The For Keeps Illustration ARCHIVES: A Podcast For The Sentimentalists

I gave myself 3 months to change my business and my life! I mean, who actually am I?! Spoiler alert: everything turned out FAB. In this episode I take you through all the things I've been working on to help me create a sustainable business and to make sure I'm taking the time to recognise magic every day. I provide some intimate thoughts, some tips on task management and how I'm bringing 'woo woo' into my business model. This episode is PERFECT for fellow business owners and creative people who are trying to keep their head on while navigating this life and world. I hope you find it helpful and inspiring. Sign up to my weekly newsletter, Field Notes, here: https://forkeepsillustration.myflodesk.com/fieldnotesPeople mentioned that you might be interested in: Launch Your Own Way Course: http://cominguproses.co/kirstyMy BRAND NEW SALES PAGE: https://www.forkeepsillustration.com.au/Katie from Pearler Work (Web Designer): https://pearler.work/Margarita from Word Witch: https://wordwitch.ca/Florence Given: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-florence-given-show/id1853958555See you next week! xx

I recently went to a Inspire and Collaborate (https://www.instagram.com/inspireandcollaborate/ ) Women in Business networking event and I met Olympian, World Record Breaker and Ninja Warrior Olivia Vivian, and I walked away feeling SO inspired! (If you'd like to get to know her more, here's her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviavivian/ )It was a fab night, at a beautiful venue - Rustico Hayshed Hill - with gorgeous food and amazing service, with a room full of 90 women building businesses and lives. Very heartwarming.In this episode I chat to you about this night and what I learnt from meeting an Olympian and listening to Olivia Vivian's story - spoiler alert, it was epic and I have so many titbits to give you!I hope you like this raw episode full of chaos and can also relate to my ideations that absolutely influence the way I live and think. My podcast is kind of like the Deluxe Version of your fave DVD - you know when you get the Director's Cut, Blooper Reels, Interviews with Cast and Crew etc? Yeah, well that's what I want this podcast to feel like... pulling back the curtain on what goes on behind-the-scenes and my BIG journey to moving my business and family from Australia to the UK.I'm SO happy you're here, and would greatly welcome any topic requests if you have a subject you want me to deepdive into. Feel free to submit your request to: hello@forkeepsillustration.comIf you'd like to connect on a more personal level, let's catch up via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepsillustration/ or you can visit my website if you're not ready to say hello yet: https://www.forkeepsillustration.com/

In this episode I answer a whole bunch of questions you've submitted over the last month... I get into the nitty gritty of life, business, determination, hope.... It's a random one but I LOVED recording it for you!I hope you like this raw episode full of chaos and can also relate to my ideations that absolutely influence the way I live and think. My podcast is kind of like the Deluxe Version of your fave DVD - you know when you get the Director's Cut, Blooper Reels, Interviews with Cast and Crew etc? Yeah, well that's what I want this podcast to feel like... pulling back the curtain on what goes on behind-the-scenes and my BIG journey to moving my business and family from Australia to the UK.I'm SO happy you're here, and would greatly welcome any topic requests if you have a subject you want me to deepdive into. Feel free to submit your request to: hello@forkeepsillustration.comIf you'd like to connect on a more personal level, let's catch up via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepsillustration/ or you can visit my website if you're not ready to say hello yet: https://www.forkeepsillustration.com/Thanks again for being here, I really hope you enjoy!Kirsty xx

Okay, this episode is geared more towards Creatives and Business Owners, but honestly after listening back it can connect with just about anyone!In this episode ponder upon the importance of maintaining friendships with fellow weirdos to instil creativity and passion into our souls. Not in a 'woo woo' way (although I do believe that connecting with our people is actual magic), but psychologically!Overall, we just need to get WEIRD. And be a part of a community that lights you up.I hope you like this raw episode full of chaos and can also relate to my ideations that absolutely influence the way I live and think. My podcast is kind of like the Deluxe Version of your fave DVD - you know when you get the Director's Cut, Blooper Reels, Interviews with Cast and Crew etc? Yeah, well that's what I want this podcast to feel like... pulling back the curtain on what goes on behind-the-scenes and my BIG journey to moving my business and family from Australia to the UK.I'm SO happy you're here, and would greatly welcome any topic requests if you have a subject you want me to deepdive into. Feel free to submit your request to: hello@forkeepsillustration.comIf you'd like to connect on a more personal level, let's catch up via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepsillustration/ or you can visit my website if you're not ready to say hello yet: https://www.forkeepsillustration.com/Thanks again for being here, I really hope you enjoy!Kirsty xx

Consider this episode your kick up the arse to get motivated and to understand the things I do to turn my day around when I'm feeling overwhelmed... I hope you like this raw episode full of unedited chaos and can also relate to my ideations that absolutely influence the way I live and think. My podcast is kind of like the Deluxe Version of your fave DVD - you know when you get the Director's Cut, Blooper Reels, Interviews with Cast and Crew etc? Yeah, well that's what I want this podcast to feel like... pulling back the curtain on what goes on behind-the-scenes and my BIG journey to moving my business and family from Australia to the UK.I'm SO happy you're here, and would greatly welcome any topic requests if you have a subject you want me to deepdive into. Feel free to submit your request to: hello@forkeepsillustration.comIf you'd like to connect on a more personal level, let's catch up via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepsillustration/ or you can visit my website if you're not ready to say hello yet: https://www.forkeepsillustration.com/Thanks again for being here, I really hope you enjoy!Kirsty xx

What is 'WHIMSY"? Why is it on trend? Should we be following it?In this episode I chat to you about the 'Whimsy' movement that's threatening to reduce our digital heavy lifes to dust, and what we can all do about it...It's a fun episode with a sprinkle of magic to help you get through your day, and tips to add more 'Whimsy' and intention to your life.I hope you like this raw episode full of unedited chaos and can also relate to my ideations that absolutely influence the way I live and think. My podcast is kind of like the Deluxe Version of your fave DVD - you know when you get the Director's Cut, Blooper Reels, Interviews with Cast and Crew etc? Yeah, well that's what I want this podcast to feel like... pulling back the curtain on what goes on behind-the-scenes and my BIG journey to moving my business and family from Australia to the UK.I'm SO happy you're here, and would greatly welcome any topic requests if you have a subject you want me to deepdive into. Feel free to submit your request to: hello@forkeepsillustration.comIf you'd like to connect on a more personal level, let's catch up via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkeepsillustration/ or you can visit my website if you're not ready to say hello yet: https://www.forkeepsillustration.com/Thanks again for being here, I really hope you enjoy!Kirsty xx