Eat Blog Talk

Enduring a trauma can put stress on our minds and bodies, so what things should we focus on in the midst of chaos? Also, how do we move forward? - First and foremost, make sure you are taking care of yourself. Be gentle. Move back into work only when you're ready. - Once you're ready to dive into work, be sure to deliver relevant content. - Back to the basics. Meet people where they are at. - Listen in for ideas about new and creative ways to deliver your content. The most creative, consistently-delivered is going to skyrocket right now!

If you're feeling the weight of these uncertain times, listen in for encouragement about how to keep spirits up and your business afloat! - Don't freeze up! - Be consistent and persistent. - People need you right now! - Good things are waiting on the other side of this craziness. - Now is the time to fall back on those good habits. - See the beauty. It is there! Yes, now! - Express gratitude every single day. There is always so much to be grateful for, even when times are tough. You're not alone. You've got this. We're in this together!

Establishing good habits in your life is KEY to finding lasting success as a food blogger. Natasha shares her best advice with us in this episode that will set you up for your best game. - Be consistent with the content you publish. - Stop the all-or-nothing mentality. - Routines breed habits! - Evaluate your priorities and put those things into your schedule first. - Tiny little changes turn into consistent habits. <--GOLD There is SO MUCH MORE inside the episode that will encourage you and set you on a path toward blogging success!

Prepear is a connected recipe platform for food bloggers to diversify their revenue streams while giving users the best digital recipe experience. Natalie and Russ saw the need for a platform where food bloggers have more control over revenue. - Benefits to food bloggers: recipe card metadata testing can potentially help standing with Google and it can be an additional revenue stream. - Benefits to users: ability to compile recipes from different bloggers and recipes that aren't bogged down with ads.

Self care plays a vital role in your food blogging journey because the better you are taking care of yourself, THE MORE SUCCESSFUL YOUR BUSINESS WILL BE! The more creativity will flow through your content. The more money you will make. The clearer your visions will be and the more productive you will be. In this episode we cover 20 ways you can start practicing self love: - Schedule self care into your weekly calendar - Time management - Declutter your life - Make sleep a priority - Remove unnecessary resistance - Exercise and diet - Be a time protector - Carve out time for creativity - Create a joy list Join us inside the episode to hear the rest of the tips and to be inspired to kick your self care up a notch!

Blogging and parenting CAN happen simultaneously and Karli shares her secrets on the topic: - Don't use your kids as a crutch. Get creative about how to fit blogging tasks into your week and MAKE THEM HAPPEN. - It's helpful to see your kids as helpers as opposed to things that stand in the way of your work. - Tap into the power of intentional planning. - Outsource whenever possible! - Consider having dedicated family time every day. "The most important work you do will be within the walls of your own home." - Harold B. Lee

Laura is the author of multiple time management books and she shares a wealth of knowledge on this topic inside the episode. Time management is a massive part of the food blogging puzzle, so listen in! - Time logging is a really important first step because if you don't know what you're currently spending your time on, then you can't change what you spend your time on! - Focus on what you WANT to be spending time doing and the unnecessary garbage will go away. - Schedule the following week every Friday! - Plan for white space/down time/backup time. - Manage your energy levels as efficiently as possible. - Give your best self to your most productive times/days.

Todd Bulloch of the Hey Grill Hey empire talks us through his experience as he joined his spouse in her blogging business. Todd's story is super inspiring and he is overflowing with encouragement, supportive words and tangible tips for others considering taking this leap. He talks us through ways a spouse can find his/her "space" in a world that might seem so foreign at first. We also get to hear about the more challenging parts and Todd provides takeaways for getting through similar scenarios.

Achieving BIG dreams in your business is 100% possible. If you can dream it? It can happen. Think of your business one year from today.. Figure out which dreams light you up and make them happen! Working toward a dream you have for your business will: - Ensure you are spending your time on the RIGHT things. - Necessitate putting a solid plan into action. - Require you to tap into productivity, habits and focus. - Strengthen your discipline muscle and set the stage for future successes. - Build confidence. - Eliminate nonsense from your life and business.

As someone who has dealt with the loneliness that comes along with being an entrepreneur, Lynette shares some tactics to help us avoid feeling isolated: - Be intentional about connecting with people. You might not feel like you need a support system, but you do! - Join a mastermind group or attend a conference. - Considering co-working spaces, volunteering and getting out into the community. - Find someone who will hold you accountable! - Remember that stepping away from your home will add to your productivity!