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Grit & Wit Podcast

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The Grit & Wit podcast is for busy women running small businesses whilst juggling their family commitments (and often sanity) who want to let go of the overwhelm, and thrive. Your host is Liz Carrington, a pro photographer & founder of the boutique creative agency 'elevate'. Through inspiring conversations with likeminded female entrepreneurs and sharing practical tips and advice, plenty of the 'how', we help you to navigate the highs and lows of building a business, with Grit and Wit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

United Kingdom

Description:

The Grit & Wit podcast is for busy women running small businesses whilst juggling their family commitments (and often sanity) who want to let go of the overwhelm, and thrive. Your host is Liz Carrington, a pro photographer & founder of the boutique creative agency 'elevate'. Through inspiring conversations with likeminded female entrepreneurs and sharing practical tips and advice, plenty of the 'how', we help you to navigate the highs and lows of building a business, with Grit and Wit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English

Contact:

07968549217


Episodes
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Shaping your brand with Simone Whitbread

1/17/2022
In this week’s episode I talk to Simone from The Premier PA. Simone gives me an insight into how working with an experienced PA can enhance your business and how to find your best fit. We also discuss the nuts and bolts of how Simone runs her business, how Brand Foundations helped her get clarity on what she wanted from self-employment and how she has overcome the challenges of shaping her company. https://www.premier-pa.co.uk/ Find out more about Brand Foundations - https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/ This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:17

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How to create a vision for your business

1/10/2022
Do you have a vision for your business? An overall goal that guides your decisions? In this week’s solo episode, I help you to create a vision and work out what makes your brand so brilliant. Find out more about Brand Foundations www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:53

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How set your freelance rates

1/3/2022
Are you new to freelancing? Are you unsure what to charge for your work? In this week’s solo episode, I guide you through what you need to consider when setting your freelance rates. Find out more about Brand Foundations www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:05

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Discovering your brand, with Ify Akpuaka

12/27/2021
In this week’s episode I talk to Ify Akpuaka, a Registered Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Licensed Brain Health Practitioner. We talk about how Ify turned her hobby into her business, the benefits of nutrition work, yoga and what’s next for her brand. Follow Ify on Instagram @the_modern_glow Or visit her website themodernglow.co.uk Find out more about Brand Foundations - https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/ This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:44

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What to do before you start your brand

12/20/2021
Are you tempted to rush through a logo and a business name, to get on with making money? So many people start off with hurried decisions, and then regret it later when the business is not performing well. In this week’s solo episode, I talk through what you should consider before you start branding your business. Find out more about Brand Foundations www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:56

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Brand Foundations with Rebecca Donegan

12/13/2021
In this week’s episode I talk to Rebecca from Isla & Fraser, an organic baby brand specialising in exceptionally soft organic baby knits. We talk about the beginnings of their business and how Brand Foundations shaped their development, the challenges of upscaling as a small family business, and what the future holds for them. www.islaandfraser.com Instagram @isla_and_fraser Isla and Fraser’s website team - www.pageandlooker.com www.by-jn.com www.photographybyabimoore.com Find out more about Brand Foundations - www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:12:03

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B minus work and other musings with Vari Longmuir

5/13/2020
Links Mentioned in this episode Vari’s website, Instagram, and podcast The Informal School of Photography - Liz's photography class for kids 5 Questions to Consider Today - The Vari Longmuir Podcast The 5 AM Club - Robin Sharma The Conscious Parent - Dr. Shefali Tsabary The Awakened Family - Dr. Shefali Tsabary Everything is Figureoutable - Marie Forleo The Alter Ego Effect - Todd Herman Untamed - Glennon Doyle The 4-Hour Work Week - Tim Ferris How Not To Die - Michael Greger One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel García Márquez On Writing - Stephen King Written in History - Simon Sebag Montefiore Learn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:29

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Getting started with Mindful Meditation to stay sane during lockdown

4/6/2020
Go to Grit&wit for your free gratitude guided meditation download. https://www.gritandwit.co.uk/ Links Mentioned in this episode Kate’s website and Facebook page Michel Lotito Zenways Audible The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle The Untethered Soul - Michael A. Singer Learn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:33

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Websites 101 - your questions answered all about websites with Anna Clark

4/1/2020
Links Mentioned in this episode websiteInstagrampodcastSquarespaceWordpressWixShopifyUnsplashiStockShutterstockHotjarGoDaddy123RegG SuiteBoomerang for GmailGrow with Pinterest Online CourseFlodeskThe Strategy HourMindset - Carol DweckThey Ask, You Answer - Marcus SheridanLearn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:11:25

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Positive Parenting & homeschooling during the Coronavirus Outbreak

3/24/2020
Links Mentioned in this episode websiteFacebook GroupP.E. with Joe Wicks The Body CoachLearn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:07:27

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Josie Wareing and Nutrition During the Coronavirus Outbreak

3/20/2020
Links Mentioned in this episode websiteInstagramHealthy Living JamesInstagramAppGrit & Wit - Episode 02: The Power of Positivity with Beth HammondLearn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:14

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Fleur McCrone

3/9/2020
Welcome to Episode 3 This week my gorgeous guest is Fleur McCrone a personal stylist who runs a thriving business in Kent, UK. We talk all things style, how Fleur made the pivot to setting up her own styling business with 3 young children, feeling the fear and doing it anyway and her incredible journey from college student to tutor, mentor and QVC host in only 3 years. I pick Fleur’s brains on jeans, trainers, capsule wardrobes and the ‘hot’ items to be buying now. We talk all things business, with an emphasis on the getting started bit. I hope you enjoy. Links mentioned in this episode Fleur’s website and Instagram Stella & Dot Air & Grace Paige ba&sh Learn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:12

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Beth Hammond

3/9/2020
Welcome to Episode 2 Well, what an episode! This week Beth Hammond shares her story. Beth is a wonderful life coach who specialises in women’s confidence, a mum of two girls and quite honestly the most positive person I know, . Beth has had a challenging past 6 months and we discuss the secrets to being, and staying, positive when life is throwing all kinds of crazy at you. A truly uplifting and inspiring person Beth is someone I’m proud to call a good friend. As you may know Beth and I were due to launch a business together in September 2019; The PROPEL Club, this episode should go some way to explaining why those plans were put on ice for now. The idea that we can choose positivity and cultivate a positive outlook is one that deserves our full attention. I really hope you enjoy listening. Links mentioned in this episode websiteThe Uninvited GuestBullet JournalInsight TimerLearn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:12

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Introduction

3/9/2020
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Duration:00:11:17

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Trailer

2/20/2020
Welcome to the Grit & Wit podcast. If you're running a business and juggling family commitments, and often your sanity, well you're in the right place. I'm Liz from elevate and I'm your host. I'll be chatting with inspiring guests who are sharing their stories and practical advice to help you navigate the highs and lows of building a business with grit and wit. Learn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:00:35