Unfiltered

Hannah Reed, Fran Rescigno, and Alethea Tyler

Honest as heck conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly of entrepreneurship. Hiii, we’re Han, Fran, and Alethea, entrepreneurs who each run our own online businesses and we created this podcast because we’ve noticed there are a lot of conversations that get skipped over when it comes to running your own business. On Unfiltered, we’re dishing about the things we're currently battling with, the icks we’ve encountered, and the advice we wish we had when we were just getting started. No BS. No fluff. No everything is sunshine and rainbows. Just a space for creating a community that’s all about having real conversations so we can support TF out of each other. We’d love for you to come join us. read less

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11. There’s No Such Thing as Business Without Mindset Work

11. There’s No Such Thing as Business Without Mindset Work

The biggest difference between being an entrepreneur and being an employee? All the freaking mindset and personal development work you HAVE to do on yourself. Because to run a biz, you need to know how to battle your insecurities, anxieties, and limiting beliefs. In today’s episode of Unfiltered, we’re diving into a juicy conversation about the mindset issues we’ve had to overcome (and are still working through), how personal issues show up in business, the science that explains why pushing past our comfort zone goes against our survival instincts, and the tools and resources we rely on to help us stay on top of all the mindset stuff. Highlights: 6:07—11:44 - What “personal development” actually means to each of us11:45—16:39 - How learning to FEEL our feelings (and not just notice them) and dive into our fears has changed everything20:34—31:41 - A few of the ways that what you’re struggling with personally will show up in your biz (and may even be part of why you started your business in the first place)31:41—35:32 - How building a business actually goes against our survival instincts39:34—47:31 - Intuition vs. anxiety and how to tell the difference 47:30—52:38 - What the heck limiting beliefs are and how they can even impact the work you do for clients57:38—01:05:02 - The top things that have had the biggest impact on each of our mindset and personal development journeys Paid and Free Resources: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero (an awesome book on money mindset!)Manifestation Babe PodcastManifestation Babe AcademyHypnotherapy with Addison Bowen (she has free and paid resources!)Alma - Therapist Directory (US) Find a Therapist Directory (US)Han’s favorite mediation app: Headspace (get a free 30 day guest pass) If you have any thoughts, feedback, or agreements/disagreements pop on over to Alethea’s podcast page on her website (there’s a form at the very bottom!) Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han @hannahreed.co, Fran @thepassionscollective, and Alethea @copywithspice.

11. There’s No Such Thing as Business Without Mindset Work

11. There’s No Such Thing as Business Without Mindset Work

The biggest difference between being an entrepreneur and being an employee? All the freaking mindset and personal development work you HAVE to do on yourself. Because to run a biz, you need to know how to battle your insecurities, anxieties, and limiting beliefs. In today’s episode of Unfiltered, we’re diving into a juicy conversation about the mindset issues we’ve had to overcome (and are still working through), how personal issues show up in business, the science that explains why pushing past our comfort zone goes against our survival instincts, and the tools and resources we rely on to help us stay on top of all the mindset stuff. Highlights: 6:07—11:44 - What “personal development” actually means to each of us11:45—16:39 - How learning to FEEL our feelings (and not just notice them) and dive into our fears has changed everything20:34—31:41 - A few of the ways that what you’re struggling with personally will show up in your biz (and may even be part of why you started your business in the first place)31:41—35:32 - How building a business actually goes against our survival instincts39:34—47:31 - Intuition vs. anxiety and how to tell the difference 47:30—52:38 - What the heck limiting beliefs are and how they can even impact the work you do for clients57:38—01:05:02 - The top things that have had the biggest impact on each of our mindset and personal development journeys Paid and Free Resources: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero (an awesome book on money mindset!)Manifestation Babe PodcastManifestation Babe AcademyHypnotherapy with Addison Bowen (she has free and paid resources!)Alma - Therapist Directory (US) Find a Therapist Directory (US)Han’s favorite mediation app: Headspace (get a free 30 day guest pass) If you have any thoughts, feedback, or agreements/disagreements pop on over to Alethea’s podcast page on her website (there’s a form at the very bottom!) Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han @hannahreed.co, Fran @thepassionscollective, and Alethea @copywithspice.

10. Is Talking Sh*t Affecting Your Business?

10. Is Talking Sh*t Affecting Your Business?

When it comes to publicly talking about mistakes in your industry or mistakes other people have made, where is the line between helping your people and giving the ick? In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, we’re discussing this fine line, sharing our own perspectives and mistakes, and taking a closer look about the intentions behind talking shit. Is it always bad? Can it be helpful? Should people be burned to the ground for one mistake? Let’s chat about it! Highlights: 02:13—06:05 - Our different definitions of talking shit07:19—22:00 - Talking shit vs educating your audience & the impact of your intention22:13—27:17 - Responding to copycats and leaving room to make mistakes45:00—54:16 - Is there a right and a wrong? Should we still share "hot takes"? Like this episode? Check out episode 02. where we talk even more about mean girl marketing! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts , and Amazon Music. If you have any thoughts, feedback, or agreements/disagreements pop on over to Alethea’s podcast page on her website (there’s a feedback form at the very bottom!). Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

