Building for Bliss

#6 - Is your business contributing to your well-being? - with Nicolina Werther

Solo-episode in which I share why building healthy, sustainable businesses starts with building healthy individuals and how self-employment can contribute to your well-being. The episode starts with a short update on the purpose of the podcast and then explores: * why healing precedes or at least goes hand in hand with building a healthy business or projects * why healing affects all areas of life and “niching”, saying you specialise only in one particular area, might not always be appropriate * how self-employment can contribute to your well-being by helping you build a healthy relationship with inyourself * how a lack of structure and consistency can be a form of self-abandonment * how listening to yourself and knowing what works or doesn’t work for you is key for healthy productivity, as well as high motivation and engagement levels Another aspect of building healthy individuals and companies, I don't mention on the recording, is that a focus on well-being naturally extends beyond personal issues and e.g taking care of the environment becomes easy. The more you are well and resourced, the more interest and energy you will have to give back to the wider world – including e.g. the environment. There is a huge difference between “having to be environmentally conscious” and forcing yourself or your company to be sustainable vs it being a natural extension of your interest in well-being for yourself and the wider world. Have you explored my free resources [https://nicolinawerther.com/free-resources/] yet? Love the show? You can support the podcast in these ways: * Subscribe to it * Leave a review, e.g. on Apple Podcasts * Share it on social media. Tag @nicolinawerther and let me know what your main takeaway was. Thank You! More information about the podcast, you find here: www.nicolinawerther.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEktS0t5WXZoa1c2VWlsd3VldkVPWkNHUHZ6d3xBQ3Jtc0ttb3RzN2hWV0pURnJYM0lqaWdJTXIzWG43REtIcWdrN214b1hidElVaTdIbkpnNTFaQkVqMVJTeExrUGlKTFkwMUJrdXhyb1k5YXJHSXo1TkpGWFpHeU5HRmNwZ09tSi1icmYyNnVLb3BFQUZobllvdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicolinawerther.com]/podcast

#5 - How well do you know the plants in your life? - with Jocelyn Perez-Blanco

Meet Jocelyn Perez-Blanco, educator, herbalist, urban naturalist, conservationist, flower essence therapist  - and much more. Jocelyn lives in New York and her mission is to bring knowledge about plants to the world in an accessible way. She offers outdoor activities, workshops, and webinars, and tends to her ever-growing collection of houseplants and -animals. Jocelyn is passionate about plant education and community building, and how one can aid the other. This episode explores: * the problem of “green blindness” and how you can only see what you know * how you can only engage with what you know * how stimulating new knowledge and sharing what you learn can be * how it is vital to understand your place in the wider eco-system and the impact you have in order to change behaviours * plants as medicine and how the connection to nature aids your well-being Links related to this episode: * Jocelyn's Website [https://www.herbangarden.eco/] * Jocelyn's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/herbangarden.eco/] * Jocelyn's Linktree [https://linktr.ee/Herbangarden] Love the show? You can support the podcast in these ways: * Subscribe to it * Leave a review, e.g. on Apple Podcasts * Share it on social media. Tag @nicolinawerther and let me know what your main takeaway was. Thank You! More information about the podcast, you find here: www.nicolinawerther.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEktS0t5WXZoa1c2VWlsd3VldkVPWkNHUHZ6d3xBQ3Jtc0ttb3RzN2hWV0pURnJYM0lqaWdJTXIzWG43REtIcWdrN214b1hidElVaTdIbkpnNTFaQkVqMVJTeExrUGlKTFkwMUJrdXhyb1k5YXJHSXo1TkpGWFpHeU5HRmNwZ09tSi1icmYyNnVLb3BFQUZobllvdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nicolinawerther.com]/podcast

#4 - Can you taste the grower's intention in your coffee? - with Rachel Samuel

How much thought and intention do you put into your business or creative practice? How important your intentions are and how far they can get you, you can find out if you listen to this interview with Rachel Samuel. Rachel is one half of the founders behind Gesha village coffee estate. Gesha village coffee is one of the most celebrated coffees in the world! Rachel shares with us how two creatives – a photographer and a documentary filmmaker – came up with the idea of starting a coffee farm and how much of their journey has been led by intuition, intention and a deep connection nature, the land, the people, customers, the culture, the coffee – and ultimately a deep connection to self. This episode explores: * How far your “good intentions” can bring you (psst! spoiler: They can get your right to the top!) * Why it is important to give every little detail intention & thought and why you want to tell your plants what you want from them * How there is only one of you, and how that means you can share your knowledge freely without needing to fear that anyone will ever be able to copy you * How a higher price will never be an obstacle if you produce with the intention of producing the highest quality, trusting yourself and valuing your contributions along the way * How you know you are in tune and in flow with life, when you can consider the trees as your extended family! Links related to this episode: * Gesha Village Coffee Estate [https://www.wellstudioarchitecture.com/] Love the show? You can support the podcast in these ways: * Subscribe to it * Leave a review, e.g. on Apple Podcasts * Share it on social media. Tag @nicolinawerther and let me know what your main takeaway was. Thank You!

#3 - Does your space support your well-being? - with Tom Manwell

How well does your environment support your mental and physical health? Tom Manwell is an architect and entrepreneur passionate about community. In this episode, he shares with us what got him into his career, how he adjusted his architectural practice to match his interest in well-being, why he has now branched out into co-living consultancy, and how you can improve your own home for more well-being.  The episode explores: * How to make sure your business reflects your interests and passions * What it means to translate “what feels good” into physical shapes and designs * How co-living can help you grow as a person * Easy adjustments you can make around your home or office to bring more well-being into your spaces Links related to this episode: * Wellstudio Architecture [https://www.wellstudioarchitecture.com/] * Wellstudio Coliving [https://www.wellstudiocoliving.com/] * Tom’s LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-manwell/] Love the show? You can support the podcast in these ways: * Subscribe to it * Leave a review, e.g. on Apple Podcasts * Share it on social media. Tag @nicolinawerther and let me know what your main takeaway was. Thank You!

#2 Does Your Intuition fancy tea? - with Polly Singer

Today, I am talking to Polly Singer about finding ease and flow in running your business. Polly has been a milliner for thirty years and now expanded into a tea line and tea-related events. Polly shares how the pandemic was a blessing in disguise for her as it allowed her to slow things down and emerge on the other side stronger, with fresh ideas and a business that is flourishing. Polly has been in business for almost thirty years and has been featured on some of the biggest media outlets in the world. Today, she shares with us how a stuck hairbrush kicked off her career as a hat maker and how surrounding herself with the things she loves led to launching a new product line and events series. This episode explores: * How limiting your options can help you feel confident in your decisions * Why learning to trust your intuition makes everything easier and more joyful * Why you should always choose “done” over perfection * How allowing yourself to take things slowly will speed things up for you in the long run * How you can easily gather your tribe by sharing and engaging in the things that are meaningful to you Links related to this episode: * Polly's website [https://hatsandveils.net/] Love the show? You can support the podcast and its message to "Build for Bliss" in three ways: * Subscribe to it * Leave a review, e.g. on Apple Podcasts * Share it on social media. Tag @nicolinawerther and let me know what your main take-away was. Thank You!