No Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-Employment
Join Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur and personal development advocate Joanne Augustin Giles as she shares the nitty-gritty behind being self-employed. Tune in to “No Sugar Added” for raw conversations about what things really look like behind the romanticized version of being your own boss. Every month, you’ll hear honest conversations about the challenges that you may come across from choosing a path that doesn’t necessarily have a blueprint to follow. Expect a range of topics, from developing a strong sense of self-awareness to forming intentional connections with customers & colleagues to even learning how to leverage self-care practices to keep it all together!
Episodes
36 episodes
Ready to Take the Plunge?
I just have one question for you: Are you ready to take the plunge? Into self-employment, that is! It is finally here! My manuscript, “Taking the Plunge into Self-Employment: How to Successfully Prepare to Leave Your Nine-to-Five For ...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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29:17
Find Your Village
In Today’s Blend, we’re getting into the importance of finding your village! The famous phrase “It takes a village!” doesn’t only refer to raising children. Adults, and specifically, adult self-employed people, need a village as...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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1:06:58
I Wrote A Book!
Welcome to season 4 of the No Sugar Added Podcast! A year's break can only bring clarity and better knowledge bombs. Nothing has changed. It's still the same raw conversations about what self-employment really looks like.In Today...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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34:26
See What Had Happened Was...
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about where the hell I’ve been. I'm joined by fellow podcaster and Creative Director at Go Off and Create (GO&C), Cameia Williams. In this episode, we have a raw conversation about the differe...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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44:43
How To Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to avoid “shiny object syndrome.” Listen, if you’ve been self-employed for over a year, no scratch that, even just a couple of months, you’ve probably experienced shiny object syndrome. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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57:42
How to Nurture Your Clients Through Email
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to nurture your clients (if you’re service-based) or customers (if you’re product-based) through email marketing. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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1:07:44
Why You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your Business
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about “Why You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your Business.” This is the biggest lesson I learned this past year. In this episode, I share what seasonality looks like in m...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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20:42
I've been getting my ass kicked
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about why I’ve been on a hiatus and what I’ve learned from this period of my life. The long and short of it is…life has been kicking my ass. In this episode, I share my personal story of tri...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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11:06
What I’ve Learned In The Last 3 Years Self-Employed
In Today’s Blend, the tables have turned! Our host is in the hot seat and being interviewed by the incomparable Cameia Williams—Founder and Creative Director of Go Off and Create—about her self-employment journey. In her intervi...
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1:02:47
Thriving In Different Seasons of Your Business
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how you can make sure to thrive in all seasons of your business, so that you don’t miss a beat! Whether you’re a service-based or a product-based business, you’re bound to experience differe...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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51:17
Done Is Better Than Perfect
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about perfectionism and what it means to be a perfectionist. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “Done is better than perfect”—well done is better than perfect, because perfect never ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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39:56
Knowing When To Pivot
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about identifying when it’s appropriate to pivot in your business. In this episode, our podcast host shares her personal story about a major pivot she made in her business/career—she w...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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12:29
Knowing When to Increase Your Rates
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about knowing when to increase your rates. One of the biggest hurdles you’ll face as someone just starting out in their self-employed journey is figuring out what you need to charge for your produ...
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58:50
Buying a House While Self-Employed
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about buying a house while self-employed. There's a unique set of requirements when it comes to buying a house while self-employed, but don't worry though, we’re joined by a very special gu...
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1:10:52
Get Tax Season Ready
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about preparing for tax season, where we’ll be filing taxes for the incredibly unprecedented year known as 2020. From pandemic relief programs to drawing unemployment benefits, tackling taxes this...
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44:12
Secrets To Vibrating Higher Daily
In Today's Blend, we’re talking about how to vibrate higher daily. Self-employment is all about mastering your mindset. We're learning best practices to vibrating higher daily and digging into how to find that balance and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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53:55
Mastering the Discovery Call
In Today's Blend, we’re talking about the importance of a discovery call and how to master it. We're joined by special guest, Cameia Williams, Brand Stylist and the Founder and Creative Director at Go Off & Create (GO&...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:04:41
Overcoming the Fear of Self-Promotion
In Today's Blend, we’re talking about how to overcome the fear of self-promotion. We're joined by a returning podcast guest, Courtenay Graham, she’s a fellow Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur, who’s the Founder of CoCo Made With Lov...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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44:31
Leading with Intention: Part 2
In Today's Blend, we’re talking about zeroing in on how to put intentionality to work. Meaning taking action. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode. In this episode, we'll continue to explore what it means to be intentional ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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15:22
Leading with Intention: Part 1
Season 2 is here! In Today's Blend, we’re talking about leading with intention—meaning being intentional in areas of your business and personal life. This is a 2-part episode. In this episode, we’ll be focused on i...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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7:37
Embrace the Process & Mess
In Today’s Blend, we’re digging into how to embrace the process and the mess that comes with pursuing a life of self-employment. We're joined by a very special guest, Quamaine Giles, Visual Artist, Owner of
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:43
Fostering Customer Loyalty
In Today’s Blend, we’re digging into the importance of fostering customer loyalty. We're joined by a very special guest, Tenesha McCulloch, the Owner of Angel’s Essence—an all-natural skincare business. In my interview with her,...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:09
How To Resist Time-Sucks
In Today's Blend, we're digging into how to resist time-sucks and reclaim your time. In our short and straight to the point episode, we discuss how when you are mindful with your time, you can accomplish more of what's important...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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10:19
Sometimes You Need Supplemental Income
In Today's Blend, we're talking about how sometimes on this self-employed journey, you may find yourself in some tough situations, where ultimately you need to find some supplemental income in order to sustain your business and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:32