #brandbeautifully #properjob #woohoo
Instagram post 2179797321033520039_3960994362 Ooh, hello! If you've been around for a while, have some glittery hugs (or air hugs, depending on your preference).⠀ ⠀ If you're new round here, hi! I'm Carla, the magical pink-blue-purple haired photographer behind the camera, creating colourful photos of brilliant businesses for a living - and feeling really very lucky to do so, while also acknowledging the sweary, stressful side of business.⠀ ⠀ The very excellent Amy at @women_whocreate interviewed me for her blog recently, and I'm so excited to share it here.⠀ ⠀ https://www.womenwhocreateuk.com/blog/2019/11/13/women-who-create-carla-watkins (or click link in bio and you should spot a button for it)⠀ ⠀ #brandphotographer #brandingphotographer #personalbrandingphotography #interview #womenwhocreateuk #creativewomen #risingtidesociety #rainbowhair #pinkhair #sonyshooter #canonshooter #dualsystemphotographer #glitterinthedaytime #proudmoment
Instagram post 2177917933580349902_3960994362 Where better to use your magical new photos than in your emails?! And if you don't have a list yet, it's the perfect excuse to set one up.⠀ ⠀ Karen at @benchspacesilverschool has done just that, and it made my heart so happy to see this land in my inbox yesterday. I'm also doing her beginner course, as silversmithing has been on my daydreams list for years - and I am absolutely loving it - made my first silver ring the other day and have spent most of this week admiring it 😂⠀ ⠀ What would you tell your people, if you had the right photos to illustrate it?!⠀ ⠀ #personalbranding #personalbrandingphotography #emailmarketing #emaillist #businessbrandingshoot #businessbranding #businessbrandingphotography #jeweller #silversmith #benchspace #silverschool #brightlingsea #makersgonnamake #doitfortheprocess #creativelifehappylife #meetthemaker #happinessishandmade #silversmithing #newthingthursday #learningstuff #socialmediaphotos #websitephotos
Instagram post 2175448649046963517_3960994362 Getting organised for 2020? Did you know I also offer mentoring sessions to help your business fly?⠀ ⠀ From a one-off enthusiasm boost & problem solving super-session, to a bespoke series covering whatever currently has your knickers in a twist, I'll help you sort out your content, systemise & strategise (but in a fun way), deal with your website demons and move forward in your beloved business with joy.⠀ ⠀ Past clients have used my Supercharging Sessions to:⠀ ⠀ *sort out their website woes⠀ *rewrite their about pages⠀ *come up with a content plan which works for them⠀ *shift their business from side hustle to income generating⠀ *start a side hustle⠀ *sort out the headfuckery that is running multiple businesses (this is one of my extreme specialities)⠀ *streamline their systems⠀ *get some systems in place⠀ *work out what to keep and what to ditch⠀ *develop new offerings⠀ *fall back in love with their business⠀ ⠀ I have space opening up in January for two fabulous humans - are you one of them? Book a free virtual cuppa and let's see what's bugging you and if I can help sort it: https://carlawatkins.as.me/virtual-cuppa (link in bio too)⠀ ⠀ #plan2020 #getorganised #mentoring #superchargingsessions #smallbusiness #smallbusinessmentor #businessplanning #coaching #help #business101 #smallbiz #startup #sidehustle #sidehustleschool #sidehustlesaturday #loveyourbusiness #lovewhatyoudo #dowhatyoulove #entrepreneurlife #startsomethingamazing #buildyourbusiness
Instagram post 2171397875078846426_3960994362 Not much online action this week - I've been struck down with a winter (autumn?!) cold and this little fluffy love needed an unexpected vet visit today too :( She's feeling much more herself this evening and has a ten day medicine plan - I am feeling sorry for myself, and self medicating with hot chocolate and toast 😂 Today I am mostly grateful for vets, and wifi so I can do a bit of work from the sofa this evening! What does your week look like? #cat #lifewithcats #fluffycat #sofapost #selfemployedlife
Instagram post 2166336728383080944_3960994362 Had the actual best time at Marianne Cantwell's Be A Free Range Human book launch last night - seeing her in person was lovely as it's been about five years since we last met, and I got to hug some old free rangers I'd either never met in person, or haven't seen in real life for years <3 *And* met a whole host of other amazing free range people!⠀ ⠀ Being in the book was, and is, a very proud moment, but being there to see everyone and feel the atmosphere and the electricity of people who think like me was nothing short of magical.⠀ ⠀ Finding MC and her free range thinking was my very first inkling of another, better life - and mine has changed almost unimaginably in the years since.⠀ ⠀ More pics to come, here's @freerangemarianne herself with her beautiful little book which changes lives...⠀ ⠀ #freerangehumans #beafreerangehuman #mariannecantwell #booklaunch #happiness #freedom @librarylondon #brandingphotographer #eventphotographer #sonyadventures #photographerlife #oldfriends #newfriends #london
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