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April 3rd, 2024

The Alchemy of Organization with Creative Entrepreneur Laurel Smith

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Ever felt like your life’s chaos could be tamed with the right planner? Laurel Smith, the brainchild behind Laurel Denise planners, joins us to reveal how her personal challenges with ADD propelled her from jewelry-making to innovating planners that resonate with the creatively organized. Our conversation with Laurel takes us on a journey through the evolution of her products, built on the foundation of intimate customer Relationships and genuine feedback. By emphasizing Education on effective usage, her planners have become more than tools—they’re lifelines for those navigating the hurdles of organization with busy minds.

Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape is a rollercoaster of Emotions, and Laurel shares the intimate details of this ride. From the joy of connecting with clients in meaningful life moments to the tough calls of restructuring a business, she candidly opens up about what it takes to pivot in this dynamic field. Embracing imperfection, she underscores the importance of listening to your gut and the invaluable lessons learned from each decision. Her insights into marketing in a digital world, where authenticity is king, are particularly enlightening for those looking to establish a loyal customer base in today’s ever-changing online ecosystem.

Step into the day-to-day life of a creative entrepreneur as Laurel divulges how she structures her days for maximum productivity—balancing collaboration, focused work, and personal time. She breaks down the creative process that fuels her content planning and product launches, and illustrates how a personalized system can help even the most scattered minds stay on track. For anyone looking to gain insight into the passionate persistence required to run a successful business amidst Growth and change, this episode with Laurel is a must-listen.

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Anika Jackson Creative Strategist, Podcaster

Anika is a mother, community volunteer, philanthropist, marketing and communications strategist and podcast host. As a marcom executive, she has done it all including experiential marketing/ event production, launch marketing, public relations, digital, and influencer throughout her multiple decade career.

She is a member of the Quickbooks Small Business Council, as well as on the Advisory Board for the Women in Leadership program for UCSB’s PaCE; advisor for Junior League of Los Angeles’ 2022 – 2023 President; Co-founder and board member of Learn Grow Lead; and Ballona Wetlands Philanthropy Chair for National Charity League’s Pier Chapter.

In Anika’s newest role, she is an adjunct professor at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, teaching graduate students in both the Masters of Public Relations and Advertising as well as the Masters of Digital Media Management programs.