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Conversations By The Sea

Ellen Kate Boyle

Ellen Forster and Craig Boyle of Content By The Sea discuss how to stay sane while running a creative business. ellenforster.substack.com

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4:37

Lessons from my late mam

Conversations By The Sea ·

2024/06/27

For a little while now, I’ve been keeping a list of lessons my mam taught me. As I get older and further into my own motherhood journey, I realise how many things I do are influenced by the teachings she shared with me during her life.If you are a regular reader of this newsletter, then you’ll already know that my mam passed away in April 2019 after a very short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 59, and I was 27.My mam was born in the 1960s, raised three children in the 1980s and 90s, and

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7:43

It's personal

Conversations By The Sea ·

2024/06/20

I want to start off with a huge thank you to everyone who read last week’s very vulnerable newsletter about coming home from holiday early. I didn’t wake up intending to share something so personal, but the replies flooding in made it all worth it. If you missed it, you can read it here.We got rejectedA couple of months ago, we were invited to bid for a project. We made it to the last two suppliers, but we didn't win the job. Obviously, I was disappointed. As with any bid, I put my heart and soul

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9:35

We came back from holiday early

Conversations By The Sea ·

2024/06/13

Not only did I take an impromptu week off this newsletter, but I am also darkening your inbox on a Thursday afternoon rather than my usual morning slot. For all of that, I can only apologise. Quite honestly, I’ve been struggling.As the title suggests, we’ve been on holiday. We went away for a few days to a caravan park, but we came home early because, basically, I couldn’t cope. This is one of those weeks where I could easily ignore my own internal turmoil and choose a more generic topic to write

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6:20

Absolutely not born to run

Conversations By The Sea ·

2024/05/30

On Sunday, I ran the Edinburgh Half Marathon and achieved a lifetime PB—a time that, for many, would be disappointing, but for me, was a huge win. I’ve written before about my experience as a late-blooming runner, having completed the Couch to 5K app during lockdown and running my first Great North Run in 2021. So, I won’t go too far into my history, but I will say this: I am not born to run.In fact, I am not particularly genetically blessed in any form of physical movement. I am very clumsy (I

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8:39

You can't start a fire without a spark

Conversations By The Sea ·

2024/05/23

I just wanted to start this week’s newsletter with a big thank you to everyone who sent positive feedback about the first audio edition of the newsletter. I’m aware I speak a little too fast, which is a common Geordie trait, so I have slowed things down for this week. Hopefully, you enjoy and can take me with you on whatever it is you’re up to on this rainy Thursday lunchtime.I’m writing this through tired eyes this morning as we went to see Bruce Springsteen at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland

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4:56

Sun it rises

Conversations By The Sea ·

2024/05/16

This week’s newsletter has an audio counterpart. I can’t promise this every week, but I figured I’d have a go at recording it as a ‘podcast-style’ chat for those who prefer that format. Let me know what you think!We enjoyed our first rays of sunshine here in the North East this weekend, and it was so lovely to spend time outside as a family. You can't overestimate the power of that vitamin D boost after a long, wet winter. However, the sudden sunny weather illuminated a few unexpected feelings for

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55:46

Freelancer tips with Sophie Cross - Thoughtfully &...

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/05/10

This week, we're so excited to welcome Sophie Cross to the podcast. Sophie is a freelance copywriter and marketer and also runs fantastic marketing courses for freelancers under her brand, Thoughtfully. This year, Sophie has launched the first-ever print magazine specifically designed for freelancers. Freelancer Magazine recently smashed its Kickstarter goal and the very first issue hit the shelves just this week, so it seemed like a perfect time to welcome Sophie onto Conversations By The Sea.

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47:12

#11 Reacting to hustle culture and motivational videos

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/04/26

It's no secret that we don't agree with hustle culture... we're much more about the slow life than rise and grind. You won't catch us up at 3.30am for a tasteless protein shake or hammering at the emails until midnight. In this week's episode, we take a closer look at two of the most famous and popular motivational speakers, Gary Vee and David Goggins. You can also listen to this episode on Spotify.Or watch on YouTube (recommend for full effect):--- You can now support Conversations By The Sea

