We all love Amazon Prime, right? It's convenient, prices are lower, and I can get pretty much anything I want/need within two days AND I don't have to pay for shipping.
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When I was growing up, Summer was one of my favorite seasons! I think I loved it so much because it was a break from school and I got to swim every day. Where I grew up (and where I currently live) gets VERY hot during the Summer. It’s no Arizona heat, but we have 100+ degree weather for several months. The heat lasts until October and by that time, we are soooo over the heat that we can all be a little grumpy
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Truth be told, being pregnant is hard. There I said it. I am not going to say it again and it only needs to be said once. You can always read about what I’ve learned about pregnancy in this post.
For today’s purposes, I want to talk about how I have managed pregnancy and business ownership.
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If you haven’t read part one or part two of the Rachel Allene backstory, you should. Read part one here and part two here.
Once I found out I was pregnant, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to continue running the business I had been running once the baby was born. I wasn’t naive to the fact that running a business and being a mom is not easy. And I am completely aware that I will have less time to spend on the business once the babe is born.
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If you haven’t read part one of the Rachel Allene backstory, read that here.
So, last time we left off with my first set of mugs selling for Christmas of 2015. After those sales, I decided to invest in producing a larger quantity. So, I made two more mug designs and launched them around February of 2016.
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As I write this recap of the Baby Shower, I am 31 weeks pregnant, So, we are in the final stretch (kinda)!
I will forewarn you and let you know that this is a image heavy post, so if you don't feel like scrolling, I won't be offended.
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In recent weeks, I have been asked a lot about the beginning of my business and product shop. And truth be told, it’s something I think about a lot, but I’ve never actually taken the time to sit down and write about it. So, let’s dive in, shall we?
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I am so excited to continue with the new blog series for the Rachel Allene blog! This past year, I have learned so much about growing a business, building a brand, increasing online sales, growing a mailing list, etc. through the influence and expertise of other highly creative and talented women. They have encouraged me, inspired me, and taught me to be fearless in my pursuits. They run their businesses with intention, purpose, and with a heart to give back. I am excited to start sharing some interviews with these women. They will offer insight, real talk, and actionable steps for growing a successful and profitable business (while making a difference!)
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When I started my business, I always knew that I wanted it to be more than a paycheck. I knew that I wanted my business to product change; make an impact. I knew that if there wasn't a bigger purpose to it, I would get burned out pretty quickly.
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I have a confession.
I have a love/hate relationship with travel. On one hand, I love to see new places, get away with my husband, and take time away from routine. But, on the other hand, I don’t like to change up my routine, I don’t like flying, and it’s hard for me to take time off.
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Today's interview is with one of my Insta-friends, Megan Martin. Megan is a bright light of honesty, grace, and fun. The second I found her on Instagram, I knew that I wanted her presence in my life. she brings joy wherever she is and she is a heart-encourager.
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My husband and I have always made a it a priority to take at least one vacation every year together. Sometimes the trips are smaller than other years, and sometimes we take bigger trips.
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Here’s the thing: pregnancy is not unicorns and rainbows. It’s hard. And I know that there are countless women who would give anything to be in my shoes. I realize that and I am grateful for this baby, my body, and this pregnancy. I don’t take it for granted and I want to note that this topic can be sensitive for many!
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We bought a house in this past September,
and it was one of the most unexpected, exciting, and stressful experiences in my life. We aren't the best planners, so when we get an idea in our heads, we pretty much just dive in head first. I don't love to be patient, so once we decided we might want to start house hunting, I was already packing the boxes.
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I am so excited to continue with the new blog series for the Rachel Allene blog! This past year, I have learned so much about growing a business, building a brand, increasing online sales, growing a mailing list, etc. through the influence and expertise of other highly creative and talented women. They have encouraged me, inspired me, and taught me to be fearless in my pursuits. They run their businesses with intention, purpose, and with a heart to give back. I am excited to start sharing some interviews with these women. They will offer insight, real talk, and actionable steps for growing a successful and profitable business (while making a difference!)
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Nowadays, most business owners would be open to sharing this with you. We are willing to talk about the hardships. We are willing to admit it’s hard. But sometimes, that doesn’t quite feel like enough. We want to have solutions or answers or overnight success.
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I love routine and I love knowing what to expect. As you can imagine, pregnancy has made this more of a challenge and I’ve had to learn how to be more flexible with my time, schedule, and routine. But, that’s not what we are here to talk about today! :)
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Facing fears is something I don’t love doing. Which is a bit ironic, because I encourage and challenge women to face their fears daily. At the same time, I believe that sometimes we need to focus on our own weaknesses in order for them to become strengths. What I mean by this, is that in order to face my own fears and to not let fears control me, I need to make myself vulnerable in front of others. The things that create the most fear inside of me, are the things that I try to focus on the most.
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When I think about the next several months and years of my business, I think about how I want to serve YOU. It’s not about me and my personal gains! For me, it’s about impacting the lives of others. I want to offer products and services for the creative, joyful, and inspired dreamer in order to promote grace, honesty, and vulnerability. And I want you to be a part of it. Sound good? I think so too
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