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Messy Business

By: Kirsty Kianifard and Sarah Taylor
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Messy Business with your hosts Sarah Taylor (she/her) and Kirsty Kianifard (she/her). The show where we lift the lid on what it's really like to run a business, which we all know isn't anywhere near as glamorous as Instagram makes out! So to help make navigating the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship that little bit easier, each week we'll be unpacking the highs and lows of our own business journeys. And we'll also be hearing from you with your misadventures, magic moments, and of course, your own messy business stories. Because after all, a problem shared is a problem halved. And let’s face it, this business malarkey is a whole lot easier when we do it together.
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Episodes
  • Business Shake-Ups & Kylie Dance Breaks
    Nov 16 2023

    Get ready for high-energy vibes! In this week's Messy Business podcast, we're bringing the party from the start. Join us for a lively chat filled with surprises, from the joy of unexpected gifts to dissecting disappointing customer experiences.

    Kylie Dance Break Alert! Fresh from our dance-off, we dive into serious business talk. Explore with us the impact of changing client services and offers while keeping a laser focus on business integrity.

    Listen in to find out:

    • The unexpected greatest gifts we're excited about!
    • Kirsty's eye-opening experience with a cafe's psychological contract break.
    • How to maintain top-notch quality during business shake-ups.
    • Dive into the decision-making process: re-branding vs. revising existing offerings.
    • And, of course, find out why Sarah was dancing with teaspoons before we hit record!

    Get ready for our usual blend of fun and valuable business insights. 

    Grab Your Coffee and Tune In! 


    Get in touch with us at  messybiz@outlook.com - we always love to hear from you.

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    Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/


    Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

    Instagram: 

    https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

    https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/



     





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    24 mins
  • Existential Crisis & Coaching Controversy
    Nov 9 2023

    Join us in this week's episode where we explore our changing work dynamics since the closure of Kirsty's day spa and the opening of our new co-working space! Plus we share our biggest fears in life, the power of rituals, why life purpose matters (yes it’s always on the table!), and disruptive, polarising marketing.

    Listen in to find out:

    • All about our new co-working set-up, and how dance breaks and accountability fuel our productivity!
    • Our answers to the question “What is your biggest fear?”
    • Why we love a good ritual and how these often seemingly simple practices can significantly contribute to our productivity and enjoyment. 
    • How even if it were possible, we believe humans will never be content just living in luxury and ‘doing nothing’.
    • How Sarah got tangled up in the controversy surrounding a recent social media post about life coaching and therapy.
    • The importance of disruptive and polarising marketing in content creation and its role in engaging people.

    And Sarah vs. Kirsty is back! Are you a give it to me any way you like kind of coffee lover… or someone who takes their coffee way more seriously and can't live without the latest coffee gadgets and gizmos?!

    Get in touch with us at  messybiz@outlook.com - we always love to hear from you.

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    Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/


    Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

    Instagram: 

    https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

    https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/



     



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    45 mins
  • The Midnight Epiphany: Reclaiming Responsibility & Rethinking Habits
    Oct 26 2023

    In this week's Messy Business podcast episode Sarah’s still on her hot and sweaty travels, Kirsty’s reveling in 2am bed-times and we reveal the exciting results of our Kirsty vs Sarah poll on pants-pulling during massage. (We know…you’re on the edge of your seats!)

    Transitions in life can be challenging, but they also lead to personal transformations that can change old outdated habits, shift unhelpful beliefs, and uncover new found freedom - bring on late nights of rock and roll and a possible end to a diet coke addiction!

    Listen in to find out:

    • Why Kirsty no longer feels irresponsible when she stays out past midnight!
    • How changing our environment can help us get rid of bad habits and even shift outdated beliefs. 
    • What addiction and secondary gain have in common.
    • Why sometimes others showing us they see us helps us to see and understand ourselves!
    • How to avoid overwhelming our communities with too much communication!
    • An honest and candid look at self-doubt and how it’s shown up recently in our businesses.
    • The delicate balance in massage etiquette and the result of the Kirsty vs Sarah challenge!

    We cover a lot of ground in this one folks, so grab your favourite beverage (as long as it’s not diet coke haha!) and we’ll see you there!


    Get in touch with us at  messybiz@outlook.com - we always love to hear from you.

    ____________________________________________________________________________


    Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/


    Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

    Instagram: 

    https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

    https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/




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    56 mins

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