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How to Set & Smash Goals in 3 Easy Steps
Amy Poehler said “Great people do things before they’re ready.” We believe that’s entirely true and want you to be as ready as possible for when the impossible hits your desk. Success is inevitable when you set goals because you’ve crafted a plan and are ready for the outcome. We want to hear about the goals you’ve made for yourself!
Meet Stephanie Newton of Posie's Flower Truck!
Stephanie’s the Owner of Tampa Bay’s beloved cornflower blue flower truck, Posie’s Flower Truck. Stephanie & her flower crew pop up around the city at local staples like Oxford Exchange, Bandit Coffee, & Hyde Park Village. This gorgeous vintage truck is stocked with fresh blooms & good vibes from Stephanie and her flower crew. I know that so much of Stephanie’s interview are going to resonate with you, so jump in!
Improve Your Social Media in 11 Easy Steps
Babes who learn together, build empires together! Let's talk about 11 things you can do today to improve your social media presence. Whether you just started a few social media pages for your new brand or your business has an established following, there's something you can pull from these tips that'll make you feel even more confident about continuing to grow your audience authentically.
How to Craft the Perfect About Page
Ready for some fantastic insight into telling your brand’s story? A brand only exists if there’s a mission behind it, and your mission is determined by not just your business goals, but also who’s accomplishing those goals. Your audience needs to know who you are to get the full picture & a good step in communicating your brand to others is creating an interesting About Page on your website.
Mugs Monday with Sonya Highfield
Rise & shine, babes! It’s Mugs Monday. Fill up your cup and get ready to meet Sonya Highfield of Real World Creatives. Sonya is a Business & Mindset Coach from Boston & I e-met her in the Creative Lady Collective Facebook Group and look forward to one day checking out the shops she mentions in her interview. How awesome does a shop called "Hauswitch" sound?! Sonya’s enthusiasm for growing as a creative entrepreneur & helping women achieve their full potential in their business are inspiring. She’s weighed in on topics like setting goals for yourself as a small business owner & how to become your own boss for Babe Crafted and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for her. Have fun getting to know her! xx
Meet Christina Jones of Christina Jones Photography!
Hey babes! Ready to meet another woman you’ll love? Of course you are! I’m excited for you to get to know Christina Jones. She launched Christina Jones Photography one year ago in May of 2018 & took her side hustle full-time in early 2019. She’s a talented, ambitious woman who’s passionate about her family and helping women show the world who they are through branding photography.
Boss Moms Chat & Pop Up at Kendra Scott (Photos & Video!)
We came, we sipped, we raised funds for The Centre For Girls! We’re a business development club for women in Tampa Bay and have 84 amazing members. While our workshops are geared towards members, we do host quarterly community events that are open to non-members. This pop up was one of those fab community events & it was a special one!
How to Update Your Website Without Spending Any Money
Hey, babe. Ready to jump into some rad Digital Branding talk? I truly believe that when you have a well manicured Digital Brand (you’re polished, branded, and easy to find & contact online) then the world of potential clients is your oyster. And surprise, a huge part of your digital brand is your website, girl! So, do you know if it’s performing at its best? I’ve got 3 easy steps for you to find out.
Mugs Monday with Kristen Kalp
Hello & happy Mugs Monday, babes! I hope you had a weekend as lovely as you are and that it involved some relaxation. I wanna introduce you to Kristen Kalp. Kristen is a one-on-one business coach for women entrepreneurs and is based in Ambler, Pennsylvania. At first glance, you can see that she has amazing pink hair & a very warm smile. With a closer look, you can tell that Kristen is energetic, ambitious, philanthropic, & deeply cares about the self care of the women around her.
6 Tips on Taking Control of Your Money
Hey, babe! It’s not about how much money you make— it’s about how you handle that money that will allow you to have the financial freedom to do whatever your heart desires. Don’t wait until you’re making more money to get acquainted with a way to track & manage your Finances. ‘Cuz chances are, you’re much more likely to smash your money goals if you pay close attention to all those $1’s, $5’s, and $20’s along the way. Take it from these 6 women.
Mugs Monday with Britt Hyatt and Kelsey Christine
Good morning! How was your weekend, babes? I saw Tully (amazing!) and did a Circuits + Champagne workout with VKNG Fitness (intense!). I have nothing but good things to say about both. This week’s Mugs Monday interview is with Britt Hyatt & Kelsey Christine of Launch Your Daydream. I e-met Britt in The Rising Tide Society’s Facebook group. These awesome ladies co-founded their business together from separate cities. Britt is based in Ohio and Kelsey is in Virginia. Enjoy getting to know them & hearing about their favorite spots in their cities. And feel free to check out Britt’s story on how she transitioned from working full-time at her previous day job to working for herself here.
4 Steps to Becoming the Boss of Your Money
Many of us feel fraught when it comes to our money because we were never properly taught how to keep organized and a good track of what’s coming in & what’s going out. But, that’s technically living in the danger zone, which could put us into debt. So, Jackie Jenkins of First Command Financial has given us 4 approachable steps towards taking control of our money and having a great understanding of what’s going on in our bank accounts.
Make Spicy Grapefruit Margaritas!
Hola, Babes! We wanted to get the party started early with this Spicy Grapefruit Margarita recipe! We recommend using a silver tequila and that you wash your hands after handling the jalapeños. You’re not gonna be too happy when you go to scratch your eye later and pain immediately ensues. Also! Refrigerate your grapefruits before you use them so they’re already chilled. Try to be cool if grapefruit juice gets everywhere (‘cuz it will!). A little mess never hurt anyone. ;) Cheers!
Meet Kristen Diaz of Vow + Vast!
She’s full to the brim with sass, joy, & positivity. She launched Vow + Vast in August of 2017 and is fast approaching her second anniversary. V+V is a boutique agency of virtual assistants who aspire to help make business life more efficient and productive for Solopreneurs. That’s an admirable goal I think we can all get behind.
Make Peanut Butter Granola!
Hey, hey babe! I love getting to create fun Girls Night Recipes that’ll get me excited to have friends over & make our time together extra special. Game nights & Sunday brunch are even better when there are tasty treats involved. I’m so excited to share that we’ve partnered with Rollin’ Oats on two recipes this month to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Huge thanks to Rollin’ Oats for helping to make it possible to create our Peanut Butter Granola & next week’s sangria recipe (stay tuned!).
Meet Rosana Rivera of Xilo Street Mexican!
Hey boss babes! We’re back with a Feature of an amazing woman from the Tampa Bay community. Think of the nicest thing you could say about a person. Whatever it was, it most certainly would describe Chef Rosana Rivera– one half of the contagious smiles & cooking skills behind Xilo Street Mexican and Kōfe at The Hall on Franklin. You’ll love her advice, personal mantra, & a peek into the story of how she came to be where she is today.
8 Women Share the Moment Their Business Felt Real
Hey, babe! Long time no see. Kidding! We know you were here recently checking out our blog on how to define & own your niche. ;) Starting a business is embarking on a special journey filled with good days, bad days, and great lessons. The specific day I want to talk about includes the moment that you first felt your business was legit, AKA the real flippin’. deal. It’s different for every boss babe. We’ve asked 8 fantastic entrepreneurs to share theirs.
4 Reasons Why We're Starting a Podcast
The rumor is true: podcasts are the new blogs. However, that doesn’t mean everyone needs one. We all have to decide what we’re going to devote energy & resources to. If a podcast is one of those chosen things for you, that’s awesome. Its it’s not, that’s okay girl. I wanted to share some insight on why I decided a podcast was the right fit for Babe Crafted, some of the questions I had, and some real talk on adding another thing to my plate. Let’s do this!