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33:42

#10 Digital confidence and IT bullying w/ Kate Watson

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/04/20

In this week's episode, we chat to Newcastle-based digital skills and data privacy expert, Kate Watson, all about digital confidence, ageism in tech and how to work around what life throws at you. Subscribe to Kate's fantastic newsletter here: https://cmlwconsulting.co.uk/newsletter/ You can now support Conversations By The Sea on Ko-Fi here: https://ko-fi.com/conversationsbythesea You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Get full access to Conversations By The Sea at

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42:52

#9 Working with your partner

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/04/12

In today's episode, we are chatting about how we ended up running a business together. We throwback to when we first met fresh out of uni working in a local bar, how we entered similar industries and what pushed Craig to take the leap into self-employment with Ellen. You can now support Conversations By The Sea on Ko-Fi here: https://ko-fi.com/conversationsbythesea--- FIND US ON SOCIAL 👇Follow Ellen on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2N2nre6 Follow Craig on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3oWV9Ps 💌 Subscribe to

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54:25

#8 How our rescue dogs rescued us

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/03/29

This week, we are talking about our love of dogs. From reminiscing about the time we worked at an animal shelter in Thailand to the first time we saw Potter (spoiler: it was 3 years before we adopted him), and finally how Harmony joined - and completed - our family. 🔗 Stuff we mentioned: Lanta Animal Welfare: https://lantaanimalwelfare.com/ Northumberland Greyhound Rescue: https://northumberlandgreyhoundrescue... --- FIND US ON SOCIAL 👇 Follow Ellen on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2N2nre6Follow

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47:25

#7 Q&A: Going LTD? Neurodivergent freelance tips? Bad...

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/03/21

In this week's episode of Conversations By The Sea, we are answering questions from the lovely freelancer community on Twitter. We chat about Ellen's journey from sole trader to VAT-registered limited company, how we are dealing with Craig's ADHD diagnosis, and how we cope with bad mental health days in the business.Ellen mentions she is reading Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson. You can also find us on YouTube: --- FIND US ON SOCIAL 👇Follow Ellen on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2N2nre6 Follow Craig on

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54:28

#6 Craig's MMA career and Thai bar brawls

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/03/14

In this week's episode, it's just the two of us. We take a deep dive into Craig's career as an MMA fighter, including how he went from a bullied kid in school to winning fights in a cage. We're both firm believers in the power of martial arts for boosting confidence, and Craig's experience is no exception to this theory. We explore the common misconceptions of a sport that has grown exponentially in popularity over the last decade and is continuing to rake in the view (and the cash). Watch some of

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59:25

#5 What can we do about bullying at work? w/ Lauren...

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/03/08

This week, we are talking to freelance brand photographer, Lauren McWilliams all about dramatic career changes and bullying at work.Lauren shares how she studied Criminology and went on to work at a homeless hostel in Newcastle Upon Tyne.However, Lauren experienced bullying and gaslighting from peers and management, which eventually took a toll on her mental health.Her personal love of photography guided her through such a difficult time and, eventually, she decided to try turning it into a career -

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45:37

#4 Freelance lessons and navigating grief with Katie...

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/02/28

This week we are delighted to welcome our very first guest, Katie Thompson of Katie Lingo, a freelance copywriter, proofreader and content marketer based in York, UK. Ellen connected with Katie in 2020 on Twitter while growing her freelance network and they soon bonded over shared experiences including studying Spanish at uni and losing a parent to Pancreatic Cancer in 2019.In this episode, we chat about how Katie started freelancing, her plans for growing Katie Lingo and how she coped with grief

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46:03

#3 Let's Talk About Depression

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/02/21

This week we are talking about our personal experiences with depression, including how it affects us running our business. According to Mind, 1 in 4 people in England will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime, while 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England.For many reasons, depression is often a difficult topic to talk about. Symptom and treatments are commonly misunderstood, too. That's why we

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36:07

#2 Celebrating two years of self employment

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/02/14

Ellen talks about the biggest lessons she's learned about being self-employed for two years, and the tragedy that started her journey into entrepeneurship. Get full access to Conversations By The Sea at ellenforster.substack.com/subscribe

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34:08

#1 Adult ADHD diagnosis and running a business

Conversations By The Sea ·

2021/02/06

In the first episode of Conversation By The Sea, we’re talking about Craig’s Adult ADHD diagnosis and how that affects the way he works. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oQHaL3 Get full access to Conversations By The Sea at ellenforster.substack.com/subscribe

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