09. Boundaries vs. Contracts and How We Handle Both in Our Businesses

09. Boundaries vs. Contracts and How We Handle Both in Our Businesses

As a biz owner, you’re gonna have to learn how to set clear AF boundaries with clients and enforce consequences when clients don’t do what they’re supposed to do. But… those things take practice and can feel intimidating to do, especially if you’re someone who worries about coming across as “mean.” In today’s episode of Unfiltered, we’re spilling all of our thoughts on boundaries. What they are, how they’re different than contractual agreements, how to communicate clear expectations to clients, the types of boundaries we’ve set in our businesses (like not tagging clients we’re in the process of working with), and more. As always, it’s one spicy conversation that’s completely unfiltered. Enjoy! Episode highlights: 06:51 - What boundaries even are and how they’re totally different from contractual agreements13:17—16:47 - Why it’s best to avoid working with anyone who asks for you to make an exception to your process/contract18:25—23:18 - The importance of communication with clients—from communicating potential consequences to communicating personal boundaries24:23—34:54 - The #1 thing to remember when clients violate a contract35:12—42:25 - Why we don’t post about the clients we work with (until a project is finished42:33—54:31 - Boundaries we have and communicate to our clients about tagging them in stories and sending them gifts55:14—01:06:07 - Boundaries we have around work/life balance01:06:10—01:08:34 - A reminder that boundaries and self-care are never an excuse for providing a bad client experience or dropping the ball on client work If you have any thoughts, feedback, or agreements/disagreements pop on over to Alethea’s podcast page on her website (there’s a feedback form at the very bottom!). Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

08. Handling Copycats as Biz Owners

08. Handling Copycats as Biz Owners

There’s something we’ve been noticing in the online space a whole lot lately… And that thing? Copycats. In today’s episode of Unfiltered, we’re diving into a hella nuanced conversation about copycats and digging into the line between inspiration and imitation, how copying someone else’s successful strategy is doing you a ginormous disservice, AND the different ways to confront a copycat. 02:19 - 11:28: The different experiences each of us have had with copycats and why copycats happen when you’re an industry leader11:28 - 15:51: Where we draw the line between inspiration and imitation (and why it’s damn important that you’re actually educated on the ideas you’re sharing) 26:00 - 36:18: Why copying someone else is an amateur move and keeps you from building the business you want36:18 - 38:21: How brand strategy can help you avoid becoming a copycat38:21 - 45:06: How copying other people leads to distrust from your audience and burnout for you 45:06 - 51:37: The rules we have to avoid copying anyone else51:37 - 01:00:33: When (and how) to confront a copycat and when it’s better to just let it go Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

07. How to Know When to Outsource & Advice You Might Want to Ignore

07. How to Know When to Outsource & Advice You Might Want to Ignore

“Delegate what doesn’t light you up.” Great advice or total BS? In today’s episode of Unfiltered, we’re diving into a spicy topic that’s all about whether or not you should outsource the things that don’t light you up, when outsourcing actually causes more harm than good, and why it’s important to sometimes grit your teeth and learn to do something yourself. Buckle up buttercup, because today’s convo is a doozy. Highlights: 01:32 - 17:38: What to consider before hiring someone to help with copywriting, Pinterest marketing, or client experience and systems support21:00 - 31:53: Why “delegate what doesn’t light you up” is a little too simplistic and the other factors you should consider before outsourcing a task you don’t love 31:54: An important reminder that just because you CAN do something yourself, doesn’t mean you should 41:13: The difference between proactive investing and reactive investing/outsourcing46:22: Why it’s totally okay to make the wrong investments and the importance of taking messy-ass action Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

06. The Importance of Community in Entrepreneurship (How We Became Biz Besties)

06. The Importance of Community in Entrepreneurship (How We Became Biz Besties)

We all know that entrepreneurship can be a lonely road sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be like that forever! In this episode of Unfiltered, we’re chatting about how our friendship was formed and the impact that it’s had on ourselves and our businesses. If you haven’t found your “people” in the online space yet, don’t worry — we talk about that too and how long it took us to find friends we truly connected with. Highlights/Timestamps: 01:24 - How we met and became friends05:36 - Showing up as your true self and embracing the discomfort10:30 - It’s okay if you haven’t found your people yet!13:00 - Cultivating authentic relationships15:45 - The importance of having business friendships21:00 - Boundaries & mutual respect31:12 - How we support each other’s ideas36:10 - The beauty of not doing it all by yourself44:50 - Collaborations / affiliations rooted in integrity Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

05. What We Wish We Knew When We Started Our Businesses (Part 2)

05. What We Wish We Knew When We Started Our Businesses (Part 2)

You know that saying… hindsight’s 20/20? Well, we couldn’t agree more. In this episode of Unfiltered, we’re spilling about the BS we’ve bought into, the lessons we’ve learned, and the biggest revelations we’ve had since starting our own businesses. From the surprising truths about mindset vs. strategy to learning the importance of separating our identities from the successes and failures in our business, we’re dishing on (almost) all the advice we would go back and give our pre-business selves. Buckle up for a conversation so juicy that we had to split it into two episodes. Highlights/Timestamps: 00:53 Business boundaries and advice for making sure you’re building a business for YOU and making CEO decisions from a place of alignment10:48 - A common myth about entrepreneurship22:24 - Educational content that cheapens you vs. establishes you as an expert34:11 - The truth about self-promotion Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

