Leonie Dawson's Blog, page 56
July 1, 2020
Podcast: Tools for Healing Anxiety
Darling hearts,
Today I want to provide you with some tools and things to do when you’re feeling really anxious.
Talk it out with someone empathetic and compassionate, who’s willing to listen instead of “fix”
Spend time in nature and the outdoors
Name three things you can smell, see, feel and hear
Intuitive healing (Kerry Rowett and Hiro Boga)
Controlled breathing
Journalling
Mantras
Ask yourself questions: “Is this going to matter in 5 days? 5 months?”
Exercise
Orgasming
Medication
Essential oils
EFT (tapping)
Therapy (CBT)
Reading about CBT can have a similar effect to actually doing
Knitting (and other repetitive arts)
Colouring
Yoga and Pilates
Talking to your doctor
Art journalling
Acupuncture
Weighted blankets
Firm hugs (mammalian care giving response system + Kristin Neff)
Explicit AF
Just to reiterate: this is one sweary motherfucker of a podcast. So if you listen to it around kids… they will defo learn some new vocabulary from Aunty Leonie. MWHAHAHAHA. ENJOYYYYY!
How to listen
Listen below, or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, PocketCast (or wherever else you listen to podcasts!)
Related links:
In this episode I mention:
Kerry Rowett
Hiro Boga
Tapping with Brad
Kristin Neff
Anxiety Balm
Want to find all of my podcast episodes?
Just pop over here treasure!
You can also just sit on your couch and yell “OK Google! Play me “Leonie Dawson Refuses To Be Categorised” podcast!” and your digital servant shall administer to your needs.
Who gives a fuck about privacy when you can have a little robot assistant at your beck and call so you may never leave the couch again.
HONESTLY HOW GOOD IS LIFE.
THE END.
Big hugs,
June 29, 2020
Podcast: Business Owners, Let’s Talk About Racism
Possums,
Let’s talk Anti-Racism in your business:
Your customers are looking to see where you stand on Anti-Racism
Black Lives Matter is not a political issue. It is a HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE
Talking about it is not enough. Education, donating and committing to dismantling white supremacy is a must.
If you say or do something wrong, apologise and commit to not doing it again
Living outside the US does not exempt you
I am NOT an expert on Anti-Racism. I’ve fucked up before and I am so sorry for the hurt I caused.
This is not a passing phase. We need to do the long-term work to make our businesses socially conscious.
For further reading and the most useful Anti-Racist resources I’ve used, head HERE.
Explicit AF
Just to reiterate: this is one sweary motherfucker of a podcast. So if you listen to it around kids… they will defo learn some new vocabulary from Aunty Leonie. MWHAHAHAHA. ENJOYYYYY!
How to listen
Listen below, or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, PocketCast (or wherever else you listen to podcasts!)
Related links:
In this episode I mention:
Anti-Racism resources
Want to find all of my podcast episodes?
Just pop over here treasure!
You can also just sit on your couch and yell “OK Google! Play me “Leonie Dawson Refuses To Be Categorised” podcast!” and your digital servant shall administer to your needs.
Who gives a fuck about privacy when you can have a little robot assistant at your beck and call so you may never leave the couch again.
HONESTLY HOW GOOD IS LIFE.
THE END.
Big hugs,
June 24, 2020
Podcast: 35 Things to Do When Business is Slow
Lovely ones!
My newest podcast episode covers 35 Things to Do When Business is Slow.
Let’s go!
Create or grow your mailing list
Create a new product or service
Create an opt-in
Do pro-bono work
Take a biz or marketing course
Write a book
Host a webinar
Join FB groups to network + support
Host a giveaway
Set new biz goals
Ride a wild donkey (listen to the episode to know exactly what this means)
Have a sale or offer payment plans
Send thank you letters
Ask for referrals
Incentives for referrals
Collect testimonials
Practice daily gratitude
Grab my FREE checklist: 100 Ways to Market Your List
Declutter!
Catch up on admin
Batch create social media content
Review your expenses
Refresh/update your website
Start a podcast
Catch up with biz friends
Create a joint venture
Tend to your self-care
Create a new income stream
Listen to motivational audio books
Serve your current customers on an even DEEPER level
Form or join a mastermind
Record 10 videos
Do a blog or podcast tour
Make sure your insurances + registrations are up to date
Create an eCourse
What are you going to implement from the list? What have you been doing already?
Explicit AF
Just to reiterate: this is one sweary motherfucker of a podcast. So if you listen to it around kids… they will defo learn some new vocabulary from Aunty Leonie. MWHAHAHAHA. ENJOYYYYY!
How to listen
Listen below, or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, PocketCast (or wherever else you listen to podcasts!)
Related links:
In this episode I mention:
My freebies!
40 Days to Create and Sell Your eCourse
40 Days to a Finished Book
Money, Manifesting + Multiple Streams of Income
My Shining Year Workbooks
Want to find all of my podcast episodes?
