Resting Biz Face
Welcome to the Resting Biz Face Podcast!
This podcast for you if you're a writer, creative business owner or service provider!
I'm Michelle Allen. I'm a writer, producer and creative consultant and I'm aka the Infinite Upstart!
I'm also the Co-founder of Ironclad Creative, a Community Interest Company that aims to support writers & theatre-makers in the business of making art!
As you may have already guessed, I'm wildly neurodivergent and so need a lot of rest. Resting and shifting away from hustle is something I've had a love hate relationship with for a while - and believe me, resting is hard when your neurodivergent brain wants you to do ALL THE THINGS!
Ultimately, we all know that productivity culture is no good for anyone - so I want you (and I) to slow down a little, rest in a way that works for us, and be magnificently successful AT THE SAME TIME!
This podcast will mix thought awareness tools, mindset reframing hacks and creativity prompts with practical strategy, systems and processes which will allow you to build a way of working and creating that is truly independent to you.
Let's get you more income, more clients and more creativity without the burn out, the overwhelm, and the boredom!
Let's get your Resting Biz Face on!
Episodes
101 episodes
101. Imposter Syndrome Special - You’re not faking it. You’re growing.
Imposter Syndrome shows up right when you'er about to grow - and that's not a coincidence. In this episode, I'm talking about what imposter syndrome really is, why it doesn't mean you're not qualified, and how to move through it&nbs...
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21:57
100. Small Steps, Sustainable Business & The Power of Ebbs and Flows
We've made it to 100 episodes! YES! Thank you to everyone who has listened along!I'm looking back at where the Infinite Upstart journey begin then talking about what I've learned over the years about building a business that lasts.
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48:14
99. Selling online without the anxiety!
In this episode of the podcast I'm chatting all about selling online without feeling like you're turning into a sleazy machine!We'll talk about ways to turn selling into service and how to shift the mindset when things start f...
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22:28
98. What Comes After List Building? Turning Subscribers into Buyers (Without Feeling Sleazy)
So, you've started building your email list - amazing! But now what? How do you go from having subscribers to actually making money from your list - without feeling sleazy? In this episode, we're diving into:- How...
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20:31
97. The Resting Biz Face Email Framework - aka how to build your email list without losing your mind
Building an email list doesn't have to be overwhelming or have tons of sleazy sales.In this episode, I'm breaking it down into a simple no-fuss Resting Biz Face framework of ReceiveRelateRevenue You'...
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26:34
96. How to Nurture Your Email List Before You Sell
Episode Summary:Building an email list is one thing—turning it into an engaged, ready-to-buy audience is another. In this episode, I’m chatting about how to nurture your subscribers so they actually want to hear ...
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22:55
95. From List to Sale: The Gentle Art of Selling via Email
Selling through email sometimes feels awkward and pushy.In this episode, I'm chatting about how to make selling feel natural, ethical and aligned with your business or creative values. Having an email list is GREAT...
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25:58
94. Building Your E-mail List While You Build Your Brand
Business (and life) will evolve, but your email list is the one thing that can GROW with you, if you build it right.In this episode, I'm sharing how I'm keeping my list engaged while shifting and growing my Infinite Upstart brand, and ho...
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36:19
93. How to go from social media posting to email lists
In this episode I'm talking all about how to switch from random social media posting into more strategic email marketing.We'll talk about the power of the lead magnet and ways to think about building your email list that doesn't have you...
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31:40
92. Why Business Coaching Isn’t About One-Size-Fits-All Advice
Business advice doesn't have to be just someone telling you "Do this - because it works for me.: Real coaching isn't about one-size-fits-all formulas - it's about asking the right questions to help you find YOUR way.
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21:14
91. Stop the Chaos - Take Control of Your Time
In this week's Resting Biz Face Podcast I'm playing for you the recording I did of my latest webinar all about how to Stop the Chaos and Take Control of Your Time - now I'm not going to lie - not too many people came along. I'll chat more about...
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41:27
90. When slowing down and saying NO gives you MORE TIME to say YES
In this episode I'm chatting about how to slow things down and say NO a little in order to say YES to the things you really want to do.This is a MUST if you're struggling with time management chaos and want to shift into a more relaxed a...
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20:36
89. FIVE ways to wrangle TIME
January is coming to an end and it's been a MONTH. Let's be honest, the idea of all those New Year's resolutions might be fading a little and it might well seem like you're in for another year of overwhelm and burn out trying...
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29:45
88. How to stop relying on social media for your business
Alright, it's been a weird few days... weeks ?... years.... in social media.But this week I'm talking about how you can reframe the way you use social media for your business, creativity, and - well, your general life. This...
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32:21
87. BTS Episode about Ironclad - with Andrew Allen
Hey! In this mini BTS episode I'm chatting to my husband, and the Co-founder of Ironclad Creative about why we set up the organisation and what it's like to work with your partner.It's a short and sweet one as I recover fro...
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17:06
86. How to start 2025 STRONG without BURNING OUT!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Are you ready to hit the ground running in 2025 without burning out?In this episode of Resting Biz Face I'm chatting about how to start the new year with clarity, purpose and mindset tools - AND zero BURNOUT...
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32:25
85. Five ways to change your MONEY JOURNEY in 2025!
Happy Christmas! I thought I'd give you a lovey NEW bonus episode this week - talking all about how you can change up your money journey in 2025.... or really, any time!This is one to listen to if you want to shift the way you think abo...
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37:42
84. How to REACH your 2025 MONEY GOALS while also RESTING!
In this episode I'm talking all about how to mix your money goals with some good old fashioned rest!Expect strategy and prompts to help shift you into new ways of thinking about making the revenue you want in your business while also co...
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40:04
83. How to start STRONG and RESTED in 2025!
Worried that you're on track to start 2025 on the path to burn out?In this episode, I’m chatting about how you can start strong in the new year with clarity, purpose, and zero burnout.If you’re a creative or service prov...
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27:12
82. How to shift from dreaming to DOING!
Are you ready to turn your creative passion into a business but feel stuck in the “dreaming” phase? In this episode, I'm chatting about what steps can get you DOING THE THING and shifting beyond overwhelmed and uncertain to taking conf...
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33:47
81. TEN Tips to get what you want in your creative business next year! PART TWO
PART TWO - of my Ten Tips episode right here.This week I'm chatting about five game-changing ways to boost your creative business in 2025.From designing your offers, marketing smarter, building supportive systems, investing n yo...
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43:28
80. TEN Tips to get what you want in your creative business next year! PART ONE
In this episode I'm going over the first FIVE of ten tips I've got about how to invest in your business and get what you want for next year!I'm also encouraging you to sign up to the FREE masterclass I'm holding next week where we'll ta...
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38:37
79. FIVE ways to make regular MONEY in your creative business or service!
In this episode, I'm chatting about how to use FIVE strategies to created more sustainable revenue in your business. From recurring income and partnerships to pricing for profit, learn how to increase our income and get more time to do ...
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41:14
78. Back to MINDSET basics!
In this episode I'm going back to basics with some thoughts around what all this mindset, strategy and embodiment stuff is all about and ways you can shift beyond the overwhelm into some action that might get you to where you want to go.
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37:18
77. Resilience and all that sh*t! aka FIVE ways to build your audience without burning yourself out
In this episode I'm talking about resilience online and how to make sure you're posting in a way that will build your audience without BURNING YOU OUT! If this is resonating with you - share it with someone you know - and jump on a...
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23:49