Are you curious about how you can make launching a book, product or service more playful and sustainable?
Join me as I explore this question in the latest episode of the Brand Seasons podcast and share my thoughts on the Brand Seasons phase of Blossoming.
I also delve into how we can resource ourselves for periods of activity, especially when approaching a launch period, and reveal the plans for my upcoming crowdfunding campaign.
The campaign will fund the production of the Brand Seasons Playdeck, a physical card deck focused on branding and business, and the Brand Seasons Paper, a printed mini zine with articles, interviews and stories celebrating creativity and seasonality.
Join the launch waitlist to be the first to know when the project goes live in September.
In this episode, we cover:
Making a launch simpler and less stressful
The importance of community input and building a network
Pacing ourselves and taking breaks to avoid burnout
The power of letting go and pacing ourselves
Embracing the energy of summer
The communities and programmes mentioned include:
Luminous Launching (currently in beta) with
The podcast is now on a four-week break as I enjoy a wee holiday and family time then focus on designing and developing the card deck and mini zine.
When the next episode airs in August, I’ll be in conversation with graphic designer and Adobe ambassador Liz Mosley about the Season of Harvesting, as well as the topics of celebration and rejection.
Join me in the comments to share your thoughts on launching. How do you feel about creating and marketing new things? Do you have any projects in the pipeline? I’d love to hear from you.
Remember to join the launch waitlist for the crowdfunder and, if you enjoyed this episode, do share it with your community.
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What to expect from this space
New to Brand Seasons? This is where I explore the rhythms of our creative lives and work and consider what it means to connect and express ourselves through brand strategy, styling and storytelling.
Free subscribers can enjoy occasional articles and essays written through the lenses of curiosity, creativity, and connection, along with Notelets on Nurture and This Creative Life guest posts.
Paid members can access a treasure trove of practical branding and business advice, a monthly ask me anything clinic, and occasional drop-in sessions and workshops!
The next workshop on the psychology of fonts and colours is on Friday 19th July from 1-3pm BST. I’d love to see you there, though a replay will be available.
Thank you to Saorsa Psychology, the sponsor of this first season.
In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.
Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between.
To learn more about how you can create space to think, do and be, visit Saorsa Psychology. You can also connect with founder right here on Substack at , and follow her on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Launching playfully + sustainably