Just pop over here treasure!
You can also just sit on your couch and yell “OK Google! Play me “Leonie Dawson Refuses To Be Categorised” podcast!” and your digital servant shall administer to your needs.
Who gives a fuck about privacy when you can have a little robot assistant at your beck and call so you may never leave the couch again.
HONESTLY HOW GOOD IS LIFE.
THE END.
Big hugs,
Interview with The Becoming Podcast
Treasures!
Another podcast interview with moi has just gone live!
I had the glorious opportunity to chat with Jessie Harold (author, women’s coach, mentor and doula) on her pod: The Becoming Podcast!
Jessie’s description says it best:
“My conversation with artist, mama and wildly successful entrepreneur Leonie Dawson was so delightful and rich. Leonie shared some of her story of becoming a mother, about how our relationships change when we change, and about creativity as a way to process radical transformation in your life. Leonie is the creator of a bestselling series of planners and goal books for women, and so we talked about the role of goals in facilitating change, as well as self-care and the power of women’s circles.”
Wanna listen? Click HERE!
Or listen wherever you find your podcasts.
It’s that easy!
Big love!
June 21, 2020
Podcast: Dear Diary… What I’ve been doing and thinking of
Dear Diary…
Today I want to talk about:
how I injured myself in the MOST ON BRAND WAY possible
the pandemic and schooling
how my fam bam are doing
reading
anti-racism
my mental health and how I’ve been engaging in self-care
what I’m up to in my biz
… and honestly so much more.
Grab a cup of tea, a slice of delicious, delicious cake and spend the next 20 minutes listening to a little life update from little ol’ me!
Explicit AF
Just to reiterate: this is one sweary motherfucker of a podcast. So if you listen to it around kids… they will defo learn some new vocabulary from Aunty Leonie. MWHAHAHAHA. ENJOYYYYY!
How to listen
Listen below, or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, PocketCast (or wherever else you listen to podcasts!)
Related links:
In this episode I mention:
The Conqueror App
Anti-racist work
Intersectionality
Want to find all of my podcast episodes?
Just pop over here treasure!
You can also just sit on your couch and yell “OK Google! Play me “Leonie Dawson Refuses To Be Categorised” podcast!” and your digital servant shall administer to your needs.
Who gives a fuck about privacy when you can have a little robot assistant at your beck and call so you may never leave the couch again.
HONESTLY HOW GOOD IS LIFE.
THE END.
Big hugs,
June 17, 2020
WARNING FROM MY MONEY ADVISOR
Dearests,
New podcast episode for you! A stark warning from my money mentor & how to future-proof your finances. Just a short one for you today (under 5 minutes)… but important.
How to listen
Listen below, or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, PocketCast (or wherever else you listen to podcasts!)
Transcript
I read an article today from my favourite money advisor. You probably already know Scotty Pape – I recommend his book “Barefoot Investor” all the damn time. He’s no bullshit, gives bonza advice, and is usually right on the money.
And today, his article was pretty worrying:
He reckons we’ve got about three more months before a global recession strikes post-pandemic. Currently, we’re being plumped up by government relief packages and early super draws. Come September though when all the relief packages end, and he predicts mass business closures & unemployment. In his words: “the deepest recession in living memory.”
I hope he’s wrong, but I don’t think he is, sadly.
I feel like it’s my responsibility to alert you to this.
And use the coming months to prepare yourself & get your money sorted.
Some ideas to get you started:
Create new income streams for yourself – every bit will count. The work you do now will pay off. Consider online income sources so you can serve people across the global marketplaces. Online also helps incase we need to do another lockdown for a second wave of infections. Plant a garden. Even if you have just a kitchen window or an apartment balcony. Look for food that grows quickly and cheapy. Think about how you can plan for food security. Reduce expenses. Sell extra shit off and keep it in a savings account for a monsoony day. Get debt paid off (like credit cards). Invest in your education to learn new skills & succeed in a new economy.
Remember: our ancestors have survived all kinds of global transformation – they have persevered & they innovated. You are strong and powerful. You can do the same.
And if you need help, my courses on money, selling e-courses and writing books are there for you.
Big love,
Leonie
xoxo
P.S. Get out a piece of paper now and write down what you need to do now to survive & thrive through the coming 12 months.
You’ve got this.
I’m cheerleading you.
June 14, 2020
Podcast: Waking Up To My Racism
Dearests,
An important podcast for you today.
How to listen
Listen below, or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, PocketCast (or wherever else you listen to podcasts!)
Related links:
In this episode I mention:
My Anti Racist Reading List
You may also like to read part of this podcast as a series of Instagram images
Want to find all of my podcast episodes?
Just pop over here treasure!
You can also just sit on your couch and yell “OK Google! Play me “Leonie Dawson Refuses To Be Categorised” podcast!” and your digital servant shall administer to your needs.