04. What We Wish We Knew When We Started Our Businesses (Part 1)

04. What We Wish We Knew When We Started Our Businesses (Part 1)

You know that saying… hindsight’s 20/20? Well, we couldn’t agree more. In this episode of Unfiltered, we’re spilling about the BS we’ve bought into, the lessons we’ve learned, and the biggest revelations we’ve had since starting our own businesses. From the surprising truths about mindset vs. strategy to learning the importance of separating our identities from the successes and failures in our business, we’re dishing on (almost) all the advice we would go back and give our pre-business selves. Buckle up for a conversation so juicy that we had to split it into two episodes. Highlights/Timestamps: 01:38 - The powerful impact of mindset17:19 - A type of relationship you want to avoid developing with your biz (and why it’s important to separate your identity from your biz)27:21 - The importance of blocking out the noise and following your own path Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

03. 12 Biz Investments We’re So Glad We Made

03. 12 Biz Investments We’re So Glad We Made

As a business owner, you’re going to encounter a million and one opportunities to invest in your biz. Sometimes those investments are the best h*cking decision you’ve ever made and sometimes… they’re the worst. In this episode, we’re spilling on everything we’ve learned about biz investments over the past few years having each poured thousands of dollars into everything from coaching to brand design. From the questions we ask ourselves BEFORE investing (so we don’t end up regretting them) to the investments we’re so glad we spent the money on, we’re having a real as hell conversation about spending money on yourself and your biz. Highlights 01:35 - A mindset that can screw you over when making a biz investment07:00 - Things to consider before you hit the buy now (or enroll now) button10:35 - When feeling scared is good vs. a sign you shouldn’t invest12:50 - The 12 investments we’re so freaking glad we made Investments Mentioned *contains affiliate links* Han’s: Brand Strategy w/ Juno Creative Studio (1:1 Brand Strategy)Brand Design w/ Juno Creative StudioCopywriting w/ Copy with SpiceSystems & Client Experience w/ The Passions CollectiveDubsado Form Templates from The Passions Collective (use “HANNAHREED” to save $50!) Alethea’s Brand & Web Design w/ Sarah KleistBrand Strategy w/ Juno Creative Studio (BYBI)Systems & Client Experience w/ The Passions CollectiveDubsado Form Templates from The Passions Collective (use “SPICY” to save $50!)Copywriting Mentorship with Sara from BTL CopyManifestation Babe Academy w/ Kathrin Zenkina Fran’s Brand Strategy w/ Juno Creative Studio (BYBI)Brand Design w/ Juno Creative StudioSite Series Website Copy Course from BTL CopyCopywriting w/ Morph Copy HouseEmbodying the Leader Within w/ Addison BowenBusiness Finance Strategy Session w/ Kirsti from Dory Dimes Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

02. What’s the Deal With all the Mean Girl Marketing?

02. What’s the Deal With all the Mean Girl Marketing?

You might have fallen victim to this type of predatory marketing (or accidentally done it yourself), we know we have because not only is it commonly practiced, but it’s also widely taught to newbie entrepreneurs. And it leaves a whole lot of people feeling crappy about themselves. The type of marketing we’re talking about? Sleazy, mean girl marketing. In today’s episode, we’re having a JUICY conversation where we dive into why sleazy marketing happens (and what it can look like), the line between accidental sleaze and intentional sleaze, how to avoid falling for FOMO or fear-based marketing, and why it’s so damn important to remember that you are the one who has all the answers when it comes to running your biz. No bashing. No shaming. Only an unfiltered conversation on a subject we know we aren’t the only ones with strong feelings and opinions about. Highlights/Timestamps: 03:40 - How insecurity plays a huge role in both being a sleazy marketer and buying into sleazy marketing09:21 - When marketing becomes intentional and predatory14:58 - Mentorship vs. coaching23:18 - How to share “wins” without being misleading30:33 - Approaching investments from a place of certainty rather than fear32:59 - There is no “secret” strategy; you’re the one with all the answers38:32 - Similarities between mean girls and mean girl marketing48:11 - Extending compassion to hurtful people while also protecting your energy and space Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram! Find Han (@hannahreed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice).

01. Why We Started This Podcast (and Who the Heck We Are)

01. Why We Started This Podcast (and Who the Heck We Are)

In today’s very first episode ever of Unfiltered, we (Han, Fran, and Alethea) are introducing ourselves, talking about how we stumbled into entrepreneurship and built the businesses we run, and most importantly… why the heck we started this podcast! Spoiler: because we wish there had been a podcast that talked about the highs and lows and the messy behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship when we started. Welcome to Unfiltered, we are SO excited to have you joining us! Connect with us on Instagram: Han (@hannareed.co), Fran (@thepassionscollective), and Alethea (@copywithspice)