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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In 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/ (https://www.premier-pa.co.uk/)
Find out more about Brand Foundations - https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations)
Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington (mailto:lizcarrington@mac.com) from https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/ (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/)
This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media (https://www.emilycrosbymedia.com/)
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10 Jan 2022
How to create a vision for your business
Do 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 (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations)
Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/)
This episode was edited by
Emily Crosby Media (https://www.emilycrosbymedia.com/)
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3 Jan 2022
How set your freelance rates
Are 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 (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations)
Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/)
This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media (https://www.emilycrosbymedia.com/)
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27 Dec 2021
Discovering your brand, with Ify Akpuaka
In 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 (https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_glow/)
Or visit her website themodernglow.co.uk (https://themodernglow.co.uk/)
Find out more about Brand Foundations - https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations)
Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington (mailto:lizcarrington@mac.com) from https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/ (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/)
This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media (https://www.emilycrosbymedia.com/)
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20 Dec 2021
What to do before you start your brand
Are 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 (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/activate-brand-foundations)
Grit & Wit is presented by Liz Carrington from www.elevatewithliz.co.uk (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk/)
This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media (https://www.emilycrosbymedia.com/)
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13 May 2020
B minus work and other musings with Vari Longmuir
Links Mentioned in this episode
Vari’s website (https://www.varilongmuir.com), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/varilongmuir/), and podcast (https://www.varilongmuir.com/podcast)
The Informal School of Photography - Liz's photography class for kids (https://elevatewithliz.thinkific.com/courses/3-kids-takeover-photo-school-course-3)
5 Questions to Consider Today - The Vari Longmuir Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/46-5-questions-to-consider-today/id1427793239?i=1000470343703)
The 5 AM Club - Robin Sharma (https://www.amazon.co.uk/5-AM-Club-Robin-Sharma/dp/0008312834)
The Conscious Parent - Dr. Shefali Tsabary (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Conscious-Parent-Transforming-Ourselves-Empowering/dp/1473619386)
The Awakened Family - Dr. Shefali Tsabary (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Awakened-Family-Revolution-Parenting/dp/0399563962)
Everything is Figureoutable - Marie Forleo (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Figureoutable-Overcome-Obstacle-Unstoppable/dp/0241341035)
The Alter Ego Effect - Todd Herman (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alter-Ego-Effect-Identities-Transform-ebook/dp/B075WPWMSK)
Untamed - Glennon Doyle (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle/dp/1984801252)
The 4-Hour Work Week - Tim Ferris (https://www.amazon.co.uk/4-Hour-Work-Week-Escape-Anywhere/dp/0091929113)
How Not To Die - Michael Greger (https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Not-Die-Discover-Scientifically/dp/1250066115)
One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel García Márquez (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hundred-Solitude-Gabriel-Garcia-Marquez/dp/0241968585)
On Writing - Stephen King (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Writing-Memoir-Craft-Stephen-King/dp/1444723251)
Written in History - Simon Sebag Montefiore (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Written-History-Letters-Changed-World/dp/147460918X)
Learn more about elevate (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk)
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6 Apr 2020
Getting started with Mindful Meditation to stay sane during lockdown
Go to Grit&wit for your free gratitude guided meditation download.
https://www.gritandwit.co.uk/ (https://www.gritandwit.co.uk/)
Links Mentioned in this episode
Kate’s website (https://www.katehughesmeditation.co.uk/) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/katehughesmeditation/)
Michel Lotito (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Lotito)
Zenways (https://zenways.org)
Audible (https://www.audible.co.uk)
The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/0340733500)
The Untethered Soul - Michael A. Singer (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379)
Learn more about elevate (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk)
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1 Apr 2020
Websites 101 - your questions answered all about websites with Anna Clark
Links Mentioned in this episode
Anna’s website (https://www.byrosanna.co.uk), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/by.rosanna/), and podcast (https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/the-freelance-fix-podcast)
Squarespace (https://www.squarespace.com)
Wordpress (https://www.wordpress.com)
Wix (https://www.wix.com)
Shopify (https://www.shopify.com)
Unsplash (https://www.unsplash.com)
iStock (https://www.istockphoto.com/)
Shutterstock (https://www.shutterstock.com)
Hotjar (https://www.hotjar.com)
GoDaddy (https://www.godaddy.com)
123Reg (https://www.123reg.com)
G Suite (https://gsuite.google.com)
Boomerang for Gmail (https://www.boomeranggmail.com)
Grow with Pinterest Online Course (https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/shop/grow-with-pinterest)
Flodesk (https://flodesk.com)
The Strategy Hour (https://bossproject.com/podcast-directory)
Mindset - Carol Dweck (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindset-How-Fulfil-Your-Potential/dp/1780332009)
They Ask, You Answer - Marcus Sheridan (https://www.amazon.co.uk/They-Ask-You-Answer-Revolutionary/dp/1119312973)
Learn more about elevate (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk)
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24 Mar 2020
Positive Parenting & homeschooling during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Links Mentioned in this episode
Josie’s website (https://www.positiveparentingwithjosie.com) and Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/PPWJgroup/)
P.E. with Joe Wicks The Body Coach (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl)
Learn more about elevate (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk)
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20 Mar 2020
Josie Wareing and Nutrition During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Links Mentioned in this episode
Josie’s website (https://livetothrive.co.uk) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/livetothrive_/)
Healthy Living James (https://www.instagram.com/healthylivingjames/)
Deliciously Ella’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/deliciouslyella/) and App (https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/deliciously-ella-app/id1445510165)
Grit & Wit - Episode 02: The Power of Positivity with Beth Hammond (https://www.gritandwit.co.uk/episodes/episode-02-peak-cbd-8l8mf)
Learn more about elevate (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk)
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9 Mar 2020
Fleur McCrone
Welcome 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 business, with an emphasis on the getting started bit.
I hope you enjoy.
Links mentioned in this episode
Fleur’s website (http://www.finestyling.co.uk/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stylistfleur/)
Stella & Dot (https://www.stelladot.com)
Air & Grace (https://airandgracelondon.com)
Paige (https://www.paige.com)
ba&sh (https://ba-sh.com/)
Learn more about elevate (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk)
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9 Mar 2020
Beth Hammond
Welcome 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 were due to launch a business together in September 2019; The PROPEL Club, this episode should go some way to explaining why those plans were put on ice for now.
The idea that we can choose positivity and cultivate a positive outlook is one that deserves our full attention. I really hope you enjoy listening.
Links mentioned in this episode
Beth’s website (https://www.beth-hammond.uk)
The Uninvited Guest (https://theuninvitedguest.co.uk)
Bullet Journal (https://bulletjournal.com)
Insight Timer (https://insighttimer.com)
Learn more about elevate (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk)
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9 Mar 2020
Introduction
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20 Feb 2020
Trailer
Welcome 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 (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk) 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 (https://www.elevatewithliz.co.uk)
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