Kardamom & Chili - Unleash your magic!
Vera and Heike - Kardamom & Chili
- 19
- Episodes
- 2023
- First episode
About Kardamom & Chili - Unleash your magic!
Kardamom & Chili is here to provide you with tips and tricks around business and branding, talks about life and its quirks, and is hosted by Heike, who is a branding coach (a combination of coaching and branding), and Vera, who is a holistic business photographer. Join into fun and passionate conversations about the deeper levels of our emotions that lead and drive us, and how we can elevate these to get the best for our businesses and brands.
- Publisher
- Vera and Heike - Kardamom & Chili
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 3 Apr 2023
- Latest episode
- 25 Aug 2023
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
25 Aug 2023
What does it take to produce a podcast, and what does it have to do with personal growth?
What does it take to produce a podcast, and what does it have to do with personal growth? Today we are speaking about what goes into producing a podcast, what the journey looked like that brought Vera and me here to episode 18, and also how much we needed to grow when we started to collaborate. We speak about hurdles, like computers suddenly not liking microphones, and that “assuming” is never a good thing! It’s all about communication, growth, sharing knowledge, letting go, and finding together, and building an amazing collaboration. And we finally reveal who Kardamom and who Chili is in this episode! Tune in to an interesting episode about our baby, and how much it has enabled, and also challenged us, in our growth as single persons and as a team. Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
18 Aug 2023
How much faster could you achieve your goals when you seek out help? And is it wise trying to do everything yourself?
There are many reasons why we business owners are trying to go by without help. There can be the feeling of having to be in control, perceived lack of money, pride, or our upbringing that haunts us. Acknowledging needing help, admitting to yourself that you need it, and then asking for it, can be extremely difficult. The consequence of this is, that when you are trying to do it all by yourself, the progress is much slower that you make (if any at all), and you lack the professional insight from the people you are trying to imitate, or the outside insight from someone in the same industry. There's a reason why coaches have and really need coaches! Why a brand specialist works with another brand specialist on their own brand. Why a hairdresser goes to another hairdresser. So, how much more could YOU achieve when you'd ask for help? Listen to this week's episode of Kardamom & Chili - Unleash your magic! to get thoughtful and thought-provoking insights on this topic from yours truly Heike and Vera. Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
11 Aug 2023
Do you really have a choice?
Join us - yours truly Heike and Vera - in today's episode where it's all about choices. We often say that we do not have a choice. But is that really true? No matter what we do, there's always a choice - or several - that we can pick from. Choices are not necessarily great, but we always have the control to pick the lesser evil - or the greater good. This episode for sure is a more thoughtful one, but it does not lack the usual fun that we have, and the value that we want to give to you. So make yourself a cuppa, choose to listen, and then choose to give us some love by liking and subscribing. Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
4 Aug 2023
Happy but peed off?
In today's episode of Kardamom & Chili - Unleash your magic!, we explore how we can be happy and yet pissed off, and also, what toxic happiness is. There are also some flowers and Unicorns mentioned (again by Vera - there seems to be a theme going on there, don't you think?). Honesty, speaking up, uttering how it really is can be one of the most powerful tools that we have, and we encourage everyone to explore what happens when you admit that things just suck right now. Let us know what you think, and subscribe and like our channels and share the love Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
21 Jul 2023
Language, Baby - Language!
This week will be a blast for you, we promise, and don't worry, we are not talking about the swearing-language, but how we communicate with each other, what our maps of the worlds are, how we try to make ourselves clear, and how important it is to have an external set of eyes (or rather ears) in our lives. AND most importantly, we explain why we called our podcast Kardamom & Chili! It was about time, right? 🤣 So, after having listened, let us know who you think is what - we are SO curious to see your take on us! Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
14 Jul 2023
We want to - so we do it! And why not?
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what you SHOULD do, but what you WANT to do, and what brings you happiness. Way to often we let ourselves go against our purpose and manoeuvre ourselves into unhappiness and a treadmill we start to despise very soon. What is your mission? What is your passion? What is the best version of yourself? Vera spills the beans today about what her secret is, and how much she follows her passion and what that actually enables her to do, and how she finds back to happiness in a period of Meh. Listen in today's episode, full of wonderful, permission giving wisdom and as usual: A pinch of quirkiness. Apply to be our guest: https://www.heikeschimanski.com/kardamom-and-chili-podcast (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/kardamom-and-chili-podcast) Sign up to my newsletter, and get the latest mindbenders, mind changers and featured amazing people you just need to connect with: https://www.heikeschimanski.com/seaweed-and-salt (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/seaweed-and-salt) Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
30 Jun 2023
What happens when you are being put on the spot? Does magic happen, or is it just awkward?
