13 | Living island life in Orkney and feeling humbled by neolithic dig sites with Hannah Swierstra

13 | Living island life in Orkney and feeling humbled by neolithic dig sites with Hannah Swierstra

In this episode, I'm joined by Hannah Swierstra, an email marketing techie based in Orkney where she's trying to live the good life and renovate her cottage. Hannah shares a note she wrote after visiting the Ness of Brodgar dig site in Orkney. The conversation starts with us discussing Hannah's move to Orkney and her transition to living the quiet island life before turning to discussing neolithic dig sites and our amazement at such old history, traditions, and cultures. Tune in for a calm, cosy chat where Hannah reflects on island life and we think about how life must have been all those years ago. Enjoy! ----- Find the pod online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://notesfromyourphone.my.canva.site/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://instagram.com/openyournotes] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@openyournotes] Your host: Tasmin Lofthouse (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasmin-lofthouse/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/tasminlofthouse]) Guest: Hannah Swierstra (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Business Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/heywhatthetech/] / Personal Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/hannahswierstra/] / Substack [https://orkneyoutpost.substack.com/]) Resources: BBC show mentioned [https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08819tl/britains-ancient-capital-secrets-of-orkney] Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fika Digital [https://fikadigital.co.uk/]

12 | A love letter to my friends' faces from my notes app and embracing wrinkles as you age with Sarah Clarke Celebrates

In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Clarke, a wedding celebrant, celebrating people's love stories all while living by the coast and raising twins. Sarah shares a love letter she wrote to her friends' faces and we chat about embracing your wrinkles as you age, owning who you are, and celebrating achievements beyond the traditional milestones of getting married or buying a house. Tune in for a heartwarming, laidback chat where Sarah her thoughts on ageing, authenticity... and we go off on all kinds of segues! Enjoy! ----- Find the pod online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://notesfromyourphone.my.canva.site/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://instagram.com/openyournotes] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@openyournotes] Your host: Tasmin Lofthouse (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasmin-lofthouse/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/tasminlofthouse]) Guest: Sarah Clarke (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/sarahclarkecelebrates/] / Website [https://www.sarahclarkecelebrates.co.uk/]) Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fika Digital [https://fikadigital.co.uk/]

11 | Daily self-love practice and writing down one thing I love about myself with Kally Draycott

In this episode, I'm joined by Kally Draycott, a freelance social media manager. Kally shares her daily practice of writing down one thing she likes about herself, no matter how hard it might be. Tune in for a heartwarming chat where Kally shares her daily self-love practice, rewarding herself, and try hypnotherapy for anxiety. Enjoy! ----- Find the pod online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://notesfromyourphone.my.canva.site/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://instagram.com/openyournotes] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@openyournotes] Your host: Tasmin Lofthouse (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasmin-lofthouse/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/tasminlofthouse]) Guest: Kally Draycott (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram [kallydraycottsocial/]) Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fika Digital [https://fikadigital.co.uk/]

10 | Finding new hobbies in your twenties, embracing the hobbyist mindset, and learning to prioritise fun with Tiffani Daniel

In this episode, I'm joined by Tiffani Daniel, a website copywriter, SEO strategist and serial entrepreneur. Tiffani shares a note in her phone where she's got a master list of hobbies she wants to tick off. Tune in for a lighthearted chat where Tiffani shares all the hobbies she wants to dive into, adding more fun and play to her life, and becoming a serial hobbyist thanks to having a highly ambitious mindset. Enjoy! ----- Find the pod online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://notesfromyourphone.my.canva.site/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://instagram.com/openyournotes] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@openyournotes] Your host: Tasmin Lofthouse (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasmin-lofthouse/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/tasminlofthouse]) Guest: Tiffani Daniel (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/yourcreativecontent/] / Threads [https://www.threads.com/@yourcreativecontent] / TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@yourcreativecontent] / ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ [https://www.yourcreativecontent.com/]) Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fika Digital [https://fikadigital.co.uk/]

9 | New business ideas, procrastinating on taking action, and building a business from joy with Kat Dooney

In this episode, I'm joined by Kat Dooney, an Instagram and Pinterest marketing expert and the founder of Stripe Social Kat shares a note in her phone where she's jotted down three ideas for new services she can add to her business. We walk through the ideas together and encourage Kat to stop procrastinating, take action, and make those business ideas real. Tune in for a candid business owner chat where we turn a dusty note in Kat's phone into a real business. Enjoy! ----- Find the pod online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://notesfromyourphone.my.canva.site/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://instagram.com/openyournotes] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@openyournotes] Your host: Tasmin Lofthouse (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasmin-lofthouse/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/tasminlofthouse]) Guest: Kat Dooney (⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/stripesocial] / ⁠Website⁠ [https://www.stripesocial.co.uk/]) Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fika Digital [https://fikadigital.co.uk/]