Resources: Have I got a deal for YOU!

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I only endorse and recommend you invest in products or services that I personally use and love. And let me clarify my definition of ‘investment’ beyond merely handing over your hard earned money:  I ‘invest’ in myself and my business whenever I do, buy, learn or even think something that makes me feel stronger, more capable and more creatively potent. Full stop. – Alexandra Franzen So if you believe that investing in yourself is a huuuuugely important act of self belief, that you can make a difference and that you want to do what you truly love and are passionate about then it is my pleasure to bring you some of the best resources around to help you do exactly that. I’m really grateful that some of my idols have an affiliate program on offer where they will pay a portion of the sale of the goods to the person that suggested it. If I ever buy anything I personally ask if anyone I know has an affiliate link so that they can get the reward, and it works AND it’s good karma! The way I see it is, if I am going to buy the product anyway then I would love it
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12 Leadership lessons from The Walking Dead

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It’s been two weeks since Season 3 of the ridiculously successful AMC series The Walking Dead premiered. I recorded both episodes, but I’ve been too squeamish to watch them. Until today. You see, the sight of blood and guts makes me pass the F out, and zombie killing methods are particularly gruesome – not to mention the sight of the zombies themselves. For the past two seasons it has had me on the verge of bringing up my lunch every episode, but I persevered because I was researching zombie special effects makeup to help style my Australian Professional Photography Awards entry this year. It was tough going, let me tell you! So while it’s daylight hours today I steeled myself to sit down to watch episodes 1 and 2 and it hit me that there are some fundamental leadership lessons to be had in a zombie apocalypse. 1. Celebrate small wins, but don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. In the opening scenes of episode 1 the group made it to the security of an abandoned prison. Their relief at feeling the most safe and secure they had in countless days of being on the run was palpable. Rick wanted
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The importance of first impressions for your business

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During the first impression phase (backed up by proper science) you have a very small window to make the right impact and engage someone’s interest – so make it count! If you’re thinking that you want to celebrate your milestones or take your personal branding to the next level, then consider these points from the experts: Represent the value you are consistently able to deliver  Personal branding, much like social media, is about making a full-time commitment to the journey of defining yourself as a leader and how this will shape the manner in which you will serve others. via Glen Lopis @ Forbes Magazine Attract the right clients. The first thing I do before I do business with anyone is to Google them and get a feel for what they’re about. And I look you up across all your social media platforms too so that I can see if I like what you have to say and the personality you are trying to represent. That’s why I truly believe that your visual identity is so important in order to help you attract the right kind of client or potential collaborator – be that another small business or large brand. via Louise @ Foxy and Fabulous
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Entrepreneur Spotlight – Lady Rice

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Here is the first in a series of videos on fantastic entrepreneurs I have been so very lucky to meet – enjoy! Meet the delightful Lady Rice…

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5 creative ways to love your customers

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There is no doubt that social media is fabulous at connecting you to people and brands you may otherwise not encounter. But in maintaining those connections and moving beyond the ‘you’re so awesome’ and ‘great work’ superficiality of it all that we see on a day-to-day basis, nothing beats a personal touch. I work hard to make deeper connections with a smaller group of people and businesses I admire than trying to scratch the surface of everyone I encounter. And, I have a HUGE respect for anyone who makes and effort to do the same with me. And I mean the genuine ones, because I have my b.s. detector on high alert and can spot that faux sincerity a mile off. If that’s your approach then stop it. Now. It reeks of desperation and high school-like please, please like me from a mile off. You know the ones, they only lock in on the people and brands who they stand to personally gain from be it VIP invites or free product or other general somethings for nothing. It makes me puke, I wish people could see through this! But I digress… So what can you do to show love for your
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Thank you challenge part 2

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My guest post over on Beautiful You explained the thought process behind my little Summer thank you challenge (search #thankyouchallenge on the twitter) and how blown away I’ve been by the reaction so far. This short stop-motion video I made to show how I folded the hearts using Australian $5 notes. It’s not a tutorial by any means, search on YouTube for that and then you can add it to your bag of essential life tricks!  

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Big things are coming!

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Whoa, it’s been a big year! It’s that time again when all bloggers take a look back over the year that was and post the hell out of it but firstly I wanted to start by saying an enormous THANK YOU to you for taking the time to be part of the Foxy and Fabulous community! It wouldn’t be appropriate to write this without a celebratory drink in my hand as I type, so cheers to all of you! Highlights In March of this year I took the plunge and nervously moved my blog to a self-hosted environment and all the anxiety about not being able to manage the technology and back-end of it was just bullshit in my own mind. I can’t recommend it enough! To have full control over the look, feel and functionality has been amazing! I only deleted the whole fucking look and feel of it just once. But I blogged that, in case I ever do it again! I have to give a big shout OUT to BlueHost as their 24/7 live chat help and ridiculously well priced hosting plans have gone a huge way to alleviate any teething anxiety I may have had. Check
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Chocolate Raspberry Ripe

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No shit, this is the BEST thing I make and eat a tonne of. AND it’s helping me lose weight and keep sweet cravings under control thanks mostly to the shittonne of coconut butter it contains. If you are serious about trying or maintaining an IQS lifestyle then don’t questions it, just make this. A lot. And shove it in your face! It has cacao powder and raspberries for extra goodness and I make it every week, keeping it cut up in the freezer and popping a piece in my mouth whenever I make an excuse to detour via the kitchen. I have been known to have some at breakfast, as soon as I get home from work and while preparing dinner BECAUSE THAT’S HOW I ROLL! It’s partly the reason I go through so much coconut butter and get to upcycle these great storage jars cum vases it’s packaged in. I know I’m eating enough ie. a shittonne of coconut butter if I’m going through one of these babies every two weeks (I only cook in it too). If you’re keen to know more about IQS grab the guide and cook book double deal on the sidebar over there.
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Inspired by…

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Happy Sunday everyone! If you’ve just joined me here at Foxy and Fabulous or follow on  Twitter or Facebook you may not know that I love Sundays! Love, love, love them! I slow down, I giggle with friends, I cook, I cuddle my dogs, I drink a slow glass of booze and I kick back in the sunshine (when it happens, in Melbourne). So it makes sense to me that every Sunday I post a round up of my latest blog discoveries and links that have made me laugh, think or pass-the-F-out over the previous week. I’m always on the look out for ideas in this category so please drop me a tweet via @FoxyRevolution with the hashtag #lovethis and I’d be happy to check it out. As this list grows, you can catch up on previous issues here. Blogs I love 1. Fieldnotes {awesome stationery porn ahead} 2. Genius HeatMap {learn all about the popular or ‘hotzones’ of your website} 3. Assembly Hall {fabulous gold bags: cha-check} Links to love: Couldn’t let this post go by without talking about the online meltdown over Instagram this week, right? This one’s not for the beginner, but an interesting take on creating a faux chalkboard effect in Photoshop. In terms of optimsing your keywords for
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