Vera has put me on the spot, and that very unexpectedly too, so this episode has been recorded with a very uncomfortable, facing the fear, Heike (me). Discover my special magic, and gain a deeper understanding of what's behind the combination of coaching and NLP with branding mentoring, and how it helps so many people to unleash their power and magic with their business, brand, and life itself! Our mindset comes first, then we make the brand work. It's quite logical, isn't it? So come and join us today with your favourite beverage, and relax into our episode 12 of Kardamom & Chili - Unleash your magic! Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev
23 Jun 2023
Do we have to be stuck with a decision we are forced to make as teenagers?
Do we have to be stuck with a decision we are forced to make as teenagers? How free are we to choose what makes us happy, and how much courage does it take? Listen to today's episode, where we are having the fabulous audio genie, José Machado, as guest, who makes the best out of our podcast sound and knows all the secrets that are going on behind the scenes! José has a fascinating journey to share from "hard" science to becoming a game designer, sound engineer and becoming a professor at his university where it all started! Follow his courageous, adventurous journey that brought him to this day, and get some very thought provoking insights and inspiration, that we do not need to be stuck in a decision we once made. Interested in improving your sound? Get in touch with José! José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/) Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/)
16 Jun 2023
What happens when you reach your goals? Do you find yourself feeling guilty suddenly?
What happens when you reach your goals? What happens when you reach your financial and time goals? Do you feel guilty? But why would you? Come with us today on a journey through the mindset of feeling guilty when you actually achieved your goals, on intention setting and how language defines our perception of our own world. And what does the societal construct and pressure that feeds through the whole world does to our mindset? Enjoy some time of exploration in the light of all those questions and more, and please do let us know what you think about this topic. We’d love to hear your take on this! As usual, have fun, and enjoy yourself listening to Vera and I in our 10th episode of Kardamom & Chili – Unleash your magic! Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
9 Jun 2023
What do you expect as a client from your supplier?
Following last weeks episode about the ideal supplier, we thought we talk about what we expect as clients from our suppliers - and how much do we deliver to our clients of that? Discover our preferences (or dislikes) how we are treated by suppliers, and what we would love to see, from client-repelling automations to the respect of being treated like an adult. A very interesting topic, that I am sure you will find yourself nodding along here and there! Come join us, have a cuppa and let us know what you think about this topic! Here's the book suggestion Vera had: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Raving-Fans-Ken-Blanchard/dp/0688123163/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KC9IIVQLKS5H&keywords=raving+fans+book&qid=1686057732&sprefix=raving+fans+book%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1 Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
2 Jun 2023
How to find your ideal - SUPPLIER
In one of our earlier episodes our guest, Tom Cleary, had mentioned something that Vera and I picked up on in today's episode. We all know the topic about finding our ideal client, but do we do that with our suppliers as well? How do we behave when we found the perfect supplier for us, how much money are we willing to spent, and isn't it the same process as without ideal clients? Find out in today's episode full of goodness. Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
26 May 2023
A lawyer, a photographer and a coach meet in a bar ...
What does a lawyer have to do with us, and what are we talking about today? Vera and I had the pleasure of having the fabulous Richard Hiron as a guest, who's not only an awesome human being, but an employment lawyer - and we will be talking about copyright in general. It sounds like a weird mixture, doesn't it? But upon listening you will soon understand that this affects us all - no matter which area of our lives - on a lot of levels. As always, an episode full of knowledge and goodness awaits you, so grab that cuppa and join us in today's episode. Have fun! Get in touch with Richard and the rest of us: Richard Hiron https://www.woodstocklegalservices.co.uk/richard-hiron https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hiron/ Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
19 May 2023
Self-compassion - as an introverted business owner
Is there a difference to self-compassion, when it's down to introverts? you might ask, and it's a good thing to ask, because there indeed is. Come with us on our journey today with our fabulous guest Tom Cleary, with whom we will explore the topic self-compassion and what it means in terms of being an introvert. And the added benefit of this today is that we also had some amazing points of view on society, as three nations came together to speak about this and other related topics. So, enjoy, grab your cuppa or your headphones and go on a nice walk, whilst listening to us and gaining deeper insights into a world we never thought about before. If you fancy a chat with either of us, here are the contact details: Tom Cleary Wellbeing Coach and Consultant https://tom-cleary.co.uk/ linkedin.com/in/tom-cleary-coaching (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-cleary-coaching) Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
4 May 2023
How important is self-development in business?
