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S2 Ep. 6: Genuine Inclusivity Pt. 2 | Listening to and Learning From Queer Clients

WE'RE BACK WITH PART TWO OF THE PRIDE MONTH SERIES!
Last episode we talked about some changes you can make in your business to make your space safe and more inclusive. This week, we're inviting Blayre's past clients (and friends!) Calvin and Orin Macon Phillips onto the pod to hear about their experience planning a wedding as a Queer couple. We're discussing:
The good, the bad, and the ugly of searching for inclusive wedding vendors
Calvin & Orin's tips for planning a wedding that was unique and special to them
What you can do to show allyship to clients in minority groups
How to celebrate and uplift Queer love and joy
Contact Calvin with your questions!
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S2 Ep. 5: Genuine Inclusivity Pt. 1 | Doing the Work As A Business Owner

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH, WHISKTAKERS!!!
Here on the Whisk Management Pod, Pride is 365, baby! And this month I'm bringing you not one, but TWO episodes that will help you foster genuine inclusivity within your business!
Today we're talking about the work you should be doing as a business owner if you want to make your business a safe space for Queer clients. We're discussing:
Some basic Queer terminology that you might want to be familiar with so you're not making assumptions about your clients (or people in general)
How to practice allyship and center the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community
How to make your space (be it a brick and mortar business or the digital space in which you occupy) SAFE.
What to do when you face backlash for making a statement on where you stand (because trust me, it will happen!)
So get out your pencils, paper, gel pens, and glitter, because this episode is full of helpful tips and LOTS of homework. 
Here are the amazing Queer Folx/Organizations referenced in this episode:Tess Feiler, Sarah Katherine Davis Photography, Kim Williams Weddings, Dolly Jaye, Human Rights Campaign
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S2 Ep. 4: Mental Health & Finding Creative Inspiration Anywhere | Pastry Chef Aaron Davis

Today we introduce Pastry Chef and #1 fan of the pod, Aaron Davis!Aaron is not only a wildly talented pastry chef, cake artist, and baker, but he's a personal friend of Blayre's and has so many awesome things to share with us today. In this episode, Aaron and I are talking about:
His personal and professional growth since graduating in the middle of the Pandemic, and how he's honing in on finding what brings him joy in his career
His experience navigating his own mental health journey in an industry that stigmatizes it and how we can prioritize our own mental health 
How it doesn't matter where you start in your career, it's the intentional steps that you take from there that will lead you to where you want to go
Ways to seek creative inspiration for your art from unique places
Aaron's experience on Holiday Baking Championship AND Holiday Wars and how they differ
Support and follow Aaron on Instagram!
Check out these mental health resources for Hospitality Professionals:CHOW- Culinary Hospitality Outreach WellnessThe Burnt Chef ProjectFocus on HealthRestaurant After HoursOpen Path Collective- Affordable Therapy for those without Health Insurance
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S2 Ep. 3: "Girlbossed" Out- Thoughts on Capacity, Contentment & Growth

Sometimes, business ownership isn't all sunshine and roses. Today we're talking about what happens when you've girlbossed for so long that you can't possibly girlboss ANY LONGER. May is Mental Health Awareness month, so I'm bringing you some episodes to help remind you that there's nothing wrong with a little pausing, contemplation, and focusing inward. So if you're feeling like turning off the alarm, rolling over and hiding back under the covers when it comes to running your business, this episode is FOR YOU!
In this episode:
Blayre shares how she's had to mentally (and physically) rearrange her expectations and priorities for 2024 after a VERY slow booking season and some big life changes
Commiseration for the wedding vendors, what the heck the Engagement Gap is, and how you're DEF not the only one experiencing low bookings (and it likely isn't your fault either!!!)
How to find contentment when things are hard, and what to do with a lull in business or a lack of work
Recognizing growth when what you thought you wanted has shifted
ALSO, MENTOR SESSIONS ARE HERE!
Maybe you've been wanting a extra set of eyes to look at your socials, branding, or website. Maybe you need help starting an LLC or discussing logistics about an in-home kitchen, finding your brand voice, or breaking into the wedding industry. Or maybe you've just been wanting to sit down and pick Blayre's brain! Now is your chance!Book a free 15-20 minute discovery call here and fill out the inquiry form, then we'll chat about what it is you want to work on specifically! Can't wait to meet you!
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S2 Ep. 2: Embracing "Failure" and Just DOING It | Crystal Arvelo of Colorful Macarons

If at first you don't succeed...Learn from that shit and keep going!!!!!In today's guest episode, we get to chat with a true Macaron Princess. Crystal Arvelo is no stranger to making things work (I mean, she chose one of the hardest confections in French Pastry, taught herself how to bake them in the middle of the pandemmy, and started a business selling them locally AND Nationwide). 
We're talking about:
Client transparency and the art of pivoting when things aren't working
The story of how Crystal had to close her brick and mortar shop in order to find a better location to serve her customers
How to market depending on your own unique business model
Not being afraid to just START, but also being smart about business choices and how to learn from your failures and mistakes (hint: failure isn't bad!)
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