doodles 2 dollars

Ksenia & Co

hey, hi, hello! welcome to my podcast, doodles 2 dollars - the solopreneur playground - where we'll cover topics like solopreneurship, design, thoughts & musings, fave tools, cool shit, and everything in between. This is 10000% an experiment and my creative playground. Hope you stick around :) - Ksenia

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Amanda Roy: From Tech Headaches to Joyful Systems
Oct 22 2024
Amanda Roy: From Tech Headaches to Joyful Systems
On this episode of doodles 2 dollars, I’m excited to welcome Amanda Roy, the incredible founder of Leads Hub Agency! Amanda is a “tech wizard,” blending her deep tech expertise with her background as a health coach to help women entrepreneurs simplify their business systems. She’s all about infusing empathy and joy into the tech side of things, so her clients can focus on what truly lights them up instead of getting stuck in tech overwhelm.During our conversation, Amanda dives into her journey, her approach to digital marketing, and her passion for making tech less intimidating for frustrated business owners. Plus, we’ll talk about how she helps women entrepreneurs streamline their workflows and stay in their zone of genius. Beyond her business, Amanda loves personal development books and loves exploring the Utah wilderness. This episode is packed with actionable tips for navigating the tech world and embracing a growth mindset. Tune in, and don’t forget to check the links for more on Amanda and an exclusive free gift just for you!--Guest LinksWebsite: systemswithamanda.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/systemswithamandaLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/systemswithamanda/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@systemswithamandaEmail: support@leadshub.agencyFacebook Group "Leads and Lattes": https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadsandlattesloungeFree Gift Get Amanda's $1 Keyword Campaign that replaces Manychat. Email her at support@leadshub.agency to get access. Tell her I sent you :)--Check out the transcript, more links and other episodes at kseniaa.co/podcastPlease let us know what you think about the episode and leave us a review. It really helps get us out there in the podcasting world.If you'd like to be a guest on this show or have a topic you’d like us to cover, please reach out to me at podcast@kseniaa.co.
Dina Lu: Navigating Entrepreneurship & The Power of Pivoting
Jul 30 2024
Dina Lu: Navigating Entrepreneurship & The Power of Pivoting
Do you struggle to figure out which of your many passions to focus on as a business? If you have more than one focus, this episode is for you!Today I chat with one of my IRL biz friends - Dina Lu all about her entrepreneurial journey - the highs, the lows and the lessons.Dina Lu (she/her) is a Chinese-Canadian entrepreneur, YouTube creator, calligrapher, and Etsy shop owner from Vancouver, BC, Canada. In 2018, she started her first side business selling greeting cards and teaching calligraphy workshops. A year later, she quit her 9-5 government office job to see if she could make it as a creative business owner. Since then, she has never looked back!In 2020, she started her YouTube channel. After 2 long years of seeing slow growth, her 99th video "My first month on Etsy results" was the first of several videos that rocketed her channel from 5,000 subscribers to 50,000 subscribers in one year. Now with over 130+ long-form videos, her channel inspires other people to pursue their dreams through topics related to business, side hustles, her journey as a business owner, and personal development.She is known for being real, relatable, encouraging and authentic in sharing her advice, stories and experiences.You won't want to miss this one!--Guest LinksYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DinaLuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinadlu/Book a coaching session: http://tinyurl.com/dinacoachingEtsy Listing Photos Course: https://dinalu.store/etsy-listing-photos-courseCalligraphy Instructor Academy Course: https://dinalu.teachable.com/p/calligraphy-instructor-academy--Check out the transcript, more links and other episodes at kseniaa.co/podcastPlease let us know what you think about the episode and leave us a review. It really helps get us out there in the podcasting world.If you'd like to be a guest on this show or have a topic you’d like us to cover, please reach out to me at podcast@kseniaa.co.
Julie Cortés: Elevating Your Freelance Business
Jul 16 2024
Julie Cortés: Elevating Your Freelance Business
Welcome back to the doodles 2 dollars podcast! I’m so excited for today’s episode!Copywriter by day. Freelance Rockstar by night. Julie Cortés lives, breathes, teaches, speaks, and coaches on all things creative self-employment. She’s run her own business for more than 25 years, is the founder and president of The Freelance Exchange of KC—a professional trade organization for advertising / marketing freelancers, and created a much-needed college-level course, Freelancing 101, for the KC Art Institute, where she’s taught as an adjunct professor since 2017. Awarded dozens of times over for her work, leadership, volunteerism and community involvement, she’s regularly sought out for media interviews, business coaching, and speaking engagements. Julie is loving life, living out her passion for helping creative freelancers succeed.Julie shares her story of how she built a dream freelance career and how you, too, can do so as well.If that peaks your interest, stick around as we dive into it.--Guest Linkshttps://www.juliecortes.com/https://www.instagram.com/freelancerockstarhttps://www.facebook.com/FreelanceRockstar/https://www.linkedin.com/in/freelancerockstar/--Check out the transcript, more links and other episodes at kseniaa.co/podcastPlease let us know what you think about the episode and leave us a review. It really helps get us out there in the podcasting world.If you'd like to be a guest on this show or have a topic you’d like us to cover, please reach out to me at podcast@kseniaa.co.
