Grit & Wit Podcast
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -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.
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Episodes
Shaping your brand with Simone Whitbread
January 17, 2022 01:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIn 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.elevatew...
How to create a vision for your business
January 10, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBDo 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.
How set your freelance rates
January 03, 2022 01:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBAre 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.
Discovering your brand, with Ify Akpuaka
December 27, 2021 01:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn 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 Carr...
What to do before you start your brand
December 20, 2021 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBAre 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 episo...
Brand Foundations with Rebecca Donegan
December 13, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBIn 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 ab...
Vari Longmuir
May 13, 2020 12:43 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBLinks 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 Hu...
B minus work and other musings with Vari Longmuir
May 13, 2020 12:43 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBLinks 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 Yea...
Getting started with Mindful Meditation to stay sane during lockdown
April 06, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBGo 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.
Websites 101 - your questions answered all about websites with Anna Clark
April 01, 2020 14:47 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBLinks Mentioned in this episode Anna’s website, Instagram, and podcast Squarespace Wordpress Wix Shopify Unsplash iStock Shutterstock Hotjar GoDaddy 123Reg G Suite Boomerang for Gmail Grow with Pinterest Online Course Flodesk The Strategy Hour Mindset - Carol Dweck They Ask, You Answer - Marcus Sheridan Learn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Positive Parenting & homeschooling during the Coronavirus Outbreak
March 24, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBLinks Mentioned in this episode Josie’s website and Facebook Group P.E. with Joe Wicks The Body Coach Learn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josie Wareing and Nutrition During the Coronavirus Outbreak
March 20, 2020 12:01 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBLinks Mentioned in this episode Josie’s website and Instagram Healthy Living James Deliciously Ella’s Instagram and App Grit & Wit - Episode 02: The Power of Positivity with Beth Hammond Learn more about elevate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fleur McCrone
March 09, 2020 06:05 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWelcome 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 busin...
Beth Hammond
March 09, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBWelcome 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 we...
Introduction
March 09, 2020 05:55 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer
February 20, 2020 16:26 - 35 seconds - 549 KBWelcome 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.