LIVE in Manchester, Sara Tasker and Laura Jane Williams in conversation

Things we talk about in this episode:

Reading from Hashtag Authentic's introduction
How I started out on Instagram by seeking beauty in an uncompromising environment
My previous job, working in speech therapy for the NHSWhy communication is central in everything I do 
Why I believe it's ok to create a 'highlight reel'Why visuals are the best communication tool
My chronic illness (dysautonomia), and how this impacts on my workWhat  my average day looks like
Spoon theory
My initial vision in setting up my business, and my career path
The need for a new wave of honest marketing and business
Why I don't need a digital detoxHow to start out on Instagram from scratch (audience question)
Why there will always be an Instagram community for you, no matter what your interest (audience question)
My future dreams and ambitions (audience question)The importance of not being soley led by what your audience wants
Who inspires me (audience question)Why going "off piste" in search of inspiration brings the best results

Links mentioned in this episode:

My book, Hashtag Authentic
My Instagram (@me_and_orla)
Laura's Instagram (@laurajaneauthor)
Our sponsor for the event, Mirabeau wine 
The rosé deliciousness scale 
Laura's writing courses
POTS
Spoon theory
Ira Glass quote - The Gap
Pet crows and ravens
Tori Amos
Ani Difranco
Elizabeth Day - How to Fail podcast espiode Raven Smith


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