Things we talk about in this episode:
- Reading from Hashtag Authentic’s introduction.
- How I started out on Instagram by seeking beauty in an uncompromising environment
- My previous job, working in speech therapy for the NHS
- Why communication is central in everything I do
- Why I believe it’s ok to create a ‘highlight reel’
- Why visuals are the best communication tool
- My chronic illness (dysautonomia), and how this impacts on my work
- What my average day looks like
- Spoon theory
- My initial vision in setting up my business, and my career path
- The need for a new wave of honest marketing and business
- Why I don’t need a digital detox
- How to start out on Instagram from scratch (audience question)
- Why there will always be an Instagram community for you, no matter what your interest (audience question)
- My future dreams and ambitions (audience question)
- The importance of not being solely led by what your audience wants
- Who inspires me (audience question)
- Why going “off-piste” in search of inspiration brings the best results
Links mentioned in this episode:
- My book, Hashtag Authentic
- My Instagram (@me_and_orla)
- Laura’s Instagram (@laurajaneauthor)
- Our sponsor for the event, Mirabeau wine
- The rosé deliciousness scale
- Laura’s writing courses
- POTS
- Spoon theory
- Ira Glass quote – The Gap
- Pet crows and ravens
- Tori Amos
- Ani Difranco
- Elizabeth Day – How to Fail podcast espiode Raven Smith
