002: LEAVING CORPORATE FOR THE UNKNOWN, STARTING A SOCIAL MEDIA AGENCY, SETTING BOUNDARIES, AND MORE WITH AYANA ROARK OF CREATIVE HAUS STUDIO
Where to Find Ayana + Creative Haus Studio
IG: @creativehausstudio_
Website: https://www.thecreativehausstudio.com/
Summary
In this episode of Not Done Yet, host Taylor Zack sits down with Ayana Roark, founder of Creative House Studios, to discuss her journey from a corporate job to starting her own social media creative agency. Ayana shares her experiences of feeling unfulfilled in her previous role, the challenges of taking the leap into entrepreneurship, and the importance of self-care and setting boundaries in her new life. The conversation also touches on finding motivation, avoiding burnout, and the significance of community support in personal and professional growth. In this conversation, Taylor Zack discusses her journey in the world of social media management and content creation, emphasizing the importance of outsourcing tasks, building a strong team, and maintaining authenticity in personal branding. She shares insights on the challenges of entrepreneurship, the significance of consistency in branding, and the need for research in the content creation industry. Taylor also reflects on navigating slow periods in business and her aspirations for future growth.
Takeaways
Embracing change is essential for personal growth.
It's okay to leave a job that doesn't fulfill you.
Having savings can provide a safety net for career changes.
Starting a business requires courage and determination.
Self-care is crucial for maintaining mental health as an entrepreneur.
Setting boundaries helps prevent burnout and maintain balance.
Finding a routine that works for you is key to productivity.
Community support can inspire and motivate you to pursue your dreams.
Delegating tasks can help avoid burnout and allow for focus on creativity.
Every step in your journey contributes to your growth. Outsourcing tasks can empower you to focus on what you love.
Finding the right team members is crucial for business success.
Authenticity is key in personal branding and connecting with audiences.
Consistency in branding helps build a successful online presence.
Research is essential for aspiring content creators and social media managers.
Entrepreneurship comes with its own set of challenges and uncertainties.
Navigating slow periods in business can lead to valuable reflection and growth.
It's important to set boundaries with clients to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Building a personal brand requires showing your true self to the audience.
Future aspirations can evolve as you grow in your current business.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Growth and Change
01:03 Ayana's Journey: From Corporate to Creative
07:04 Taking the Leap: Resigning and Starting Fresh
12:50 Building a Business: The Early Days
18:49 Finding Routine and Motivation as an Entrepreneur
25:08 Self-Care and Setting Boundaries
27:03 Avoiding Burnout: The Importance of Delegation
28:53 Outsourcing and Delegation in Business
32:31 Finding the Right Team Members
36:06 Building a Successful Brand Presence
39:24 The Importance of Authenticity in Personal Branding
43:25 Advice for Aspiring Content Creators
46:30 Understanding the Challenges of Entrepreneurship
52:13 Navigating Slow Periods in Business
55:04 Future Aspirations and Business Growth
Keywords: personal growth, entrepreneurship, social media management, self-care, work-life balance, career change, motivation, boundaries, burnout, creative agency, outsourcing, branding, authenticity, entrepreneurship, content creation, social media management, business growth, team building, client relationships, personal branding