Jana Soli: The Power of Organic Marketing and Authentic Connections
Mar 22 2024
Jana Soli: The Power of Organic Marketing and Authentic Connections
Welcome back to the doodles 2 dollars podcast! Do you struggle with marketing yourself or your business? How do you get yourself out there and get paying clients? Does it feel like there are so many voices and to-dos that marketing just falls off your plate? If you said yes then this episode is for you.Today we have Jana Soli on the show. Jana is a digital marketer and content creator. She partners with small and medium-sized brands ready to uplevel their organic marketing strategies. She specializes in brand strategy that skyrockets customer lifetime value through real connection.Jana shares her perspective on how she shifted from retail management into marketing strategy, how to teach yourself the skills needed for freelance marketing even if you don't come from a marketing background (transferable skills, how to get a first client, being brave to put yourself out there in the freelance world.)She will also share about her digital marketing agency and how to use current organic marketing strategies to stand out in any industry. If that peaks your interest, stick around as we dive into it.—If you prefer to read the transcript, want to check out other episodes or get Jana's links- head over to kseniaa.co/podcastPlease let us know what you think about the episode and leave us a review. It really helps get us out there in the podcasting world.If you'd like to be a guest on this show or have a topic you’d like us to cover, please reach out to me at podcast@kseniaa.co.
Harris Eddie Hill: The Importance of Clear Messaging and Intention in Business
Feb 28 2024
Harris Eddie Hill: The Importance of Clear Messaging and Intention in Business
Today’s episode is soooo good. It was a pleasure to record and is full of soo much wisdom. I’m excited to dive in and hear your takeaways.Today’s guest is Harris Eddie Hill, an out-and-proud non-binary podcaster, best-selling author, coach and founder of the Centre for Childhood Trauma Healing; a platform dedicated to supporting neurodivergent, queer or highly empathic adults to overcome their childhood trauma and begin to thrive.Shortlisted for the Positive Impact and Sustainability Speaker of the Year at the Speaker Awards, Harris is passionate about demystifying healing and helping people to connect to their own ability to heal. Clients take back their power from a medical system that doesn’t always offer tangible solutions and doesn’t always educate clients on their ability to heal. Harris has survived and overcome trauma, unaccepting family members, cancer, abusive relationships, physical paralysis and mental health challenges, yet has found their way to emotional freedom and is now passing that power forward.Today, Harris shares about their entrepreneurial journey and key moments and learning that helped them along the way. This episode was pure gold to record, I’m sure you will feel the same once you listen.—If you prefer to read the transcript, want to check out other episodes or get Harris’s links- head over to kseniaa.co/podcastPlease let us know what you think about the episode and leave us a review. It really helps get us out there in the podcasting world.If you'd like to be a guest on this show or have a topic you’d like us to cover, please reach out to me at podcast@kseniaa.co.
Erin Cafferty: Navigating Freelancing and the Art of UX Copywriting
Jan 5 2024
Erin Cafferty: Navigating Freelancing and the Art of UX Copywriting
Hey everyone! Welcome to the Doodles 2 Dollars podcast. I'm your host Ksenia, your ride or die design partner and brand & web strategist for visionary solopreneurs.Today you are in for a special treat, it is not only our first episode but we also have Erin Cafferty on the show AND it’s her birthday.Erin Cafferty is a freelance copywriter for founders and brands on a mission. Her audience-centered approach to copywriting means your website, blogs, emails, and case studies make an impact and connect with the right humans. Because with strategic messaging and persuasive copy, you can make your mark on the world.Erin shares her perspective on how DIY copywriting is fine, whether design or copy comes first, and the value of UX copy. Plus, her story about stepping into the freelance world right after graduate school with no corporate experience.If that peaks your interest, stick around as we dive into it.Erin’s LinksWebsite: https://www.erincafferty.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itserincaffertyLinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/erincaffertyRemote ID: https://remoteid.travellerbytrade.com/directoryIf you prefer to watch the video interview or read the transcript - head over to kseniaa.co/podcastPlease let us know what you think about the episode and leave us a review. It really helps get us out there in the podcasting world.If you'd like to be a guest on this show or have a topic you’d like us to cover, please reach out to me at podcast@kseniaa.co.