Being a business owner is the best self-development tool you can have. Follow us today as we explore self-development in some of its forms, how it is essential for a business owner, the brain and what simple tools can already help yourself and therefore your environment. And also learn what a sabre cat has to do with a website! Come and relax in a few minutes of goodness, have fun and enjoy. Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
28 Apr 2023
Hell, Yeah! Hell, NO! - an essential strategy for life and business
Those two answers to questions that are posed to us are the most powerful that we can apply in our daily life. When you ever had the "Hell, yeah!" feeling as an answer to a question, you know what we will be talking about, don't you? "Hell, yeah" and "Hell, no" are essential strategies to get the best life for ourselves, and to stand strong where we would otherwise "sell our soul", because we say Yes to anything and anyone, although we don't like it! Turn those Yesses into Hell, NO's, and experience how much this elevates your life, and earns the respect of the people around you. We are Heike and Vera, and we speak about all things life and business, branding and photography. Have fun listening, and please do drop us a wee message with any comments or questions that you have. Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
21 Apr 2023
How does magic fit into your business?
Magic follows emotion - and you need to feed the magic. What does this statement mean? Come with us on a discovery journey about the magic that lies within us - that drives us, lets us make decisions, be happy, and fulfil our purpose. Our magic is within ourselves, and is what we pour into our work every day. Feeding the magic will elevate all that we do, and that is amazing, isn't it? Have fun with today's episode full of magic, and do drop us your comments or questions. Heike Schimanski Coaching and Branding https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ (https://www.heikeschimanski.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/) Vera Cloe Zebrowska Holistic Business Photographer https://zebrowska.art/ (https://zebrowska.art/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/) José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
14 Apr 2023
Introversion in business - and how fun can it be?
Heike and Vera are both introverts (believe it or not 🤭), and so it was just natural to quite quickly come to this topic in this wee Kardamom & Chili podcast, and it will for sure not be the last time we will be talking about it. Explore with us what introversion actually can mean, and what wonderful perks and benefits it can have (get an amazing insight from Vera in terms of event photography!). Dive with us into deeper levels of mindset and self-development, and how to build your bad-ass avatar that gives you the confidence to safely grow into the amazing introvert that you are. Who we are: Heike Schimanski, Branding Coach, passionate about helping women grow and thrive and reach the next level in their business and brand journey, geek, introvert, coffee lover, slave to her cats Get in touch with me: https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ Vera Cloe Zebrowska, holistic business photographer, passionate about bringing out the beauty in everyone and everything, introvert, loves psychology, quantum physics and a bit of earthing Get in touch with me: https://zebrowska.art/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ And our Audio Genie! José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
6 Apr 2023
What does it take to build a successful business and brand?
As small business owners or sole traders, we are at the centre of what we do. When we have blocks, limiting beliefs, or are introverts, it can be challenging to put ourselves out there, or get the most out of our business and brand. Equally, when we feel "Meh" when asked about our business, or we feel stuck, it can lead to loosing the focus where we wanted to go, and WHY we do what we do. Have a coffee with us, as we explore the emotions and psychology behind branding and being a business owner, and how thought-through elements in your business can easily attract the clients you want to work with - when you put those tools into practice. Get thought provoking, mindset changing advise from two experts in their fields. Who we are: Heike Schimanski, Branding Coach, passionate about helping women grow and thrive and reach the next level in their business and brand journey, geek, introvert, coffee lover, slave to her cats Get in touch with me: https://www.heikeschimanski.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heike-schimanski/ Vera Cloe Zebrowska, holistic business photographer, passionate about bringing out the beauty in everyone and everything, introvert, loves psychology, quantum physics and a bit of earthing Get in touch with me: https://zebrowska.art/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veracloezebrowska/ And our Audio Genie! José Machado - Audio Designer https://www.josemachado.dev (https://www.josemachado.dev/)
3 Apr 2023
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