Big hugs & love,
Podcast: Building A Socially Conscious Business
Treasures,
I’ve had a bunch of clients & friends ask me about this, especially in recent times, so I thought I’d share with you my thoughts on how to build a socially conscious business.
This podcast will give you a framework for how to start building a socially conscious business, including the main areas of business you can develop:
Philanthropy
Sustainability
Suppliers & staffing
Education
Amplification
I’ll also point you in the direction of resources that will help you in those areas.
Explicit AF
Just to reiterate: this is one sweary motherfucker of a podcast. So if you listen to it around kids… they will defo learn some new vocabulary from Aunty Leonie. MWHAHAHAHA. ENJOYYYYY!
How to listen
Listen below, or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, PocketCast (or wherever else you listen to podcasts!)
Related links:
In this episode I mention:
Anti Racist Reading
Gender, Sexuality, Trans & Disabilities Reading
1% for The Planet
TOMS
How to check if an Australian charity can receive tax deductible gifts
Want to find all of my podcast episodes?
Just pop over here treasure!
You can also just sit on your couch and yell “OK Google! Play me “Leonie Dawson Refuses To Be Categorised” podcast!” and your digital servant shall administer to your needs. That, or it will once again fuck up and play you “Come on Eileen” for the fifty millionth time. Or maybe that’s just mine.
Big hugs & love!
June 11, 2020
Intersectional Resources – Gender, Sexuality, Trans, Mental Health & Disability Rights
Treasures,
I’ve been adding to a recommended reading list for Anti-Racist resources for a couple of years, and realised I didn’t have a comprehensive one for gender, sexuality, mental health & disability as well… they are spread out over my yearly best books lists, but need a resource post all of their own.
Here’s some excellent books I’ve read & learning resources that have been hugely helpful for me to understand gender, sexuality, trans & disability rights.
LGBTQIA+
Queer: A Graphic History – Meg-John Barker and Julia Scheele
Gender Queer: A Memoir – Maia Kobabe
Many Love – Sophie Lucido Johnson
Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities
Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns
Mental Health
Psychiatric Tales – Darryl Cunningham
First, We Make the Beast Beautiful – Sarah Wilson
Marbles – Ellen Forney
Rock Steady – Ellen Forney
Gorilla and the Bird – Zack McDermott
Disabilities
Say Hello – Carly Findlay
El Deafo – Cece Bell
A Quick & Easy Guide To Sex & Disability – A. Andrews
SBSK Youtube channel
Squirmy & Grubs Youtube channel
I’ll keep adding to this list as I read them! And please let me know your recommendations as well!
Big love,
May 24, 2020
Podcast: 10 Productivity Hacks That Helped Me Create $10 Million in 10 Hours a Week
OK, miniature pizza dudes and dudettes…
FIRST! A STORY! Most of you know, I used to work in the Australian Government public service, possibly one of the most beige of all office environments. But did I let it dim my sparkle? I DID NOT. Did I let it tame me? I DID NOT.
I embarked upon a series of missions to inject glitter deep into the belly of the beast, including, but not limited to: setting up impromptu massage salons in the elevators, giving angel card readings at my desk, holding a hugging competition and hugging 300 people in one day AND deciding to answer all my phone calls like I was stuck in the 80s. So EVERYBODY got called “miniature pizza dudes and dudettes” on the regular.
It was bloody fun. Plus, it funded my lifestyle & evening forays into the world of online business. Thanks, Australian Government, for the LOLZ and the mates and the seed funding.
ANYWAYS. That was all just to explain my new rad 80s greeting for you all.
And to alert you to the fact of NEW PODCAST EPISODE. NEW PODCAST EPISODE. It’s a bloody good one, even if I do say so myself, and I DO.
It’s a new podcast episode alllllll about productivity… specifically the 10 productivity hacks that I’ve used again and again to be able to create $10 million in 10 hours a week. Fuck I looooove when numbers line up like that! 10/10/10!
Explicit AF
Just to reiterate: this is one sweary motherfucker of a podcast. So if you listen to it around kids… they will defo learn some new vocabulary from Aunty Leonie. MWHAHAHAHA. ENJOYYYYY!
How to listen
Listen below, or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, PocketCast (or wherever else you listen to podcasts!)
Related links:
In this episode I mention:
My FREE companion 10/10/10 Productivity Habits poster/PDF
40 Days To Create & Sell Your E-course
40 Days To Finish Your Book
My Get Shit Done Club
Want to find all of my podcast episodes?
Just pop over here treasure!
You can also just sit on your couch and yell “OK Google! Play me “Leonie Dawson Refuses To Be Categorised” podcast!” and your digital servant shall administer to your needs.
Who gives a fuck about privacy when you can have a little robot assistant at your beck and call so you may never leave the couch again.
HONESTLY HOW GOOD IS LIFE.
THE END.
Big hugs,
P.S. I did 6 hours of demo work on our verandah wall this morning and I think I am pepped up on adrenaline. CAN YOU TELL?
