Okay everyone—huge treat for you this week because Vicky is talking to her beautiful assistant Harriet! And it’s about time too. Tune in to hear them go on a podcast safari from why VAs are awesome, through to creativity, support and loneliness, burlesque and boobs, smashing the patriarchy, and finishing on body image. There’s something for everyone here. Enjoy!
Key Takeaways:
[1:55] A little bit about Harriet!
[5:40] Vicky couldn’t do what she does without Harriet. She is the backbone of everything!
[7:20] What was it like getting started as a VA?
[10:30] Vicky and Harriet knew each other as friends first before working together!
[12:45] It can be really lonely running a business and it’s just nice to get a second brain.
[14:45] Do you need a Facebook ad done? Get in touch with Harriet!
[16:35] Harriet decided to open a burlesque school...and then the world ended.
[22:20] Women want to dance as a form of expression!
[27:00] Harriet loves watching a variety of different women be able to do the same dance move! It’s challenging but so rewarding!
[31:00] Let’s talk about unattainable bodies.
[35:20] Should you have two Instagrams?
[38:20] You wanna get fit, dance, and be sexy? Harriet’s got some moves to show you.
Mentioned in This Episode:
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Email Vicky: vicky@vickyfraser.com
Glitter Girls - Barcelona Burlesque Academy
Email Harriet: Harriet.l.Randall@gmail.com
Vicky sits down with Kathy Scott and talks about massage, being quietly rebellious, and writing an award-winning book. Tune in and hear us chat about chipping away at the patriarchy, just getting it done, and what matters to all of us.
Key Takeaways:
[1:35] A little bit about Kathy and what she does!
[3:55] Why did Kathy decide to write a book?
[6:35] You don’t need a rags to riches story to get people interested.
[7:35] Sick of it all, Kathy left her career and took on a dead-end job.
[12:10] What was Kathy’s writing process like?
[15:15] What challenges did Kathy run into as a first time book-writer?
[18:25] What’s Kathy’s book all about?
[21:55] Kathy published her book in December last year!
[24:45] What advice does Kathy have for someone writing a book?
[28:25] Want to know more? Connect with Kathy! Links in the show notes!
[29:40] Remember: No matter what, your story matters!
Mentioned in This Episode:
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Email Vicky: vicky@vickyfraser.com
Rubbingshoulderswiththebest.co.uk
Moxiebooks.co.uk/29-day-writing-challenge
Vicky sits down with Jocelyn Brady, Brain Coach and extremely funny wise owl, and asks: why are our brains such magical things? And also assholes? Tune in to find out how our brains lie to us, live action shots of our two brains getting distracted mid-sentence, and why you need to do the things before you die.
Key Takeaways:
[2:10] What is a brain coach?
[4:50] Our brains are filled with lies.
[5:30] Why do our brains create so much resistance when we are starting something new?
[7:40] How did Jocelyn first get into brain science?
[10:25] Diversity of thought is critical to growth, understanding, and compassion.
[12:20] It’s all about getting better at embracing uncertainty.
[14:30] How do you get out of your own way? It starts with asking questions, and you have to keep digging.
[17:25] What we tell ourselves shapes how we show up in the world.
[20:25] You are capable of immense change. We’re very adaptable creatures!
[25:00] Get yourself out there. Put yourself in uncomfortable situations. You will get better!
[25:55] Want to get better at writing? Sign up for a stand up comedy class.
[29:45] How do you find and tap into joy?
[35:20] What is Jocelyn currently writing about at the moment?
Mentioned in This Episode:
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Email Vicky: vicky@vickyfraser.com
Connect with Jocelyn:
www.jocelynbrady.com
Youtube.com/channel/UCGQAm7AlSKTAyZI83f5XxaQ
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
Vicky and Joe talk about tiny tales, things that make Vicky cry, and why Joe ruins stories. Vicky has a rant about big dramatic Hollywood blockbuster-style rags to riches stories (especially the ones exaggerated by the bro marketers of the world) and explains why boring stories are not in fact boring at all, and why they’re the only ones that’ll really change the world. Tune in and find out how you can never run out of stories to tell again.
Key Takeaways:
[6:40] Vicky and Joe have a very nice patio at Project Dingle!
[9:45] We don’t need to go looking for big dramatic Hollywood films to find a good story.
[11:40] What makes a good story?
[13:10] The media tends to focus on the big rags to riches stories, but you can have a ‘little’ story to share and it’ll still make a big impact.
[13:45] Do you think your story isn’t interesting enough?
[15:00] You don’t have to suffer dramatically to create amazing stories.
[17:10] Vicky shares examples of what makes a good story.
[20:35] It’s difficult to change people. Instead, find out who they want to be.
[22:45] How does Vicky find her stories?
[26:20] Don’t be afraid to write what you feel.
[28:25] Vicky has an audiobook! Go get it!
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Email Vicky: vicky@vickyfraser.com
Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir
That’s What She Said, by Vicky Fraser
Going Postal, by Terry Pratchett
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb